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RESOLUTION NO. 14681
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE
2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO
TRANSIT PASSENGER FAIR REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BUS SERVICE FOR THE 2021
PUEBLO LGBTQ+ PRIDE FESTIVAL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$687.40
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $687.40 from the Council Contingencies Account in the
2021 General Fund Budget is authorized to be transferred to the Pueblo Transit
Passenger Fair Revenue Account.
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: August 9, 2021
BY: Robert Schilling
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerkâs Office Item # Q-1
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 9, 2021
TO: Members of City Council
CC: Nick Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: City Council President Lawrence W. Atencio
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2021 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO TRANSIT PASSENGER FAIR REVENUE
ACCOUNT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BUS SERVICE FOR THE
2021 PUEBLO LGBTQ+ PRIDE FESTIVAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $687.40
SUMMARY:
The Southern Colorado Equality Alliance has requested bus service for attendees of the
2021 Pueblo LGBTQ+ Pride festival.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
City Council President Lawrence Atencio is requesting $687.40 to sponsor bus service
for attendees of the Pueblo LGBTQ+ Pride Festival. The festival is being held on August
15, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. including a parade around Mineral Palace Park
followed by entertainment, community resources, vendors and food. The Southern
Colorado Equality Alliance requested bus service that will run from a parking lot near
the Pueblo County Court House and Mineral Palace Park to help alleviate traffic
congestion and parking issues during the festival. Sponsorship of this service meets
FTA guidelines under CFR 604.3.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $687.40 would be transferred from the Council Contingencies
Account in the 2021 General Fund Budget to the Pueblo Transit Passenger Fair Revenue
Account.
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 President Lawrence Atencio.
Attachments:
Council Contingencies spreadsheet
DATE BALANCE IN 2021 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT DEBIT CREDIT BALANCE
Beginning Balance $ 100,000.00
2/22/21 Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team $4,000 $ 96,000.00
4/26/21 RTA Aquatic Center Feasibility Study& Match DOLA Grant funds $12,500 $ 83,500.00
5/10/21 Pueblo Mentoring Collaborative Community Event $500 $ 83,000.00
6/14/21 HARP Rollin'on the Riverwalk Fireworks Display $9,000 $ 74,000.00
6/28/21 Broadway Theatre League Season Tickets $792 $ 73,208.00
7/12/21 Boys and Girls Club Champions of Youth $1,200 $ 72,008.00
8/9/21 LGBTQ+ Pride Festival Bus Service $ 687.40 $ 71,320.60
