HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Brookside Park RESOLUTION NO. 19-523
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH THE FRIENDS OF BROOKSIDE PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in September 2019,the Friends of Brookside Park(FBP)was incorporation; and,
WHEREAS,the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)describes the group's vision and goals
as follows:
* Vision:To Maintain and improve Brookside Park as a beautiful and ecologically healthy
natural area and to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and education.
* Goals: To partner with community members, city government, education institutions,
and conservation organizations to;
- Enhance the natural environment
- Support public awareness, educational programs,and research efforts
- Secure supplemental financial resources
- Build connections between recreation, learning, and appropriate public use of
the land
- Develop a network of supporters and volunteers to assist management,
protection, and restoration efforts
WHEREAS,the City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Memorandum of Understanding
and in addition,the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed this item at its September 19, 2019,
meeting and recommended that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Friends of Brookside Park; and,
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation Commission has further given staff direction to develop
a Memorandum of Understanding with other Friends group so each group has clearly defined
expectations for working with the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Brookside Park is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`'day of October,2019.
Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
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 8"day of October, 2019.