HomeMy WebLinkAbout10221ORDINANCE NO. 10221
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND ROCKY
MOUNTAIN S.E.R./JOBS FOR PROGRESS, INC., REGARDING
THE PUEBLO FOOD PROJECT’S ENTREPRENEUR START-UP
PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAME
WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo (“City”) is desirous of obtaining a location for food systems
educational programming; and
WHEREAS, Rocky Mountain S.E.R./Jobs for Progress, Inc. (“RMSER”) shares the Pueblo
Food Project’s desire and mission of improving the delivery of community services and resources
and wishes to maintain a collaborative relationship for responsive solutions to community needs;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City of Pueblo, a Municipal
Corporation, and Rocky Mountain S.E.R./Jobs for Progress, Inc., a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, having been approved as to form by the City
Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver the aforesaid MOU in the name of the City
and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 3.
Funds in the total amount of $7,800 shall be paid from Project CI2014 – PFP Entrepreneur
Start Up Program.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
this Ordinance and the attached MOU, which are necessary or appropriate to implement the
transactions described therein.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on June 27, 2022 .
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 11, 2022 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on July 13, 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-11
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 27, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN S.E.R./JOBS FOR PROGRESS,
INC., REGARDING THE PUEBLO FOOD PROJECT’S ENTREPRENEUR
START-UP PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
Attached is an Ordinance approving and authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)
with Rocky Mountain S.E.R./Jobs for Progress, Inc. (“RMSER”) for the short term rental of a room
for the Pueblo Food Project’s Entrepreneur Start-up program.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The room to be rented, Room 114, is contained within the grounds of RMSER’s Empowerment
Center at 330 Lake Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado. It will be used as a working classroom and
collaborative resource center for education, an office, storage space, and for other programmatic
related needs of the Pueblo Food Project’s Food Entrepreneurial Start-up program.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Under the attached MOU, the City would pay RMSER a flat rate of $7,800 for the short term rental
access.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
If this Ordinance is not approved, the Pueblo Food Project will need to find another location to
host community educational programming.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made and entered into this iiyji'day of Su L'1 2022
("Effective Date"), by and between Rocky Mountain S.E.R./Jobs for Progress, Inc., hereinafter
referred to as the "RMSER", and the City of Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation, through the Pueblo
Food Project, hereinafter referred to as "PFP", collectively the Parties.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
WHEREAS, RMSER desires to continue its active role in community service and charitable community
activities through the establishment of ongoing, collaborative relationships with community
organizations like PFP to promote access to community services and resources for all Pueblo
residents; and
WHEREAS, PFP shares RMSER's desire and mission of improving the delivery of community services,
resources and to maintain a collaborative relationship for responsive solutions to community needs;
WHEREAS, PFP has worked to address hunger, food insecurity and to strengthen its community's
ability to fortify its own responses to food access issues;
WHEREAS, RMSER desires to be a collaborative partner with PFP by improving existing services and
creating of new solutions and opportunities for residents in Pueblo, Colorado (and surrounding
counties).
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to the following:
INTENT: To establish a cooperative relationship and work together to provide human health and
wellness services, projects, programming, and solutions for all families in Pueblo Colorado and
surrounding areas, and to continue to collaborate on future projects and programs to positively impact
and serve the greater good of all.
SCOPE OF SERVICES & PERFORMANCE: Parties further agree that:
RMSER will:
• Provide a 1 year Rental of Room 114, contained within the grounds of RMSER's Empowerment
Center at 330 Lake Avenue, Pueblo, Colorado, for use as a working classroom and collaborative
resource center for education, office, storage and other programmatic related needs of the Pueblo
Food Project's Food Entrepreneurial Program.
o The rental will be for Room 114 from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023. This will include
access during normal business hours (7 am to 8 pm, Monday through Sunday) for the
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Entrepreneurial Program staff and students for the purposes of group project work,
meetings, and planning sessions.
o It will also include access to Room 114 June 1,2022 to May 31,2023 during the term of this
MOU, for actual class instruction time.
o It will also include access and use of(1 day) Kitchen usage (monthly) on the following dates:
June 2022, July 2022, August 2022, September 2022, November 2022, December 2022,
January 2023, February 2023, March 2023, April 2023, and May 2023 . This access and
use will be from 5:00pm -8:00pm on these evenings and PFP will be responsible for
cleaning, and repair if applicable.
o The Rental Fee for 1 year use will be a flat fee of$7,800.00, and shall be inclusive of all
utilities, cam fees, and property taxes if applicable. In Lieu of a Damage Deposit, Pueblo
Food Project will pay the entire fee ($7,800.00) up front, prior to start of the 1 year Rental
access.
o This rental will also include 2 keys. One key will be to get access into the RMSER
Empowerment Center at 330 Lake Avenue in Pueblo Colorado. The other key will be for
access into room 114.
