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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14567 RESOLUTION NO. 14567 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO VETERANS RITUAL TEAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO CONTINUE SERVICES FOR THE 2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $4,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2021 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team to support the 2021 calendar of events. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED February 22, 2021 BY: Dennis Flores 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: February 22, 2021 TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk FROM: City Council Member Bob Schilling SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO VETERANS RITUAL TEAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO CONTINUE SERVICES FOR THE 2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for sponsorship for the 2021 calendar of events including Colorado Veterans Standdown, Pikes Peak National Veterans Cemetery Committee, Colorado Veterans Service Officers Group, Pueblo County Veterans Committee, Pueblo Veterans Funerals, Pueblo Veterans Committee, Pueblo Pow/Mia Memorial. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Bob Schilling is requesting $4,000 to support their many events throughout the year. This group relies solely on donations to conduct full Military Funeral Honors including the 21-gun salute for local veterans, which they’ve done for the past 37 years. Comprised of 15 volunteering veterans, the Ritual Team provides honor guard services, outreach to school groups, and provides for families of veterans in addition to the conducting of military funeral honors. The team’s service area spans throughout Pueblo County, El Paso County and other counties in Southern Colorado. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $4,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2021 General Fund Budget to the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not Applicable. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable. ALTERNATIVES: City Council could choose not to pay for the sponsorship. RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is at the request of City Council Member Bob Schilling. Attachments: Council Contingencies Spreadsheet BALANCE IN 2021 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT DATEDEBITCREDITBALANCE Beginning Balance $ 100,000.00 Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team 2/22/21$4,00096,000.00$ $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00 $ 96,000.00