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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16070 City Clerk's Office Item # Q2 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 28, 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 ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PUEBLO IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO SPONSOR THE 36TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FASHION PREVIEW AT 9:30 AM, AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2025 SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Assistance League of Pueblo in the amount of $2,500 to sponsor the Holiday Fashion Preview at 9:30 am, at the Pueblo Convention Center on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. This sponsorship tier includes 8 tickets, and recognition at the event, in the event program, on social media, in printed advertisements, on their website, and a banner display in the foyer. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this event in 2024 for $2,000, and in 2021, 2022, and 2023 for $1,000. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Regina Maestri is requesting $2,500 to sponsor Assistance take place on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Pueblo Convention Center. The Holiday Fashion Preview is an annual fundraiser specifically earmarked for Operation School Bell. This program assists needy elementary and middle school children in the Pueblo area with new school clothes, hygiene kits and age-appropriate books. Operation School Bell is held after school for one week every September and underprivileged children are referred by school counselors to the Assistance League. Over the last 52 years we they have supported nearly 43,000 children in the Pueblo area. This year they plan to assist approximately 1,000 needy children. The event includes a holiday boutique, musical entertainment, lunch, and a fashion show by professional models. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Payment of funds in the amount of $2,500 would be paid from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to Assistance League of Pueblo. 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. Sponsorship Request - Assistance League Pueblo Holiday Fashion Preview and Luncheon 2. SOS - THE ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PUEBLO, INC pulled 7.9.25 3. 2025 Contingencies (Council) Assistance League Pueblo - Holiday Fashion Show Preview RESOLUTION NO.16070 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF PUEBLO IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO SPONSOR THE 36TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY FASHION PREVIEW AT 9:30 AM, AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2025 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Payment in the amount of $2,500 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Assistance League of Pueblo to sponsor the 2025 Holiday Fashion Preview at 9:30 am, at the Pueblo Convention Center on Saturday, December 6th, 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 28, 2025 BY: Roger Gomez MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK