HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving 2021/22 Conract with Ames Economic Development Comission for Economic Development Services RESOLUTION NO. 21-290
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021/22 CONTRACT WITH
AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City's 2021/22 adopted budget includes funds for the Ames Economic
Development Commission(AEDC)to conduct economic development activities on behalf of the City;
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 2021/22 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of May, 2021.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25' day of May, 2021.