HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement with Ames Foundation related to Bandshell RESOLUTION NO. 06-154
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH AMES FOUNDATION
RELATED TO BANDSHELL AND BANDSHELL PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, during the 2005 construction season, approximately $330,000 of an estimated
$550,000 in needed renovation projects were completed at the Bandshell; and,
WHEREAS, these Phase I enhancements were made possible due to the public/private
partnership between the Ames Foundation($230,000)and the City of Ames($100,000 Local Option
Sales Tax funding); and,
WHEREAS, during the past 18 months,the Ames Foundation has continued to actively seek
$220,000 in donations to accomplish the following Phase II projects: new walkways, landscaping of
park entryways, amenities,new light fixtures throughout the park,risers for the stage, sound system,
new windows/doors for the Bandshell, and engineering and construction management; and,
WHEREAS,the Ames Foundation has received financial commitments totaling$220,000 and
is prepared to complete the above listed projects at Bandshell Park by June 15, 2006, and the
Foundation will contract for these projects to be accomplished, assuring that all work complies with
City codes and standards; and,
WHEREAS,in recognition of Phases I and II contributions totaling$450,000,the Foundation
requests the followed to be included in an agreement with the City: name the Bandshell building
"Durham Bandshell" and place two 24"x24" plaques on the facility; and, place a boulder with an
18"x18"plaque on it that captures the park's history and notes that Mr. Durham grew up adjacent to
the park; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement with the Ames Foundation stipulates that the City of Ames will
not contribute financial assistance to Phase II.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the agreement between the City of Ames and the Ames Foundation related to the Bandshell and
Bandshell Park is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of April, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of April, 2006.