HomeMy WebLinkAbout15903RESOLUTION NO. 15903 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE RIO CARNIVAL ANNUAL DINNER DANCE CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $1,100 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Latino Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a table at the Annual Rio Carnival Annual Dinner Dance Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Pueblo Convention Center. 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: February 10, 2025 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # Q5 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 10, 2025 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Brett Boston, Councilor SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO THE LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100 TO SPONSOR A TABLE AT THE RIO CARNIVAL ANNUAL DINNER DANCE CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Latino Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $1,100 to sponsor a table at the Rio Carnival Annual Dinner Dance Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Pueblo Convention Center. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this event in 2024 for $1,100. City Council also contributed to this event in 2005, 2008, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Brett Boston is requesting $1,100 to support the Latino Chamber of Commerce's Annual Rio Carnival Annual Dinner Dance Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Pueblo Convention Center. The evening celebration recognizes outstanding community leaders, business organizations, and individuals, while providing a unique and elegant experience highlighting the Latino culture. This is the Latino Chamber's biggest event of the year. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $1,100 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to the Latino 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 Brett Boston. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Latino Chamber 2025 46th Annual Dinner Dance Celebration Sponsor Sheet 2. 2025 Contingencies (Council) Latino Chamber Annual Dinner Rio Carnival 3. Colorado Secretary of State - Organization Record Confirmation Latino Chamber 1.30.25