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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15369RESOLUTION NO. 15369 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO CHORAL SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON DECEMBER 8, 2023 AT 7 PM IN MEMORIAL HALL 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 Historic Pueblo, Inc. to sponsor the Old Fashioned Christmas Concert at 7pm in Memorial Hall on Friday, December 8, 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 # Q2 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 PUEBLO CHORAL SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 TO SPONSOR THE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON DECEMBER 8, 2023 AT 7 PM IN MEMORIAL HALL SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of Pueblo Choral Society in the amount of $6,000 to sponsor the Old Fashioned Christmas Concert event on December 8, 2023 at 7 pm in Memorial Hall. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this event for $5,000 in 2022 and 2021. BACKGROUND: The Pueblo Choral Society is a non-profit organization whose members are not only volunteers, but also pay to belong the group. Their mission is to enhance the quality of cultural life in Pueblo by performing, promoting, and supporting choral music and by fostering choral and music education in our community. There was an attendance of over 700 last year to help celebrate this special time of year, and Pueblo Choral Society is looking forward to presenting the 3rd Annual Old Fashioned Christmas concert on December 8th, 2023. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funds in the amount of $6,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Pueblo Choral Society. 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. Choral Society requesting Support for Christmas Concert 2. 2023 Contingencies (Council) Pueblo Choral Society Old Fashioned Christmas Concert