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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16060 City Clerk's Office Item # Q7 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 14, 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 ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION SOCIETY DBA - PAWS FOR LIFE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 TO SPONSOR PINTS FOR PAWS FROM 5:00 - 9:00 PM AT THE PUEBLO UNION DEPOT ON FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of PAWS for Life in the amount of $1,500 to sponsor the 2025 Pints for PAWS from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Pueblo Union Depot on Friday, July 25, 2025. This sponsorship tier includes 8 tickets to the event. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this organization in the past, but this is the first request for this event. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Sarah 2025 Pints for PAWS. The event will take on Friday, July 25, 2025, 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Pueblo Union Depot. PAWS for Life is a non-profit no-kill animal shelter whose mission is to help lost or unwanted animals; to return lost ones to their owners whenever possible or after having them spayed or neutered, place them in good homes; and to educate the public about intelligent and humane treatment of animals. Funds raised at Pints for PAWS will be used to shelter, feed, and provide medical care to animals waiting to find their forever home. Event attendees will enjoy music, a beer and wine tasting, appetizers, a photo booth, a caricature artist, and a silent auction. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $1,500 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to PAWS for Life. 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 - PAWS for Life Pints for Paws 2. SOS - ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION SOCIETY DBA PAWS- pulled 6.26.25 3. 2025 Contingencies (Council) PAWS for Life - Pints for Paws RESOLUTION NO.16060 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION SOCIETY DBA - PAWS FOR LIFE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 TO SPONSOR PINTS FOR PAWS FROM 5:00 - 9:00 PM AT THE PUEBLO UNION DEPOT ON FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $1,500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to PAWS for Life to sponsor the 2025 Pints for PAWS from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Pueblo Union Depot on Friday, July 25, 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: July 14, 2025 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK