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