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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10663ORDINANCE NO. 10663 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER CI2424, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $502,500.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, the City Council of Pueblo has the authority on behalf of the City of Pueblo, to accept grants for public and municipal purposes and to enter into agreements relating thereto; and WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Law, Division of Community Engagement, has tendered an award to the City of Pueblo for the support of the Financial Empowerment Center within the City of Pueblo, in the amount of $502,500.00; and WHEREAS, acceptance of the award for the purposes for which it has been made is in the best interest of the City and will benefit the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Council approves the acceptance of the award of the $502,500 grant from the Colorado Department of Law, Division of Community Engagement to the City of Pueblo, and the corresponding Intergovernmental Agreement between the State and City of Pueblo, a copy of which is attached hereto, and has been approved as to form by the City Attorney. SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Pueblo is authorized to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement between the State and City of Pueblo by and on behalf of the City, and the Mayor is further authorized to execute any and all other certifications, assurances, and other documents associated therewith. SECTION 3. Project Number CI2424 is hereby established, and the amount of $502,500 is budgeted and appropriated thereto. SECTION 4. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance and the attached award to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor. Action by City Council: Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on February 12, 2024. Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on February 26, 2024. APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL Action by the Mayor: ☒ Approved on 02/29/2024 . □ 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 # R10 Background Paper for Proposed Ordinance COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Laura Solano, Chief of Staff SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LAW DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER CI2424, BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $502,500.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: This Ordinance provides for the acceptance of a $502,500.00 grant from the Colorado Department of Law, Division of Community Engagement, for support of the Financial Empowerment Center in the City of Pueblo. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: The Colorado Department of Law Division of Community Engagement offers local governments and community organizations grant funding and extensive technical assistance to support financial empowerment efforts with a focus on professional coaching and counseling work. The Pueblo Financial Empowerment Center launched in October 2023, and partnered with United Way of Pueblo County as the service provider to offer no-cost, one-on-one, municipally led, and community organization-driven financial coaching to Pueblo residents. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: This grant funding represents $502,500.00 to the City of Pueblo with no required match. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Ordinance. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Ordinance. ALTERNATIVES: The Council may disapprove the agreement and thereby decline the award and support of the Financial Empowerment Center within the City of Pueblo. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 02.12.24 State of Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement - Signed