HomeMy WebLinkAbout10805RESOLUTION NO. 10805
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE LOCATION OF THE NEW CITY - COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 9TH AND SANTA FE
AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo and the County of Pueblo are partners in providing public
health to the community of Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, the current City- County Health Department building, located at 151 Central
Main Street, has aged and does not meet ADA compliance criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo and the County of Pueblo will face new challenges in the
21st Century with continued growth in needed health services in the County, possible threats of
new infectious diseases, and terrorism; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to consolidate the different departments within the City- County
Health Department and to improve efficiencies, effectiveness, and provide the highest degree of
public health service available; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council and the Pueblo County
Commissioners that the location of 9th Street and Santa Fe Avenue is the most practical location
to meet the public health needs of the Pueblo community; THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
City Council recognizes the need to have a new City- County Health Department to address
the increasing health needs of the Pueblo community and other potential health issues within our
state and nation.
SECTION 2.
City Council has determined that in order to deliver the highest degree of public health
services to the citizens of the City and County of Pueblo, the most practical location for the new
City- County Health Department is at the northwest corner of 9th Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
SECTION 3
City Council fully supports the construction and location of the new City— County Health
Department at the northwest corner of 9th Street and Santa Fe Avenue.
INTRODUCED August 28, 2006
BY Ray Aquilera
Councilperson
APPROVED:
President of City Council
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA rrEM # (
DATE: August 28, 2006
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER
DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE LOCATION OF THE NEW CITY -
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 9TH AND
SANTA FE AVENUE
ISSUE
After discussion and consultation with the Pueblo County Commissioners and review and
analysis by County staff, it has been determined by both government bodies that the
practical location for the new City- County Health Department is at the northwest comer
of 9th and Santa Fe Avenue. This location will meet the current and future needs of
service delivery for the City- County Health Department.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.