HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Joining Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance (MIPA) through June 30, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 23-410
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO JOIN THE
MID-IOWA PLANNING ALLIANCE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, last fiscal year for the first time, the City became a member of the Mid-Iowa
Planning Alliance (MIPA); and,
WHEREAS, MIPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting communities in
Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story, and Warren Counties, which provides staff support
through a contract with the Des Moines Area Planning Organization; and,
WHEREAS, this new organization offers the following services to its members:
- Grant Writing
- Regional Planning Projects
- Local Planning Projects such as Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Updates
- Staffing for Regional Initiatives such as Story County Housing Trust
- Other Member Support such as Technical Assistance and Map-Making; and,
WHEREAS, of all of the services offered, staff was particularly interested in the assistance
that could be offered in terms of identifying available grant opportunities and assisting with the
preparation of grant applications. Because of the limitations on increasing property tax revenues
imposed by the State Legislature, the pursuit of grant revenues is becoming more important; and,
WHEREAS, an evaluation of the first year of this membership indicates that the City did
receive benefit from MIPA membership in regards to grant opportunities where valuable assistance
was received from MIPA staff, and,
WHEREAS, the annual cost was $12,455 for FY 2022/23. With an increase in the number
of members, the dues for FY 20223/24 will be reduced to $9,965. Funding for the dues will come
from the balance of unused FY 2022/23 Council Contingency Account funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to join the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance through June 30, 2024, in the amount of
$9,965.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of July, 2023.
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Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent:
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 181h day of July, 2023.