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RESOLUTION NO. 13619
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2017
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS
RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO (HARP) FOUNDATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE 2017 ROLLIN’ ON
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THE RIVERWALK JULY 4 CELEBRATION
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
2017 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the HARP Foundation for the 2017
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Rollin’ on the Riverwalk July 4 Celebration.
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 February 13, 2017
BY: Ray Aguilera
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-9
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 13, 2017
TO: City Council President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: City Council Member Bob Schilling
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO (HARP)
FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE 2017
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ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVERWALK JULY 4 CELEBRATION
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a letter requesting funds for the 2017 Rollin’ on the Riverwalk
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July 4 Celebration.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Sponsorship for this event in the amount of $6,000 was made in 214 from City Council
contingencies.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Bob Schilling is requesting $6,000 to sponsor the 2017 Rollin’ on
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the Riverwalk July 4 Celebration.
The HARP Foundation, in conjunction with the Pueblo Symphony, presents the annual
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Rollin’ on the Riverwalk July 4 Celebration to thank the community for all of its support
of the Pueblo Riverwalk. The 2016 event brought over 10,000 people to the 1-day
celebration and the goal for 2017 is to have the largest fireworks display in Southern
Colorado and attract over 15,000 people to the event.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $6,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in
the 2017 General Fund Budget to HARP Foundation.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to sponsor this event.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of City Council Member Bob Schilling.
Attachments:
Attached for consideration a letter requesting funds for the Rollin’ on the Riverwalk July
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4 Celebration.