HomeMy WebLinkAbout10454ORDINANCE NO. 10454
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER
WITH RECHT KORNFELD PC WITH RESPECT TO
REPRESENTING THE CITY CLERK AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Engagement Letter of retaining Recht Kornfeld PC with respect to representing the
City Clerk Client in connection with addressing the legal sufficiency of petitions to amend the
Pueblo City Charter to change the form of city government to a city manager-led government,
including any challenge to or appeal of the City Clerk’s decision, a copy of which being 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 Agreement 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 Agreement to implement the policies and procedures
described therein.
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 April 24, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on May 8, 2023.
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on May 09, 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 # R7
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 8, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH
RECHT KORNFELD PC WITH RESPECT TO REPRESENTING THE
CITY CLERK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This ordinance would approve a fee agreement between the City of Pueblo and Recht
Kornfeld, P.C. for provision of legal services.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Mark Grueskin of Recht Kornfeld, P.C. has been retained by the City Clerk's office for
assistance in election-specific matters.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City will be responsible for legal fees as well as any costs or expenses incurred in
regard to services.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Passage of Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Fee Agreement Recht Kornfeld