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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16161 City Clerk's Office Item # M1 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 27, 2025 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Danny Nunn, Director of Finance SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $400,000 FROM THE 1992-2026 SALES AND USE TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE TO BUILDINGS HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOB CREATING CAPITAL PROJECTS. SUMMARY: This Resolution provides additional funding needed for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings used for the purpose of job creating capital projects. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Funding for upkeep of buildings has been routinely approved when needed. Resolution 13838, December 11, 2017 authorizing $400,000 Resolution 14078, November 12, 2018 authorizing $400,000 Resolution 14402, April 27, 2020 authorizing $341,000 Resolution 14828, March 14, 2022 authorizing $400,000 BACKGROUND: There are several buildings owned by either the City of Pueblo, Pueblo Development Foundation, or PEDCO, that are held and maintained for the purpose of job creating capital projects. The buildings have been constructed for use by future industrial prospects (shell buildings) or have been vacated by former tenants. The appearance and upkeep of these buildings is of vital importance when presenting them to prospective tenants. In order to maintain the appearance and integrity of the buildings, they require that insurance be carried, utilities remain connected and on, and that general maintenance be done. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The amount of $400,000 is available and shall be transferred from the Economic Development Half Cent Tax fund to Project EDBLDG for the maintenance and upkeep of City-owned buildings. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVES: If this Resolution is not approved, the appearance and integrity of the buildings could be jeopardized. RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends approval of the Resolution ATTACHMENTS: None RESOLUTION NO. 16161 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $400,000 FROM THE 1992-2026 SALES AND USE TAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE TO BUILDINGS HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOB CREATING CAPITAL PROJECTS. WHEREAS, certain buildings are maintained for the purpose of job creating capital improvement projects; and WHEREAS, additional funds are periodically provided, as necessary, for the costs incurred in maintaining the appearance and integrity of the buildings; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. The amount of $400,000 shall be transferred to Project EDBLDG for expenses related to the maintenance and upkeep of City owned buildings. Funds shall be transferred from the Projects to be Determined account within the 1992 2026 Sales and Use Tax Capital Improvements Project Fund. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution which are necessary or desirable to effectuate the transactions described therein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage INTRODUCED: October 27, 2025 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK