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ORDINANCE NO. 9999
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER
WITH SPENCER FANE LLP TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORTATION REGARDING THE
LEGAL REVIEW OF A BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT OF THE
THUNDER VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID ENGAGEMENT
LETTER
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Engagement Letter pertaining to the review of the boundary adjustment request for
the Thunder Village Metropolitan District between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado municipal
corporation and Spencer Fane LLP, dated July 28, 2021, a copy of which is attached hereto
including all associated documents, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is
hereby approved. The Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver said Engagement Letter in the
name of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
the intent of the Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final action by the Mayor
and City Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 9, 2021 .
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 23, 2021 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on August 24, 2021 .
□ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
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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 # R-14
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 9, 2021
TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Scott Hobson, Acting Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH
SPENCER FANE LLP TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION REGARDING THE LEGAL REVIEW OF A
BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT OF THE THUNDER VILLAGE
METROPOLITAN DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID ENGAGEMENT LETTER
SUMMARY:
The City has received an application to approve a boundary adjustment of the Thunder
Village Metropolitan District. The City is seeking assistance from Spencer Fane LLP to
assist the City in the review of the metropolitan district boundary adjustment for Thunder
Village Metropolitan District. Spencer Fane was previously hired to represent the City in
the review of service plans for other recently established metropolitan districts in 2018.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The City has received an application to amend the boundary of the existing Thunder
Village Metropolitan District. The Law Department has authorized the assistance of
Spencer Fane LLP to assist the City in the review of the boundary adjustment request.
Spencer Fane was previously hired in 2018 to assist the City in reviewing the service
plans for the North Vista Highlands Metropolitan Districts1-5. The hourly rate for Spencer
Fane is $440.00 per hour. The costs incurred by the City for the review of the service
plans will be required to be paid by the applicant for the Thunder Village Metropolitan
District prior to any final action of City Council being provided to the Pueblo District Court.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications for the City.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not approve this Ordinance, Spencer Fane will not be retained.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance.
Engagement Letter from Spencer Fane LLP for Thunder Village dated July 28, 2021
Terms of Engagement from Spencer Fane LLP