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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15354RESOLUTION NO. 15354 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MAD FRESH PRODUCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 TO SPONSOR THE 5TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 11 AM IN MINERAL PALACE PARK BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $1,500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Mad Fresh Productions to support the 5th Annual Multicultural Festival on October 7, 2023 at 11 am in Mineral Palace Park. 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 28, 2023 BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # R1 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 28, 2023 TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: City Council SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MAD FRESH PRODUCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 TO SPONSOR THE 5TH ANNUAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 7, 2023 AT 11 AM IN MINERAL PALACE PARK SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of the 5th Annual Multicultural Festival in the amount of $1,500 to sponsor the 5th Annual Multicultural Festival at Mineral Palace Park on October 7, 2023 at 11 am in Mineral Palace Park. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this event for $1,500 in 2022. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Vicente Martinez Ortega is requesting $1,500 to support the 5th Annual Multicultural Festival on October 7, 2023 at 11 am in Mineral Palace Park. The event is free to the public and celebrates the culture, education, dance, song, crafts, food and vendors of people of the world in Pueblo, Colorado. Dance groups represented include Aztec, Russian, Egyptian, Native American, African, Mexican, Soul, and more. Food trucks will be on site along with vendors and booths. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $1,500 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Mad Fresh Productions. 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. Multicultural Fest 2023 2. 2023 Contingencies (Council) Multicultural Festival