HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Vision Iowa grant application RESOLUTION NO. 01-184
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF"CONNECT IOWA: THE AMES PROPOSAL"
FOR$21,030,937 OF VISION IOWA GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City Council has been considering major projects over the past year,two of which
are a Wellness/Aquatics Complex and the Hallett's Quarry open space area; and,
WHEREAS, after reviewing and approving the Master Plans for these projects, the Council
instructed staff to proceed with development of a grant application for Vision Iowa funds to help support
these two projects in combination with the Reiman Gardens Conservatory Complex,a prof ect being sought
by Iowa State University; and,
WHEREAS,the total estimated costs are as follows:the Wellness/Aquatics Complex:$24,103,624;
Hallett's Quarry open space area: $7,502,250; and, the Conservatory Complex at Reiman Gardens:
$12,637,300; and,
WHEREAS,the staff,with the assistance of many individuals at the University and the Convention
and Visitors Bureau, created a concept for our application entitled "CONNECT IOWA: The Ames
Proposal"; and,
WHEREAS, a total of$21,030,937 in Vision Iowa funds is being requested; and,
WHEREAS, private donations of$6,859,300; in-kind contributions of$1,100,000; and General
Obligation bond revenues in the amount of$15,252,937 comprise the amount of local funding,which totals
$23,212,237.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that they
support"CONNECT IOWA:The Ames Proposal"requesting$21,030,937 of Vision Iowa grant funds and
authorize the submission of the grant application.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of May,2001.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue,Hoffman, Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of May,2001.