HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Program Agreement for Main Street Iowa RESOLUTION NO. 11-527
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR
MAIN STREET IOWA
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in October 2011,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)requested continued
support for its partnership with the City of Ames,Iowa,in the Main Street Iowa Program sponsored
by the Iowa Economic Development Authority(IEDA); and,
WHEREAS, this Agreement is pursuant to contractual agreements between the National
Trust for Historic Preservation and the IEDA to assist in the revitalization of the designated Main
Street project area of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,the MSCD will continue to receive on-site training and technical assistance by
outside experts, as well as from local volunteers; and,
WHEREAS,other benefits include the availability of loan monies,conferences for staff,and
inclusion in state marketing materials; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council of Ames, Iowa, endorses the goal of economic revitalization
of the Downtown within the context of preservation and rehabilitation of its historic buildings and
supports the continuation of the Main Street Four Point Approach® as developed by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation and espoused by Main Street Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City ofAmes,Iowa,that
financial and philosophical support of the Main Street Cultural District of the Main Street Iowa
Program is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign, along with the Main Street
Cultural District President, the program agreement with the Iowa Department of Economic
Development.
ADOPTED THIS 22°d day of November, 2011.
Diane l; Voss, City Clerk Ann 77ampbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22"d day of November, 2011.