HomeMy WebLinkAbout07790ORDINANCE NO. 7790
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET TO
FUND THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY — PUEBLO FOUNTAIN CREEK WATER QUALITY
STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $75,000 FROM THE 2008 GENERAL FUND
RESERVES THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City Council is concerned about the existing physical, chemical, and
biological conditions of the Fountain Creek; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University — Pueblo is conducting a study to determine the water
quality of the Fountain Creek waterway for the health, welfare, safety, and betterment of the City of
Pueblo citizens and other downstream watershed communities; and
WHEREAS, The City Council supports the scientific research efforts of Colorado State
University — Pueblo toward assessing the aquatic health of the Fountain Creek and believes the
restoration of the Fountain Creek is imperative for the citizens of Southeastern Colorado, now
therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The amount of $75,000 is hereby transferred from the General Fund reserves and
appropriated to account number 101 - 0100 - 411.30 -01 to fund the Colorado State University — Pueblo
Fountain Creek Water Quality Study.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final approval and passage.
BY Judy Weaver
Councilperson
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Background Paper for Proposed
ORDINANCE
AGENDA ITEM # 7-5.
DATE: April 14, 2008
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER
DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET TO FUND THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY— PUEBLO FOUNTAIN
CREEK WATER QUALITY STUDY AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $75,000
FROM THE 2008 GENERAL FUND RESERVES THEREFOR
ISSUE
Should the City Council appropriate $75,000 from the 2008 General Fund Reserves for
the purpose of funding the Colorado State University — Pueblo Fountain Creek Water
Quality Study?
BACKGROUND
In November 2006, Colorado State University — Pueblo embarked on a three (3) year
study to assess the aquatic of the Fountain Creek. The proposed study was projected
to cost $1.4 million, which will derive scientific data to be used to address the need and
placement of control structures such as dams, erosion control programs, wetland
construction, recreational easements, special habitats for wildlife and fish, hiking and
biking paths, and open space for parks and picnics within Pueblo County. To date, the
Lower Arkansas Water Conservancy District has contributed a total of $275,000, and
the University has provided $50,000 for this research endeavor. The University has
contacted the City requesting a $75,000 level of support for two (2) successive years to
complete this project within the designated three (3) year time frame. These monies will
enable the University to recruit students to work directly on the project and to obtain the
much- needed supplies to continue the research.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Ordinance.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
An increase of $75,000 will be adjusted to the 2008 General Fund Budget.