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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15290 RESOLUTION NO. 15290 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO FRIENDS OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL AND LANTERN PARADE ON JUNE 17, 2023 AT 4 PM AT RUNYON LAKE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $250 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River to sponsor the Summer Solstice Festival and Lantern Parade on June 17, 2023, at 4 pm at Runyon Lake. 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 effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: June 26, 2023 BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega 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: June 26, 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 PUEBLO FRIENDS OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL AND LANTERN PARADE ON JUNE 17, 2023 AT 4 PM AT RUNYON LAKE SUMMARY: A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2023 general fund budget to Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River in the amount of $250 to sponsor the Summer Solstice Festival and Lantern Parade on June 17, 2023 at 4 pm at Runyon Lake. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported PFAR's solstice events in 2022. BACKGROUND: Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River, PFAR, is a volunteer-run, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Their mission and vision is “to enhance and maintain the beauty, accessibility, and integrity of the Arkansas River corridor in Pueblo.” The event features live music, over 35 artisan booths, a beer garden, local educational booths, 6-8 food trucks, and an enchanting Lantern Parade around the lake in the evening led by the Pueblo Cruisers on their illuminated bikes. Last year's event drew at least 900 people during the event and they expect the same this year. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $250 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River. 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. PFAR summer solstice sponsor form 2023 Updated 2. 2023 Contingencies (Council) PFAR Summer Solstice