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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16012RESOLUTION NO. 16012 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PUEBLO FIREFIGHTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSE CO 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $750 TO SPONSOR THE COMMUNITY APPRECIATION AWARDS FUNDRAISER FROM 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AT PUEBLO FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL CENTER ON THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $750 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to the Pueblo Firefighter Historical Society to sponsor the 2025 Community Appreciation Awards from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Pueblo Firefighters Historical Center on Thursday, June 26, 2025. 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: June 9, 2025 BY: Dennis Flores 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: June 9, 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 PUEBLO FIREFIGHTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSE CO 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $750 TO SPONSOR THE COMMUNITY APPRECIATION AWARDS FUNDRAISER FROM 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AT PUEBLO FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL CENTER ON THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 SUMMARY: A Resolution authorizing payment from the council contingencies account in the 2025 general fund budget to Pueblo Firefighter Historical Society Hose CO 3 in the amount of $750 to sponsor the Community Appreciation Awards fundraiser from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at Pueblo FireFighters Historical Center on Thursday, June 26, 2025. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council has supported this organization's firefighters Ball & Awards Dinner in the past, but this is the first request for this event. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Sarah Martinez is requesting $750 to sponsor the Pueblo will take on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Pueblo FireFighters Historical Center. The Pueblo FireFighters Historical Society was founded in 1995 by a group of Pueblo firefighters. The Historical Society is still led by Pueblo Firefighters who volunteer to maintain and preserve our history. They also manage the Hose Co. No. 3 Fire Museum and continue to add artifacts and pictures of the Pueblo Fire Department and its firefighters. They are currently raising funds to restore the historic Pueblo Firefighters Hall and maintain their cherished collection of antique firetrucks - symbols of bravery, service, and community pride. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $750 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to Pueblo Firefighter Historical Society. 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 - Pueblo Firefighter Historical Society 2. Secretary of State - Pueblo Firefighter Historical Society - pulled 5.14.25 3. 2025 Contingencies (Council) Pueblo Firefighter Historical Society