HomeMy WebLinkAbout15647RESOLUTION NO. 15647
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 TO SPONSOR THE ZOOFARI ON
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024, AT 6 PM AT THE PUEBLO ZOO
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $1,500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Pueblo Zoological Society to sponsor
Zoofari on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 6 pm at the Pueblo Zoo.
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: May 28, 2024
BY: Roger Gomez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 28, 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 PUEBLO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500
TO SPONSOR THE ZOOFARI ON FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024, AT 6 PM
AT THE PUEBLO ZOO
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Pueblo Zoological Society in the
amount of $1,500 to sponsor the Zoofari on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 6 pm at the
Pueblo Zoo.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
In previous years, City Council purchased individual tickets rather than sponsoring a
table. In 2023, Council purchased 11 tickets, totaling $1,320.
BACKGROUND:
In addition to supporting the incredible community asset that is the Pueblo Zoo, Zoofari
guests experience the zoo like no one else. At our yard party style event, you and your
guests will enjoy live music, delicious food and drink and make new friends (human and
animal!).
This event offers experiences not seen at your normal fundraiser truck tours, Behind
the Scenes experiences, unique auction items. (Have you ever wanted to see the inside
of the lion house and witness lion training from just a few feet away?) Guest tickets will
be included in your sponsorship, but instead of being seated at a table, guests will mix
and mingle as they visit food stations. Our Association of Zoos and Aquariums
accredited zoo, home to more than 300 animals, serves 100,000 visitors annually and
provides education programs for nearly every elementary school in Pueblo. Zoofari
makes all this possible.
We ask that you consider joining us this year as a Zoofari sponsor. Your support
provides funds used to accomplish ambitious goals, serve animals, and serve Pueblo.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $1,500 would be paid from the Council
Contingencies Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to the Pueblo Zoological
Society.
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. Zoo 2024 New Sponsor Request LETTER
2. 2024 Zoofari Sponsor Packet (2)
3. 2024 SPONSORSHIP REPLY - 1 page
4. 2024 Contingencies (Council) Zoofari