HomeMy WebLinkAbout15202RESOLUTION NO. 15202
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$500 TO SPONSOR THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LIGHTING
CEREMONY AT 7 PM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Pueblo County to sponsor the Pueblo County
Courthouse Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 21, 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: April 10, 2023
BY: Larry Atencio
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 10, 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 PUEBLO COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 TO SPONSOR THE
COUNTY COURTHOUSE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT 7 PM ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a sponsorship request for the Pueblo County Courthouse
Lighting ceremony. The event takes place at the Historic Courthouse in Pueblo and
kicks off the holiday season every year with a laser show and fireworks.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event with $500 in 2022 and 2021.
BACKGROUND:
The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. in front of the Historic Courthouse (215 W. 10th Street).
Nick Donovan with KPHT 95.5 FM will emcee the pre-show and play festive music, food
trucks will line the street so everyone can grab a bite to eat, first responder vehicles
such as SWAT and fire trucks, police cruisers, the bomb squad, and ambulances will
also be in attendance for kids and their families to check out.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment in the amount of $500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023
General Fund Budget would be paid to Pueblo County to sponsor the Pueblo County
Courthouse Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
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. County Courthouse Lighting Sponsor Levels
2. 2023 Contingencies (Council) Courthouse Lighting