HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Letter from Iowa State University dated January 9, 2001 - support of Vision Iowa request � 1
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Vice President for External Affairs
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OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Ames,Iowa Soot t-zoz7
515 294-7730
FAX 5 t 5 294-5798
January 9, 2001
Mr. Steve Schainker
City Manager
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Steve:
Per our recent discussions, I am writing to request your consideration in allowing us to
work with City of Ames officials in submitting a joint proposal to the Vision Iowa
program.
I am excited about a proposal that would request funds for Reiman Gardens Park and one
or two city projects. We are prepared to work with City staff to assist with this
application and await your approval to move ahead.
The following financial summary is an example of how we intend to package the Reiman
Gardens portion of the request.
Total project: $15,832,050
Construction: $11,380,050
Raised for construction: $ 6,380,050
Amount of grant request: $ 5,000,000
We would like to request $5 million dollars from Vision Iowa that would be added to
commitments received to date ($6,380,000) for a total of$11,380,050. The balance of
the total project— $4,452,000—would be the endowment portion of the project, and we
intend to seek additional private gift support in order to fund the Reiman Gardens
operations.
I look forward to what I hope will be a positive response to our joint efforts to the Vision
Iowa Board, and I thank you for your own vision in bringing this project forward to
benefit all citizens of the Ames area.
Sincerely,
Murray lackw lde
Vice Pre ident
External Affairs