Article 1. General Provisions. 1

1-101.... Code designated. 1

1-102.... Definitions. 1

1-103.... Existing ordinances. 2

1-104.... Effect of repeal. 2

1-105.... Catchlines of sections. 3

1-106.... Parenthetical and reference matter. 3

1-107.... Amendments; repeal. 3

1-108.... Ordinances. 3

1-109.... Same; subject and title; amendment. 3

1-110.... Same; publication. 3

1-111.... Same; ordinance book. 4

1-112.... Resolutions, motions. 4

1-113.... City records. 4

1-114.... Altering code. 4

1-115.... Scope of application. 4

1-116.... General penalty. 4

1-117.... Severability. 5

Article 2. Governing Body. 6

1-201.... Governing body. 6

1-202.... Same; powers generally. 6

1-203.... Same; meetings. 6

1-204.... Same; quorum. 6

1-205.... Powers of the mayor. 6

1-206.... President of the council. 7

1-207.... Vacancies in governing body; how filled. 7

1-208.... Compensation. 7

1-209.... Expenses. 7

1-210.... Rules and order of business. 8

Article 3. Officers and Employees. 9

1-301.... Appointment. 9

1-302.... Employees. 9

1-303.... Removal. 9

1-304.... Qualifications of officers; how vacancies filled. 9

1-305.... City administrator. 9

1-306.... City clerk. 10

1-307.... Same; fiscal records. 11

1-308.... Same; seal; oaths. 11

1-309.... City treasurer. 11

1-310.... City attorney; office; duties. 11

1-311.... City prosecutor; office; duties. 12

1-312.... City engineer. 12

1-313.... Appointment or employment in more than one position. 12

Article 4. Personnel Policy and Employee Benefits  13

1-401.... Personnel rules and regulations. 13

Article 5. Oaths and Bonds. 14

1-501.... Oath. 14

1-502.... Oaths filed. 14

1-503.... Bonds required. 14

1-504.... Same; premiums. 14

1-505.... Condition of bonds. 14

1-506.... Approval of bonds. 15

Article 6. Open Records. 16

1-601.... Policy. 16

1-602.... Record custodians. 16

1-603.... Public request for access. 16

1-604.... Facilities for public inspection. 16

1-605.... Procedures for inspection. 16

1-606.... Appointment of official custodians. 16

1-607.... Designation of additional record custodians. 17

1-608.... Duties of custodians. 17

1-609.... Requests to be directed to city clerk. 17

1-610.... Fee administration. 17

Article 7. Investment Policy. 18

1-701.... Purpose and goals. 18

1-702.... Scope and responsibility. 18

1-703.... Objectives. 18

1-704.... Internal control. 19

1-705.... Prudence. 19

1-706.... Legal authority; limitations of investment instruments. 19

1-707.... Alternate investments. 20

1-708.... Bond and temporary note proceeds. 20

1-709.... Custodians. 21

1-710.... Deposits of city funds. 21

1-711.... Investment procedures. 22

1-712.... Investment diversification. 22

1-713.... Reporting requirements. 23

1-714.... Ethics and conflicts of interest. 23

Article 8. Municipal Equipment Reserve and Multi-year Capital Improvement Funds. 24

1-801.... Equipment reserve fund established. 24

1-802.... Multi-year capital improvement plan and fund established. 24

1-803.... Policy objectives. 24

1-804.... Plan of operation. 25

Article 9. Purchase and Sales Policy. 26

1-901.... Purchase and Sale Policy Established. 26

1-902.... Policy Objective. 26

1-903.... Bid Criteria. 26

1-904.... Local Preference Guidelines. 26

1-905.... Purchase Policy. 27

Article 10. Code of Ethics. 32

1-1001.  Code of ethics definitions. 32

1-1002.  Declaration of policy. 33

1-1003.  Code of ethics established. 33

1-1004.  Exceptions to code. 35

1-1005.  Disclosure of interest. 36

1-1006.  Advisory opinions. 36

1-1007.  Enforcement. 36

1-1008.  Violations and penalties. 36

1-1009.  Distribution of code copies. 37

1-1010.  Provisions are supplemental. 37

Article 11. Accounting Department 38

1-1101.  Accounting department overview; rules and regulations. 38

Article 12. City Convention and Tourism Board. 39

1-1201.  City convention and tourist board established; purpose. 39

1-1202.  Convention and tourism board created. 39

1-1203.  Economic development board members to serve as city convention and tourism board. 39

Article 13. Economic Development Incentives. 40

1-1301.  Economic development incentives overview. 40

1-1302.  Criteria for economic incentives. 43

1-1303.  Criteria specific to tax abatements. 45

1-1304.  Procedures for economic incentives. 46

1-1305.  Procedures specific to tax abatements. 47

1-1306.  Development agreement. 48

1-1307.  Discretion; waiver. 48

Article 14. Debt Management Policy. 49

1-1401.  Purpose. 49

1-1402.  Use of debt. 49

1-1403.  Types of debt. 49

1-1404.  Debt Issuance Limits and Considerations. 50

1-1405.  Capital programming. 50

1-1406.  City Credit Ratings. 50

1-1407.  Bank Qualification. 51

1-1408.  Credit Enhancement. 51

1-1409.  Structure of Debt. 51

1-1410.  Refunding issues. 51

1-1411.  Use of Variable Rate Bonds, Swaps and Derivatives. 52

1-1412.  Transaction Professionals and Underwriting Team. 52

1-1413.  Bond Proceeds Reinvestment. 52

1-1414.  Secondary Market Disclosure. 52

1-1415.  Financial Reporting Compliance. 52

1-1416.  Purpose. 52

1-1417.  Legal framework for debt issuance. 53

1-1418.  Key requirements and limitations. 53

1-1419.  Debt Limits and Revenue Coverage. 53

1-1420.  Capital Planning and Sources of Funding. 54

1-1421.  Pay-as-you go financing. 54

1-1422.  Debt Issuance Practices. 55

Article 15. Special Neighborhood Improvement District 57

1-1501.  Purpose and overview. 57

1-1502.  Boundaries of NID. 57

1-1503.  NID incentive criteria. 57

1-1504.  Defined terms for NID incentive. 58

1-1505.  Approved NID incentives. 58

Article 16. Emergency Operations Plan. 60

1-1601.  Emergency operations plan. 60

1-1602.  Promulgation; implementation. 60

Article 17. Revenue, Finance & Community Development 61

1-1701.  City sales tax; 0.75% for capital improvements expiring after 10 years. 61

Article 18. Public Art Fund And Program.. 62

1-1801.  City public art fund and program established. 62

1-1802.  Purpose and guidelines. 62

1-1803.  Expenditure of funds. 64

1-1804.  Art in Public Places Program (“AIPPP”). 64