(A) (1) Immediately prior to introduction, each ordinance and resolution shall have assigned to it by the Clerk-Treasurer a number. The number shall consist of a letter prefix, as prescribed in this rule followed by the last two digits of the calendar year in which introduced, and followed by the number in the sequence of introduction chronologically, beginning with the number next after this ordinance. All ordinances, regardless of subject matter, shall be numbered in the same sequence together with the appropriate prefix therefor as prescribed in this rule. The prefix for appropriation ordinances shall be the letter “A.” The prefix for special ordinance shall be the letter “S.” The prefix for zoning map ordinances, shall be the letter “Z.” The prefix for annexation ordinances shall be the letter “X.” And the prefix for general ordinance shall be the letter “G.”
(2) The Clerk-Treasurer shall also assign a number to each resolution upon its adoption. Resolutions shall be numbered in a separate sequence, beginning with number one from and after the date of this ordinance, to which number there shall be added the prefix “R.”
(3) Appropriation ordinances shall be limited to those appropriating the funds of the city.
(4) Special ordinances shall be limited to those relating to contracts and the business affairs of the city.
(5) Zoning map ordinances shall be limited to those amending the zoning map of the city.
(6) Annexation ordinances shall be limited to those annexing territory to the city.
(7) General ordinances shall be limited to those relating to the government of the city.
(B) (1) No ordinance shall be passed on the same day that it is introduced unless the following conditions are satisfied:
(a) No less than two-thirds (e.g. four out of five) of the elected members are present;
(b) There is unanimous consent of the members present to consider the ordinance on the same day that it is introduced;
(c) The ordinance is passed by a two-thirds vote of all the elected members.
(2) An ordinance shall be read in full one time on the day of its introduction by the presiding officer or by any Council member desiring to introduce the ordinance or by such other person designated by the Presiding Officer. Such ordinance shall be read in full one time at each additional meeting at which the ordinance is discussed or considered. Any reading in full of an ordinance (including the initial reading) may be suspended by a vote of the majority of the Council members present.
(3) A majority vote of all members-elect of the Common Council shall be required to pass an ordinance at any meeting other than on the same day that it is introduced.
(Ord. G-81-1000, passed 4-5-82; Am. Ord. G-02-1134, passed 12-16-02)