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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.