HomeMy WebLinkAbout15176RESOLUTION NO. 15176
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO HISTORIC ARKANSAS
RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO AUTHORITY DBA HARP
AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000 TO SPONSOR
THE ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVERWALK
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION ON TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $9,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the
2023 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of
Pueblo Authority dba HARP Authority to sponsor the annual Rollin’ on the Riverwalk
Fireworks Celebration on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
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 March 13, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 13, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Heather Graham, President
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO AUTHORITY
DBA HARP AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000 TO SPONSOR
THE ANNUAL ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVERWALK FIREWORKS
CELEBRATION ON TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the annual Rollin’ on the
Riverwalk Fireworks Celebration on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event for $9,000 in 2022 and has supported in past years.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Heather Graham is requesting $9,000 to support the Historic
Arkansas Riverwalk's annual Rollin’ on the Riverwalk Fireworks Celebration on
Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The free community event includes a fireworks show, food
vendors, retail vendors, and live entertainment. Live entertainment will begin at 4:00 pm
and run until about 9:30 pm. There will be a brief intermission during which time the
Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team will post the colors. Fireworks will be launched from the
Main Street parking garage at 9:30 pm and run for about 20-22 minutes.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $9,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Authority
dba HARP Authority.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to authorize funding for this event.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of Council Member Heather Graham.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sponsor letter 2023 - City of Pueblo (003)
2. 2023 Rollin' Sponsorship Packet (003)
3. 2023 Contingencies (Council) HARP Rollin on the Riverwalk