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Home My WebLink About15016 RESOLUTION NO. 15016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO HISTORIC PUEBLO, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SUPPORT THE DAMON DAYS FUNDRAISER ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022, AT 5:30 PM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $1,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2022 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Historic Pueblo, Inc. for a table at the Damon Days fundraiser. 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 26, 2022 BY: Dennis Flores MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # Q3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 26, 2022 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Heather Graham, Representative at Large - President SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO HISTORIC PUEBLO, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SUPPORT THE DAMON DAYS FUNDRAISER ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022, AT 5:30 PM SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Damon Days fundraiser which will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: City Council President Heather Graham is requesting $1,000 to sponsor a table at the Damon Days banquet and dance. Besides celebrating and claiming Damon Runyon as Pueblo’s son, these events will bring awareness to the academic areas of journalism, history and English. The net proceeds raised will be used for scholarships in the previous mentioned areas of study at Colorado State University Pueblo and Pueblo Community College. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2022 General Fund Budget to Historic Pueblo, Inc. 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 Member Heather Graham. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Damon Days sponsorship request letter 2022 2. 2022 Contingencies (Council) Damon Days DATE BALANCE I\2022 CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT DEBIT CREDIT BALANCE Beginning Balance S 100.000.00 _ 24 22 Pueblo United Way Mentoring Collaborative Community Event S 500.00 S 99,500.00 1 24 22 PAACO Annual Stars and Lights Dinner&Dance S 750.00 S 9S.'50.00 2 14 22 Boys and Girls Club Champions of Youth Dinner Table S 1.350.00 S 9",400.00 2 14 22 Latino Chamber Annual Dinner Table S 950.00 S 96.450.00 2 28 22 Memorial Bench for Renee F.Dominguez S 1.600.00 S 94.850.00 2 2S 22 Summer Solstice Arkansas River Event S 500.00 S 94.350.00 3 14 22 Pueblo Has Talent-Use of Memorial Hall S 5.189.70 S 59.160.30 3 14 22 Child Advocacy Center's Blue Tie Gala Table S 1.200.00 S S7,960.30 3 2S 22 AMR Safety Jam S 1.000.00 S 56.960.30 3 2S 22 Southern Colorado Press Club Sheep Dip S 500.00 S 56.460.30 4 11 22 CSU Pueblo President's Gala S 1.500.00 S 84.960.30 4 11 22 Trees Please Dutch Clark Renovation Project S 5.000.00 S 79.960.30 5 9 22 Latino Veterans Profiles in Courage Ceremony S 2.000.00 S '7.960.30 5 9 22 Parkview Ladies and Lemons Event S 500.00 S 77.460.30 5 9 22 Pueblo Downtown Association Levee Walk S 700.00 S 76.'60.30 5 9 22 Dogpatch Cleanup.Recycling 3RTS Inc. S 500.00 S "6,260.30 5 9 22 Goodnight Barn Chuck Wagon Rendevous S 15.000.00 S 61.260.30 5 23 22 Southern Colorado Equality Alliance LGBTQ—Pride Event S 1.500.00 S 59.760.30 5 23 22 Rollin on the Riverwalk HARP Event S 9.000.00 S 50.'60.30 6 13 22 202�2 Leadership Pueblo Project S 300.00 S 50,460.30 6 2"22 Pueblo Symphony Season Support S 294.32 S 50.165.98 "25 22 Assistance League Holiday Event S 1.000.00 S 49.165.98 25 22 United Way SoCoYoGo App S 2.500.00 S 46.665.98 S 22 22 United Way Campaign Kickoff Luncheon Table Sponsor S 500.00 S 46.165.95 S 22 22 Pueblo County Courthouse Lighting Ceremony S 500.00 5 45,665.98 S j2 22 Ybarra's Boxing Showcase S 1.500.00 S 44.165.98 9 12 22 Latino Chamber Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony Table S 750.00 S 43.415.98 9 12 22 Pueblo Chil Balloon Fiesta S 2.500.00 5 40,915.9S 9 12 22 Song of Pueblo S 3.000.00 S 3,.915.95 9 12 22 District 60 Education Foundation Cornhole at the Dutch 5 1.000.00 S 36.915.95 9 26 22 Damon Days Event Historic Pueblo Inc S 1.000.00 S 35.915.98 5 35.915.98 S 35.915.95 5 35.91598 5 35915.98 5 35.915.98 Damon Days Celebrating the life of Damon Runyon, one of Colorado's most successful and creative individuals Sponsor Fact Sheet Purpose: To celebrate the life of Damon Runyon, who spent his early years in Pueblo, Colorado. This will be an opportunity for the community and visitors to explore the life of Mr. Runyon through: • readings of his work, • attending a baseball event at Runyon Field, • visiting a museum exhibit sharing Runyon's achievements and connection to Pueblo • honing writing skills during a daylong workshop with opportunities for all ages • viewing a film or musical Runyon wrote or produced. • watching the Pueblo produced 1981 documentary, "Damon Runyon's Pueblo." Dates: All events will be held September/October 2022. A banquet and dance will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Pueblo Union Depot. The showing of "Damon Runyon's Pueblo" will be show at the Sangre de Cristo Art Center, Wednesday, October 5 and we're pleased to be expanding the Damon Home Run Derby to additional ages on Sunday, October 9 at Runyon Field. For a full listing check our web and FB pages, Why: Besides celebrating and claiming Damon Runyon as Pueblo's son, these events will bring awareness to the academic areas of journalism, history and English. The net proceeds raised will be used for scholarships in the previous mentioned areas of study at Colorado State University Pueblo and Pueblo Community College. LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP $5,000 -Two tables of eight for the October 28, 2022 event, plus exclusive VIP seating for all other ticketed events. Sponsor logo will be identified on all invitations, programs, posters and advertising. $2,500 - One table of eight for the October 28, 2022 event, plus exclusive VIP seating for all other ticketed events. Sponsor logo will be identified on invitations, programs and advertising. $1,000—One table of eight for the October 28, 2022 event, plus four tickets to all other ticketed events. Sponsor will be identified on invitations and programs. $500- Four tickets to the dinner plus four tickets to all other ticketed events $250-Two tickets to the dinner and two tickets to all other ticketed events OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $ 500 - Underwrite "Damon Runyon's Pueblo," docudrama on October 5; includes 10 tickets to the showing and 2 tickets to the Oct. 28 dinner/dance banquet. $ 250 - Underwrite the writing workshop marathon on Saturday, October 8. $ 500 - Underwrite the Damon Runyon exhibit at the Pueblo Heritage Museum; opening reception October 7. $100—$5,000 - Sponsor the Home Run Derby at Runyon Field on October 9. Additional information available upon request. Checks payable to fiscal agent: Historic Pueblo, Inc., a nonprofit, P.O. Box 2386 Pueblo, CO 81005 Tax ID # 33-1006168 Sponsorship level: $5,000 $2,500 $1,000__$500 other $ Contact person: Business name: Address: Email: Phone: t Committee members: Mohammed Curtis, Pueblo Heritage Museum;Aaron Ramirez, Rawlings Library; Bree Pappan, Rawlings Library; Deb Kalb, retired attorney; Leticia Steffen, CSU Pueblo;Jason Falsetto, Pueblo Community College; Dalton Sprouse, D60;Constance Little CSU Pueblo/PCC; Corinne Koehler and Carla Hendrickson