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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15120 RESOLUTION NO. 15120 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF TURA COWAN TO THE PUEBLO ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar has requested confirmation by the City Council of his appointment of Tura Cowan to ADA Advisory Committee to serve a four- year term expiring August 30, 2026; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Tura Cowan is hereby appointed to the ADA Advisory Committee to serve a four- year term expiring August 30, 2026. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Resolution to implement the appointment described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED January 9, 2023 BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # M11 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 9, 2023 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Alyssa Parga, Secretary to the Mayor SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF TURA COWAN TO THE PUEBLO ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUMMARY: This Resolution confirms the appointment by the Mayor of a member to serve a four- year term expiring August 30, 2026. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The Mayor has made appointments to the ADA Advisory Committee selecting individuals to serve terms which expire during a calendar year. Amended City Charter Section 4-4 (i) requires that such appointments be made by the Mayor and are subject to confirmation by City Council. BACKGROUND: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 and was amended most recently in January 2009. The ADA is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. Disability is defined as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity," such as walking, seeing, hearing, breathing, thinking, socializing, and working, for example. The ADA includes a list of impairments to major life activities. For more information about what the ADA says, go to the ADA website. Appointments for this committee are now being processed through the Mayor’s Office. Following an announcement in the Chieftain and on the City’s website and social media seeking volunteers to serve on this committee, an application was received. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This a volunteer committee and members serve without compensation. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Committee recommends approval of this applicant. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: Remove from agenda and re-advertise for additional applications. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Cowan Application