HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Sponsorship for Senator's 2009 Ambassador Tour RESOLUTION NO. 09-334
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR
SPONSORSHIP OF SENATOR GRASSLEY'S 2009 AMBASSADOR TOUR
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City Council has referred to staff the request from the Ames Chamber of
Commerce for a$1,000 contribution to help sponsor Senator Charles Grassley's 2009 Ambassador
Tour; and,
WHEREAS, according to a Chamber representative, this event involves Senator Grassley
bringing a number of international representatives to tour a number of cities in the state,and as a part
of this tour,there is an overnight stay planned in Ames along with a reception and the participation
of local families hosting the international visitors; and,
WHEREAS,City staff has been informed that the sponsorship will help the chamber defray
the costs of a dinner for those participating in the tour,and staff has been informed that the Chamber
of Commerce, Convention &Visitors Bureau, and Iowa State University have each committed to
contribute $1,000 for this dinner event; and,
WHEREAS, organizers of the event have assured staff that the $1,000 contribution will be
used only to defray the cost of the evening meal for the international representatives who visit Ames.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request for sponsoring Senator Grassley's 2009 Ambassador Tour with a$1,000 contribution
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14tt' day of July, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
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 14th day of July, 2009.