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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16375Docusign Envelope ID: 23332D5C-0763-88AC-83EF-B1 B3A3C3BCE7 RESOLUTION NO. 16375 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO NEIGHBORWORKS SOUTHERN COLORADO IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE CELEBRATION OF HOME LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER FROM 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, AT CSU PUEBLO, OCCHIATO BALLROOM 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 NeighborWorks Southern Colorado to sponsor the Celebration of Home Luncheon from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, at CSU Pueblo, Occhiato Ballroom. 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. Signed by: ATTESTED BY: LUW Pt WLt DEPUTY CITY CLERK INTRODUCED: July 13, 2026 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF 1) C I L APPROVED: ��(( PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL Docusign Envelope ID: 23332D5C-0763-88AC-83EF-B1 B3A3C3BCE7 City Clerk's Office Item # Q2 ciily of "PUEBLO m;µ ...w aflorado Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk FROM: Joe Latino, Councilor SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO NEIGHBORWORKS SOUTHERN COLORADO IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 TO SPONSOR THE CELEBRATION OF HOME LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER FROM 11.00 AM TO 2.00 PM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026, AT CSU PUEBLO, OCCHIATO BALLROOM SUMMARY: Attached for consideration is a request for support of NeighborWorks Southern Colorado in the amount of $1,000 to sponsor the Celebration of Home Luncheon fundraiser from 11.00 AM to 2.00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, at CSU Pueblo, Occhiato Ballroom. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council supported this event in 2025 for $2,000. BACKGROUND: City Council Member Joe Latino is requesting $1,000 to sponsor NeighborWorks Southern Colorado's Celebration of Home Luncheon. The fundraiser will take place from 11.00 AM to 2.00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, at CSU Pueblo, Occhiato Ballroom. NeighborWorks Southern Colorado is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to promote healthy, vibrant Neighborhoods and serve as the first choice for homebuyer resources in Southern Colorado. Our core belief is that building sustainable communities begins with building stable homes. Last year they helped 497 people achieve homeownership through their Homebuyer Education program. They also provided financial education to 785 families through their Financial Fitness classes. Their financial mitigation support helped 54 households avoid Docusign Envelope ID: 23332D5C-0763-88AC-83EF-B1 B3A3C3BCE7 foreclosure, and their down payment assistance program helped 24 first time homebuyers close on a home. Their Home Improvement Lending program helped 18 homeowners make their home healthier and safer and 8 small businesses grew their reach with support from their Small Business Lending program. Tickets to the event are $100 and funds raised will be used to support their programs and operating expenses. This sponsorship tier includes 4 tickets to the event. 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 NeighborWorks Southern Colorado. 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 Joe Latino. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Sponsorship Request Packet - NeighborWorks Southern Colorado - Celebration of Home Luncheon 2. SOS - NeighborWorks Southern Colorado, Inc 6.24.26 3. 2026 Contingencies (Council) NeighborWorks - Celebration of Home Luncheon