HomeMy WebLinkAbout10528
ORDINANCE NO. 10528
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $100,000
FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE
GENERAL FUND TO CI2205, BUDGETING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the Emergency Ordinance is necessary to transfer funds to complete
geothermal thermal connectivity testing; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Funds in the amount of $100,000.00 are hereby transferred from the unappropriated
fund balance of the general fund into account Project CI2205, Fire 3 Stations - Arch/Design
Project, and budgeted and appropriated account Project CI2205.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Emergency Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
Savings Clause. The immediate transfer of funds authorized by this Ordinance is
necessary to complete the thermal connectivity test for geothermal while a geothermal bore
testing company is available. Given these time restraints, the enactment of this Ordinance is
necessary for the immediate preservation or protection of public health, property or safety.
Pursuant to Sec. 3-20 of the City Charter, this Ordinance shall become effective upon final
action by the Mayor and City Council
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on July 24, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August14, 2023.
____________________________
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on August 17, 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 # S1
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 14, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andrew Hayes, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $100,000 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO
CI2205, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $100,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Emergency Ordinance transfers funds in the amount of $100,000.00 from the
unappropriated fund balance of the general fund to CI2205 - Fire 3 Stations -
Arch/Design Project, and budgets and appropriates funds totaling $100,000.00 for the
Project.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Ordinance 10110, dated February 14, 2022, established Fire Station 6, 8, and 11
Project, account Project No. CI2205, transferred $600,000.00 from the unappropriated
fund balance of the general fund, and budgeted and appropriated $600,000.00.
Ordinance 10188, dated June 13, 2022, transferred $609,245.00 from the
unappropriated fund balance of the general fund, and budgeted and appropriated
$609,245.00.
Ordinance, 10202, dated June 27, 2022, transferred $270,000.00 from the "2022"
unappropriated fund balance of the general fund, and budgeted and appropriated
$270,000.00.
Resolution 14938, dated July 11, 2022, awarded an agreement for Professional Design
Services to Allred and Associates for design and engineering services of new Fire
Stations 6, 8, and 11.
Resolution 14921, dated June 27, 2022, awarded an agreement for Professional
Services to Dunakilly Management Group Corp. for project representation, design
review support, and construction inspection services for new Fire Stations 6, 8, and 11.
BACKGROUND:
This project is part of infrastructure and response improvements for the City of Pueblo
and its Fire Departments, relocating Fire Stations 1, 6, and 8, and building a new Fire
Station 11. As part of the City of Pueblo's energy reduction goals, the new Fire Station
buildings will be built to use as little energy as possible. In an effort to achieve Net Zero
buildings, the Fire Stations are being designed to utilize alternative energy, reduce
energy consumption and offset energy consumption with renewable energy.
Allred and Associates, were contracted by the City of Pueblo to provide design services
for Fire Stations 6, 8, and 11. Through their design work, Allred and Associates has
identified several upgrades for Net Zero, including Geothermal, Photovoltaic (solar
panels), and energy reduction at the proposed Fire Stations 6, 8 and 11, as well as the
future Fire Station 1. In order to design and engineer the Geothermal system for these
four (4) fire stations, holes must be bored approximately 450 feet deep to test for
thermal conductivity.
The Ordinance is determined to be an emergency due to the lack of geothermal bore
testing companies in Colorado, and that a company out of Montana is available to do
the testing immediately because they are in Brighton, Colorado for another project. The
City of Pueblo has a contract with Allred and Associates, who will contract with the bore
company; however, the cost associated with the testing is the responsibility of the City,
through a future contract amendment with Allred and Associates. This Emergency
Ordinance transfers $100,000.00 in advance of the contract amendment.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The funds in the amount of $100,000.00 are being transferred from the unappropriated
fund balance of the general fund to CI2205.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
The alternative would be to remove geothermal renewable energy and seek alternative
sources to reduce energy usage.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Emergency Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
None