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RESOLUTION NO. 16354
A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH
RESPECT TO A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
FAIRFIELD & WOODS, P.C.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
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Compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with Fairfield & Woods, P.C, a
copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved.
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The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
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ATTESTED BY: Gr211T
CITY CLERK
INTRODUCED: June 22, 2026
BY: Ted Hernandez
MEMBER OF CljYuS9OVNCIL
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PRESIDENT F ITY COUNCIL
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Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 22, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM: Carla Sikes, City Attorney
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPENSATION WITH RESPECT TO A
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FAIRFIELD & WOODS, P.C.
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves compensation set forth in the Legal Services Agreement with
Fairfield & Woods, P.C. a copy of which is attached hereto.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 6-7 of the City Charter, special council is retained solely by the City
Attorney but compensation is approved by City Council. The law firm of Fairfield &
Woods, PC is being retained to represent the City of Pueblo before the Public Utilities
Commission in case Proceeding No. 25V-480E, Public Service Company of Colorado
Petition for Variance.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
This firm's standard hourly billing rates for the attorneys expected to work on the
engagement is $585/hour.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
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Not approve Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Legal Services Agreement