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Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 13, 2026
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Clyde Bishop, City Clerk
FROM: Ted Hernandez, 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 $1,200
TO SPONSOR THE 15TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES ON
DECEMBER 10, 2026, FROM 5:00 TO 8:00 PM AT PUEBLO UNION
DEPOT
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Latino Chamber of Commerce in
the amount of $1,200 to sponsor the 15th Annual Festival of Trees on December 10,
2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Pueblo Union Depot.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council supported the 15th Annual Festival of Trees in 2022 for $1,025, and in 2023
and 2024 for $1,000.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Ted Hernandez is requesting $1,200 to sponsor Latino Chamber
of Commerce's 15th Annual Festival of Trees. The event will take place on December
10, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Pueblo Union Depot.
The Latino Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) whose mission is to Serve as a
catalyst for diverse economic success by empowering innovation, collaboration, and
sustainable growth throughout the region, with an emphasis on the Latino community.
For more than ten years, the Latino Chamber of Commerce and United Way of
Southern Colorado have partnered in a fun, creative way to make a difference in our
community during the magical holiday season. The Latino Chamber Holiday Happy
Hour & 15th Annual Festival of Trees will be held Thursday, December 10th from
5:00pm — 8:00pm at the Pueblo Union Depot.
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Festivities will include a hot chocolate bar, networking, snacks, photos with Santa, as
well as a silent auction of Christmas trees decorated by local organizations. Attendees
may also purchase and decorate a Christmas tree for $25, or if they have their own
Christmas tree or wreath to decorate, the fee is $15. Event registration includes dinner
as well as dessert. A portion of the silent auction sales of decorated Christmas trees will
go back to United Way of Pueblo County.
Sponsorship funds will be used to support event -related expenses, including venue,
decorations, entertainment, marketing, and other event supplies. The contribution will
help provide an inviting and affordable community event while creating opportunities to
showcase local businesses, encourage community participation, and support economic
activity throughout Pueblo. The estimated cost to hold the event this year is $9,825, the
registration fee is $20, and they have requested support from their members, partners,
and several foundations ranging in price from $600.00 - $1,600.00. This sponsorship
tier includes 8 complimentary tickets.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $1,200 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 Member Ted Hernandez.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sponsorship Request Packet - Latino Chamber - Festival of Trees
2. SOS - Latino Chamber of Commerce - 9.29.26
3. 2026 Contingencies (Council) Latino Chamber - Festival of Trees
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RESOLUTION NO. 16452
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,200 TO SPONSOR THE 15TH ANNUAL
FESTIVAL OF TREES ON DECEMBER 10, 2026, FROM 5:00 TO
8:00 PM AT PUEBLO UNION DEPOT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $1,200 from the Council Contingencies Account in the 2026
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid to Latino Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the
15th Annual Festival of Trees on December 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Pueblo Union
Depot.
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: October 13, 2026
BY: Roger Gomez
MEMBER OF CITDYuQO NCIL
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ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK