HomeMy WebLinkAbout15305RESOLUTION NO. 15305
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO HERITAGE
CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' EXHIBIT REVITIZATION & ARCHIVE
BUILDING
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $6,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center in the
amount of $6,000 to sponsor the Indigenous Peoples' Exhibit Revitization & Archive Building.
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: July 10, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
__________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
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ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 10, 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 SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO HERITAGE CENTER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES'
EXHIBIT REVITIZATION & ARCHIVE BUILDING
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Southeastern Colorado
Heritage Center in the amount of $6,000 to sponsor the Indigenous Peoples' Exhibit
Revitization & Archive Building.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The museum was founded in 1997 by collaborative effort of 5 Heritage Organizations. It
opened to the public in 2002 with exhibit focus ranging “from the Paleozoic to the Cold
War”, Cultural Displays with hundreds of authentic artifacts.
The mission of the Heritage Center is to preserve, promote, and interpret the heritage
of Southeastern Colorado and the plurality of its people.
This request for funding is for the Indigenous People’s Exhibit Revitalization and will
cover costs such as updated signage, interactive digital displays for young audiences,
updated floor, lighting, and archive space.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $6,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center.
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. SE Heritage Center Budget
2. 06-12-23 Pueblo Heritage Museum
3. 2023 Contingencies (Council) SE Heritage Center