HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Request for Support for Ames Main Street's Participation in the Main Street Iowa Program RESOLUTION NO. 19-651
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FOR
AMES MAIN STREET'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
MAIN STREET IOWA PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2018, the City entered into an Agreement committing support for
Ames Main Street's participation in the Main Street Iowa program and this three-party Agreement,
which will expire on December 31,2019,outlines the responsibilities of the City,Ames Main Street,
and the Iowa Economic Development Authority; and,
WHEREAS, Section II of the proposed agreement specifies that it will be the obligation of
the City to:
1. Support and partner with the local Main Street Program's focus on the revitalization
of the designated Main Street district utilizing the Main Street Approach.
2. Invest financially into the operation of the Local Main Street Program.
3. Pass a Resolution to demonstrate the City's support of the Local Main Street
Program.
4. Support the revitalization of the Main Street district through the creation of tools and
resources that support district investment.
5. Support the Local Main Street Program in the completion of the annual Main Street
America Accreditation process and compliance with the agreement.
WHEREAS, the City is currently satisfying the requirements of the proposed Agreement
since a representative of the City Manager's Office serves as a liaison to the governing board, the
Council appropriates funding to purchase specific services from Ames Main Street, and provides
incentives for the Downtown Facade Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request for the City of Ames to support the Ames Main Street Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 17`'' day of December, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 17t'day of December, 2019.