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ORDINANCE NO. 10114
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND THE
PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, ACTING BY
AND THROUGH THE PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT’S WATER AND WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE,
RELATING TO A WATER LEASE AND STORAGE
AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY SAID ENTERPRISE
AND THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS OF PUEBLO,
COLORADO
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO that:
SECTION 1.
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Pueblo, a Colorado
municipal corporation and the Pueblo West Metropolitan District’s Water and
Wastewater Enterprise, dated February 14, 2022, attached hereto, having been
approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Intergovernmental Agreement
for and on behalf of the City and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City
thereto and attest same.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Ordinance and the attached Intergovernmental Agreement to
implement the policies and procedures described therein.
SECTION 4.
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 January 24, 2021 .
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on February 14, 2022 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on February 16, 2022 .
□ 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-7
Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 24, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Daniel C. Kogovsek, City Attorney
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND THE PUEBLO
WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE
PUEBLO WEST METROPOLITAN DISTRICT’S WATER AND
WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE, RELATING TO A WATER LEASE AND
STORAGE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY SAID ENTERPRISE AND
THE BOARD OF WATER WORKS OF PUEBLO, COLORADO
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance approves and authorizes the Mayor to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement
(“IGA”) with the Pueblo West Metro District’s Water and Wastewater Enterprise (“Enterprise”)
relating to a Water Lease and Storage Agreement (“Water Lease”) entered into by the
Enterprise and the Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado (“Pueblo Water”).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable to this ordinance.
BACKGROUND
Pueblo Water and the Enterprise have entered into a Water Lease pursuant to which Pueblo
Water will make available for delivery to Enterprise 1,500 acre-feet of water on an annual basis
for a period commencing November 1, 2022 and terminating October 31, 2027. The Water
Lease may be renewed for an additional 5-year term upon the written mutual consent of Pueblo
Water and the Enterprise.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Under the attached IGA, the Enterprise shall collect and pay to the City the amount of
$1,500.00 for every water tap issued by Enterprise during the term of the Water Lease.
The Enterprise agrees to make such payments to the City on a quarterly basis, no later
than 30 days after the close of each quarter. The City intends to use said funds to
promote infill development and the construction of affordable housing within the city
limits.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
A “no action” alternative would prevent the City from receiving the proposed fees from the
Enterprise.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Ordinance
Attachments:
Copy of proposed Ordinance
Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement