HomeMy WebLinkAbout15368RESOLUTION NO. 15368
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO HISTORIC PUEBLO, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE DAMON DAYS EVENT ON
OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT 5:30 PM AT THE UNION DEPOT
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 Historic Pueblo, Inc. to sponsor the Damon
Days event at the Union Depot at 5:30 pm on Friday, October 27, 2023.
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: September 11, 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: September 11, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Heather Graham, President
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO HISTORIC PUEBLO, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO
SPONSOR THE DAMON DAYS EVENT ON OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT
5:30 PM AT THE UNION DEPOT
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Historic Pueblo, Inc. in the amount
of $1,000 to sponsor the Damon Days event on October 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the
Union Depot.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event in 2022 for $1,000.
BACKGROUND:
The Damon Days Committee annually celebrates renowned author Damon Runyon in
the town he called his “hometown”, while nurturing future storytellers by backing
scholarships for history, English, and journalism students attending Colorado State
University-Pueblo and Pueblo Community College. All event proceeds, beyond
expenses by our all-volunteer committee, go to supporting these scholarships.
Additional activities for this year include screening of episodes of the classic 1955-56
TV show, The Damon Runyon Theater, a presentation by Gregory Howell on
Underground Pueblo at Union Depot, and a downtown vintage car show during
October's First Friday Art Walk. These events will attract a diverse audience, providing
opportunities for the community to learn more about Damon Runyon and the
opportunity they have to nurture future storytellers of history, English and journalism by
attending our Guys and Dolls for Scholars banquet.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Historic Pueblo, Inc.
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 Heather Graham.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Damon Days Sponsorship Request
2. 2023 Contingencies (Council) Historic Pueblo, Inc Damon Days Event