HomeMy WebLinkAbout15234RESOLUTION NO. 15234
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO CARING FOR COLORADO CENTENNIAL
FUND DBA CO CENTENNIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO
SPONSOR THE PUEBLO YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL
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 Caring for Colorado Centennial Fund dba CO
Centennial to sponsor the Pueblo Youth Action Council.
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: May 8, 2023
BY: Dennis Flores
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: May 8, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Vicente Martinez Ortega, Councilor Martinez
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO CARING FOR COLORADO CENTENNIAL FUND DBA CO
CENTENNIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE
PUEBLO YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Caring for Colorado in the amount
of $1,000 to sponsor the Pueblo Youth Action Council.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Pueblo Youth Action Council was established by the Packard Fund for Pueblo in
2021 to promote community engagement and leadership among Pueblo youth.
Students involved in Pueblo Youth Action Council learn about philanthropy and local
issues by managing their own grant cycle over the course of the school year. Students
raise funds for nonprofits addressing community issues that they have prioritized. 100%
of funds raised by students will go directly to nonprofits. The Pueblo Youth Action
Council is a collaboration of the Packard Fund for Pueblo and YouthRoots, a national
youth philanthropy organization.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Caring for Colorado Centennial Fund dba CO
Centennial.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to authorize funding for this purpose.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of Council Member Vicente Martinez Ortega.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2023 Contingencies (Council) - Youth Action Council
2. 4-17-23 Pueblo Youth Action Council