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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15795RESOLUTION NO. 15795 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO NAACP PUEBLO BRANCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $750 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE FREEDOM FUND BANQUET ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024, AT 6 PM AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PUEBLO BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $750 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to NAACP Pueblo Branch to sponsor a table at the Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 6 pm at Colorado State University 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: October 15, 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: October 15, 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 NAACP PUEBLO BRANCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $750 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE FREEDOM FUND BANQUET ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024, AT 6 PM AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PUEBLO SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of NAACP Pueblo Branch in the amount of $750 to sponsor a table at the Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 6 pm at Colorado State University Pueblo. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this event for $700 in 2022, $500 in 2021 and 2020, and $250 in 2019. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Dennis Flores is requesting $750 to support this event. Join NAACP for a night of celebration and support at CSU Pueblo. This in-person event is all about coming together to honor and empower individuals who have fought for freedom and equality. Get ready to enjoy a delicious dinner, live entertainment, and inspiring speeches. Let's commemorate the progress we've made and look forward to a future filled with justice and unity - we're Never Going Back! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $750 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to NAACP Pueblo Branch. 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. NAACP Sponsorship Request 2024 2. 2024 Contingencies (Council) NAACP Freedom Fund 3. Colorado Secretary of State - Organization Record Confirmation NAACP Pueblo 091924