HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2018/19 Contract with Ames Economic Development Commission for Economic Development Services RESOLUTION NO. 18-399
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018/19 CONTRACT WITH
AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City's 2018/19 adopted budget includes funds for the Ames Economic
Development Commission (AEDC) to conduct economic development activities on behalf of the
City; and,
WHEREAS,an Agreement has been prepared outlining the responsibilities of the AEDC in
conducting this work; and,
WHEREAS, this Agreement provides $150,000 to the AEDC in exchange for two main
services: $90,000 of this amount purchases business recruitment and marketing services, and the
remaining$60,000 continues funding the services of the City Business Development Coordinator,
who provides guidance to prospective businesses and developers as they navigate the development
process; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Ames Economic Development Commission Agreement for FY 2018/19 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of June, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of June, 2018.