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Home My WebLink About14526 RESOLUTION NO. 14526 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2020 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7,500) TO BE PAID TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS TO ASSIST WITH THE PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY CONCERNING THE FLOOD WHICH OCCURRED IN THE CITY ON JUNE 3, 1921 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2020 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Rocky Mountain PBS to produce a “Colorado Experience” episode about the June 3, 1921 flood which occurred in the City. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED December 14, 2020 BY: Robert Schilling MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-1 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 14, 2020 TO: Dennis E. Flores, City Council President and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk FROM: Laura Solano, Chief of Staff SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2020 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7,500) TO BE PAID TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS TO ASSIST WITH THE PRODUCTION OF A DOCUMENTARY CONCERNING THE FLOOD WHICH OCCURRED IN THE CITY ON JUNE 3, 1921 SUMMARY: This Resolution provides financial assistance to Rocky Mountain PBS (“RMPBS”) to produce a documentary about the Great Pueblo Flood of 1921. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: No previous action. BACKGROUND: RMPBS produces a public television series called “Colorado Experience” which explores the people, events and places which have shaped the history of our state. RMPBS proposes to produce a “Colorado Experience” episode about the June 3, 1921 flood which remains Pueblo’s worst natural disaster. RMPBS is soliciting funds from the private and public sectors to finance the project. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $7,500 will be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2020 General Fund Budget to RMPBS. The Mayor has also agreed to contribute $7,500 from the Mayor’s Contingencies Account for a total contribution of $15,000 from City government for the project. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable. ALTERNATIVES: City Council could choose not to support this RMPBS project. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Council Contingencies Spreadsheet DATE BALANCE IN 2020 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT DEBIT CREDIT BALANCE Beginning Balance $ 100,000.00 10/28/19 Pueblo Symphony 2020 4th of July Celebrate Freedom Concert $7,500 $ 92,500.00 2/10/20 Anti-Panhandling Campaign $8,050 $ 84,450.00 2/24/20 Awards $950 $ 83,500.00 2/24/20 St. Baldrick's SuperTeam PSCO Head-Shaving Event $500 $ 83,000.00 2/24/20 Chavez Huerta K-12 Prep Academy 14th Annual Sr Scholarship $1,200 $ 81,800.00 3/23/20 Arc of Pueblo Golden Tortilla Event(event cancelled COVID) $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 81,800.00 3/23/20 Pueblo Has Talent 2020(event cancelled COVID) $ 3,267.50 $ 3,267.50 $ 81,800.00 8/24/20 Council sponsored COVID Relief:AMR(Safety Jam) $ 1,000.00 $ 80,800.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Pueblo Poverty Foundation 8/24/20 (Bessemer Holiday Lighting Project) $600.00 $ 80,200.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Boys&Girls Club(Champions of 8/24/20 Youth Dinner) $ 1,000.00 $ 79,200.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Brother/Sisterhood of Bikers 8/24/20 (Annual School Supply Drive) $500.00 $ 78,700.00 8/24/20 Council sponsored COVID Relief:City Hall Decorations $1,000.00 $ 77,700.00 8/24/20 Council sponsored COVID Relief:CSU-P(President's Soiree&Gala) $900.00 $ 76,800.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Pueblo Downtown Assoc.(Dancing 8/24/20 with the Pueblo Starz) $ 600.00 $ 76,200.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Dolores Huerta Preperatory High 8/24/20 School(Senior Scholarship Dinner) $500 $ 75,700.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Pueblo Downtown Assoc.(lloliday 8/24/20 Lighting Display) $5,000 $ 70,700.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Goodnight Barn Historic 8/24/20 Preservation(Annual Fundraiser) $1,000 $ 69,700.00 8/24/20 Council sponsored COVID Relief:HARP(Rollin on the Riverwalk) $ 5,000.00 $ 64,700.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Human Relations Commission 8/24/20 (Annual Breakfast Fundraiser) $300.00 $ 64,400.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Juneteenth Organization of Pueblo 8/24/20 (Juneteenth Celebration) $1,000.00 $ 63,400.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Latino Chamber of Commerce 8/24/20 (Anniversary Dinner Dance) $ 1,000.00 $ 62,400.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Latino Chamber of Commerce 8/24/20 (Profiles in Courage Awards) $1,000.00 $ 61,400.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Pueblo Library District(Booklovers 8/24/20 Blacktie Ball) $ 800.00 $ 60,600.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:NAACP(Annual Freedom Fund 8/24/20 Banquet) $ 500.00 $ 60,100.00 Council sponsored COV1D Relief:Neighborhood Watch(Police vs. 8/24/20 Fire Ice Cup Charity Hockey Game) $ 1,000.00 $ 59,100.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Pueblo Poverty Foundation(X-mas 8/24/20 Stocking Giveaway) $500.00 $ 58,600.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Pueblo City Schools(Pueblo 8/24/20 Summer Musical) $1,000 $ 57,600.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Sangre de Cristo Arts& 8/24/20 Conference Center(Anniversary Gala) $1,200 $ 56,400.00 8/24/20 Council sponsored COVID Relief:YWCA(Tribute to Women Event) $500 $ 55,900.00 Council sponsored COVID Relief:Pueblo Community health, 8/24/20 Economy&Sustainability-Virtual conference $500 $ 55,400.00 8/24/20 Home of Heroes Flagpole replacement $ 4,131.28 $ 51,268.72 9/14/20 Council Sponsored COVID Relief:Posada(Juleps&Jodhpurs) $ 1,000.00 $ 50,268.72 9/28/20 Crazy Faith Ministry-Addiction&Mental Stability Program $ 15,000.00 $ 35,268.72 10/13/20 Ron Sema Anti-Bully Program-Plaza Verde Park Mural Project $ 700.00 $ 34,568.72 11/23/20 Kids Crossing Winter Events $ 2,000.00 $ 32,568.72 12/14/20 Rocky Mtn PBS 100 yr flood production $ 7,500.00 $ 25,068.72