HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving entering into the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (INDR) RESOLUTION NO. 22-607
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO THE
RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION (REAP) GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, City staff had initial conversations with the owners of the property at 5658
Ontario Street in FY 2011/12 regarding purchasing their land for a City park. The owners
eventually decided not to sell at that time. Subsequently, staff was approached by the owners in
2021 to see if the City was still interested in purchasing this approximately 78-acre piece of
property. Since the Park Master Plan reflects the need for a new Community Park on the west side
of town, staff indicated the City remains interested in this property; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council at its September 131h, 2022, meeting directed staff to
negotiate a purchase agreement for two of the three parcels available, approximately 50 acres, of
the Sands-McDorman Property in the amount not to exceed $1,146,474. The City Council also
gave approval for staff to submit an Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Resource
Enhancement and Protection(REAP)grant application in the amount of$200,000.In mid-October,
staff was notified that the grant request for$200,000 from the Iowa DNR had been approved. The
grant will be used towards the purchase of the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that entering into the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant agreement with the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources in the amount of$200,000 to help fund the purchase of
new park land along Ontario Street, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of November, 2022.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of November, 2022.