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Item 4IResolution No. 11-034, 180-day Extension of the Moratorium on Processing of Gas Well Drilling Permits Item 4I Presentation Background Staff progress and research Revisions to the Gas Drilling Ordinance 880-A/SUP Section 480-RRR Proposed Next Steps Schedule Questions Resolution No. 11-005 January 18, 2011: City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-005, 180-day Moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for gas well drilling permits and their associated requests. The Moratorium is due to expire July 17, 2011. Progress Continued education through the XTO application processes Explored advanced technologies used to improve protection of air/water quality Reviewed revisions adopted by neighboring cities Reviewing issues faced by neighboring and other cities Ordinance 880-A draft revisions completed and in final review Ordinance Revisions SUP Conditions Procedural Processes Staff recommendations Next Steps Consider results of pending legislation Conduct City Council work sessions Facilitate city-wide SPIN meeting Present final ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council for public hearings and consideration Proposed Schedule City Council Work Sessions – August 2, August 16 & August 30 (if needed) City Wide SPIN Meeting – September 12th or September 26th (both dates?) City Council 1st Reading – October 4th City Council 2nd Reading – October 18th Questions?