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City Council Meeting Minutes October 3, 2022 Page 5 of 8 DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY MARSHALL FIRE — 1st AND FINAL READING — PUBLIC HEARING — Adoption as an Emergency Ordinance Mayor Maloney introduced the item by title and opened the public hearing. Planning Manager Ritchie stated this ordinance would allow property owners who owned a property in any jurisdiction that sustained significant structural damage or was destroyed by the Marshall Fire to be eligible for the same energy code options available to those rebuilding on their original lots, provided they also attest they are requesting relief due to financial hardship. Public Comments — None Councilmember Most stated she supports this ordinance to help fire survivors in all jurisdictions. Councilmember Fahey agreed. Public Comments — None Mayor Pro Tem Maloney closed the public hearing. MOTION: Councilmember Most moved to approve the ordinance; seconded by Councilmember Dickinson. VOTE: Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED 2023-2024 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET, 2023-2028 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, AND 2023-2028 LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN City Manager Durbin stated this was originally presented at the September 20 meeting. The City is in a different situation than it was a year ago; this budget is conservative. The priorities are Marshall Fire recovery, maintaining essential assets and programs, and a sustainable budget future. He reviewed the budget calendar. Public Comments JR Ketelsen, Louisville, asked the Council to consider additional funding for the Cultural Council in the 2023 budget. He noted the arts are essential for a vibrant community and noted all of the work the LCC does in the community. Councilmember Most stated she understands the City is in a precarious budget position but asked the Council to consider increasing the LCC budget from $15K to $50K. She stated additional art events would be great for the community and also asked the LCC to bring more diverse and inclusive events to town with that funding.