HomeMy WebLinkAbout15547RESOLUTION NO. 15547
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE MOTHER'S DAY
VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION TO BE HELD FROM MAY 3RD
THROUGH MAY 5TH, 2024
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 2024
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Mariposa Center for Safety to sponsor the
Mother's Day Virtual Silent Auction to be held from May 3rd through May 5th, 2024.
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: March 11, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q4
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Sarah Martinez, Councilor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
TO SPONSOR THE MOTHER'S DAY VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION TO
BE HELD FROM MAY 3RD THROUGH MAY 5TH, 2024
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Mariposa Center for Safety in the
amount of $1,000 to sponsor the Mother's Day Virtual Silent Auction to be held from
May 3rd through May 5th, 2024.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council has supported this organization in the past through other events.
BACKGROUND:
Mariposa Center for Safety is committed to ending domestic violence in our community.
Did you know that 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of
physical violence. Nearly twenty people per minute are physically abused by an
intimate partner in the United States. In addition, domestic violence has been proven to
be generational. Mariposa Center for Safety is equipped to take on these challenges
and is committed to helping victims become survivors and empowering them to self-
sufficiency.
Your contribution as a sponsor or donor will help support Mariposa Center for Safety's
essential programs:
• Domestic Violence Services - including 24/7 secure and confidential shelter services
• Teresa's Place - supervised visitation and safe exchange services for families
• Youth Homelessness Program -referrals, resources provided to youth in our
community 4 Community Outreach and Prevention - provides education to K-12,
college students, community partners and community members with information on
prevention and resources.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account
in the 2024 General Fund Budget to Mariposa Center for Safety.
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 Sarah Martinez.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Mariposa Mothers Day Sponsorship Request 2024
2. 2024 Contingencies (Council) Mariposa Mothers Day