Action of Council shall be by ordinance or resolution. Every action of a general and permanent nature, or granting a franchise; or authorizing a development plan; or levying a tax; or appropriating money; or contracting an indebtedness, to be evidenced by the issuance of bonds or notes; or for the purchase, lease or transfer of public property; or establishing an offense and fixing the penalty therefor shall be taken by ordinance, in the manner hereinafter provided. All other action may be by resolution.
(Amended 11-5-91)