HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Vision Iowa Grant Agreement for Ames Quarry Project RESOLUTION NO. 02-106
RESOLUTION APPROVING VISION IOWA GRANT AGREEMENT
FOR THE AMES QUARRY PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2001, the state of Iowa awarded the City of Ames a
$1,500,000 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant as provided through the Vision Iowa
program; and,
WHEREAS, the project description includes land acquisition, prairie-wetland restoration,
and park and trail development for the Ames Quarry project; and,
WHEREAS,the state's funding was subject to Ames' residents passing a$4,970,000 bond
referendum for the acquisition and development of the Hallett's Quarry area,which did occur(with
86% support) on November 6, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, the project completion date for this grant is December 31, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Community Attraction and Tourism Program Grant Agreement, through the Vision Iowa
program, in the amount of$1,500,000 for the Ames Quarry Project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t''day of February, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Quirmbach
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of February, 2002.