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RESOLUTION NO. 14983
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
ANDRA AHRENS TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF
WASTEWATER
WHEREAS, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar has requested confirmation by the City
Council of his appointment of Andra Ahrens to the vacant position of Director of
Wastewater; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ahrens meets and surpasses the qualifications for appointment as
the Director of Wastewater based upon her education, training and experience; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1:
The appointment by the Mayor of Andra Ahrens as Director of Wastewater shall
be and hereby is confirmed by the City Council.
SECTION 2:
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution which are necessary or appropriate to implement the
appointment described herein.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and
approval.
INTRODUCED August 22, 2022
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerkâs Office Item # Q-6
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 22, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ANDRA
AHRENS TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF WASTEWATER
SUMMARY:
After announcing vacancy and interviewing candidates, the Mayor has appointed Andra
Ahrens to the vacant position of Director of Wastewater and requests confirmation of
said appointment by the City Council. Such appointment is based on Ms. Ahrens
education, training, experience and fitness for the position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Director of Wastewater position became vacant in February 2022 with the
retirement of Nancy Keller and has been filled on an interim basis by Ms. Ahrens since
that time. The Mayor has reviewed the qualifications of Ms. Ahrens, who has served the
city as the Regulatory Compliance Specialist since February 2017. Ms. Ahrens has
worked in the Wastewater profession since 2006. She was awarded a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Environmental Science from Metropolitan State University of
Colorado in 2005.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The salary and benefits of the Director of Wastewater have been budgeted and
appropriated within the 2022 budget.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to confirm the appointment of a new Director of Wastewater will result in that
position remaining vacant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution