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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: Mark Aliff, President
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
TO PIKES PEAK HUMANE SOCIETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO
SPONSOR THE WHISKER BRUNCH ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14,
2026, FROM 10:00 AM TO 1:30 PM, AT PUEBLO CONVENTION
CENTER
SUMMARY:
Attached for consideration is a request for support of Pikes Peak Humane Society in
the amount of $2,500 to sponsor the Whisker Brunch on Saturday, November 14, 2026,
from 10:00 am to 1:30 PM, at Pueblo Convention Center.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
City Council Member Mark Aliff is requesting $2,500 to sponsor Pikes Peak Humane
Society Whisker Brunch. The Whisker Brunch will take place at Pueblo Convention
Center, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Pikes Peak Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to offer compassionate
care to animals, support safe communities, and provide socially conscious sheltering.
Their core programs are Animal Law Enforcement, Animal Sheltering, Community Pet
Services to deliver accessible and affordable wellness care, and youth education.
Whisker Brunch invites well-behaved dogs and their humans to Pueblo's premier event,
helping save the lives of homeless animals in Pueblo. Celebrating 21 years of helping
animals in Pueblo, this memorable daytime fundraiser features an upscale, gourmet
brunch, silent and live auctions, heartwarming success stories, and the Better Together
Pet Parade where select sponsors can take center stage with their personal dog. The
cost to attend is $95 per person or $105 for a person and their dog.
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All funds raised from Whisker Brunch go directly to supporting the animals in Pueblo.
Whisker Brunch is attended by animal lovers throughout our community who
understand the need to help lost, injured, and abused animals find a loving home.
As of September 11, 2026, they had received $6,500 in funding, with $25,000 pledged,
and $1,500 of in -kind donations pledged. This sponsorship tier includes a table for eight
at the event.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Payment of funds in the amount of $2,500 would be paid from the Council
Contingencies Account in the 2026 General Fund Budget to Pikes Peak Humane
Society.
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 President Mark Aliff.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sponsorship Request Packet - HSPPR - Whisker Brunch
2. SOS - Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region 9.30.26
3. 2026 Contingencies (Council) HSPPR - Whisker Brunch
Docusign Envelope ID: D3CE058A-0BFB-8804-8037-E2CC77B6B14C
RESOLUTION NO.16454
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE
COUNCIL CONTINGENCIES ACCOUNT IN THE 2026 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET TO PIKES PEAK HUMANE SOCIETY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,500 TO SPONSOR THE WHISKER BRUNCH
ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026, FROM 10:00 AM TO
1:30 PM, AT PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Payment in the amount of $2,500 from
General Fund Budget is authorized to be paid
Whisker Brunch at Pueblo Convention Center,
AM to 1:30 PM.
SECTION 2
the Council Contingencies Account in the 2026
to Pikes Peak Humane Society to sponsor the
on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00
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.
Docusigned by:
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ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
INTRODUCED: October 13, 2026
BY: Ted Hernandez
MEMBER OFI,NCIL
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APPROVED: 1W
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL