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City Clerk's Office Item # Q2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 24, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Sarah Martinez, Councilor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO THE SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO HERITAGE CENTER DBA:
PUEBLO HERITAGE MUSEUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO
SPONSOR THE SLOVENIAN EXHIBIT RUNNING FROM APRIL 29
THROUGH JULY 30, 2023 AT THE PUEBLO HERITAGE MUSEUM
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Slovenian Exhibit running from
April 29 through July 30, 2023 at the Pueblo Heritage Museum. Mayor Gradisar will
match this contribution out of his contingencies.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Pueblo has a diverse and rich culture made up of many nationalities. At the Pueblo
Heritage Museum, there are many exhibits that celebrate many of the nationalities who
immigrated to Pueblo to work in the steel mill, meat packing plants, smelters, and
farms. This exhibit is about the Slovene immigration to Pueblo. Support will go toward
the signage, advertising, and other needs for this exhibit which will run from April 29
through July 30, 2023; including while the National Slovenian Union is in town for its
convention which is being held at the Pueblo Convention Center and expected to bring
over 600 tourists to Pueblo.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Pueblo Heritage Museum.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to authorize funding for this purpose.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of Council Member Sarah Martinez.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Heritage Museum Request
2. 2023 Contingencies (Council) Pueblo Heritage Museum
RESOLUTION NO. 15213
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO THE SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO
HERITAGE CENTER DBA: PUEBLO HERITAGE MUSEUM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE SLOVENIAN
EXHIBIT RUNNING FROM APRIL 29 THROUGH JULY 30, 2023
AT THE PUEBLO HERITAGE MUSEUM
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 2023
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center DBA:
Pueblo Heritage Museum to sponsor the Slovenian Exhibit running from April 29 through July
30, 2023 at the Pueblo Heritage Museum.
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 24, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK