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ORDINANCE NO. 9128
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY
APPROPRIATION OF $275,000 FOR THE CLEAN UP AND
REMOVAL OF DEBRIS RESULTING FROM THE
CATASTROPHIC SPRING STORM OF APRIL 29, 2017
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Due to the catastrophic spring storm of April 29, 2017, good cause exists for the
passage of this Ordinance as an Emergency Ordinance pursuant to Section 3-20 of the City
Charter.
SECTION 2.
The additional amount of $275,000 is hereby budgeted and appropriated in the 2017
General Fund Budget, Parks Department, to assist with costs associated with the cleanup and
removal of debris resulting from the spring storm of April 29, 2017.
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 the contract to effectuate the transactions
described therein.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED May 8, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
PASSED AND APPROVED: May 8, 2017
City Clerkâs Office Item # S-1
Background Paper for Proposed
Emergency Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 8, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Sam Azad, City Manager
SUBJECT:AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION OF
$275,000 FOR THE CLEAN UP AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS RESULTING
FROM THE CATASTROPHIC SPRING STORM OF APRIL 29, 2017
SUMMARY
This appropriation of emergency funding is necessary to clean up and remove debris resulting
from the snow storm on April 29, 2017.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND
The City of Pueblo suffered extensive damage from the heavy snow that fell on April 29, 2017. It
is vital that staff begin with the task of clean up and removal of debris from city owned property.
Also, on May 1, 2017, City Council implemented two tree limb drop-off sites for the citizens of
Pueblo to bring their storm debris to be dumped free of charge. Drop-off locations are at Lake
Minnequa Park and Ridge Dr. Outlook Blvd. and are operating daily, 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m., from
May 2, 2017 through May 16, 2017. City departments will provide staff for these locations and
will shred or dispose of the debris collected.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $275,000 will be placed in the Parks Department 2017 budget within the
General Fund to assist with the overtime and equipment costs associated with the cleanup and
debris removal tasks being performed by City staff.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose to deny this ordinance which would have a negative impact on the
efficiency of completing this cleanup project.
Attachments: None