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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant to Spring Valley Neighborhood RESOLUTION NO. 18-537 RESOLUTION APPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANT TO SPRING VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, The City Council has appropriated Local Option Sales Tax funds to finance its Neighborhood Improvement Program(NIP); and, WHEREAS, this year, $50,000 was approved for neighborhood programs, with $25,000 earmarked for the Neighborhood Improvement Program and the remaining $25,000 allocated for a broader array of neighborhood projects; and, WHEREAS, there are two main goals of the Neighborhood Improvement Program: (1) to strengthen a neighborhood's appearance with the addition of permanent physical improvements; and, (2)to promote a greater sense of community through resident participation in a neighborhood project; and, WHEREAS,an application was received from the Spring ValleyNeighborhood(Idaho Avenue, south of Utah Drive) for a Neighborhood Improvement Project Grant; and, WHEREAS, the Spring Valley Neighborhood proposes to have stumps removed from the southern end of the neighborhood and plant one tree and two shrubs,lay sod,and plant perennial garden flowers around the sculpture(acquired through the Neighborhood Sculpture Program) in the 40-foot diameter circular area. WHEREAS,the Review Panel,comprised of City staff members and two citizens, scored the application of the Spring Valley Neighborhood and unanimously recommended that the project be approved for funding; and, WHEREAS,the total cost of the project is$2,020,with requested funding from the City in the amount of$1,010(the neighborhood residents are providing$290 in cash contributions and$720 in- kind donations and labor). NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the expenditure of$1,010 to fund the Neighborhood Improvement Program Grant proj ect for the Spring Valley Neighborhood to remove stumps, plant one tree and two shrubs, lay sod, and plant perennial garden flowers around the sculpture is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 25`'day of September, 2018. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Nelson 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 25t'day of September, 2018.