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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15550RESOLUTION NO. 15550 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO MEMORIAL HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,800 TO SPONSOR THE PUEBLO HAS TALENT EVENTS FROM APRIL 6 THROUGH APRIL 27, 2024 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $3,800 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Memorial Hall to sponsor the Pueblo Has Talent events. 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 # Q7 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: Dennis Flores, Councilor SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO MEMORIAL HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,800 TO SPONSOR THE PUEBLO HAS TALENT EVENTS FROM APRIL 6 THROUGH APRIL 27, 2024 SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of Pueblo Memorial Hall in the amount of $3,800 to sponsor the Pueblo Has Talent events on April 6 through April 27, 2024. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council sponsored this event with $3,000 in 2019, with $5,198 in 2020, and with $5,198 in 2022. BACKGROUND: Southern Colorado Community Connections is requesting sponsorship of the cost of use of Memorial Hall for the 2023 Pueblo Has Talent performance. For eight years now, Pueblo Has Talent has provided a platform for local and regional entertainment artists to serve out generous portions of outstanding entertainment while demonstrating skill and creativity. This community event has been successful at encouraging, motivating, and assisting the many young and old contestants and inspiring the onlookers. This amount would cover two days of the venue rental and would be paid directly to Memorial Hall. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $3,800 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to Pueblo Memorial Hall. 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 Dennis Flores. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Pueblo Has Talent Sponsorship Request 2. Pueblo Has Talent 2024 Anticipated Expenses 3. 2024 Contingencies (Council) Pueblo Has Talent