HomeMy WebLinkAbout11615RESOLUTION NO. 11615
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
ESTABLISH THE HONOR FARM PROPERTIES
INCLUDING PUEBLO MOTORSPORTS PARK AS A SELF -
SUSTAINING ENTERPRISE OF THE CITY AND CREATE A
CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City owns portions of the property commonly known as the
Honor Farm and City Council has adopted the City of Pueblo Honor Farm Open Space
and Park Management Plan therefor, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council that the Honor Farm including the
Pueblo Motorsports Park be self- sustaining. NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
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City administration is hereby directed to (a) establish the Honor Farm properties
owned by the City including the Pueblo Motorsports Park as a self- sustaining enterprise
of the City, and (b) establish a citizens' advisory board to advise the City in the
management and operation of the Honor Farm.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective upon final approval and adoption.
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CITY CLERK
INTRODUCED: May 11, 2009
BY: Larry Atencio
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PRESIDENTaf Cfty Council
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
AGENDA ITEM # 15
DATE: MAY 11. 2009
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
JERRY M. PACHECO, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
LARA K. BARRETT, INTERIM DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
TITLE
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING CITY ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH THE HONOR
FARM PROPERTIES INCLUDING PUEBLO MOTORSPORTS PARK AS A SELF -
SUSTAINING ENTERPRISE OF THE CITY AND CREATE A CITIZENS ADVISORY
BOARD THEREFOR
ISSUE
Should the City Council direct City Administration to establish the Honor Farm Properties as
an enterprise of the City and create a Citizens' Advisory Board?
RECOMMENDATION
Resolution is at the recommendation of Council President Ortegon
BACKGROUND
City Council Members have suggested that the Honor Farm Properties including the Pueblo
Motorsports Park become a self- sustaining Enterprise of the City of Pueblo. With this
Resolution, Council directs City Administration to create an Enterprise of the City of Pueblo
for the Honor Farm properties.
In addition, Council directs City Administration to establish a Citizens' Advisory Board for
the Enterprise to assist Council in managing and operating the Enterprise and in evaluating,
promoting, and recommending programs, activities, and uses for the Honor Farm Properties
in order to generate funds for the operation of the Enterprise. The number of members,
terms, and duties of the Board will also be determined.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.