HomeMy WebLinkAbout11314RESOLUTION NO. 11314
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S APPLICATION
FOR A NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 2008 PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT
WHEREAS, the Pueblo City Council support the efforts of the Bessemer Historical Society
and their efforts to preserve the history of Pueblo and its labor legacy; and
WHEREAS, the marketing of the Steelworks Museum of Industry and Culture and CF &I
Archives, and other preservation and historical organizations is important for the citizens of Pueblo;
and
WHEREAS, the Preserve America Grant will further enhance the outreach efforts of the
Bessemer Historical Society toward the promotion of Pueblo's economic and social history to the
generations of today, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that
SECTION 1.
The Pueblo City Council fully supports the Bessemer Historical Society's application for the
National Park Service Preserve America Grant.
SECTION 2.
This resolution will become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED June 23, 2008
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Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
DATE: June 23, 2008 AGENDA ITEM # f
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DAVE GALLI, CITY MANAGER
DOUG FITZGERALD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
TITLE
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE BESSEMER HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S
APPLICATION FOR A NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 2008 PRESERVE AMERICA
GRANT
ISSUE
Should the City Council support the application of the Bessemer Historical Society for
the 2008 National Park Service Preserve America Grant?
BACKGROUND
The Bessemer Historical Society (BHS) has requested a resolution of support from the
Pueblo City Council for their submittal of a 2008 grant application with the Preserve
America program. These monies ($25,000) will be used by the Steelworks Museum of
Industry and Culture in conjunction with other preservation and historical organizations
for marketing purposes of these entities. The grant monies, if awarded, will be sent to
the City of Pueblo and passed through to the Bessemer Historical Society.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact for the City in supporting the grant application. BHS will be
responsible for raising the matching dollars associated with this grant application.