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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12280RESOLUTION NO. 12280 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING “SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS-BUY LOCAL WEEK” TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO SHOP LOCALLY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON WHEREAS, the City Council is fully in support of “Support Small Business – Buy Local Week”, December 11-17, 2011, dedicated to increasing visibility and prosperity of Pueblo’s locally owned and operated independent businesses; and WHEREAS, Pueblo, Colorado is one of Colorado’s most livable cities and is unique in the Colorado area by virtue of its beauty, its historic Union Avenue District, its civic and political vitality, its involved and interested citizens, its rich cultures, and its artistic and creative energy; and WHEREAS, one of Pueblo’s most important, but under-utilized virtues, is its vast array of locally owned and operated independent businesses; and WHEREAS, supporting locally owned and operated independent businesses is in the best interest of the community because those businesses are part of the traditions and heritage of Pueblo and are a critical part of maintaining a socially, environmentally, and financially stable local economy; and WHEREAS, locally owned and operated independent businesses help sustain walkable business districts that are essential to reducing pollution, sprawl, habitat loss, and vehicle use; and WHEREAS, Our local small businesses are committed to Pueblo, contribute to the local economy, provide quality services, offer jobs for our citizens, engage in civic activities and are vital to the success of the Pueblo community; and BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Pueblo, Colorado hereby declare its unconditional support for “Support Small Business – Buy Local Week,” December 11-17, 2011, and encourage all local residents and business people to buy from and deal with Pueblo businesses whenever possible. INTRODUCED December 12, 2011 BY: Chris Kaufman COUNCILPERSON Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION DATE: December 12, 2011 AGENDA ITEM # Q-1 DEPARTMENT: RAY AGUILERA, PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TITLE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING “SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS-BUY LOCAL WEEK” TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO SHOP LOCALLY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON ISSUE Should the City Council approve a resolution supporting “Support Small Business – Buy Local Week” in Pueblo, Colorado for the week of December 11-17, 2011? RECOMMENDATION Approval of the Resolution. BACKGROUND Supporting locally owned and operated independent businesses is in the best interest of the community and the holiday season is especially important to Pueblo’s small businesses. FINANCIAL IMPACT No financial impact.