HomeMy WebLinkAbout15003RESOLUTION NO. 15003
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2022
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO CHAMBER IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO SUPPORT THE PUEBLO
CHILE BALLOON FIESTA
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $2,500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the
2022 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Pueblo Chamber for the 2nd
Annual Pueblo Chile Balloon Fiesta.
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 September 12, 2022
BY: Sarah Martinez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerkâs Office Item # Q-5
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 12, 2022
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: City Council President Heather Graham
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE
PUEBLO CHAMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO SUPPORT THE PUEBLO
CHILE BALLOON FIESTA
SUMMARY:
nd
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the 2 Annual Pueblo Chile Balloon
Fiesta from September 23-25, 2022.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
nd
City Council Member Heather Graham is requesting $2,500 in support of the 2 Annual
Pueblo Chile Balloon Fiesta from September 23-25, 2022. The Pueblo Chile Festival has
become a flagship event for the City of Pueblo. The recently added Balloon Fiesta sees
hot air balloons fly in the early morning, 7 am - 9 am, creating a longer and greater
experience for the locals and out-of-town visitors. The balloon fiesta also draws a different
crowd that might not attend the event otherwise. Over 150,000 people attend the Chile &
Frijole Festival over the 3 days which spans 10 city blocks. Mayor Gradisar will use his
contingencies to match this sponsorship for a total of $5,000.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $2,500 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in
the 2022 General Fund Budget to the Pueblo Chamber.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to authorize funding for this association.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of Council President Heather Graham.
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution
Council Contingencies spreadsheet
Sponsorship Request Letter
BALANCE IN 2022 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT
DATEDEBITCREDITBALANCE
Beginning Balance
$ 100,000.00
Pueblo United Way Mentoring Collaborative Community Event
1/24/22$ 99,500.00500.00$
1/24/22PAACO Annual Stars and Lights Dinner & Dance$ 98,750.00750.00$
2/14/22Boys and Girls Club Champions of Youth Dinner Table$ 97,400.001,350.00$
2/14/22Latino Chamber Annual Dinner Table$ 96,450.00950.00$
Memorial Bench for Renee F. Dominguez
2/28/22$ 94,850.001,600.00$
Summer Solstice Arkansas River Event
2/28/22$ 94,350.00500.00$
Pueblo Has Talent - Use of Memorial Hall
3/14/22$ 89,160.305,189.70$
Child Advocacy Center's Blue Tie Gala Table
3/14/22$ 87,960.301,200.00$
3/28/22AMR Safety Jam$ 86,960.301,000.00$
Southern Colorado Press Club Sheep Dip
3/28/22$ 86,460.30500.00$
4/11/22CSU Pueblo President's Gala$ 84,960.301,500.00$
4/11/22Trees Please Dutch Clark Renovation Project$ 79,960.305,000.00$
5/9/22Latino Veterans Profiles in Courage Ceremony$ 77,960.302,000.00$
Parkview Ladies and Lemons Event
5/9/22$ 77,460.30500.00$
5/9/22Pueblo Downtown Association Levee Walk$ 76,760.30700.00$
Dogpatch Cleanup/Recycling 3RTS Inc.
5/9/22$ 76,260.30500.00$
Goodnight Barn Chuck Wagon Rendevous
5/9/22$ 61,260.3015,000.00$
5/23/22Southern Colorado Equality Alliance LGBTQ+ Pride Event$ 59,760.301,500.00$
Rollin on the Riverwalk HARP Event
5/23/22$ 50,760.309,000.00$
2022 Leadership Pueblo Project
6/13/22$ 50,460.30300.00$
Pueblo Symphony Season Support
6/27/22$ 50,165.98294.32$
7/25/22Assistance League Holiday Event$ 49,165.981,000.00$
United Way / SoCoYoGo App
7/25/22$ 46,665.982,500.00$
8/22/22United Way Campaign Kickoff Luncheon Table Sponsor$ 46,165.98500.00$
Pueblo County Courthouse Lighting Ceremony
8/22/22$ 45,665.98500.00$
8/22/22Ybarra's Boxing Showcase $ 44,165.981,500.00$
Latino Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony Table
9/12/22$ 43,415.98750.00$
9/12/22Pueblo Chil Balloon Fiesta$ 40,915.982,500.00$
$ 40,915.98
$ 40,915.98
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$ 40,915.98