HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Designs for Seven Storm Drains and Authorize up to $1,750 in Funding for the Reimbursement of the Cost of Supplies for the Storm Drain Artistic Painting Program RESOLUTION NO. 22-197
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGNS FOR SEVEN STORM DRAINS AND
AUTHORIZE UP TO $1,750 IN FUNDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE
COST OF SUPPLIES FOR STORM DRAIN ARTISTIC PAINTING PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City Council included$10,000 in the FY 2020/21 adjusted budget for a pilot
project to paint storm drains with artistic and educational designs; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission(PAC) was tasked with administering the project
and 12 storm drains in the Downtown area and ten storm drains in the Campustown area were
identified as suitable locations; and,
WHEREAS, PAC advertised a call for artists and received seven design submissions from
six individuals; and,
WHEREAS, a committee reviewed the submissions and is recommending approval of all
seven designs as follows:
Storm Drain No. [Location Selected Artist
Campustown
1 2420 Lincoln Way Jessica Baker
2 133 Welch Avenue Jane Marie Degeneffe
3 103 Stanton Avenue Amani Diedrichs
Downtown
4 500 5`h Street Amani Diedrichs
5 214 Main Street Ella Grail
6 312 Main Street Elizabeth Heckmann
7 515 Douglas Avenue -by Ames Public Library Danielle Sanders
WHEREAS,if approved,each artist will receive up to$250 to reimburse the cost os supplies
to paint their design; and,
WHEREAS,prior to painting the Traffic Division of Public Works will power was the area
and provide a sand additive to the artists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the designs for the seven storm drains as recommended by the Public Art Commission, and
authorize funding up to $1,750 for the reimbursement of the cost of supplies is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of April, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of April, 2022.