Craig Smith, attorney for Gerald Hoth and Ryan McGarry, expressed concern that the proposed fee increase relating to rental properties owned by his clients, was discriminatory to low income persons. He felt that people would be discouraged from calling police in an emergency. He suggested that the city levy property taxes to cover the increased cost of law enforcement rather than increase business license fees. After the public hearing was closed and the public meeting reopened, City Administrator Bill Morris explained that the city has the authority to regulate and license businesses in the city while collecting business license fees as provided in state law. The city has been subsidizing law enforcement calls to many businesses for a long time, but cannot continue to do so with the new increases by the Weber County sheriff's office. He recommended the City Council table this matter for one month to give those involved time to review the information and for the public to submit further comment in writing. This would also give the Council until November 15, 2012, to accept and review additional written comment and make a final decision. The draft license fee study was posted on the city website. Gerald Hoth was allowed to speak and expressed concern on how often the study will be updated. He also was concerned over residents not wanting to call police for assistance. Staff advised that the city will update the study every 5 years. Upon question from Councilman Rob Smout, Mrs. Harris explained that traffic related calls were separated out from the data, so only legitimate calls for law enforcement service were assessed to each business class. Councilman Kim Slater said he was impressed with the study, and asked how notice had been given of the increase. Mr. Morris said it was published in the newspaper, posted on the website, put in the city newsletter, and that a notice letter was specifically mailed to each licensed business in the city. The matter was tabled until the next council meeting. Ordinance 2012-08 relating to Business Licensing and Regulations was again discussed on November 15, 2012. Bill Morris, City Administrator, met with the manager of High Country Inn to address their concerns. The ordinance includes their suggestion that the fee for this category of business be incrementally imposed over a two year period. During the past month there has been only one letter relating to business license fees received, which was from Gerald Hoth's attorney. Mr. Morris has worked with Mr. Hoth on good landlord and non-discrimination policy, and made some changes recommended by Mr. Hoth. The changes relate only to the good landlord program to allow for experience of 10 years or more to count instead of a class, and to place additional restrictions on tenants who have sex offenses on their record. The draft showing the minor changes was given to the council. The study has been updated and the ordinance will reflect the new date of the final version. Mrs. Jeanette Harris, representing Zions Bank, responded to the letter from Craig Smith, attorney for Mr. Hoth, by reading the attorney's concern, and the response from Zions Bank, who stands behind the study. She feels the response addresses the concerns. Mrs. Harris said that the cost per call for police services is now reduced from $129 per call to $117 per call, in response to the concerns of Mr. Smith. The home occupation fee is $56.00. She presented the revised business license fee schedule. After further discussion, Ordinance 2012-08, as amended, was passed unanimously Resolutions Resolution 2012-A, honors law enforcement and was passed unanimously January 19, 2012. This recognizes the valor and sacrifice of law enforcement professionals who were involved in the January 4, 2012, Ogden shooting, where one Ogden City Policeman was killed and six other officers from several agencies were wounded. The city expressed deep sympathy for those affected by this tragedy, and honors our law enforcement professionals who daily put their lives on the line to keep our community safe. 4