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City Clerk's Office Item # M6
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 22, 2025
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Charles Roy, Acting Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,000 TO COMPASS
ARCHITECTURE, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,
FOR PROJECT NO. 25-041 DESIGN FOR MEMORIAL HALL
ENTRYWAY ENHANCEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING
AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution awards a Professional Services Agreement to Compass Architecture,
LLC, to render design services for the design of entryway enhancements at Memorial
Hall. Compass Architecture, LLC, was determined to be the most responsible bidder and
will be awarded a contract in the amount of $58,000.00.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
City Hall and Memorial Hall is a historically significant venue in the heart of Pueblo, serving as an
important civic and cultural gathering space. As public safety concerns continue to evolve, the City
architectural character and ensuring seamless public access.
This project is driven by the dual objectives of strengthening access control through modern security
screening measures and maintaining the welcoming nature of the facility. By installing a controlled-
entry security checkpoint, the City aims to balance safety, efficiency, and historical sensitivity.
The structure should function as a secure yet unobtrusive screening area ensuring that all visitors are
appropriately vetted before entering City Hall and Memorial Hall. Integrating access control features
with the City's Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) will allow for real-time monitoring and improved
incident response capabilities.
This project involves the design of a structure to serve as a security screening checkpoint integrating
state-of-the-art access control measures with the City's Real Time Crime Center (RTCC).
The checkpoint will function as a controlled-entry "sally port" ensuring that all entrants are properly
screened before being granted access to the building. In addition to structural modifications, the
project will include electrical, HVAC, and telecommunications, along with necessary site
improvements to maintain accessibility and historical integrity.
This resolution awards the Professional Services agreement to Compass Architecture,
LLC.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding in the amount of $58,000.00 will be paid from Project Account CI2507 City
Hall Security Upgrades.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denial of this Resolution will preclude the City from awarding the contract and proceeding
with the design of the project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 25-041 Agreement Design of Memorial Hall Entryway
RESOLUTION NO.16124
A RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,000 TO COMPASS
ARCHITECTURE, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, FOR PROJECT NO. 25-041 DESIGN FOR
MEMORIAL HALL ENTRYWAY ENHANCEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, the Proposal of Compass Architecture, LLC, for Project No. 25-041 Design
of Memorial Hall Entryway Enhancement, has been received and examined; AND,
WHEREAS, the Proposal of Compass Architecture, LLC, was determined to be the most
advantageous to the City of Pueblo, and in the best interest of the City of Pueblo, based on the
evaluation factors set forth in the Request for Proposals; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
The City Council authorizes Project No. 25-041 Design of Memorial Hall Entryway
Enhancement to be performed, and the contract for said services is hereby awarded to Compass
Architecture, LLC, in the amount of $58,000.00.
SECTION 2.
Funds for said Agreement shall be paid from Project Account CI2507 - City Hall Security
Upgrades
SECTION 3.
The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to execute said contract on behalf of the City
of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the seal of the City
thereto and attest the same.
SECTION 4.
The officers of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this
Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: September 22, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK