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ORDINANCE NO. 10339
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022
STAFFING ORDINANCE BY ADDING ONE (1) FULL-TIME
POSITION ENTITLED DIRECTOR/JUST TRANSITIONS
PROGRAM TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING OF THE
MAYOR'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise the FY 2022 staffing in the Mayor's Office
for the ultimate efficiency and functionality of the Just Transitions Program; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The following section captioned “Mayor’s Office” of Ordinance No. 10085, of the
2022 Staffing Ordinance, is amended as follows:
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to implement the transactions described
therein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall be deemed to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and
staffing with respect to the number and allocation of positions within the Mayor’s Office
and 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 November 14, 2022.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on November 28, 2022 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on December 5, 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 # R13
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
November 14, 2022
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM:
Laura Solano, Chief of Staff
Marisa Pacheco, Director Human Resources
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 STAFFING
ORDINANCE BY ADDING ONE (1) FULL-TIME POSITION ENTITLED
DIRECTOR/JUST TRANSITIONS PROGRAM TO THE AUTHORIZED
STAFFING OF THE MAYOR'S OFFICE
SUMMARY:
The Mayor requests that one (1) full-time position be added to the Mayor’s Office for the
purpose of leading the transitional work associated with the upcoming closure of Xcel
Energy Comanche 3. The senior-level director position will be entirely funded through
the Colorado State Office of Just Transitions with funding anticipated for three years
from the time the position is hired.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On December 28, 2021, Ordinance No. 10085 was approved by City Council. This
Ordinance provided authorized staffing for Fiscal Year 2022.
BACKGROUND:
In anticipation of the significant and transformational economic challenges incident to
the upcoming closure of Xcel Energy’s Comanche 3 plant, Mayor Gradisar established
a Pueblo Just Transitions Steering Committee which was formed to assist with this
change in the Pueblo community. The position of Director/Just Transitions Program will
be charged to work independently at a high level in the execution of the objectives
defined by the steering committee, and the duties outlined in the Colorado Just
Transitions Action Plan and authorized in C.R.S. 8-83-501 through 8-83-505. The
position will be an unclassified, exempt, appointed director level position.
An experienced professional possessing the skills necessary to provide key strategic
planning, development, and execution of meaningful, tangible plans in diversifying
and/or attracting new businesses to supplant the Comanche 3 physical plant will be
required. The position will perform extensive financial forecasting, tracking, and
reporting of projects to include revenue and expenditure projections associated with the
program. A key objective will be to increase access to and maximize private capital
from local, state, and national investors and conduct research and financial analysis for
business sectors and specific groups impacted by the Comanche 3 closure.
Coordinating infrastructure investments to sustain local transition strategies and
ensuring alignment with state and federal programs will be essential functions of the
position. The Director/ Just Transitions Program will also work with impacted workers
and their families to secure new employment with family-sustaining income and to
prepare for job skills development.
The position will serve as a primary liaison with the Colorado State Office of Just
Transitions, Community and Economic Development Officer, Pueblo Economic
Development Corporation (PEDCO), Xcel Energy Administration and other energy
companies and entities as appropriate. Leading collaborative efforts with community
and neighborhood groups, boards and committees on a city-wide scale will be an
important component of the position, with an emphasis on community engagement,
diversity, inclusion, and equity.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
All costs associated with this proposal will be paid out of funding received through the
Colorado State Office of Just Transitions fund. The funding is anticipated to last
approximately three (3) years from the date of hire with a total of $465,432.36 allocated
to cover the position as well as any associated operating costs. The proposed salary
range for the position is $77,146.68-$93,672 per year plus benefit costs.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not approve the ordinance to establish the position, the City of
Pueblo will not be able to adequately support the important work of the Pueblo Just
Transitions Steering Committee which will be critical to navigate and proactively
address the impacts the Xcel Comanche 3 closure will have on the Pueblo community.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
None