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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11060RESOLUTION NO. 11060 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND PROMOTING WESTERN WATER WISE LANDSCAPING FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO IN ORDER TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE AESTHETIC BEAUTY OF THE CITY, AND ENCOURAGE WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS THERETO WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo envisions a stronger community with vibrant economic development and continued job opportunities for its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo would like to beautify the City with cleanup efforts and landscaping measures that will enhance its attractiveness and better the quality of life for its citizens and visitors to the Pueblo community; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo and other Colorado communities are facing new challenges ahead with continued growth, and competing water needs that will require conservation efforts statewide; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo would like to create a "Sense of Place" for the community of Pueblo that would instill pride and distinctiveness to the City and its citizens that would be conveyed to visitors and individuals that are considering relocating for personal and business purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo acknowledges that Western Landscaping is able to flourish within residential and commercial areas with limited amounts of water and beautify these areas with plants suited to the climate that is common to the Southwestern region of the United States; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo would like to encourage the business community and the citizens of Pueblo to utilize Western Landscaping for its unique beauty, and resistance to dry conditions; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. City Council recognizes the invaluable role that Western Landscaping will have in the economic development and beautification of the City of Pueblo that will bring a water -wise consciousness to the citizens of the City. .qFr.T101\1 9 City Council acknowledges the importance of honor, pride and distinctiveness for the City of Pueblo that will attract tourism, and the relocation of businesses, individuals and families to the Pueblo community. SECTION 3 City Council does hereby designate and promotes the City of Pueblo as a Western Landscaping Water Wise community. INTRODUCED July 9, 2007 BY Vera Ortegon Councilperson APPROVED: F#kESIDEINTof City Council ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK 24eJ //e 6v o �) Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM # IBA DATE: July 9, 2007 DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TITLE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND PROMOTING WESTERN WATER WISE LANDSCAPING FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO IN ORDER TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE AESTHETIC BEAUTY OF THE CITY, AND ENCOURAGE WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS THERETO BACKGROUND In 2006, the City Council developed goals and objectives for the City and some of these goals were to enhance economic viability and improve the aesthetic beauty of the City. It was concluded by the Council that it is necessary for the City staff and the citizens of Pueblo to take the necessary steps in making Pueblo a more attractive city through more cleanup efforts and improved landscaping techniques. After researching and reviewing the options of landscaping, it has been determined that Western Landscaping would be the best option to utilize with City landscaping projects and by the citizens of Pueblo. Western Landscaping is not only beautiful in its context, but also is an economically feasible type of gardening that is more conducive to the and regions of the Southwestern United States. RECOMMENDATION Resolution recommended by Council Member Vidmar. FINANCIAL IMPACT None.