HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Neighborhood Improvement Program Projects RESOLUTION NO. 05-380
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURES FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 2005/06
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, for the tenth 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 allocated
for a broader array of neighborhood projects to be determined by the City Council; 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, six applications were received for a total funding request of$24,530; and,
WHEREAS,the Rating Team,comprised of City staff members and two citizens,reviewed
the applications and recommended that four grants be approved at this time; and,
WHEREAS,the Sawyer Elementary Playground project for$5,000,Clayton Drive Triangle
project for$5,000,Old Town Park project for$3,130,and the Eastwood Village Playground project
for$5,000 were recommended for funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the expenditure of$18,130 for the above-named Neighborhood Improvement Program projects
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13"of September, 2005.