HomeMy WebLinkAbout10472ORDINANCE NO. 10472
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION AND PUEBLO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60, A
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF
THE STATE OF COLORADO, AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS FROM FUND NO. 226 - OPIOID
ABATEMENT SETTLEMENT, FOR PURPOSES THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Subrecipient Agreement (“Agreement”) dated June 14, 2023, between the City of
Pueblo, a Colorado municipal corporation, and Pueblo School District No. 60, a public school
district and political subdivision of the State of Colorado, 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 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.
Funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, to be disbursed over the two (2) year
term of the Agreement, are hereby authorized to be paid from Fund No. 226 - Opioid Abatement
Settlement in accordance with the Agreement, for purposes of the Intervention Coordinator
position.
SECTION 4.
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 herein.
SECTION 5.
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 May 22, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on June 12, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on _June 14, 2023____.
☐ Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections:
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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.
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R2
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 12, 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 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND PUEBLO
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60, A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, AND
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS FROM FUND NO. 226 -
OPIOID ABATEMENT SETTLEMENT, FOR PURPOSES THEREOF
SUMMARY:
This agreement will distribute available amounts in Fund No. 226, not to exceed the
maximum amount of $300,000 over the course of 2 years to Pueblo School District No.
60 to fund the hiring of an Intervention Coordinator to conduct school-based programs
to prevent opioid and drug misuse and to conduct school and community education
programs and campaigns.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council previously granted the Pueblo Department of Public Health & Environment
(PDPHE) $55,000 from this fund for the implementation of a county-wide substance use
plan and for facilitation of the Substance Use Response Ecosystem (SURE) program.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2021, the Colorado Attorney General announced a plan for distributing opioid
settlement funds obtained from a number of settlements with major drug manufacturers
and distributors. Mayor Gradisar chose to opt into receiving these settlement funds, and
to opt out of putting the City of Pueblo's funds into a regional pot for broader use,
electing to take the funds to ensure specific use within the City itself. Approximately
$200,000 was received for Years 1 & 2 and about $100,000 is expected every year for
the next 19 years. This amount could increase over the next several years.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding received directly from the Opioid Settlement will be used for this project; this
program falls under proper intended use.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Discussions between the City and District 60 took place to pinpoint the best method for
targeting programs to youth for prevention education; this position was the outcome.
ALTERNATIVES:
Funding could be diverted elsewhere for other "Approved Purposes" in keeping with the
possible uses for Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds.
RECOMMENDATION:
Passage of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
None