HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Neighborhood Improvement Project grants RESOLUTION NO. 07-382
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXPENDITURES FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR 2007/08
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, for the 12th 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$19,024.44; and,
WHEREAS,the Review Panel,comprised of City staff members and two citizens,reviewed
the applications and recommended that three grants be approved at this time; and,
WHEREAS, the Edwards Elementary Playground project for $2,085.03; Schubert Circle
landscaping project for $1,510; and the Parkview Heights Park 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$8,595.03 for the above-named Neighborhood Improvement Program projects
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of August, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14" of August, 2007.