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RESOLUTION NO. 13955
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF
THE MUNICIPAL COURT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Carla Sikes is hereby reappointed as the Presiding Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court
for the City of Pueblo for a term of two years commencing May 1, 2018 and expiring on April 30,
2020. She shall act as Municipal Court Administrator and shall supervise all Municipal Court
personnel. She shall receive monthly compensation in the amount of $9630.49 per month.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED April 23, 2018
BY: Robert Schilling
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerkâs Office Item # M-7
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 23, 2018
TO: Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM: President Christopher A. Nicoll
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE
MUNICIPAL COURT
SUMMARY:
The proposed Resolution reappoints Carla Sikes as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council appointed Carla Sikes as Presiding Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court for the
City of Pueblo on April 25, 2016 for a two-year term effective May 1, 2016 and expiring on April
30, 2018.
BACKGROUND:
Recruitment for a Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court began on February 17, 2016. Thirteen
qualified applications were received, and City Council conducted formal interviews with five
finalists. On April 11, 2016, the City Council designated their preference for appointment subject
to a salary and commencement date acceptable to the City Council. Carla Sikes was appointed
Presiding Municipal Court Judge on April 25, 2016. This Resolution would reappoint Carla Sikes
as Presiding Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court for the City of Pueblo for a term of two years
effective May 1, 2018 and expiring on April 30, 2020.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court shall receive a salary and related benefits as shall be
fixed by the City Council.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the City Council does not approve reappointment Carla Sikes as the Presiding Judge of the
Municipal Court, it will need to determine how it wishes to proceed to make a permanent
appointment for this position.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of City Council.
Attachments:
None