In addition to other acts required by specific provisions of this Charter to be done by ordinance, those acts of Council shall be by ordinance which, without intending limitation, do the following:
(a) Adopt or amend an administrative code or establish, alter, or abolish any City department, office or agency;
(b) Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for violation of which, a fine or other penalty is imposed;
(c) Grant, renew, or extend a franchise;
(d) Authorize the borrowing of money;
(e) Convey, lease, or authorize the conveyance or leasing of any land of the City;
(f) Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted;
(g) Fix compensation of all elected City officials, administrative department heads or City Manager; and
(h) Levy taxes and-or assessments authorized by voter action, Constitution or Ohio law, subject to the following:
(1) The municipal income tax rate shall be one-half of one percent (0.5%), and shall not be increased without a majority of those voting at an election approving such an increase;
(2) Assessments for curbs, gutters and sidewalks shall be preceded by adequate and reasonable notice to the affected property owners; however, Council may, by a two-thirds majority vote, suspend the notice requirement in order to meet unusual, unanticipated or unforeseen circumstances.
(Amended Nov. 2, 1993; Nov. 3, 1998)