HomeMy WebLinkAbout10429ORDINANCE NO. 10429
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND
FINANCIAL CONSULTING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC., D.B.A.
FCS GROUP, TO PROVIDE UTILITY RATE CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR THE PUEBLO WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
AND NAMING SAID COMPANY AS THE RATE CONSULTANT
OF RECORD
WHEREAS, Statements of Qualifications for Utility Rate Consulting services were requested
and received; and
WHEREAS, a committee was formed to evaluate these qualifications; and
WHEREAS, the committee selected Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc., D.B.A. FCS
Group, as the most qualified to serve the Pueblo Wastewater Department; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The contract between Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and Financial Consulting
Solutions Group, Inc., D.B.A. FCS Group, a copy of which is 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 contract 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 contract to implement the policies and procedures
described herein.
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 March 27, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on April 10, 2023 .
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on April 12, 2023 .
□ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
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 # R2
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
March 27, 2023
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andra Ahrens, Director Wastewater
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND FINANCIAL
CONSULTING SOLUTIONS GROUP, INC., D.B.A. FCS GROUP, TO
PROVIDE UTILITY RATE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PUEBLO
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND NAMING SAID COMPANY AS
THE RATE CONSULTANT OF RECORD
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance approves and authorizes the Mayor to sign the contract between
Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc. DBA FCS Group and the City of Pueblo to
provide financial consulting services, such as, rate studies, and financial capacity
reports for the Wastewater Department.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
As an enterprise of the City of Pueblo, the Wastewater Department operates the James
R. DiIorio Water Reclamation Facility and the associated sanitary sewer collection
system. Operating and maintaining the infrastructure of these facilities entails
increasing costs and, as an enterprise, the Wastewater Department is obligated to
collect sufficient funds through its rates and fees to pay for its operations. Section 16-6-
26 of the Pueblo Municipal Code requires a biennial review of the sanitary sewer rates
and fees. The attached contract establishes a long-term agreement between the City
and Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc. DBA FCS Group to provide professional
utility rate consulting services to fulfill these obligations.
Qualification statements were received from two firms. Financial Consulting Solutions
Group, Inc. DBA FCS Group was judged to be the firm best qualified to provide the
required services
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding for the services will come from Professional Service's budget.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Not applicable. The Municipal Code requires that the sanitary sewer rates be reviewed
no less often than every two years. Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc. DBA
FCS Group was selected as the City’s Wastewater Rate Consultant of Record through
a competitive bid process.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 03-27-23 23-030 FCS Wastewater Rate Consultant - Master Contract