HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocation for repair and restock of the Street 'n Greet Block Party Trailer RESOLUTION NO. 16-095
RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION TO REPAIR AND RESTOCK
STREET `N GREET BLOCK PARTY TRAILER
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City of Ames has a long tradition of supporting strong neighborhoods,
because they are the building blocks of a vibrant, connected community; and,
WHEREAS, over the years the Ames City Council has shown its support for various
neighborhood programs, one of which is the Street N Greet Block Party Trailer; and,
WHEREAS, the addition of the Street `N Greet Block Party Trailer has become a very
popular and highly sought after addition to a Neighborhood Block Party; and,
WHEREAS, the Trailer is free of charge and contains a variety of items, such as street
barricades,tables,chairs,canopy tent,name tags, sound system,first aid kit,and outdoor games for
children and adults; and,
WHEREAS, the trailer is available to be reserved from end of March through the end of
October; and,
WHEREAS, after the FY 2014/15 block trailer season ended,an assessment and inspection
of the trailer was completed, and this assessment revealed needs for the trailer, which totals
approximately$1,099.55; and,
WHEREAS,there is currently no permanent budget appropriation to cover the cost of these
repairs and supplies,and although donations are solicited through a box that is located in the trailer,
it is not enough to address the ongoing and higher cost needs of maintaining the trailer; and,
WHEREAS, since the opening season to begin reserving the trailer is approaching, staff is
requesting that the City Council authorize an amount not to exceed $1,200 from its Council
Contingency Account to cover the cost of the restocking and repairing the trailer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization of an amount not to exceed$1,200 from the Council Contingency Fund to cover
the cost of restocking and repairing the Street `N Greet Block Party Trailer is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1 st day of March, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this Ft day of March, 2016.