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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12980 RESOLUTION NO. 12980 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2014 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE HARP AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE FIREWORKS SHOW DURING THE ROLLIN’ ON THE TH RIVERWALK – JULY 4 CELEBRATION BEING HELD ON JULY 4, 2014 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $6,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2014 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the HARP Authority to sponsor th the fireworks show during the Rollin’ on the Riverwalk – July 4 Celebration being held on July 4, 2014. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and 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 upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: June 9, 2014 BY: Ami Nawrocki COUNCILPERSON City Clerk’s Office Item # M-6 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 9, 2014 TO: President Sandra K. Daff and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: Council Member Ami Nawrocki SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2014 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE HARP AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE FIREWORKS SHOW DURING THE ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVERWALK TH – JULY 4 CELEBRATION BEING HELD ON JULY 4, 2014 SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a letter from the HARP Authority requesting sponsorship of th the fireworks show during the Rollin’ on the Riverwalk – July 4 Celebration in the amount of $6,000. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: Council Member Ami Nawrocki is requesting $6,000 to sponsor the fireworks show th during the Rollin’ on the Riverwalk – July 4 Celebration being held on July 4, 2014. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $6,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2014 General Fund Budget to the HARP Authority. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable. ALTERNATIVES: City Council could choose not to pay for the sponsorship. RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is at the request of City Council Member Ami Nawrocki. Attachments: Attached is a letter from the HARP Authority requesting sponsorship of the fireworks th show during the Rollin’ on the Riverwalk – July 4 Celebration in the amount of $6,000. V : r ,W /U}( 125 Riverwalk Place ''' " "''i° Pueblo, Colorado 81003 www.puebloriverwalkarg 719- 595 -0242 May 28, 2014 City of Pueblo 200 South Main Pueblo, CO 81003 Attn: Mr. Sam Azad, City Manager Dear Mr. Azad, In 2013 the HARP Foundation, in conjunction with the Pueblo Symphony, presented the Rollin' on the Riverwalk -July 4th Celebration to thank the community of Pueblo for all of its support of the Pueblo Riverwalk. Last year the music was vibrant and the fireworks were electrifying as they lit up the Pueblo sky. This year we are planning to execute the largest fireworks show in Southern Colorado, which would bring people from all over Southern Colorado to Pueblo for the 4th of July weekend. Attendance has ranged from 20,000 to 25,000 people at this 1 day celebration on the Riverwalk. In 2014 we have planned to expand our marketing reach to the Southern Colorado region. We have set a goal to attract a crowd of 35,000 plus people to Pueblo. As part of the new marketing strategy we have made arrangements with local hotels to offer a July 4th Pueblo package deal that will include event admission tickets and a hotel stay. Our fireworks contractor is Mike Carlise the proprietor of Western Enterprises, in our correspondence with him we have determined that if we can raise $10,000.00 we would indeed be able to claim that Pueblo has the largest fireworks show in Southern Colorado. The HARP Foundation is requesting financial assistance in the amount of $6,000.00 from the City of Pueblo for the largest July 4th fireworks show in Southern Colorado. These funds from the City of Pueblo will be used as a match to current private sponsorship agreements that we have already secured for the 2014 show. Thank you for your consideration of this sponsorship request for the 2014 Rollin' on the Riverwalk July 4th celebration. Sincerely, Christine Pittman REO Manager HARP Authority Pueblo, Colorado 81003