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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Support for the Theta Delta Chi historic rehabilitation project RESOLUTION NO. 15-057 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THETA DELTA CHI HISTORIC REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS,the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, located at 217 Ash Avenue,was placed on the National Record of Historic Places in February 2012, with the support from the Ames Historic Preservation Commission and the Ames City Council; and, WHEREAS,while there are numerous historical features ofthe fraternity house that are very important, this facility, which was built in 1909, was the first house specifically built as a Greek structure on Ash Avenue; and, WHEREAS, during the past few years, alumni and undergraduate students have been working in developing design plans for the rehabilitation of the facility to maintain the historical character of the fraternity house, and are in the process of submitting a registration application for the State of Iowa historic tax credits; and, WHEREAS, as stated in the registration application,the applicant can receive credit when documentation is submitted showing the local community's support; and, WHEREAS,the Theta Delta Chi Historic Rehabilitation Project is a high priority initiative for future development in the Ames community; and, WHEREAS,both the City's Land Use Policy Plan and the Sub-Area Plan for the University- Impacted Area support preservation and renovation of Greek houses in that neighborhood as the policy of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that authorization for the Mayor to sign this resolution in support of the Theta Delta Chi Historic Rehabilitation Project is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 5"`day of February, 2015. UY• 61406V Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Goodman Seconded by: Gartin Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 5t1i day of February, 2015.