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RESOLUTION NO. 14653
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2021
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE BROADWAY THEATRE
LEAGUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $792 TO SUPPORT THE
2021-2022 SEASON
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $792 from the Council Contingencies Account in the
2021 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Broadway Theatre League to
support the 2021-2022 performance season.
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 June 28, 2021
BY: Robert Schilling
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-2
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 28, 2021
TO: City Council President Lawrence Atencio and Members of City Council
CC: Nick Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: City Council Member Dennis Flores
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO THE BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $792 TO
SUPPORT THE 2021-2022 SEASON
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Broadway Theatre League’s
2021-2022 performing arts season through the purchase of 4 season tickets. The season
includes “Cats” on November 14, “Hairspray” on December 7, and “Waitress” on January
9. Broadway Theatre League is a local nonprofit recovering from missing out on last
year’s season due to COVID-19. Broadway Theatre League is led by a board of
volunteers from the Pueblo community who sell ads, tickets, and sponsorships to support
the costs of the performance season and to allow for 100 community students and seniors
to attend the shows for free.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in the 1950s, Broadway Theatre League has been providing Southern Colorado
with Broadway touring theatre for 70 years. The high-quality productions and family-
friendly entertainment add to the quality of life in Southern Colorado.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $792 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in
the 2021 General Fund Budget to the Broadway Theatre League.
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 Dennis Flores.
Attachments:
Attached for consideration is the Council Contingencies spreadsheet.
BALANCE IN 2021 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT
DATEDEBITCREDITBALANCE
Beginning Balance
$ 100,000.00
Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team
2/22/21$4,00096,000.00$
4/26/21RTA Aquatic Center Feasibility Study & Match DOLA Grant funds$12,50083,500.00$
5/10/21Pueblo Mentoring Collaborative Community Event$50083,000.00$
6/14/21HARP Rollin' on the Riverwalk Fireworks Display$9,00074,000.00$
Broadway Theatre League Season Tickets
6/28/21$79273,208.00$
$ 73,208.00
$ 73,208.00
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