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City Council Meeting Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 3 of 9 E. Approval of Resolution No. 53, Series 2023 — A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemicals F. Approval of First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Louisville, Colorado and the Takoda Metropolitan District G. Approval Resolution No. 54, Series 2023 — A Resolution in Support of the City of Louisville Filing an Affordable Housing Commitment with the State of Colorado to be Eligible for Proposition 123 Funds COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS ON PERTINENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Councilmember Hoefner thanked those who came to speak on traffic issues and hopes that can be addressed. None. CITY MANAGERS REPORT REGULAR BUSINESS BOULDER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — 2023 BALLOT ISSUES Boulder County Commissioner Ashely Stolzmann presented the Boulder County Commissioners 2023 ballot issues. She noted all of these are extensions of existing taxes. The first is a request to extend the .05% open space tax. This will help maintain 116,000 acres of open space, 120 miles of trails, 350 historic structures, and staffing. The second is an extension of an affordable housing tax that is a 0.185% sales tax repurposed from a current tax. It is estimated to bring in an approximately $18M per year to put towards affordable housing. Mayor Pro Tern Fahey asked what current tax is being repurposed for the affordable housing tax. Stolzmann stated it is an alternative sentencing facility tax which can end as there will be enough funding to build the facility. Councilmember Dickinson asked how this housing money will be allocated and how Louisville will get a share. Stolzmann stated that will be determined over the next year. Mayor Maloney asked what the term is for these taxes. Stolzman stated they are both 15-year terms.