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Background Paper for Proposed
Action Item
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 23, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Vince Petkosek, Deputy City Clerk
FROM: Melissa Cook, Director Department of Housing & Citizen Services
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING AND APPROVING AN OPERATING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PUEBLO
INC., A COLORADO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the City of Pueblo to provide$50,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs
of Pueblo County to support Fifth Day programming for 25 youth and to fund a portion of
three staff positions needed to operate the program across multiple Club sites. The Boys
& Girls Clubs will use the funds solely for these approved, eligible purposes.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The Boys and Girls club has been supported in various ways through the City of Pueblo
in the last five years, including funding from the City of Pueblo non-departmental,
Community Development Block Grant funding, annual allocations through the
Community Services Advisory Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County provide year-round, evidence-based youth
development services that promote public safety, academic success, and community
well-being, particularly for low-income and at-risk youth. As outlined in the background
paper, the organization has the capacity, accountability systems, and community trust
necessary to deliver high-quality programming aligned with the City Charter's
requirements for public purpose, welfare, and safety. The $50,000 allocation represents
a cost-effective investment in structured Fifth Day programming, which allows for
programming on Friday's when students are not in school.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
On November 24, 2025, the City of Pueblo's 2026 budget was approved. This funding
was budgeted and appropriated in account 10180200-58134.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not Applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Denying this Resolution will result in the budgeted and appropriated funding not being
deployed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Boys Girls Club Subrecipient Agreement 2026 LP review
2. Amended Boys Girls Club Subrecipient Agreement 2026 Draft
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ORDINANCE NO. 11134
AN ORDINANCE AWARDING AND APPROVING AN
OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A
COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, AND BOYS & GIRLS
CLUBS OF PUEBLO INC., A COLORADO NON-PROFIT
CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAME
WHEREAS, an amendment to the budget was made by Councilor Martinez to support
Boys and Girls Club in the amount of$50,000 in 2026; and
WHEREAS, this funding was approved by City Council in the 2026 budget on November
24, 2025.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Operating Agreement, a copy of which is attached and incorporated herein, having
been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Amendment for and on behalf of the City
and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 3.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Operating Agreement for and on behalf of
the City and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with
this Ordinance to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be
held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph,
clause, or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 6.
This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City
Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on March 09, 2026.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on March 23, 2026. LDocuSigned by:
President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
❑ Approved on 03/24/2026
❑ Disapproved on based on the following objections:
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Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
❑ Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
❑ Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of , on
❑ Council action on failed to override the Mayor's veto.
President of City Council
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