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City Clerk's Office Item # Q2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 9, 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 LATINO CHAMBER DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE 17TH ANNUAL LATINO
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CEREMONY ON THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024, AT 11:30 AM IN THE OCCHIATO BALLROOM
ON THE CSU PUEBLO CAMPUS
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Latino Chamber Development
Foundation in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor the 17th Annual Latino Lifetime
Achievement Award Ceremony on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 11:30 am in the
Occhiato Ballroom on the CSU Pueblo campus.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event for $1,000 in 2023, $750 in 2022, and $500 in 2019.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Sarah Martinez is requesting $1,000 to sponsor a table at the
17th Annual Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony on Thursday, September
19, 2024, at 11:30 am in the Occhiato Ballroom on the CSU Pueblo campus.
The 2024 Latino Lifetime Achievement Award recipients are Mr. Dennis Flores and Ms.
Evelyn Flores. Dennis and Evelyn are both Pueblo natives, were married for nearly 50
Both Dennis and Evelyn served as a Board Chair for the Latino Chamber, Dennis
respectfully in 1991 and Evelyn respectfully in 2014. The Flores duo inspired many
young Latino leaders in their respective fields and made a huge impact in our
community.
The Latino Lifetime Achievement Award intends to exemplify and honor individuals who
have exhibited continuous and selfless contributions to the Hispanic community of
Pueblo in any one or more of the following areas: business, education, government,
humanitarian, non-profit, philanthropic, politics, and social. The recognition also depicts
the progress predicated on vision, dedication, hard work, and courage. The 17th Annual
Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony will include an afternoon of celebration,
networking, giveaways, and a vision to move forward.
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 Latino Chamber
Development.
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 Latino Lifetime Achievement Ceremony Sponsor Sheet
2. 2024 Contingencies (Council) Latino Lifetime Achievement
3. Colorado Secretary of State - Organization Record Confirmation Latino
Development
RESOLUTION NO. 15752
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO LATINO CHAMBER DEVELOPMENT
FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE
17TH ANNUAL LATINO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CEREMONY ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024, AT 11:30
AM IN THE OCCHIATO BALLROOM ON THE CSU PUEBLO
CAMPUS
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 Latino Chamber Development Foundation to
sponsor the 17th Annual Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony on Thursday,
September 19, 2024, at 11:30 am at CSU Pueblo.
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: September 9, 2024
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK