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City Council Meeting Minutes May 18, 2010 Page 12 of 13 Constitutional Amendment 61 would limit state and local government Prohibits any borrowing by state government Local government borrowing (including bonds and leases) or refund (including enterprise funds) only with voter approval After debt repayment, tax irate must decline by an equal amount (even if debt was not repaid with a tax) Maximum limit on borrowing is ten years City Attorney Light noted the PowerPoint presentation by Dee Wisor interprets the unclear language of the proposition and constitutional amendments and the future ramifications for city and county agencies, should these measures pass. He addressed a Resolution of Advocacy, whiich is the recognized method, under the Fair Campaign Act, for the Council to express an opinion on any statewide ballot issue, either in support or opposition. The Council also has the ability to file a factual summary, which requires inclusion of pro /con arguments. As an entity, Council has the option to prepare and distribute a factual summary regarding a ballot issue. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Marsella supported the Resolution of Advocacy and asked if Council could provide factual information to the citizens on how those ballot issues would affect the City's budget. City Attorney Light explained, according to the Fair Campaign act, once the ballot language is set, the City is limited on using public funds to advocate for or against any election matter. An individual citizen can campaign against any election matter. Council may file a Resolution of Advocacy and express an opinion on the statewide ballot issues, but both pro and con statements must be received. Councilor Dalton asked if the City Council prepared a factual summary of the financial impact to the City if those measures pass, are they required to accept pro and con statements. City Attorney Light confirmed an entity may adopt a Resolution of Advocacy and /or may distribute a factual summary, but must receive pro /con statements. Mayor Sisk stated the Council could pass a Resolution of Advocacy and noted the City of Boulder, Boulder County and several other municipalities are currently working on such a recommendation. RESOLUTION No. 27, SERIIES 2010 A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATIION ADVISORY BOARD AND SETTING FORTH THE PURPOSES, TERMS, RESPONSIBILITIES, POWERS, DUTIES AND OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING THE NEW SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Sisk requested a Staff presentation.