HomeMy WebLinkAbout15577RESOLUTION NO. 15577
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO THE ARC OF PUEBLO IN THE AMOUNT OF
$400 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE GOLDEN TORTILLA
EVENT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2024, AT THE PUEBLO
CONVENTION CENTER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $400 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the ARC of Pueblo to sponsor a table at the
Golden Tortilla event on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the Pueblo Convention Center.
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 25, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q5
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 25, 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 THE ARC OF PUEBLO IN THE AMOUNT OF $400 TO SPONSOR A
TABLE AT THE GOLDEN TORTILLA EVENT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH,
2024, AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of The ARC of Pueblo to sponsor a
table at the Golden Tortilla event on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at the Pueblo Convention
Center.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council sponsored this event in 2020 with $1,000.
BACKGROUND:
19th, 2024, at the Pueblo Convention Center. The Arc of Pueblo is a nonprofit
advocacy organization. Our mission is to champion the rights, opportunities, and dignity
of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with their families. We
are currently legal guardians for 77 individuals. When families need to petition for
st in developing individualized education plans
within our schools, we coordinate resources, provide health and safety assistance,
handle appeals, and offer other vital services to enhance the quality of life for those we
serve.
The Golden Tortilla aims to raise approximately $25,000 for our Arc Angel Fund which
is the lifeline for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We use
these funds to purchase essentials such as beds, bedding, clothing, and other
necessary items. We also provide assistive technology devices, including iPads, which
open up a world of communication and learning for our community.
title of Tortilla Titan! This year marks our 9th event, and it promises an evening filled
with camaraderie, delicious food, and friendly competition. Since Councilor Flores is a
participating champion, the table sponsorship is discounted to $400.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $400 would be paid from the Council Contingencies
Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to the ARC of Pueblo.
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. 2024 Sponsorship Letter Golden Tortilla ARC
2. GT 2024 Latino Ad Golden Tortilla ARC
3. 2024 Sponsorship Levels Golden Tortilla ARC
4. 2024 Contingencies (Council) ARC of Pueblo Golden Tortilla