HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation for FACES Celebration RESOLUTION NO. 01-426
RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF
$2,500 FROM CONTINGENCY FUND FOR
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION'S FACES CELEBRATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2001, FACES (Families of Ames Celebrate EthnicitieS) is
sponsoring a fall cultural diversity celebration; and,
WHEREAS, a group of individuals including the Chamber of Commerce,the NAACP, the
Ames Interfaith Alliance, the Ames School District, the League of Women Voters, the Mayor's
Youth Committee, ISU World Theatre, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Main Street
District, the Ames International Partner Cities Association, ISU personnel, the Public Library,the
Police Department, and others are planning this event; and,
WHEREAS,this is an event to showcase the various cultures in our community,to celebrate
each other and find richness in sharing,and to"envelope"everyone in a feeling of community; and,
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission is requesting that the City allocate $2,500
in financial support for the celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from the Ames Human Relations Commission to provide $2,500 from the
Contingency Fund in financial support for the FACES Celebration is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of September, 2001.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of September, 2001.