HomeMy WebLinkAbout10563ORDINANCE NO. 10563
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A SMALL DOLLAR GRANT
FROM THE COLORADO ENERGY OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $40,000 AND ESTABLISHING A FINANCE ACCOUNT
PROJECT CI2325 ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN,
TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND INTO ACCOUNT
PROJECT CI2325, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING $50,000
INTO SAID PROJECT ACCOUNT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER AGREEMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The small dollar grant purchase order issued by the Colorado Energy Office is hereby
accepted. Purchase Order Number POGG1,EFAA,202400002305 dated 09/07/2023, reviewed
by the City Attorney and approved as to form, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby
approved. The Mayor is authorized to execute said Purchase Order for and on behalf of the City
of Pueblo, and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 2.
Project Number CI2325, Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan is hereby established. Funds in the
amount of $10,000.00 are hereby transferred from the unappropriated fund balance of the General
Fund and funds in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Colorado Energy Office are hereby budgeted
and appropriated into said project account.
SECTION 3.
Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 are hereby budgeted and appropriated for the EV
Readiness Plan account in account Project CI2325.
SECTION 4.
The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this
Ordinance 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.
SECTION 6.
Payment shall be made following successful completion of the project. The final draft of
the Plan (along with supporting documentation) shall be submitted to the Colorado Energy
Office with an invoice requesting reimbursement. Successful completion of the project is
satisfied by the presentation of the final draft of the Plan to City Council and shall not require or
otherwise restrict the present or future City Council of Grantee to act in any particular manner in
the exercise of their legislative power.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on September 25, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on October 10, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on October 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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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R1
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 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
George Andrews, Energy Coordinator
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A SMALL DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE
COLORADO ENERGY OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 AND
ESTABLISHING A FINANCE ACCOUNT PROJECT CI2325 ELECTRIC
VEHICLE READINESS PLAN, TRANSFERRING $10,000 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND INTO
ACCOUNT PROJECT CI2325, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING
$50,000 INTO SAID PROJECT ACCOUNT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE ORDER AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance accepts a small dollar grant from the Colorado Energy Office in the
amount of $40,000.00 for the purpose of developing an Electric Vehicle Readiness
Plan. This initiative aims to identify pivotal partnerships and actionable strategies necessary to
realize the vision and pave the way for community-wide adoption of electric vehicles. This award
requires the City of Pueblo (City's) to match $10,000.00 which will be provided from the
City's General Fund Balance. The grant award allocated to the project and the City's
match amount will total $50,000.00, which will be budgeted and appropriated into
account Project CI2325, Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Resolution No.13612 dated February 13, 2017, the Pueblo Community will be entirely
powered by renewable sources of energy by 2035. The all-renewables plan tethers the
City Pueblo to planning strategies that promote a more equitable, democratic energy
marketplace.
BACKGROUND:
Motivated by a vision of clean air, quieter streets, and cost-effective transportation,
Pueblo City Council set a bold goal on February 13, 2017, to make the City of Pueblo
fully powered by renewable energy by 2035, as outlined in Resolution No. 13612.
Under the guidance of the Mayor's Energy Advisory Commission, progress has been
made in shaping building codes, sustainable transportation investments, and clean
energy policies. However, challenges, including technical, financial, and legal aspects
persist. The City of Pueblo is determined to overcome these hurdles and establish itself
as a pioneer in Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption.
This project underscores Pueblo's commitment to a sustainable future, bridging the gap
between strategic planning and funding needs. This modest grant injection will facilitate
development of the City of Pueblo's EV infrastructure.
The City of Pueblo is on a journey toward electrical empowerment. This grants a pivotal
cornerstone, guiding the path toward a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The matching funds in the amount of $10,000.00 are being transferred from the
unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund and budgeting and appropriating said
funds into account Project CI2325 along with $40,000.00 in awarded funds.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approving the Ordinance will preclude the City of Pueblo from accepting the small
dollar grant which will provide funding for developing EV infrastructure.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CEO POGG1 24-2305 City of Pueblo
2. GRANT CERTIFICATION