HomeMy WebLinkAbout10851ORDINANCE NO. 10851
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, TO
CONTINUE THE COLLECTION OF HYDROLOGIC DATA
ALONG FOUNTAIN CREEK AND THE ARKANSAS RIVER AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The January 1, 2025,
of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the U.S. Geological Survey, the United States
Department of the Interior, having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby
approved.
SECTION 2.
Funds for this Agreement shall be paid from Sewer User Fees
SECTION 3.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of
Pueblo and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest the same.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Ordinance and the attached Agreement which are necessary or appropriate to
implement the transactions described therein.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance 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 25, 2024.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on December 9, 2024.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
Approved on _______________.
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 _____________
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R6
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 9, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Andra Ahrens, Director Wastewater
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, AND THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, TO CONTINUE THE
COLLECTION OF HYDROLOGIC DATA ALONG FOUNTAIN CREEK
AND THE ARKANSAS RIVER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance approves and authorizes the Mayor to sign a Joint Funding Agreement
) for the 2025
calendar year, to continue the collection of hydrologic data, including gaging stations
and sediment data
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance
BACKGROUND:
Collection of Daily Suspended Sediment
The cost for operation and maintenance of the sediment monitor is shared by the City
of Pueblo, Pueblo County, and Southeastern Colorado Water Activity Enterprise. The
cost to the City of Pueblo is $5,503.
Collection of Streamflow Data
The USGS will operate surface-water gages at 07099970 Arkansas River at Moffat
Street and 07099973 Arkansas River Tributary above Hwy 227. Real-time data from
These sites are also available on the worldwide web. The cost to the City of Pueblo for
this program element is $5,884.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
SUMMARY OF CITY OF PUEBLO/USGS COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
Surface Water City of Pueblo USGS Total
Program
Element
1 Operation and $5,503 $1,754 $7,257
. maintenance of
daily sediment
site at Fountain
Creek at
Pueblo
2a. Operation and $2,251 $863 $3,114
maintenance of
stream gage at
07099970
Arkansas River
at Moffat Street
2b. Operation and $3,633 $3,633
maintenance of
stream gage at
07099973
Arkansas River
Tributary above
Hwy 227
Totals $11,387 $2,617 14,004
Funds for implementation of this agreement are included in the Wastewater
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
The no-action alternative would jeopardize the continuation of the collection of
hydrologic data, including gaging stations and sediment data, along Fountain Creek
and the Arkansas River.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 11-25-24 USGS City of Pueblo Cover Letter
2. 11-25-24 USGS City of Pueblo JFA 2025 BTF
