HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Accepting Monetary Donation for Public Art RESOLUTION NO. 99-34
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING MONETARY DONATION
FOR PUBLIC ART
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,several months ago,the Public Art Commission was approached by local citizen
Pat Brown, a long-time supporter of both the City and of public art; and,
WHEREAS, she expressed a desire to make a sizeable contribution to the City's public art
program—in the name of her husband, Doug Brown—with the intent of encouraging other local
philanthropists to lend significant financial support to the public art program; and,
WHEREAS,the Brown's wish to contribute$25,000 for public art,and the only restrictions
placed upon this contribution are that they be used to further public art acquisition and projects
within the community; and,
WHEREAS, the intent is to use this donation for the design of art pieces.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the $25,000 donation from Doug and Pat Brown to be used to acquire public art for the City of
Ames is hereby accepted.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of January, 1999.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Campbell
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of January, 1999.