HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation for installation of electrical outlets in Bandshell Park RESOLUTION NO. 10-260
RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
IN BANDSHELL PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,there currently are ten electrical outlets available for use at events in Bandshell
Park; and,
WHEREAS,recently,the number and size of events there has grown, and many events have
required the use of electricity for food vending, games, exhibits, and other activities; and,
WHEREAS, representatives of the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)requested that the
City investigate adding electrical outlets in the Park; and,
WHEREAS, staff solicited proposal from local electricians for the installation of three
additional hinge-covered,pedestal-mounted outlet boxes to be placed on the west side ofthe Park;and,
WHEREAS,two proposal were received,with the low quote being in the amount of$4,600.24
from Nelson Electric; and,
WHEREAS,City staff approached the Ames Foundation for assistance with this project;and,
WHEREAS, the Foundation recently approved a $2,300 grant to help cover the cost of the
additional outlets; and,
WHEREAS,the remaining$2,300.24 will come from the City Council's Contingency Account
or from balances in Local Option Sales Tax or Hotel/Motel Tax Funds.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofAmes,Iowa,that
the installation of additional outlets in Bandshell Park is hereby approved and $2,300.24 from the
Council's Contingency Account allocated to be used with the$2,300 grant from the Ames Foundation
to pay the cost of said project.
ADOPTED THIS 81}i day of June, 2010.
C�A�"_R.� i A. VV' C-- ,
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 81}i day of June, 2010.