HomeMy WebLinkAbout15887RESOLUTION NO. 15887 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE ANNUAL GALA & CITIZEN OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 AT 6:00 PM AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER 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 2025 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a table at the Annual Gala & Citizen of the Year Presentation at the Pueblo Convention Center on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm. 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: January 27, 2025 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: January 27, 2025 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 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE PUEBLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE ANNUAL GALA & CITIZEN OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 AT 6:00 PM AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of Pueblo Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor a table at the Annual Gala & Citizen of the Year Presentation on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Pueblo Convention Center. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: In the past, Council has purchased tickets individually rather than sponsoring a table. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Dennis Flores is requesting $1,000 to support the Annual Gala & Citizen of the Year Presentation with a table at the Pueblo Convention Center on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Slyhoff Citizen of the Ye awardee is Yanera McCulley Sedillo. The gala event includes dinner, entertainment, and silent and live auctions. The Annual Meeting serves as a commemorative year in review. The Chamber also honors board chair to the incoming board chair. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to 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 Member Dennis Flores. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Chamber Sponsorship Menu-2025 FINAL 10.25.2024 2. Colorado Secretary of State - Organization Record Confirmation - Pueblo Chamber pulled 1.7.25 3. 2025 Contingencies (Council) Chamber Citizen of the Year