HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation for ACVB Assessment Study RESOLUTION NO. 09-190
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FROM
AMES CONVENTION &VISITORS BUREAU FOR
ALLOCATION TO FUND ASSESSMENT STUDY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City Council received a letter from the Ames Convention&Visitors Bureau
(ACVB)requesting financial assistance to conduct a"feasibility study to assess the overall impact
of the current and future demands for meetings and conventions in the Ames area"; and,
WHEREAS, the total cost of this study is estimated to be $65,000, with the ACVB
contributing $40,000 to this endeavor; and,
WHEREAS, it is hoped that the remaining $25,000 needed to complete this study will be
split evenly among the Ames Economic Development Commission,Iowa State University,and the
City of Ames.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from the Ames Convention&Visitors Bureau for an allocation of$8,300 from the
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to assist in funding an assessment study is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`'' day of May, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of May, 2009.