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Louisville City Council Meeting September 7, 2004 Page 5 of 12 Finance Director Patty Leslie stated Resolution No. 39, Series 2004, amends the 2004 budget for two items: · The 2004 Appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund to allow for the expenditures of funds reserved for Community Investment Fees refunds of $420,989. · An increase in the 2004 Appropriations in the Capital Fund for $308,149 to allow for expenditures of funds reserved for School Improvements. MOTION: Council member Van Pelt moved for approval of Resolution No. 39, Series 2004, seconded by Council member Brown. Roll call vote was taken. The motion passed by a vote of 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 40, SERIES 2004 - A RESOLUTION SETTING A BALLOT TITLE FOR PROPOSED INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE LOUISVILLE HOME RULE CHARTER AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A SPECIAL ELECTION ON SUCH AMENDMENTS TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004 Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation. City Attorney Sam Light explained that on August 2, 2004, a signed initiative petition was filed with the City Clerk for proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter. The City Clerk reviewed the signed petitions and on August 17 certified to City Council that the petition has a sufficient number of valid signatures. City Attorney Light explained that State Statutes require the City Council set a ballot title for the proposed Charter Amendments. Resolution No. 40, Series 2004 sets the ballot title for the proposed Charter amendments. The Charter does not contain criteria for setting ballot titles for Charter amendments, but general law is that the ballot title must indicate the effect of amendment if approved. The ballot title should be drafted as a generally understandable "yes" or "no" question, and should not be inadequate, deceptive or misleading. Resolution No. 40, Series 2004 also confirms the special election on the initiated Charter amendments will be held on November 2, 2004. It also directs the City Clerk to certify the ballot title to the County, as the November 2 election will be a coordinated general election. The ballot title must be certified to the County by September 8. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Keany stated Draft Title #1 is long and difficult to read, however, Title #2, does not fully explain the proposed charter amendments. Council member Van Pelt concurred. Mayor Sisk preferred draft Title # 1, and requested that Staff prepare a cost analysis of the implementation of the Charter Amendments. Council member Marsella favored Draft #1, and stated it fully informs the electorate.