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RESOLUTION NO. 14270
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
BARBARA HUBER TO THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF
WHEREAS, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar has requested confirmation by the City
Council of his appointment of Barbara Huber to the vacant position of Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Huber meets the qualifications for appointment as the Fire Chief
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 Barbara Huber as Fire Chief 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 August 12, 2019
BY: Robert Schilling
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 12, 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 BARBARA
HUBER TO THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF
SUMMARY:
The Mayor has appointed Barbara Huber to the vacant position of Fire Chief and
requests confirmation of said appointment by the City Council. Such appointment is
based on Ms. Huber’s education, training, experience and fitness for the position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Chief position became vacant April 13, 2019 and has been filled on an interim
basis since that time. The Mayor interviewed six qualified candidates for the position
and selected Ms. Huber, who has served as a captain since 2007 for the Pueblo Fire
Department, from those candidates. Ms. Huber has worked for the Pueblo Fire
Department since 1998. She served in the United States Airforce Reserve from
November 1984 through April 2005. Ms. Huber received her Bachelor of Science
degree in Fire Service Administration in 2004.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The salary and benefits of the Fire Chief 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. Huber as Fire Chief will leave that department
without a permanent chief.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.