HomeMy WebLinkAbout15797RESOLUTION NO. 15797
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,250 TO SPONSOR THE 34TH ANNUAL
PARADE OF LIGHTS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $1,250 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2024
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Pueblo Downtown Association to sponsor the
34th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
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 # Q4
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: Sarah Martinez, Councilor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2024 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO PUEBLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250
TO SPONSOR THE 34TH ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS ON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Pueblo Downtown Association in
the amount of $1,250 to sponsor the 34th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday,
November 30, 2024.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event for $1,250 in 2023 and for $1,000 in 2022.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Sarah Martinez is requesting $1,250 to sponsor the 34th Annual
Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
For the past 34 (thirty-four) years, the Pueblo Parade of Lights has signaled the
beginning of the Holiday Season in Pueblo. This family-oriented event attracts more
than 50,000 people from throughout Southern Colorado and hosts nearly 100 parade
entries: from marching bands to theme floats. This year's theme is "Toys, Trains and
Candy Canes."
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $1,250 would be paid from the Council
Contingencies Account in the 2024 General Fund Budget to Pueblo Downtown
Association.
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. Parade of Lights Sponsorship request 2024
2. 2024 Contingencies (Council) Pueblo Downtown Association Parade of Lights
3. Colorado Secretary of State - Organization Record Confirmation - Pueblo
Downtown Assoc