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ORDINANCE NO. 11245
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND THE COUNTY
OF PUEBLO, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO, RELATING TO THE 2026 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Intergovernmental Agreement for election services between the City of Pueblo, a
Colorado Municipal Corporation and the County of Pueblo, a Political Subdivision of the State of
Colorado, a copy of which is attached hereto, having been approved as to form by the City
Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Intergovernmental Agreement for and
on behalf of the City and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and
attest same.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 4.
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 July 27, 2026.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on August 10, 2026. DocuSignedby:
President of City Council
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Action by the Mayor:
Q Approved on
❑ Disapproved on
08/11/2026
based on the following objections:
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
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Mayor
❑ Council action on failed to override the Mayor's veto.
President of City Council
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Background Paper for Proposed
Action Item
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 10, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND
THE COUNTY OF PUEBLO, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO, RELATING TO THE 2026 SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
SIIMMORY.
This Ordinance approves an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pueblo County to
perform the functions required in the Administration of the November 3, 2026, Special
Municipal Election to be conducted as a Coordinated Election and Mail Ballot Election.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On July 27, 2026 City Council approved an Ordinance directing that the November 3,
2026 Special Municipal Election be conducted as part of a Coordinated Election with
Pueblo County.
Pursuant to §1-1-111(2), C.R.S., the City may contract with the County Clerk and
Recorder of the County in which the political subdivision is organized to perform all or
part of the required duties in conducting the election. The City has approved an IGA for
Election Services each year the City has participated in a Coordinated Election with the
County.
BACKGROUND:
The City is a home -rule city charged with the responsibility of providing for and
governing the conduct of all its municipal elections pursuant to Articles 2, 3, 17, 18 and
19 of its Charter and Article XX of the Colorado Constitution. Section 1-7-116 C.R.S.
requires entry into and performance of an intergovernmental agreement where political
subdivisions and the County Clerk and Recorder cooperate in the conduct and
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financing of the election. The IGA outlines the allocation of the responsibilities between
the City and the County in the conduct of the election.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The City shall pay to the County Clerk the City's share of the actual cost of materials
and services directly attributable to the City's participation in the Coordinated Election,
including the preparation and mailing of a TABOR Notice, if necessary. The cost is
estimated to be between $90,000 and $100,000. Funding for the costs associated with
conducting the Special Municipal Election have been allocated in the City Clerk's 2026
Departmental Budget.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
It has been determined by the Board of Elections, that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to participate in and conduct its election as a coordinated election
and mail ballot election in accordance with the procedures and requirements of the
Uniform Election Code of 1992, except to the extent same conflicts with a specific
provision of the City Charter.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
None. Per Section 17-2 of the City Charter, special municipal elections shall be held in
accordance with the provisions of the Charter. It is more cost effective for the City to
participate in a Coordinated Election than for the City to independently conduct its own
election.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2026 Election IGA - City of Pueblo