HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Establishment of Urban Renewal Area RESOLUTION NO. 09-020
Resolution to Establish an Urban Renewal Area
WHEREAS the Code of Iowa Chapter 403 allows municipalities to undertake certain
defined activities known as Urban Renewal Projects; and
WHEREAS these Urban Renewal Projects can be accomplished in defined Urban
Renewal Areas adopted in accordance with an approved Urban Renewal Plan; and
WHEREAS there exists in the City of Ames an economic development area where, in
the interests of public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of Ames, the City wishes
to encourage the development of this economic development area; and
WHEREAS the City Council caused to be prepared an Urban Renewal Plan and, after
proper procedure as described in Code of Iowa Chapter 403.5, adopted said Urban
Renewal Plan by resolution; and
WHEREAS the proposed Urban Renewal Area is described in the Urban Renewal Plan
as Urban Renewal Area Number 5;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ames City Council does hereby
designate Urban Renewal Area Number 5 as an Urban Renewal Area allowing the
proposed Urban Renewal Project to be undertaken using the powers granted to the City
under the State of Iowa Urban Renewal Law.
Passed this 13th day of January , 2009.
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Diane Voss, City Clerk XAn H. Campbell, Mayor