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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reallocation of funds from 2014/15 NIP Grant Program for Tree Planting Partnership RESOLUTION NO. 15-137 RESOLUTION APPROVING REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM 2014/15 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM FOR AMES FOUNDATION TREE PLANTING PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, following the success of the Ames 150 tree planting in the City's parks, the Ames Foundation approached the City about continuing the relationship with the City for additional tree planting; and, WHEREAS,with the initiation of the Emerald Ash Borer work,this partnership could help with the reforestation and diversification of the City's tree canopy; and, WHEREAS, after discussing the possibilities with Ames Foundation representatives, a proposed agreement was developed,and this agreement would have the City provide matching funds for the amount raised by the Ames Foundation; and, WHEREAS,in return,the Ames Foundation would guarantee that the combined funds result in trees being planted by volunteers for the cost of the tree with no additional labor charges; and, WHEREAS, it is anticipated that this collaboration will continue for multiple years; and, WHEREAS,to allow for planting to begin this spring,it is proposed that the City's matching funds for the first year be reallocated from the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $15,000; and, WHEREAS, staff projects that that portion of the 2014/15 funding will not be needed for other NIP projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that reallocation of$15,000 from 2014/15 Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant Program in connection with the Ames Foundation Tree Planting Partnership is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 241h day of March, 2015. C-4 -�.�, A. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Nelson Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 241h day of March, 2015.