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City Clerk's Office Item # Q3
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 24, 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 RMSER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE SUMMER
YOUTH KICKBACK EVENTS: CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR
PUEBLO'S YOUTH
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Summer Youth Kickback
Events: Creating Safe Spaces for Pueblo's Youth.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Youth Kickback is a community-led program established to offer a safe and welcoming
environment for teenagers and young adults aged 13-21 in Pueblo, Colorado. Started by
the El Pueblo History Museum in January 2023, this initiative emerged as a response to
the rise of suicidal ideations among local youth, aiming to provide support, resources, and
positive connections.
The primary goal of Youth Kickback is to cultivate a supportive community atmosphere
where young individuals can engage in constructive activities, access mental health
resources, receive a free meal, and develop essential life skills. By fostering a sense of
belonging and connection, the program endeavors to enhance the well-being of Pueblo's
youth.
Financial support is used for essential event supplies, including food, refreshments, paper
goods, and giveaway items.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies
Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to RMSER.
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. Youth Kickback Informational
2. Movie Night Flyer
3. SCREAM_June9_2024 (1)
4. 2024 Contingencies (Council) RMSER Youth Kickback Events
RESOLUTIONNO.15673
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO RMSER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO
SPONSOR THE SUMMER YOUTH KICKBACK EVENTS:
CREATING SAFE SPACES FOR PUEBLO'S YOUTH
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 RMSER in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor
the Summer Youth Kickback Events: Creating Safe Spaces for Pueblo's Youth.
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: June 24, 2024
BY: Sarah Martinez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK