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Louisville City Council Meeting August 6, 2002 Page 11 commitments to the NCWCD provide that the City maintain in the pipeline, a ratio of one-third Windy Gap water to two-thirds CBT water. Acquisition of the Windy Gap units would allow the City to acquire an additional 1500 CBT units and stay within the ratio. He stated that acquiring Windy Gap units would not result in improving this year's water supply. He noted that the Windy Gap Firm project is underway with the objective of identifying a storage project of a size needed to provide for Windy Gap to have a firm- yield during a drought. Simmons explained that the transaction provides for Louisville to pay $3,300,000 to Superior for their investment to date in the Windy Gap units. Additionally, Louisville will be responsible for the on-going debt of the Windy Gap units, which is approximately $23,000 per unit per year through the year 2017. He stated that the resolution provides for the acquisition authorizing contracts for the six units and further authorizes Mayor Davidson to negotiate any changes to the contract, as long as the essential provisions are not altered. He explained that the Town of Superior's Board of Trustees will review this matter at their August 19, 2002 meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Keany asked that the resolution clarify the Windy Gap units are owned by Superior Metropolitan District I, rather than the Town of Superior. City Attorney Light stated his understanding that the Town of Superior has taken control over the Superior Metropolitan District I, but the entity still exists. The transaction will be through the Superior Metropolitan District I, which is the current owner of the water rights. MOTION: Mayer moved that Council approve Resolution No. 27, Series 2002, seconded by Keany. Roll vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0. Sisk, Van Pelt and Brown excused. ORDINANCE NO. 1397, SERIES 2002 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17.20.160 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TRAILER AND STORAGE PARKING - 1st reading - set public hearing 9/17/02 Davidson called for City Attorney introduction. City Attomey Light read Ordinance No. 1397, Series 2002. Davidson called for Staff presentation. Deputy City Manager Julie Boyd reported that Ordinance No. 1387, Series 2002, adds a provision to the City's zoning code that makes it unlawful for trailers to be parked in the front yard of a residence, except on a paved driveway, or in the side yard of a comer lot, unless it is screened. Trailers are defined to be vehicles over sixteen feet in length, which 11