HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Emma McCarthy Lee Park and Munn Woods RESOLUTION NO. 15-540
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH FRIENDS OF EMMA MCCARTHY LEE PARK AND MUNN WOODS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in July 2014, the Friends of Emma McCarthy Lee Park and Munn Woods
(FEMLPMW) filed for incorporation and in September 2014 became incorporated; and,
WHEREAS, as stated in the attached Memorandum of Understanding(MOU), the group's
mission is as follows:partner with community members,city government,educational institutions,
and conservation organizations to enhance the natural environment; support public awareness,
educational programs, and research efforts; secure supplemental financial resources; build
connections between recreation, learning, and appropriate public use of this land ; and, develop a
network of supporters and volunteers to assist with management,protection,and restoration efforts;
and,
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has given staff direction to develop a
Memorandum of Understanding with all Friends groups so each group has clearly defined
expectations for working with the City; and,
WHEREAS, there has been a MOU with the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park since
2010, and that MOU has been used as a model for the agreement with the Friends of Emma
McCarthy Lee Park and Munn Woods; and,
WHEREAS, as the City continues to grow and additional parks are developed, Friends
groups may play a vital role in the development, maintenance, and protection of the park systems
resources, and the FEMLPMW can play this role and help accomplish items staff cannot do alone;
and,
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended that the City Council
approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Emma McCarthy Lee Park and
Munn Woods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Emma McCarthy Lee Park and Munn
Woods is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8t1i day of September, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
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 8th day of September, 2015.