HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Main Street Iowa Program Agreement with Iowa Economic Development Authority and Ames Chamber of Commerce RESOLUTION NO. 18-333
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR MAIN STREET
CULTURAL DISTRICT PARTICIPATION IN MAIN STREET IOWA PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in 2009, Main Street Iowa, a program of the Iowa Economic Development
Authority,approved an application from the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)to become a Main
Street Iowa Community; and,
WHEREAS, Main Street Iowa provides training,technical support,and financial resources
to participating Main Street Iowa communities; and,
WHEREAS, a program agreement between MSCD, the Iowa Economic Development
Authority, and the City outlines the responsibilities of each party for MSCD to continue receiving
this support; and,
WHEREAS, the current program agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2018, and a new
agreement has been submitted for the City Council to consider; and,
WHEREAS,it contains new provisions that obligate the City to support the revitalization of
Main Street; and,
WHEREAS,the agreement also obligates the City to support providing professional support
and competitive pay and benefits for MSCD's executive director position; and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement now specifically calls for the City to appoint a representative to
the MSCD board; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement would expire December 31, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the City's responsibilities in this agreement include adopting a resolution of
support for the MSCD, which stipulates the source of financial support, a commitment to appoint
a City official to the MSCD board, and a commitment that the local program will follow the
approach outlined by Main Street Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council has provided support for the Main Street Cultural District on
an annual basis, and although this agreement requires a commitment of financial support for the
Main Street Cultural District, the City Council ultimately determines its financial support of the
program on the basis of the activities proposed by MSCD during each budget process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Program Agreement with the Main Street Cultural District and Iowa Economic Development
Authority for the Main Street Iowa Program is hereby approved and supported by the Ames City
Council.
ADOPTED THIS 12'h day of June, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12'day of June, 2018.