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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