HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Information campaign for Recreation/Aquatics Complex RESOLUTION NO. 03-433
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDS FOR
INFORMATION CAMPAIGN REGARDING
RECREATION/AQUATICS COMPLEX
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the"Friends"group that has organized promotion of the bond referendum for
the Recreation/Aquatics Complex notified staff that it will request the Council to establish
December 9, 2003, as the election date for this issue; and,
WHEREAS,if this date is selected,the City would have approximately six weeks to educate
the public on this issue; and,
WHEREAS,in order to provide the public with information regarding this project,staff has
estimated that up to $6,500 will be needed to pay for advertising and printed materials; and,
WHEREAS, the Council has supported these information campaigns in the past; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to the printed brochure and advertising,the Public Relations office
will use the City's web site, City Side, and TV 12 at no additional cost to educate citizens about the
Recreation/Aquatics Complex and the upcoming bond issue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request for funds in the amount of$6,500 from the Contingency Fund to educate the public
regarding the Recreation/Aquatics Complex bond election is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`h day of October, 2003.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffinan
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffinan, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28" day of October, 2003.