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City Clerk's Office Item # Q2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 11, 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 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE (DBA CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN COLORADO) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
TO SPONSOR THEIR 2025 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENT AT 9:00
AM AT THE SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL PARISH HALL ON FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 19TH, 2025
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Catholic Charities of Southern
Colorado in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor the 2025 Community Christmas Event at
9:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Hall on Friday, December 19th, 2025.
Sponsorship funds will provide 500 hats, iron-on decals, tools, and table set up for a
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council has supported Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado in the past, but this is the
first request for this event.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Sarah Martinez is requesting $1,000 to sponsor Catholic Charities
of
December 19th, 2025, 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Hall.
This event is free and open to the public. Each year, Catholic Charities of Southern
Colorado spreads holiday cheer to families in need, ensuring that every child
experiences the joy of the season. The holidays are a special time when we go the extra
mile to make sure every child receives a gift and leaves with a smile.
Last year, over 300 children visited Santa Claus in a single day, were gifted a Beanie
Workshop. This year, they expect to serve at least 500 children and welcome more than
1,000 guests.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies
Account in the 2025 General Fund Budget to Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado.
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 - Catholic Charities of the Diocese - Community Christmas
Party
2. SOS - Catholic Charities of the Diocese - Pulled 7.8.25
3. 2025 Contingencies (Council) Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado
RESOLUTION NO.16088
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2025 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE
(DBA CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN COLORADO) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THEIR 2025
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVENT AT 9:00 AM AT THE SACRED
HEART CATHEDRAL PARISH HALL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER
19TH, 2025
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $1,000 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2025
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado to
sponsor their 2025 Community Christmas Event at 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish
Hall on Friday, December 19th, 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: August 11, 2025
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK