HomeMy WebLinkAbout15615RESOLUTION NO. 15615
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO C CUBED TRAINING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$700 TO SPONSOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GIRLS IN IT
CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY, APRIL 25 FROM 10 AM - 2 PM
AT THE CYBER CUBE IN WATER TOWER PLACE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $700 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to C Cubed Training to sponsor the International
Day of Girls in IT Celebration on Thursday, April 25 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Cyber Cube in
Water Tower Place.
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: April 22, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
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: April 22, 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 C CUBED TRAINING IN THE AMOUNT OF $700 TO SPONSOR
THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GIRLS IN IT CELEBRATION ON
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 FROM 10 AM - 2 PM AT THE CYBER CUBE IN
WATER TOWER PLACE
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the International Day of Girls in IT
Celebration on Thursday, April 25 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Cyber Cube in Water Tower
Place in the amount of $700.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
International Girls in ICT Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth
Thursday of April to raise awareness about the gender gap in the information and
communications technology (ICT) sector and encourage girls to explore careers in this
field.
Women are nearly absent from software development, engineering, technology
research, academia as well as at the highest levels of policy making. They also tend to
leave science and technology jobs at higher rates than men.
While there is a leadership gender gap in every industry, the largest gaps are found in
the STEM fields. Women in ICT often find themselves in junior or support roles rather
than in managerial roles, with little opportunity for advancement. They are also less
likely to hold an executive position, become ICT entrepreneurs, or be represented
among science and technology policymakers.
To thrive in STEM, girls and young women must be exposed to women in leadership
positions, fostering inspiration and breaking down barriers that hinder their progress.
The Girls in ICT Day 2024 theme aims to address these challenges, encouraging
empowerment and leadership development for a more equitable future in STEM.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $700 would be paid from the Council Contingencies
Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to the C Cubed Training.
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. 2024 Contingencies (Council) C Cubed Training
2. C Cubed Contribution Form
3. International Day of Girls in IT FLYER