HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Expenditures for Neighborhood Improvement Projects RESOLUTION NO. 03-338
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURES FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 2003/04
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,for the eighth consecutive year,the City Council has appropriated local option
sales tax funds to finance the Neighborhood Improvement Program(NIP),and this year,$50,000 was
approved for neighborhood projects; and,
WHEREAS, at this time, $25,000 is earmarked for NIP with the remaining $25,000
earmarked for projects under the oversight of the Planning and Housing Department; and,
WHEREAS, there are two main goals of the NIP: 1) to strengthen a neighborhood's
appearance with the addition of permanent, physical improvements, and 2) to promote a greater
sense of community through resident participation in a neighborhood project; and,
WHEREAS, three applications were received for a total funding request of $11,368 as
follows:Eastwood Village Playground for$5,000;Meeker Playground for$5,000;and,Bloomington
Townhome Entrance Sign and Planting Area for$1,368; and,
WHEREAS, the Rating Team felt the scope of the Bloomington Townhome Project is
minimal, does not necessarily benefit the public, and it does not promote a public gathering space
for the neighborhood.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the expenditure of$10,000 for the Eastwood Village and Meeker Playground Neighborhood
Improvement Program projects is hereby approved,and the Bloomington Townhome project request
for $1,368 is rejected.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of August, 2003.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Hoffinan, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th of August, 2003.