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RESOLUTION NO. 14160
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2019 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET TO THE SOUTHERN COLORADO HARM REDUCTION
ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO ASSIST WITH
2019 OPERATING EXPENSES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $10,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the
2019 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Southern Colorado Harm
Reduction Association to assist with 2019 operating expenses.
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 11, 2019
BY: Chris Nicoll
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerkâs Office Item # Q-1
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 11, 2019
TO: City Council President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM: City Council Member Mark Aliff
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2019 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO THE SOUTHERN COLORADO HARM REDUCTION ASSOCIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO ASSIST WITH 2019 OPERATING
EXPENSES
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request from the Southern Colorado Harm Reduction
Association for assistance with their 2019 operating expenses.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
No previous action.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Mark Aliff is requesting $10,000 to assist the Southern Colorado
Harm Reduction Association with their 2019 operating expenses. This association did not
receive the LEAD grant they had applied for and are not able to apply again until spring.
They have experienced rapid growth in participation from those in need of their services.
Without additional financial assistance, they will be forced to shut their doors to those
citizens using their services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $10,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2019 General Fund Budget to the Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to support this resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of City Council Member Mark Aliff.
Attachments:
Attached for consideration is a request for financial assistance from the Southern
Colorado Harm Reduction Association.
DATEBALANCE IN 2019 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNTDEBITCREDITBALANCE
Beginning Balance$ 100,000.00
1/28/19Bessemer Christmas Stocking Giveaway$ 500.00$ 99,500.00
Pueblo Symphony - Free Sypmhony for Kids
1/28/19$ 5,000.00$ 94,500.00
1/28/19Pueblo Symphony - 4th of July Celebrate Freedom Concert$ 5,000.00$ 89,500.00
1/28/19Boys & Girls Clubs Champions of Youth Dinner - Table$ 1,000.00$ 88,500.00
Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association 2019 Oper.
2/11/19$ 10,000.00$ 78,500.00