HomeMy WebLinkAbout10595ORDINANCE NO. 10595
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023
STAFFING ORDINANCE BY ADDING ONE (1) FULL-TIME
CDBG/HOME & HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR POSITION TO THE
AUTHORIZED STAFFING OF THE PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AS A PART OF A
REORGANIZATION.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise the positions for the ultimate efficiency and functionality
for delivering public works and stormwater services to the community; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The following sections captioned “Housing & Citizen Services”, and “Planning & Community
Development” of Ordinance No. 10363, the 2023 Staffing Ordinance, shall be amended as
follows:
\[Housing and Citizen Services
Director of Housing and Citizen Services 1
Housing/Community Development Coordinator
II 1
Community Development Specialist 1
Program Coordinator – Housing 1
Administrative Technician 1
Total 5\]
Planning & Community Development
Director of Planning & Community Development 1
Director of Housing & Citizen Services 1
Assistant Mayor/Community Investment 1
Administrative Technician 2
CDBG/HOME & Housing Administrator 1
Community Development Specialist 1
Housing/Community Development Coordinator II 1
Land Use Technician 2
MPO Manager 1
Office Assistant 1
Planner 3
Principal Planner 1
Program Coordinator/Housing 1
Senior Planner 3
Transportation Planning Technician 1
Total 21
SECTION 2.
Effective on the date the CDBG/HOME & Housing Administrator position is filled but not
later than December 31, 2023, the position of Director Housing & Citizen Services will be
abolished, and the 2023 Staffing Ordinance shall be amended as follows:
Planning & Community Development
Director of Planning & Community Development 1
\[Director of Housing & Citizen Services 1\]
Assistant Mayor/Community Investment 1
Administrative Technician 2
CDBG/HOME & Housing Administrator 1
Community Development Specialist 1
Housing/Community Development Coordinator II 1
Land Use Technician 2
MPO Manager 1
Office Assistant 1
Planner 3
Principal Planner 1
Program Coordinator/Housing 1
Senior Planner 3
Transportation Planning Technician 1
Total 20
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Ordinance to effectuate and transactions described therein.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance shall be deemed to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and staffing with
respect to the number and allocation of positions within both the Housing & Citizen Services and
the Planning & Community Development Departments and 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 November 13, 2023.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on November 27, 2023.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
☒ Approved on November 29, 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 # R7
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Nicholas Gradisar, Mayor
Scott Hobson, Acting Director Planning and Community Development
Marisa Pacheco, Director Human Resources
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 STAFFING
ORDINANCE BY ADDING ONE (1) FULL-TIME CDBG/HOME &
HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR POSITION TO THE AUTHORIZED
STAFFING OF THE PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AS A PART OF A REORGANIZATION.
SUMMARY:
A review of ways to enhance operational efficiency related to development and housing
activities has been underway within the Housing & Citizen Services and Planning &
Community Development Departments.
There are unique opportunities to improve communication and coordination of programs
and maximize resources in support of both housing and community development
missions. Consequently, a reorganization plan has been developed to implement
several changes. This reorganization will include changes in reporting structure for all
staff currently assigned to the Housing & Citizen Services Department to a new division
focused on housing program activities within the Planning & Community Development
Department.
This ordinance is designed to accomplish the desired staffing changes associated with
the reorganization which includes the addition of a new position – CDBG/HOME &
Housing Administrator.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On December 27, 2022, Ordinance No. 10363 was approved by City Council. This
Ordinance provided authorized staffing for Fiscal Year 2023.
BACKGROUND:
An operational review revealed that there are complimentary responsibilities that
intersect in both the Housing & Citizen Services and Planning & Community
Development Departments. It has become apparent that there is an opportunity to
reorganize both departments in order to streamline and enhance both the efficiency
and efficacy of services. With the passage of recent legislation which will greatly
broaden available funding to address critical housing issues in the community, the time
is right to make these changes.
Current Organizational/Functional Chart – Housing & Citizen Services
Department
Current Organizational/Functional Chart – Planning & Community Development
Reorganization and Reporting Changes
The reorganization will include movement of all Housing & Citizen Services staff to the new
division of CDBG/HOME & Housing within the Planning & Community Development
Department.
Below is the organization/functional chart following the implementation of the reorganization
plan:
City Administration, Housing and Planning & Community Development leadership are
confident that this reorganization will improve service delivery and enhance coordination
efforts between both functional areas.
Staffing Changes
With changes accomplished through a related ordinance which amends various
provisions of the Pueblo Municipal Code, some of the duties and director level authorities
currently associated with the Housing & Citizen Services Director will be transferred and
performed by the Planning & Community Development Director. This change will
streamline coordination on major initiatives and projects and will centralize oversight. As
the Housing & Citizen Services Department will no longer be a department, but rather a
division, there is no need for two directors.
Therefore, a CDBG/HOME & Housing Administrator is the proposed new position within
this staffing ordinance. This position will provide management of the housing program
staff and will serve as the administrator of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME, CDBG-CV and ARPA HOME grant activities. The funding associated
with the Housing & Citizen Services Director position will be reallocated to fund this
position with the director level position abolished once the new position is filled.
In summary, this ordinance creates one new position, the CDBG/HOME & Housing
Administrator.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The staffing change results in an estimated annual savings of $4,209.
Classification Funding Annual Cost
Housing & Citizen Services Director Grant ($153,811)
CDBG/HOME & Housing Administrator Grant $149,602
Annual Difference ($4,209)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
The no action alternative would be to retain current staffing levels and classifications. The
suggested change represents a more efficient and effective way to accomplish the objectives
of the City’s housing program and will facilitate the reorganization of the two departments.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Housing Admin - Ordinance