HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - NIP grant for Somerset Horseshoe Park RESOLUTION NO. 09-426
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
GRANT FOR SOMERSET "HORSESHOE PARK"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2009, the City Council approved two Neighborhood
Improvement Project(NIP) grants in the total amount of$10,000; and,
WHEREAS, the third application received a sufficient number of points to make it eligible
for funding;however,the Review Panel asked for further clarification of its total budget and specific
species and locations of the trees; and,
WHEREAS,the purpose of the Somerset Horseshoe Lawn Landscaping Project is to beautify
the area, which is located south of Northridge Parkway, between Stange Road and George
Washington Carver Avenue, and is the site of a neighborhood art sculpture, "Slight of Hand;"and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of this project is to further enhance the area by planting trees,
bushes, and flowers, and, in addition, three benches and one bench shelter will be installed,which
will provide an area for neighbors to visit and get to know each other; and,
WHEREAS,the total cost of the project is$7,090,and requested City funding is$3,545;and,
WHEREAS, the applicants are providing $1,075 in cash, plus in-kind contributions in the
amount of$2,470.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the expenditure of$3,545 to fund the Neighborhood Improvement Program for the Somerset
Horseshoe Lawn Landscaping Project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`'day of September, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of September, 2009.