HomeMy WebLinkAbout15343RESOLUTION NO. 15343
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO COLORADO STATE FAIR FIESTA
COMMITTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO SPONSOR THE
FIESTA DAY PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 AT 10 AM
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $2,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee to
sponsor the Fiesta Day Parade on September 3, 2023 at 10 am.
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: August 14, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q3
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 14, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Larry Atencio, Councilor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO COLORADO STATE FAIR FIESTA COMMITTEE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $2,000 TO SPONSOR THE FIESTA DAY PARADE ON SEPTEMBER
3, 2023 AT 10 AM
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Colorado State Fair Fiesta
Committee in the amount of $2,000 to sponsor the Fiesta Day Parade on September 3,
2023 at 10 am.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported the Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee with a table sponsorship
for $300 this year. City Council has supported other programs from the Colorado State
Fair Fiesta Committee in 2014 and 2019.
BACKGROUND:
The Fiesta Day parade is one of the biggest attractions during the Fiesta Day
Celebration at the Colorado State Fair. Thousands of people attend to watch flag-
bearers, musical marching bands, cheerleaders, dancers, cars, beautifully decorated
floats, and more. Expect dazzling floats with dance-inducing traditional music, eye-
catching performances, and grand decorations on cars and horses. It’s a day everyone
can enjoy and experience this vibrant culture together.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $2,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee.
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 Larry Atencio.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2023 Contingencies (Council) Fiesta Day Parade
2. fiesta day parade poster