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12, 2006, are hereby rescinded.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.
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!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