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City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-4
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 10, 2019
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF BRENDA
ARMIJO TO THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK
SUMMARY:
The Mayor has appointed Brenda Armijo to the vacant position of City Clerk and
requests confirmation of said appointment by the City Council. Such appointment is
based on Ms. Armijo’s education, training, experience and fitness for the position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The City Clerk position became vacant in October 2017 and has been filled on an
interim basis since that time. The Mayor has reviewed the qualifications of Ms. Armijo,
who currently serves as the Acting City Clerk, a position she has held for the last 19
months. Ms. Armijo has been with the City of Pueblo since 1993, where she started her
career with the City in Municipal Court. She has held positions in the Municipal Court,
the Department of Planning and Community Development, and the City Clerk’s Office
through the years. Ms. Armijo received an Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in
1986 as well as graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2014 with an Associate of Arts
Degree in Business Management and an Associate of General Studies Degree. Ms.
Armijo carries the Certified Municipal Clerk Designation and is a member of the
Colorado Municipal Clerk’s Association and the International Institute of Municipal
Clerks.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The salary and benefits of the City Clerk have been budgeted and appropriated within
the 2019 budget.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to confirm the appointment of Ms. Armijo as the City Clerk will leave that
department without a permanent director.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 14228
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
BRENDA ARMIJO TO THE POSITION OF CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar has requested confirmation by the City
Council of his appointment of Brenda Armijo to the vacant position of City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Armijo meets and surpasses the qualifications for appointment as
the City Clerk based upon her education, training and experience; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1:
The appointment by the Mayor of Brenda Armijo as City Clerk shall be and
hereby is confirmed by the City Council.
SECTION 2:
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and
all acts consistent with this Resolution which are necessary or appropriate to implement
the appointment described herein.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED June 10, 2019
BY: Robert Schilling
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK