HomeMy WebLinkAbout16239
City Clerk's Office Item # Q2
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
Selena Ruiz-Gomez, Councilor
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000
TO SPONSOR THE 47TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE CELEBRATION
FROM 5:00 PM AT THE PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER ON
FEBRUARY 28TH, 2026
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of the Latino Chamber of Commerce
in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor the 47th Annual Dinner Dance Celebration from 5:00
PM at The Pueblo Convention Center on February 28th, 2026.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported this event in 2024 and 2025 for $1,100. City Council also contributed
to this event in 2005, 2008, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Members Brett Boston and Selena Ruiz-Gomez are requesting $1,000 to
sponsor the Latino Chamber of Commerce's 47th Annual Dinner Dance Celebration. The
event will take place on February 28th, 2026, 5:00 PM at The Pueblo Convention
Center.
This celebration recognizes outstanding community leaders, business organizations,
and individuals, while providing a unique and elegant experience highlighting the Latino
culture. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:00pm and dinner along with the program will begin
at 6:00pm. The silent auction will run throughout the event and end at 8:00pm, while the
dance will begin at 8:00pm. The 47th Annual Dinner Dance Celebration will include a
night of networking, dancing, celebration, a mariachi performance, giveaways, and a
silent auction. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, sangria cocktails, as well as dinner. This
sponsorship tier includes 6 seats at the event.
Sponsorship funds will be used to pay for event expenses such as the event programs,
mail invitations, decorations, and local entertainment.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $1,000 would be paid from the Council Contingencies
Account in the 2026 General Fund Budget to Latino Chamber of Commerce.
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 Members Brett Boston and Selena Ruiz-
Gomez.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sponsorship Request Packet - Latino Chamber of Commerce - 2026 47th Annual
Dinner Dance Celebration
2. SOS - Latino Chamber of Commerce - 1.15.26
3. 2026 Contingencies (Council) Latino Chamber Dinner Dance Celebration
RESOLUTION NO. 16239
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE 47TH ANNUAL DINNER
DANCE CELEBRATION FROM 5:00 PM AT THE PUEBLO
CONVENTION CENTER ON FEBRUARY 28TH, 2026
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 2026
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Latino Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the
47th Annual Dinner Dance Celebration from 5:00 PM at The Pueblo Convention Center on
February 28th, 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: Roger Gomez
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK