HomeMy WebLinkAbout15250RESOLUTION NO. 15250
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE
MAYOR OF ELIZABETH HARMES TO COMPLETE A FOUR-
YEAR TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 30, 2026 ON THE ADA
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar has requested confirmation by the City Council
of his appointment of Elizabeth Harmes to ADA Advisory Committee to complete a four-year
term expiring August 30, 2026; NOW, THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Elizabeth Harmes is hereby appointed to the ADA Advisory Committee to complete 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: May 22, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M14
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 22, 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 ELIZABETH HARMES TO COMPLETE A FOUR-YEAR TERM
EXPIRING AUGUST 30, 2026 ON THE ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUMMARY:
This Resolution confirms the appointment by the Mayor of Elizabeth Harmes to
complete a four year term expiring on August 30, 2026 on the ADA Advisory
Committee.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The Mayor has made appointments to the ADA Adivsory Committee selecting
individuals to serve terms which expire during a particular calendar year and presented
them to Council for approval.
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 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. ADA - Harmes Packet