Section 2.12 Action requiring an ordinance.
   In addition to other acts required by law or by specific provision of this charter to be done by ordinance, those acts of the city council shall be by ordinance which:
      (1)   Adopt or amend an administrative code or establish, alter, or abolish any city department, office, or agency;
      (2)   Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for violation of which a fine or other penalty is imposed;
      (3)   Levy taxes, or impose or increase fees;
      (4)   Grant, renew, or extend a franchise;
      (5)   Regulate the rate charged for its services as a public utility;
      (6)   Authorize the borrowing of money;
      (7)   Convey or lease or authorize the conveyance or lease for a period of longer than one (1) year of any real property of the city;
      (8)   Regulate land use and development;
      (9)   Actions to establish the conduct of elections; and
      (10)   Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted.
   Acts other than those referred to in the preceding sentence may be done either by ordinance or by resolution.
(Ref. of 5-7-96)