HomeMy WebLinkAbout15544RESOLUTION NO. 15544
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CARLA
L. SIKES TO THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Mayor Heather Graham has requested confirmation by the City Council of
the appointment of Carla L. Sikes to the position of City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, Carla L. Sikes meets and exceeds the qualifications for appointment as the
City Attorney based upon her education, training and experience;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The appointment by the Mayor of Carla L. Sikes as City Attorney shall be and hereby is
confirmed by the City Council.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution and the attached agreements which are necessary or
appropriate to implement the appointment described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: March 11, 2024
BY: Sarah Martinez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Heather Graham, Mayor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CARLA L.
SIKES TO THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY
SUMMARY:
The Mayor has appointed Carla L. Sikes to the position of City Attorney and requests
confirmation of said appointment by the City Council. Such appointment is based on
Ms. Sikes education, training, experience, and fitness for the position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The City engaged in a competitive recruitment process to fill this critical position. Mayor
Graham has reviewed the qualifications of Carla Sikes and found her numerous years
of municipal law experience to be beneficial to the future of the City and its Law
Department. Carla Sikes has served as Interim City Attorney since February 1, 2024,
and Municipal Court Judge for the City of Pueblo since May 2016. She also currently
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serves as a contract Magistrate for the 18 Judicial District. Ms. Sikes served as
Assistant City Attorney for the City of Pueblo from 2010 to 2016 and had her own
independent law practice prior to joining the City of Pueblo. Carla holds a Juris Doctor
from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The salary and benefits of the City Attorney have been budgeted and appropriated
within the 2024 budget.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to confirm the appointment of the City Attorney will result in that position
remaining vacant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None