HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Grant for Animal Shelter regarding Shelter Renovation Project RESOLUTION NO. 14-215
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FOR ANIMAL SHELTER& CONTROL
FOR SHELTER RENOVATION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Animal Shelter & Control (AASC) has been selected to receive a
Pedigree Shelter Renovation Project Grant from GreaterGood.org; and,
WHEREAS, this grant will provide $5,000 in funding for supplies and renovations and an
additional $5,000 worth of Pedigree Brand Dog Food; and,
WHEREAS, GreaterGood.org is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the health
and well-being of people,pets and the planet,and it supports thousands of shelters and rescue groups
all over the world through various programs aimed at improving the lives of homeless pets as well
as the lives of shelter workers and volunteers; and,
WHEREAS,Animal Shelter&Control staff has identified a need to renovate and secure the
canine play and exercise yards that are adjacent to the Animal Shelter; and,
WHEREAS,the supplies and renovation portion of the grant would be used to purchase and
install fencing materials,and the estimated cost of the fencing materials and supplies will not exceed
the $5,000 renovation project grant; and,
WHEREAS, there is no local financial match required with this grant; and,
WHEREAS,enhancing the exercise and play yard will help to ensure that the area is safe for
our shelter volunteers, customers, staff members and dogs; and,
WHEREAS,staff is required to provide a written grant report supplemented by photographs
and adoption success stories within six months of the receipt of the grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the grant from GreaterGood.org is hereby accepted, and staff is authorized to fulfill the goals
of the Shelter Renovation Project.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of May, 2014.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor If
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13t' day of May, 2014.