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City Clerk's Office Item # Q1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 26, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Brett Boston, Councilor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $800 TO
SPONSOR THE 2026 ODE TO CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE FROM 4:00
PM AT 801 N. SANTA FE AVE. ON MARCH 13, 2026
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Mariposa Center for Safety in the
amount of $800 to sponsor the 2026 Ode to Chocolate Indulgence at 4:00 PM at 801 N.
Santa Fe Ave. on March 13, 2026.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported their Annual Tribute to Women in previous years but this is the first
request for this event.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Brett Boston is requesting $800 to sponsor Mariposa Center for
Safety 2026 Ode to Chocolate Indulgence. The Ode to Chocolate Indulgence will take
place on March 13, 2026 4:00 PM at 801 N. Santa Fe Ave.
Mariposa Center for Safety's mission is to empower survivors of domestic violence,
family abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking through increasing self-sufficiency
and self-worth, education, prevention, victim advocacy, and by offering emergency
services, provisions, and shelter.
Attendees of this event will enjoy a Happy Hour featuring a variety of drinks, appetizers,
and of course, an assortment of chocolate treats! They will also vote on their favorite
treats and drinks, bid on chocolate items, and learn about the work Mariposa Center for
Safety is doing to support those experiencing domestic violence and our community.
Funds raised will be used to continue their programs: 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency
shelter for those fleeing domestic violence, Teresa's Place Child Safety Exchange, and
Community Outreach/Education. This sponsorship tier includes 10 tickets to the event.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $800 would be paid from the Council Contingencies
Account in the 2026 General Fund Budget to Mariposa Center for Safety.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to authorize funding for this purpose.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is at the request of Council Member Brett Boston.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sponsorship Request Packet - Mariposa Center for Safety - 2nd Annual Ode to
Chocolate Indulgence
2. SOS - Mariposa Center for Safety - 1.15.26
3. 2026 Contingencies (Council) Mariposa Center for Safety - 2nd Annual Ode to
Chocolate Indulgence
RESOLUTION NO. 16238
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO MARIPOSA CENTER FOR SAFETY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $800 TO SPONSOR THE 2026 ODE TO
CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE FROM 4:00 PM AT 801 N. SANTA
FE AVE. ON MARCH 13, 2026
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 2026
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Mariposa Center for Safety to sponsor the 2026
Ode to Chocolate Indulgence from 4:00 PM at 801 N. Santa Fe Ave. on March 13, 2026.
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: January 26, 2026
BY: Brett Boston
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK