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MINUTUS CITY COUNCII, JANUARY 2(, 2005 should not have to underwrite the costs of the excessive police calls at Montreal Courts. Solar agreed that there are too many policy calls at Montreal Courts and the matter needs to he addressed. I3e noted, however, that the details for resolving the situation need to be addressed. He further noted that Goldmark Properties has budgeted funds for additional security, but not the $45,000 per year that would cover the level of security the Sheriff's Department is recommending. Solar indicated that the sale is scheduled to close next week, and it would impose a financial hardship on the buyer to delay the closing. Solar indicated that Goldmark is willing to work the matter out with the City, and he would respectfully request that the City grant the needed approvals. Solar also pointed out that he has checked the City's ordinance and was not sure that the City had the authority to withhold the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy based ou a security issue. Solar stated that he was not familiar with the bond transaction, therefore, did not know if the Council had any disa~etion in that action. Solar again stated that the current owners recognize the problem and acknowledge that something needs to be done. The question is what needs to be done. Blesener asked what the City's discretion was in this matter. The City Attorney indicated that he just became aware of the situation. However, iu quickly looking at the issue feels that t1te City would have a difficult time withholding the Certif Cate of Occupancy if the owners have complied with the correction orders of the Fire Marshal and Building Official. LaVa]le suggested that perhaps the City should impose a "l>er call" chu~ge on Montreal Courts similar to whaC was done at the alternative learning center. LaValle also suggested that given bars are closing at 2 a.m., security would be needed beyond that time. Blesener pointed out that an option would be to adopt an ordinance establishing amulti-family license. Montow pointed out that the City has held meetings with Goldmark to dy to work out an amicable resolution to the problem. However, Goldmark has continued to drag its feet and not work toward a solution. Goldmark has not been responsive to the City's concerns, and Montour stated that he is not excited about their ownership of Montreal Courts_ Montour felt that the city must protect its taxpayers and its resources. 9