HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Naming Opportunities at Bandshell Park RESOLUTION NO. 99-45
RESOLUTION APPROVING NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
AT BANDSHELL PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Bandshell Restoration Committee (BRC) is attempting to raise
approximately$460,000 through private contributions to renovate the lower level of the Bandshell
building into a community room and to install landscaping; and,
WHEREAS, since beginning their efforts in 1996,BRC has raised less than$100,000; and,
WHEREAS, in an attempt to attract significant financial donors and complete their
fundraising efforts,BRC has proposed naming the Bandshell building in recognition of a minimum
contribution of$100,000 and are requesting approval for other naming opportunities which include
the lower level community room, kitchen area, granite plaques in a walkway, benches, trees, etc.;
and,
WHEREAS, naming opportunities have become a popular method of raising private
contributions to help finance public sector projects; and,
WHEREAS,the City does not have formal guidelines established regarding naming parkland,
facilities, or amenities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the philosophy of allowing general naming opportunity projects as a method of raising private
contributions to help finance public sector projects is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9th day of February, 1999.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Campbell
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9th day of February, 1999.