HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation for costs of special election for Outdoor Aquatics Center RESOLUTION NO. 07-244
RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF MONIES
FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO PAY COSTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR
OUTDOOR AQUATICS CENTER
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,based upon an extensive community outreach effort,on May 8,2007,the Parks and
Recreation Commission presented the Council with recommendations related to the development of an
Outdoor Aquatics Center; and,
WHEREAS, one of those recommendations is to establish July 24, 2007, for a special bond
referendum election to determine the public's support for the sale of$8,488,000 of General Obligation
Bonds to pay for the Outdoor Aquatics Center; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the cost of conducting a special election would be
approximately$22,000; and,
WHEREAS,Ames'need for an outdoor community aquatics center has been well documented,
and the Parks and Recreation Commission initiated a lengthy public involvement process to identify the
components and location that would best serve the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
the allocation of$22,000 from the General Fund balance to pay for costs of the special election to be held
on July 24, 2007, for the Outdoor Aquatics Center is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day of May, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22"d day of May, 2007.