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ORDINANCE NO. 9124
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT NO.
CI1704, ABATE AND DEMOLISH BLIGHTED PROPERTIES,
AND BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR SUCH PROJECT
WHEREAS, structures have been empty and condemned by Pueblo Regional Building,
and;
WHEREAS, these structures are public safety hazards, and;
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the General Fund to finance the environmental
testing, asbestos abatement, demolition, utility disconnect, and general cleanup; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Capital Project No. CI1704, Abate and Demolish Blighted Properties, is hereby
established.
SECTION 2.
Funds in the amount of $250,000 are hereby budgeted and appropriated from the General
Fund fund balance to project CI1704 Abate and Demolish Blighted Properties.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and to effectuate the policies and procedures
described therein.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED April 24, 2017
BY: Robert Schilling
PASSED AND APPROVED: May 8, 2017
City Clerkâs Office Item # R-7
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
April 24, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Roni Kimbrel, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CAPITAL PROJECT NO. CI1704, ABATE AND
DEMOLISH BLIGHTED PROPERTIES, AND BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR SUCH
PROJECT
SUMMARY:
Several blighted properties have been condemned by the Pueblo Regional Building Department,
and have been identified as public safety hazards.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council appropriates funds annually for the demolition of blighted properties.
BACKGROUND:
City Council has made it a priority to abate and demolish dangerous blighted properties within the
City of Pueblo.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This $250,000 will allow for the abatement and demolition of several blighted properties.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
Leave the condemned, hazardous buildings in their present condition.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Ordinance.
Attachments:
General Fund Balance Sheet