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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.