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Fauson: I agree with that statement. I think that we have to be flexible in a lot of things that we do and I think the circumstances here 'are unique. One of our ultimate controls is the seal on the occupancy permit. I am sure these conditions will be met after spending thousands and thousands of dollars on a building and not being able to occupy it. That is one of our assurances. I would be in favor of accepting this with amendments. Griffiths: If the Council is prepared to do so, its action tonight would be to approve the concept set out in the amended subdivision agreement and documents related to the amended subdivision agreement as described and authorize the Mayor to execute the amended agreement subject to the completion of the necessary final reviews by the City Staff and Attorney. Those necessary final reviews would be of a technical nature to make sure the words reflected the substance that has been described to you tonight. Carnival moved to approve the concept set out in the amended subdivision agreement and related documents and authorize the Mayor to execute the amended agreement subject to the completion of necessary final reviews by the City Staff and Attorney, seconded by Howard. Amendment added that the City is not setting a precedence; letters of credit are still required. Roll call was taken on the motion. Motion passed 6-0. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION. USE TAX ISSUE ON BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 5, 1991, GENERAL ELECTION . FINANCE DEPARTMENT, EXAMPLE OF FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS. CITY ATTORNEY, SAMPLE BALLOT LANGUAGE Brand explained the history of this issue. It has been discussed at previous work sessions and at one meeting. The last time it had been discussed Council had requested to see samples of draft ballot language. Susan Griffiths has provide three possible drafts. Council had also asked for .financial analysis of the difference in the amount of money that the City currently collects through the service expansion fee and how that would compare to use tax if expanded to include residential building materials. Sharon Asti-Caranci, Finance Director, has prepared that analysis. Howard: Mr. Mayor, I believe that I said this at a work session, and I will repeat myself, my only concern with this issue is confusion by the voters. It is very, very difficult to bring anything that says tax to the voters and try to explain away that it is not really a tax. It's something to balance off action that the Council has previously taken. The net effect would not increase the amount of revenue to the City. However, to get that point across it is very difficult. My personal opinion is that it would take a fair amount of discussion by the people and the Council so that information can be given out that this