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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