HomeMy WebLinkAbout14749RESOLUTION NO. 14749
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2021
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO GRUPO FOLKLORICO DEL
PUEBLO, INC., A COLORADO NONPROFIT
CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,500) TO SPONSOR THE
YOUTH MARIACHI MUSIC PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $3,500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the
2021 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo to
sponsor the youth Mariachi Music Program. Mayor Nicholas Gradisar will match the
$3,500 sponsorship from his contingencies account for a total sponsorship of $7,000.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED November 8, 2021
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: November 8, 2021
TO: Council President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: City Council Member Ed Brown
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2021 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO GRUPO FOLKLORICO DEL PUEBLO, INC., A COLORADO
NONPROFIT CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,500) TO SPONSOR THE YOUTH
MARIACHI MUSIC PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
Request from Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo for sponsorship of their youth Mariachi Music
Program.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
No previous action.
BACKGROUND:
Council Member Ed Brown is requesting $3,500 to youth Mariachi Music Program for
Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo. Grupo Folklorico was founded in 1996 and is now Pueblo’s
premier and oldest folk-dance group. In all classes, students learn a variety of regional
dances and Mexican Folk traditions plus the history and cultural significance of the
dances and costumes. Grupo Folklorico charges an affordable tuition rate of $40 per
family regardless of the number of participants.
They have recently established a youth Mariachi Music Program for students between
the ages of 5 – 18 yrs. old. Funding for this program will assist with the instrument lending
program, sound equipment, costumes, and sheet music. Mayor Nicholas Gradisar will
match the $3,500 sponsorship from his contingencies account for a total sponsorship of
$7,000.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $3,500 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in
the 2021 General Fund Budget to Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo.
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 Ed Brown.
Attachments:
Resolution
Sponsorship Request
Contingencies spreadsheet
DATE BALANCE IN 2021 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT DEBIT CREDIT BALANCE
Beginning Balance $ 100,000.00
2/22/21 Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team $ 4,000.00 $ 96,000.00
4/26/21 RTA Aquatic Center Feasibility Study& Match DOLA Grant funds $ 12,500.00 $ 83,500.00
5/10/21 Pueblo Mentoring Collaborative Community Event $ 500.00 $ 83,000.00
6/14/21 HARP Rollin'on the Riverwalk Fireworks Display $ 9,000.00 $ 74,000.00
6/28/21 Broadway Theatre League Season Tickets $ 792.00 $ 73,208.00
7/12/21 Boys and Girls Club Champions of Youth Dinner $ 1,200.00 $ 72,008.00
8/9/21 LGBTQ+ Pride Festival Bus Service $ 687.40 $ 71,320.60
8/9/21 County Courthouse Holiday Lighting $ 500.00 $ 70,820.60
8/23/21 Latino Chamber Profiles in Courage $ 2,000.00 $ 68,820.60
9/27/21 NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner $ 250.00 $ 68,570.60
9/27/21 City Park East Entrance Lighting $ 6,000.00 $ 62,570.60
10/25/21 No One Hears...Unless You Scream Suicide Prevention Play $ 5,000.00 $ 57,570.60
10/25/21 Pueblo Choral Society Christmas Concert $ 5,000.00 $ 52,570.60
11/8/21 Assistance League Pueblo 2021 Holiday Fashion Preview $ 1,000.00 $ 51,570.60
11/8/21 Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo -youth Mariachi Music Program $ 3,500.00 $ 48,070.60
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October 18, 2021
To: Mayor Gradisar/ Pueblo City Council
Re: Request for Sponsorship
Dear Elected Officials,
Grupo FolklOrico del Pueblo (GFDP)was founded in 1996. Since then, the group has grown to
be Pueblo's premiere and oldest folk dance group. Grupo FolklOrico del Pueblo - The People's
Folk Group is a professional, 501 c3 non-profit folk-dance company and school of folk arts.
All students learn the history and cultural significance of the dances and costumes and the
regions from which the dances originate. We are proud to incorporate dances and history that
pertain to the New Mexican and Mexican American experience as well. We offer a complete
program which includes dancing, traveling, and performing. In all classes, beginner through
advanced, students learn a variety of regional dances and Mexican Folk traditions that are
important to the people of each region.
We believe that learning history should be fun and physically engaging. Through our school of
folk arts and folk-dance company we combine dance, music, art, history, and academics to give
students the most well-rounded experience. Our certified instructors and staff are here to ensure
a fun, family friendly experience.
Grupo FolklOrico del Pueblo charges an affordable tuition rate of$40 per family regardless of
number of participants. We obtain instruments for students and provided costumes rentals for
performances. For those in our community unable to afford the tuition, we provide scholarships
to allow them to participate.
We are proud to continue to grow our programs, however we could use funding assistance to
continue providing quality services to our community. Recently we launched a youth Mariachi
Music Program serving students between the ages of 5 - 18. We are asking the Mayor and/or
City Council to consider sponsorship of our program in the amount of$7,000. Funding will be
used to purchase instruments ( violins, 1/2 violins, guitars, '/2 guitars, guitarron, vihuela, and
trumpets)for our instrument lending program. This allows us to engage an economically diverse
student body. We will also utilize funds to purchase necessary sound equipment, costumes, and
sheet music.
Not only does GFDP amplify and preserve Pueblo's Hispanic/Latino culture, but we provide
students with a rich cultural foundation to inspire future leaders of our community.
Thank you for your consideration,
Velma Roybal, CEO
Grupo Folklorico Del Pueblo