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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09947ORDINANCE NO. 9947 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROJECT NO. CI2114 – FIRE STATION LAND PURCHASE PROJECT AND TRANSFERRING ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PROJECT NO. CI2114 FOR PURPOSES OF PURCHASING UNIMPROVED LAND LOCATED ON E. 4TH STREET FOR A NEW FIRE STATION BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Project Number CI2114 – Fire Station Land Purchase Project is hereby established. SECTION 2. Funds in the amount of $100,000 are hereby authorized to be transferred from the unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund into Project No. CI2114. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4. Savings Clause: If the City Council decides to accept the assignment of the contract to purchase the “Dorsch” parcel, the closing of that purchase transaction is scheduled to close on or about June 17, 2021. The immediate enactment of this Ordinance is necessary in order to preserve and protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City. Pursuant to Sec. 3-20 of the City Charter, this Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on June 14, 2021 . Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on June 14, 2021 . President of City Council Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on June 15, 2021 . □ Disapproved on based on the following objections: _ Mayor Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor: □ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto. □ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on □ Council action on _______ failed to override the Mayor’s veto. President of City Council ATTEST City Clerk City Clerk’s Office Item # S-1 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 14, 2021 TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Barbara Huber, Fire Chief SUBJECT: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROJECT NO. CI2114 – FIRE STATION LAND PURCHASE PROJECT AND TRANSFERRING ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO PROJECT NO. CI2114 FOR PURPOSES OF PURCHASING UNIMPROVED LAND LOCATED ON E. 4TH STREET FOR A NEW FIRE STATION SUMMARY: This Ordinance establishes Project No. CI2114 and authorizes the transfer of $100,000 from the unappropriated Fund Balance of the General Fund to said project for purposes of purchasing th unimproved land located on E. 4 Street for a new fire station. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Not applicable to this Ordinance. BACKGROUND: Many of the City’s fire stations are operating beyond their projected useful service dates and are in dire need of repair. Rather than continuing to repair obsolete buildings, it is more financially prudent to construct a new fire station to be located in the City’s eastside neighborhood. The Mayor and City staff are recommending that the City acquire 2 parcels of land located on E. th 4 Street as follows: Current Owner Parcel Number Legal Description Levi and Mary Trujillo 433012016 Lot 3, Block 3, Trinity Sub. Dorsch Family Revocable Trust 433012017 Lot 4, Block 3, Trinity Sub. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $100,000 shall be transferred from the unappropriated fund balance of the general fund into Project No. CI2114. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Ordinance. ALTERNATIVES: th City Council could choose not to purchase the 2 parcels located on E. 4 Street. RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and City staff recommend approval of this Ordinance. Attachments: Proposed Ordinance