HomeMy WebLinkAbout15923RESOLUTION NO. 15923 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $800 TO SPONSOR THE ODE TO CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14 FROM 4 - 7 PM AT MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $800 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Mariposa Center for Safety to sponsor the Ode to Chocolate Indulgence on Friday, March 14 from 4 - 7 pm at Mariposa Center for Safety. 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 24, 2025 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # Q3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025 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 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $800 TO SPONSOR THE ODE TO CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 14 FROM 4 - 7 PM AT MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of Mariposa Center for Safety in the amount of $800 to sponsor the Ode to Chocolate Indulgence on Friday, March 14 from 4 - 7 pm at Mariposa Center for Safety. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this event in 2008 with $1,500. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Sarah Martinez is requesting $800 to sponsor Ode to Chocolate Indulgence on Friday, March 14 from 4 - 7 pm at Mariposa Center for Safety at the 'brownie' level. The Ode to Chocolate Indulgence brings back a smaller version of the beloved Chocolate Indulgence. Enjoy a Happy Hour featuring a variety of drinks, appetizers, and of course an assortment of chocolate treats! Vote on your favorite treats and drinks, bid on chocolate items, and learn about the work we do to support those experiencing domestic violence and our community. Your support of this event will give you a chance to meet other community-minded people and those who support the awareness and prevention of domestic violence. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $800 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to Mariposa Center for Safety. 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. Sponsorship Request Mariposa Chocolate Indulgence 2025 2. 2025 Contingencies (Council) Chocolate Indulgence 3. Colorado Secretary of State - Summary Mariposa Center for Safety pulled 2.13.25