• Collaborate with PFP in creating future activities and opportunities to improve and empower social
and community conditions for the City of Pueblo and its surrounding communities.
• Collaborate with PFP to offer opportunities for community engagement and training, as
opportunities arise.
• Share responsibility in seeking out additional resources for the Pueblo community.
The Pueblo Food Project will:
• Rent Room 114 at RMSER's Empowerment Center located at 330 Lake Avenue for$7,800 for a
term from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
o Pueblo Food Project shall have the ability to use agreed upon premises (Room 114 and
additional nights in Kitchen and Cafeteria) to further its organizational interests, including
schooling, office, storage, and related uses.
o Pueblo Food Project, at its own expense, will comply promptly with all applicable statutes,
ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, restrictions of record and requirements in effect during
the Term or any part of the Term hereof that regulate the use of the Premises and that pertain
to Pueblo Food Project's use of the Premises.
o Pueblo Food Project understands and agrees that the Premises is accepted in its current as-
is, where-is condition with all faults and without representation or warranty by RMSER of any
kind, including, the suitability thereof for PFP's intended use. No promises to construct, alter,
remodel, or improve the Premises and no representations concerning the condition of the
Premises have been made by RMSER to PFP other than as may be expressly stated in this
MOU. Pueblo Food Project accepts possession of the Premises on the Possession Date in
their then-current condition on an "AS IS, WHERE IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS" basis.
o Pueblo Food Project shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep and maintain in good order,
condition, and repair all portions of the Premises utilized by PFP as part of this agreement,
not required to be maintained by RMSER as provided below. PFP shall make, at PFP's
expense, all necessary nonstructural minor repairs to the Premises if said repairs are required
due to PFP's staff or guests. Minor repairs shall include such items as repairs of floors, walls,
fixtures, doors, and other parts of the Premises damaged by PFP's staff or guests but shall
not include normal wear and tear ("Minor Repairs"). Minor Repairs shall not include repairs
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to major mechanical systems, plumbing, heating and air conditioning units, windows, exterior
walls or to the roof of the building.
o PFP shall, at its own expense, maintain a policy or policies of comprehensive general liability
insurance.
o If this agreement needs to be extended, it must be done in a signed writing by both parties
prior to May 31, 2023.
• Collaborate with RMSER in creating future activities and opportunities to improve and empower
social and community conditions for the City of Pueblo and its surrounding communities.
• Collaborate with RMSER to offer opportunities for community engagement and training, as
opportunities arise.
• Share responsibility in seeking out additional resources for the Pueblo community.
JOINT EFFORTS:
• The Parties hereby agree to collaborate on maintaining open and ongoing communication, and
each may maximize supportive efforts for the other, while utilizing resources to accomplish in
unison, their respective Mission and Vision objectives.
• The Parties will problem solve together to determine how best to approach and provide community
solutions. Together where applicable
• The Parties may post respective logos on website and co-market the efforts together with the
written consent of the Parties.
NOTICES: Notices concerning this MOU shall be given to RMSER as follows:
Rocky Mountain S.E.R./Jobs for Progress, Inc.
Attn: Lance Vieira, COO
3555 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80211
Email: Lancealrmser.ora
Notices concerning this MOU shall be given to PFP as follows:
Mayor's Office
Pueblo Food Project
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003
With a copy to:
Law Department
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, CO 81003
MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by
both Parties.
TIME OF PERFORMANCE: The term of this MOU shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
expire and terminate on May 31, 2023.
NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES; NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITIES: Nothing in this MOU is intended,
nor should it be construed, to create any rights, claims, or benefits or assume any liability for or on
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behalf of any third party, or to waive any immunities or limitations conferred under federal or state law,
including but not limited to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, § 24-10-101 et seq C R S.
WAIVER OF BREACH: A waiver by any party to this MOU of the breach of any term or provision of this
MOU shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by either party.
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: This MOU and all other documents contemplated hereunder may be
executed using electronic signatures with delivery via facsimile transmission, by scanning and
transmission of electronic files in Portable Document Format(PDF)or other readily available file format,
or by copy transmitted via email, or by other electronic means and in one or more counterparts. each of
which shall be: (i)an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
agreement, (ii) a valid and binding agreement and fully admissible under state and federal law. and(iii)
enforceable in accordance with its terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding as of
the day and year above written.
SIGNATURES:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN S.E.R./Jobs for Progress, Inc.
3555 Pecos Street
Denver, CO 80211
By /
`--Christopher W. Hall, CEO
CITY OF PUEBLO, a Municipal Corporation
1 City Hall Place
Pueblo, Colorado 81003
By at44eigo° ,
Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
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