HomeMy WebLinkAbout15720RESOLUTION NO. 15720
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO SPONSOR THE 4TH ANNUAL
PUEBLO CHILE FESTIVAL BALLOON FEST ON SEPTEMBER
2022, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $2,500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in the amount
of $2,500 to sponsor the 4th Annual Pueblo Chile Festival Balloon Fest on September 20 - 22,
2024 during Chile Fest Weekend.
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: August 12, 2024
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # Q1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 12, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Mark Aliff, President
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO PUEBLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500
TO SPONSOR THE 4TH ANNUAL PUEBLO CHILE FESTIVAL
BALLOON FEST ON SEPTEMBER 2022, 2024
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Pueblo Chamber of
Commerce in the amount of $2,500 to sponsor the 4th Annual Pueblo Chile Festival
Balloon Fest on September 20 - 22, 2024 during Chile Fest Weekend.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event for $2,500 in 2023 and 2022.
BACKGROUND:
City Council President Mark Aliff is requesting $2,500 to support the 4th Annual Pueblo
Chile Festival Balloon Fest on September 20 - 22, 2024 during Chile Fest Weekend.
This year's goal is to bring in 30 balloons to celebrate the 30th year of the Pueblo Chile
& Frijole Festival. With balloons from Utah, Wyoming, Texas, New Mexico and, of
course, Colorado, excitement is building. Last year had over 17,000 spectators over the
weekend to enjoy the event. Having the event on the Langoni Soccer Fields steps up
the experience and makes it safer for both the spectators and the balloonists.
Balloons typically fly in the early morning, 7am-9am which creates a longer day &
greater experience for the locals and out of town visitors, and increases revenue during
the Chile Fest. This will give people something to do earlier in the day and stay longer,
increasing the tourism income for the city and community with sales tax revenues; a
win-win for all! The balloon fest will also help draw a different crowd that might not
otherwise visit Pueblo or attend the Chile Festival.
Last year's city sponsorship was used exclusively to bring the pilots and their expensive
equipment to Pueblo by providing lodging, meals, propane, and travel expenses. By
doing this, it is keeping free admission to this unique event for everyone.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $2,500 would be paid from the Council
Contingencies Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to the Pueblo Chamber of
Commerce.
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 President Mark Aliff.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Balloon Fest 2024SponsorshipForm (1)
2. Balloon Fest 2024SponsorshipForm (2)
3. Balloon Fest 2024SponsorshipForm (3)
4. Balloon Fest 2024SponsorshipForm (4)
5. Balloon Fest Sec of State Chamber
6. 2024 Contingencies (Council) Balloon Fest