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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10000 ORDINANCE NO. 10000 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 SERVICE PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED PASTORA RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS 1-3 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 service plans for the proposed Pastora Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-3 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: _ 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-15 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 SERVICE PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED PASTORA RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS 1-3 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID ENGAGEMENT LETTER SUMMARY: The City has received an application to approve service plans for the Pastora Ranch Metropolitan Districts 1-3. The City is seeking assistance from Spencer Fane LLP to assist the City in the review of the metropolitan district service plans for Pastora Ranch. 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 applications to approve service plans for three new metropolitan districts for Pastora Ranch 1-3 that would be established within the corporate boundaries of the City. The Law Department has authorized the assistance of Spencer Fane LLP to assist the City in the review of the service plans for the three proposed metropolitan districts. Spencer Fane was previously hired in 2018 to assist the City in reviewing the service plans for the North Vista Highlands Metropolitan Districts 1-5. 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 Pastora Ranch Metropolitan Districts 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 Pastora Ranch dated July 28, 2021 Terms of Engagement from Spencer Fane LLP