HomeMy WebLinkAbout15888RESOLUTION NO. 15888 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MT. CARMEL VETERANS SERVICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE SALUTE TO HEROES EVENT ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025 AT 4 PM AT PCC BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $2,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center to sponsor the Salute to Heroes event on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4 pm at PCC. 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: Regina Maestri MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # Q2 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: Regina Maestri, Councilor SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MT. CARMEL VETERANS SERVICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE SALUTE TO HEROES EVENT ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025 AT 4 PM AT PCC SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center in the amount of $2,000 to sponsor the Salute to Heroes event on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4 pm at PCC. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The Council supported this event in 2024 for $1,000 and in 2023 for $2,500. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Regina Maestri is requesting $2,000 to support the Salute to Heroes event on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4 pm at PCC. This fundraiser benefits military, veterans, and their families in Southern Colorado. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $2,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. 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 Regina Maestri. ATTACHMENTS: 1. MCVSC073024_SaluteToHeroes_SaveDate 2. MCVSC100424_SaluteToHeroes_SponsorPackage 3. Colorado Secretary of State - Summary Mt Carmel pulled 1.7.25 4. 2025 Contingencies (Council) Mt Carmel Salute to Heroes