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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12413RESOLUTION NO. 12413 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to create a Mission Statement for the City of Pueblo and its employees; and WHEREAS, a Mission Statement will aid the City Council in setting goals and objectives and will assist in setting standards of excellence for future City Councils and City staff; and WHEREAS, a Mission Statement will facilitate efforts to communicate and promote the goals and objectives of the City Council and City staff to the citizens of Pueblo. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Pueblo City Council hereby formally adopts the Mission Statement, a copy of which is attached hereto, as the official Mission Statement for the City of Pueblo. SECTION 2. Resolution No. 10725 dated May 8, 2006, and Resolution No. 10759 dated June 12, 2006, are hereby rescinded. SECTION 3. This Resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: May 14, 2012 BY: Leroy Garcia COUNCIL PERSON Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION DATE: AGENDA ITEM # Q-2 May 14,2012 DEPARTMENT: City Council Chris K. Kaufman, President TITLE: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO ISSUE: Should the City Council approve a Resolution adopting a new official Mission Statement for the City of Pueblo? RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is at the request of City Council President Chris K. Kaufman. BACKGROUND: At the April 21, 2012, Work Session, City Council discussed a new Mission Statement for the City of Pueblo to replace the Mission Statement approved by a previous Council on May 8, 2006, as well as the “Core Values” approved by a previous Council on June 12, 2006. As a result of the April 21 discussion, the Council has prepared a new Mission Statement to be considered for adoption. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no significant financial impact. d QV gB.O, c 4 ( //� • ,o f `a k'OR ATV,' !Missio Statement We, the City of Pueblo, representing a community of diverse culture, character, and history: • commit to upholding the City Charter, all City Ordinances, and the highest standards of conduct; • commit to promoting and enhancing the well being and quality of life for Pueblo's residents, visitors, and businesses by providing excellent services in an efficient, respectful, and courteous manner; • commit to responsible stewardship of community resources and values and to support all segments of the community; • commit to a model of professionalism that ensures respectful and complete consideration of all decisions and decrees; and • commit to strategic growth, all facets of economic development, and sustainability. 'Vision Statement By uniting our energies and working cooperatively with the citizens of Pueblo, we will develop Pueblo, Colorado into one significant, influential, and prosperous community with opportunities for all. W e Value . • the resourcefulness of each individual • entrepreneurship • departmental accountability and professionalism • integrity and transparency • responsive and respectful service to all • diversity Adopted by the Pue6Co City Council Slay 2012