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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13637 RESOLUTION NO. 13637 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR TH THE 5 ANNUAL AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SAFETY JAM EVENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $1,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2017 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to American Medical Response for the sponsorship of the American Medical Response Safety Jam event to be held on May 20, 2017. 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 March 13, 2017 BY: Chris Nicoll City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-3 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 13, 2017 TO: Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk FROM: City Council President Stephen G. Nawrocki SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2017 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO TH SPONSOR THE 5 ANNUAL AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SAFETY JAM EVENT SUMMARY: th Attached is a request for a sponsorship for the 5 Annual American Medical Response Safety Jam event to be held on May 20, 2017. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: AMR received $2,000 from City Council in 2014 and $1,000 in 2016 for the Annual Safety Jam event. BACKGROUND: Council President Stephen G. Nawrocki is requesting $1,000 to sponsor the American Medical Response Safety Jam event to be held on May 20, 2017. The AMR Safety Jam is a free event for the public that provides health and safety equipment and information to the community. They also provide information on other services and opportunities available to citizens in Pueblo and the surrounding area. The Safety Jam is totally sponsor driven and has had several thousand attendees at their past events. These funds will be used to pay for onsite bus transportation for attendees. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2017 General Fund Budget to American Medical Response. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: City Council could choose not to fund this event for 2017. RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is at the request of City Council President Steve Nawrocki. Attachments: Attached is a funding request letter from American Medical Response. o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W U C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qo oho opo opo 0 0 0 0 N N O O" O O .--- ,-- ,-- 69 69 69 EA 69 69 69 big F WA a U 0000 000 F"' o 0 o 6 0 0 0 00000 0 Ao o o -= 69 69 69 69 69 69 GR 0 I bA .- 0. O 0 ct U W ,c ,cs 4a, z o U Q. ✓ • 4 z o ° �' U• - o et `i'O ? * i Respected Members of the Pueblo City Council. American Medical Response and over 100 organizations involved with the annual AMR Safety Jam event would like to request your support for the 5th Annual AMR Safety Jam to be held May 20, 2017. In past years the Pueblo City Council has generously support this fun and educational community event with a $1000.00 contribution.These funds help offset costs of the onsite transportation needs for attendees at the event.We are asking for continued support in the amount of$1000.00.As this event continues to grow so does attendance and the need for the buses on site is vital for event success.We thank you for your past support and hope it is possible to continue this support in 2017.We would also invite all City Council members to participate in the opening ceremony at 10:00AM the day of the event. Please feel free to contact me with any questions,as well as with information as to who from the council is able to attend.Thank you for your time and consideration and continued efforts to improve the lives and wellbeing of the citizens of Pueblo Colorado. Yours truly Chris McMahan OSafety Jam Coordinator 719.696.4071 mark.mcmahan@amr.net