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City Council Meeting Minutes October 2, 2007 Page 4 of 12 through a credit given on the water account of the applicant, as determined annually by the Director of Finance. The Senior Advisory Board supports Ordinance No. 1521, which maintains the existing program, but places <~ restriction on applicants eligible for the state exemption from applying for tlhe City rebate. The City may require a written affirmation of the applicant stating they are not eligible for the state program to qualify for the City program. This would be effective for tax year 2007 payable in 2008 and thereafter. PUBLIC COMMENT Deborah Fahey, 1118 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO voiced her support of Ordinance No. 1521. She askked Council to either adopt Ordinance No. 1521 or leave the current program in place. Robert Pierce, 1827 Eisenhower Drive, Louisville, CO requested Council pass Ordinance No. 1521. He explained Ordinance No. 1521 safeguards the present program with an amendment. He stated only 26% of the seniors would be eligible for a City refund program. He calculated the cost to the City for the senior rebates would be less than five thousand dollars. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Yarnell asked i1` the income limit contained in Ordinance No. 1515 includes social security. It was confirmed the income limit includes social security. Mayor Sisk asked former Senior Advisory Board member Jim Purfurst to address the Senior Advisory Board's recommendation of Ordinance No. 1521. Jim Purfurst, 1613 Garfield Avenue, #13, Louisville, CO confirmed the Senior Advisory Board supports Ordinance No. 1521. He noted the Homestead Exemption was repealed once and may be again. He asked Council to take that into consideration. Mayor Sisk voiced his appreciation for the Staff's work on Ordinance No. 1515, but stated his support for Ordinance No. 1521. He agreed the water rebate ordinance income limits should be raised and should not include social security. Council member Marsella did not support Ordinance No. 1521. She stated it would not reach the people who need assistance and it rewards new senior residents to Louisville who may not need assistance. She noted another reason Council considered repealing the ordinance was to reduce the Staff administrative time. She voiced her support of Ordinance No. 1515.