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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10536RESOLUTION NO. 10536 A RESOLUTION PROCLAMING AND DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2005 AS PUEBLO COUNTY UNITED WAY MONTH WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo values a community bond with all human service organizations within the City of Pueblo; and WHEREAS, the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo County United Way are facing challenges ahead with human service needs and demands; and WHEREAS, Pueblo County United Way strives to bring needed assistance to the citizens of Pueblo through the 25 member agencies of the organization; and WHEREAS, City of Pueblo employees are encouraged by City Council to participate in the Pueblo County United Way Campaign Fund Drive for 2005 with a goal of raising $16,000. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. City Council recognizes the invaluable role of Pueblo County United Way and its contributions to the citizens of Pueblo. SECTION 2. City Council acknowledges the importance of keeping a strong, healthy, and vibrant community and a bond with the Pueblo County United Way that provides human service needs. SECTION 3 City Council encourages all employees of the City of Pueblo to participate in the 2005 Pueblo County United Way Campaign and designates October 2005 as Pueblo County United Way Month. INTRODUCED October 11, 2005 BY Randy Thurston Councilperson APPROVED: kz PREMENT 9F CITY CPIPCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERIC LF Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION �&p, W M530 AGENDA ITEM # 1 - 7 DATE: October 11. 2005 DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TITLE A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AND DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2005 AS PUEBLO COUNTY UNITED WAY MONTH ISSUE The Pueblo County United Way (PCUW) has asked the City to participate in its 2005 Fundraising Campaign by asking for donations from the employees of the City. The Pueblo County United Way provides funding for 25 Pueblo non - profit organizations and is looking to raise $800,000 in this year's campaign. Representatives from the PCUW will make a presentation at the monthly Department Directors meeting on October 19, 2005, to address the needs, campaign goals, and value of giving to the United Way. City Administration has set its goal of raising $16,000 for this year's campaign and encourages all City employees to participate in this important fundraising effort that benefits the Pueblo community. RECOMMENDATION Resolution is at the request of Councilman Aguilera. FINANCIAL IMPACT None.