HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.049-24RESOLUTION #049
(Series of 2024)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN,
COLORADO, APPROVING A CONTRIBUTION TO HEADQUARTERS TO
SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OTHER RELATED
EXPENSES.
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the City Council a request for funds
in the amount of $65,000 for HeadQuarters, which has a mission to support the
safety and security of individuals and families in need of mental health services;
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WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council discussed the contribution at the March
12, 2024 Council meeting; and,
V�►THEREAS, the funds would be distributed in the following manner,
$50,000 to the HQ Mental Health Fund, $5,000 to HeadQuarters as a 10%
administration cost, $5,000 to HeadQuarters for work on program improvements,
and $5,000 to HeadQuarters to be spent on an awareness campaign; and,
VUH]EREAS, tobacco tax. dollars are collected for financing health and
human services, tobacco related health issues and addiction and substance abuse
education and mitigation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby approves the contribution
to the HQ Mental Health Fund in the amount of D65,000 to be distributed with
$50,000 to the mental health fund, $5,000 to HeadQuarters as a 10%
administration cost, $5,000 to HeadQuarters for work on program improvements,
and $5,000 to HeadQuarters to be spent on an awareness campaign, to be paid for
through tobacco tax revenue, and does hereby authorize the City Manager to
complete the request as she deems appropriate pursuant to this resolution.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Aspen on the 16th day of April 2024.
Torre, Mayor
I, Nicole Henning, duly appointed and acting City Clerk do certify that the
foregoing is a true and accurate copy of that resolution adopted by the City Council
of the City of Aspen, Colorado, at a meeting held, April 16, 2024.
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Nicole Henning, City,lerk