HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for Main Street Iowa for the Main Street Cultural District RESOLUTION NO. 14-220
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 of the City of Ames,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 Economic Development Authority.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of May, 2014.
14. ,;V. 65' ...AAal
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
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.