HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 28E Agreement with IDNR for sport fishing at Ada Hayden Heritage Park RESOLUTION NO. 09-365
RESOLUTION APPROVING 28E AGREEMENT WITH
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR
SPORT FISHING RECREATION PROJECT AT
ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, earlier this summer, the Council repealed several ordinances related to the
management and regulation of fishing at Ada Hayden Heritage Park; and,
WHEREAS, at that time, it was anticipated that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR)would assume responsibility for management of the fish population and enforcement of State
fishing regulations; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on June 9, 2009, the Council authorized staff to submit an
application for grant funding to the IDNR, and the IDNR notified the Parks and Recreation
Department that the grant has been approved,providing 75% of the total construction costs up to
$90,000 for the construction of an Ada-compliant fishing pier; and,
WHEREAS,the 28E Agreement provides for City administration of the construction project
and for IDNR management of sport fishing at Ada Hayden Heritage Park; and,
WHEREAS, the Agreement preserves the City's authority to utilize the lake as an indirect
water supply source and to restrict angler access to roadways, causeways, and bridges as necessary
to protect public safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Sport Fishing
Restoration Project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS I Ith day of August, 2009.
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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 I It'day of August, 2009.