HomeMy WebLinkAbout10503ORDINANCE NO. 10503
AN ORDINANCE BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING AN
AMOUNT OF $120,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES ACCOUNT OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT AND
APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL ON
AN AS NEEDED BASIS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Funds in the amount of $120,000 are hereby budgeted and appropriated from the
unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund to the Professional Services account of the
Law Department.
SECTION 2.
Pursuant to §6-7, City Charter, City Council approves compensation for special counsel
to be paid from the Professional Services account of the Law Department on an as needed
basis.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to effectuate 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 June 26, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 10, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on _July 12, 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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Acting City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R6
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 10, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Robert Jagger, Deputy City Attorney
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING AN AMOUNT
OF $120,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF
THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT
OF THE LAW DEPARTMENT AND APPROVING COMPENSATION FOR
SPECIAL COUNSEL ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS
SUMMARY:
The proposed Ordinance budgets and appropriates an amount of $120,000 from the
unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund to the Professional Services Account
of the Law Department and approves compensation for special counsel on an as
needed basis.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Ordinance 10348 (11/28/2022) adopted the budget for fiscal year 2023.
BACKGROUND:
In April of 2023, the City Attorney resigned. In July of 2023, the Law Department will
have a new vacancy in the Assistant City Attorney II position due to resignation and
other employment. Although the department will proceed with addressing staffing
issues, it will take a period of time to hire and train as necessary. In the interim, the
department may need to retain special counsel on an as needed basis. Although the
City Charter vests authority in the City Attorney to retain special counsel, compensation
must be approved by City Council. City Charter at §6-7. This Ordinance will budget
$120,000 to the department for such purposes. The amount is roughly approximate to 5
months of salary with respect to the two position.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Unappropriated General Fund Balance would be reduced by $120,000. If
unexpended and unencumbered at the end of fiscal year 2023, the appropriated
amounts will lapse and remit to the General Fund.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not passing the Ordinance. In which case, the Law Department will have less flexibility
in addressing matters as they arise.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
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