HomeMy WebLinkAbout14197RESOLUTION NO. 14197
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2019 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO COLORADO STATE FAIR FIESTA
COMMITTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2019 FIESTA QUEEN PAGEANT
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
2019 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Colorado State Fair Fiesta
Committee to sponsor scholarships for the 2019 Fiesta Queen Pageant.
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 April 22, 2019
BY: Ray Aguilera
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-2
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
April 22, 2019
TO: 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 Ray Aguilera
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2019 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO
COLORADO STATE FAIR FIESTA COMMITTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
TO SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2019 FIESTA QUEEN PAGEANT
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for sponsorship of scholarships for the 2019 Fiesta
Queen Pageant.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council sponsored this event in 2014.
BACKGROUND:
Council Member Ray Aguilera is requesting $1,000 to sponsor scholarships for the 2019
Fiesta Queen Pageant. The Fiesta Queen Pageant not only crowns the queen, it also
provides college scholarships to the queen and the court, enabling them to continue their
education at an institute of higher learning.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in
the 2019 General Fund Budget to the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to authorize funding for this event.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of Council Member Ray Aguilera.
Attachments:
Attached is a funding request letter from the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee.
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April 7,2019
City of Pueblo
Pueblo CO 81003
Dear Ed:
The Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee is starting its second year of the newly formed
committee.The 2018 season was successful and we are working hard to continue this long-
time tradition. We plan to hold several community events in 2019.
The first event is the Fiesta Queen Pageant. The pageant not only crowns the queen,it also
provides college scholarships to the queen and court,enabling them to continue their education at
an institute of higher learning_ Held in July 2018,we awarded 57000.00 in scholarships.. I.
231t9,our goal is to increase the scholarship ainoaaat to 1111000.00.
The second major event was-Noche de Fiesta''. This fun-filled event not only kicks off the
Colorado State Fair,but it also serves as a scholarship timdraiser. Plans are in the vvorrks kw a
bigger event_
The 2018 Fiesta Parade. both festive and musical.drew thousands to the Minnequa area.We are
working toward increasing the amount of parade entries.I lowever,to do this we want to award
cash prizes to the best band.
The only way we can attain suuccess,is with contributions from firms such as yours. We are
looking forward to having a better and more successful year and hope you would consider being a
sponsor for the 2019 season.,
We look forward to working together_If you have any questions or need additional information,
please feel firee to contact me at 719-564-8424 or Marvlouniartinez473(j gmajJ,c9in
For a Monitory donation,please make the check payable to the Latino Chamber Foundation in
C/O Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee 215 South Victoria Ave.Pnuebl,l.Co.81003
jin/cereiv,
Marylou Martinez
Coordinator
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APS