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City Clerk’s Office Item # M-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 8, 2014
TO: President Sandra K. Daff and Members of City Council
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Sam Azad, City Manager
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CODE OF ETHICS TASK FORCE’S
EFFORTS TO UPDATE THE CITY OF PUEBLO’S CODE OF ETHICS
SUMMARY:
Attached is a proposed resolution in support of the efforts of the Code of Ethics Task Force of
Pueblo, Colorado (“CETF”) to update the City’s Code of Ethics.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The City’s Code of Ethics was last revised by City Council by Ordinance No. 7484, dated July
10, 2006.
BACKGROUND:
From February, 2013 through June, 2014, CETF studied ethics codes from various cities and
communities across Colorado. On July 21, 2014, representatives of CETF presented to City
Council a working draft of CETF’s proposed changes to the City’s Code of Ethics. After a
discussion with Council Members, representatives of CETF requested additional time to return
to Council with proposals to amend the City’s Ethics Code either by ordinance or by charter
amendment.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Council Members and City staff have met with CETF representatives on many occasions
regarding the City’s Code of Ethics.
ALTERNATIVES:
Make no changes to the City’s current Code of Ethics.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of this Resolution.
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 13046
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CODE OF ETHICS TASK
FORCE’S EFFORTS TO UPDATE THE CITY OF PUEBLO’S
CODE OF ETHICS
WHEREAS, the City’s Code of Ethics, Sec. 1-9-1, et seq. of the P.M.C. has not been
reviewed or updated since 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Ethics Task Force of Pueblo (“CETF”), a grassroots group of
concerned citizens has been meeting since February 2013 to make recommendations to City
Council regarding updating the City’s Ethics Code; and
WHEREAS, City Council is grateful for the time and effort devoted by members of CETF
in reviewing the City’s Code of Ethics and those of other comparable cities in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, City Council welcomes input from concerned citizens regarding
issues facing the City; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The City Council of Pueblo supports the efforts of CETF to update the City’s Code of
Ethics.
SECTION 2.
CETF is requested to return to City Council with proposals to update, streamline and
improve the City’s current Code of Ethics either by ordinance or charter amendment.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: September 8, 2014
BY: Ami Nawrocki
COUNCILPERSON