§ 100.01. INITIATIVE.
   The qualified voters of the City shall have the power to propose ordinances to the Council and, if the Council fails to adopt such ordinance as proposed without any major change in its substance, the ordinance may be placed on the ballot for adoption at the next scheduled City election utilizing the initiative and referendum procedures set forth below. Provided, however, that such power shall not extend to ordinances pertaining to the budget, any capital program or any emergency ordinance or ordinance relating to appropriation of money, levy of taxes or salaries of City officers or employees.
(Ord. 956-06, passed 5-8-06, addition adopted by electorate 4-11-06)