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City Council Meeting Minutes December 1, 2009 Page 6 of 12 the other bidders. He explained the upfront money is required for the success of the project. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella asked Public Works Director Phare if he supported the bid award even though it would require using reserves from the Public Works enterprise funds. Public Works Director Phare voiced his support for the bid. Councilor Sackett voiced his support for going with Fugro Horizon. He read all the information and was impressed by the presentation at the Council Study Session. He felt there is a need for the City to have GIS system in place. He felt the Fugo Horizon firm was the company the City had the most confidence in. Mayor Sisk supported thE! GIS project but was also concerned about the additional funding required in 2010. He asked if the project could be accomplished in phases. IT Manager Browning confirmed the project can be done in phases, but stressed the main priorities cannot be put off indefinitely. Mayor Sisk noted the City was successful in renegotiating with contracts in other City projects. He proposE~d renegotiating with the Fugro Horizon. City Attorney Light explained the City is allowed to reject all bids. Councilor Muckle explained the funds for the GIS bid would come out of three enterprise funds and not the general fund. He also supported renegotiating with the bidder. Councilor Dalton asked if the~ project could be phased over a period of years. IT Manager Browning stated part of it could, however the fly over project could not as that is the initial phase, of the project. GIS Administrator Susan DeUinger explained the base structure is the photo component, which requires more upfront money to get the GIS system up and running. She noted the best part is Louisville is almost at build out and once the base structure is implemented, it will not be as costly to expand the system. MOTION: Councilor Sackett moved to award the bid to Fugro Horizon in the amount of $128,630, seconded by Councilor Muckle. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6-1. Mayor Sisk voted no. ORDINANCE No. 1555>, SERIES 2009 - AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING CHAPTER 6.24 OF THE lOUISVlllE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE tCEEPING OF BEES WITHIN THE CITY AND ESTABLISHING REC1UII~EMENTS FOR BEEKEEPING - Public Hearing Mayor Sisk requested a City Attorney introduction.