HomeMy WebLinkAbout15399RESOLUTION NO. 15399
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2023 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,250 TO SPONSOR THE PARADE OF
LIGHTS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 IN DOWNTOWN
PUEBLO
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $1,250 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2023
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Pueblo Downtown Association to sponsor the
Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Downtown Pueblo.
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 effectuate the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: October 10, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
City Clerk's Office Item # Q1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 10, 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 PUEBLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250
TO SPONSOR THE PARADE OF LIGHTS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
25, 2023 IN DOWNTOWN PUEBLO
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Pueblo Downtown Association in
the amount of $1,250 to sponsor the Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 25, 2023
in Downtown Pueblo.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event in 2022 and supported the Downtown Association's
Holiday Lighting in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2022.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Larry Atencio is requesting $1,250 to support the Pueblo
Downtown Association on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Downtown Pueblo. For the
past 33 (thirty-three) years, the Pueblo Parade of Lights has signaled the beginning of
the Holiday Season in Pueblo. This family-oriented event attracts more than 50,000
people from throughout Southern Colorado and hosts nearly 100 parade entries: from
marching bands to theme floats.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $1,250 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2023 General Fund Budget to Pueblo Downtown Association.
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 Pueblo Parade of Lights Sponsorship Opportunities
2. 2023 Contingencies (Council) Parade of Lights Downtown Association