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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Submission of State of Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism Grant Application RESOLUTION NO. 23-009 RESOLUTION APPROVING STAFF TO SUBMIT A STATE OF IOWA COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AND TOURISM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, to help with funding for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, an Enhance Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant can be pursued. Historically, awards have been between 10-20% of total project costs, however, the Enhance Iowa Board has an award cap policy of$1 million; and, WHEREAS, staff is working with representatives from the Ames Chamber of Commerce on this application. In November 2022, staff submitted an intent to apply and listed the anticipated request of$500,000, and received confirmation that the intent to apply had been received and was given the materials necessary to submit an application; and, WHEREAS, applicants are required to have a cash match from the City and County governments to be eligible for a grant to demonstrate investment in projects being considered for funding. Enhance Iowa Board (EIB) does not dictate what this match must be in terms of a percentage of the total project or a specific dollar amount. EIB indicates at least 65% of the total project cost has been raised prior to applying and must be in the form of cash donations or pledges; and, WHEREAS, the Story County Board of Supervisors approved $500,000 at its Tuesday, May 3, 2022,meeting to be given to the City of Ames for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. The Board of Supervisors included the condition that Story County residents pay the same fees as Ames residents in exchange for the funding. The City Council has yet to accept this funding and accompanying stipulation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that staff submission of a State of Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism Grant Application for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 1 Oth day of January, 2023. Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10th day of January, 2023.