HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Formalizing the Updated Partner City Agreement with Koshu City, Yamanashi, Japan RESOLUTION NO. 23-549
RESOLUTION FORMALIZING THE UPDATED
PARTNER CITY AGREEMENT WITH KOSHU CITY, YAMANASHI, JAPAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, this is the 30th Anniversary of the Partner City relationship between Koshu
City, Yamanashi, Japan, and the City of Ames, Iowa. The City resolves to continue the Partner
City Relationship and clarify its intent through the execution of the updated Partner City
Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement includes commitments 1) to promote and expand cooperation
between the cities;2)to encourage participation of residents of all ages in said cooperation through
education, communication, and learning about history and culture; 3) to promote goodwill,
understanding, and business opportunities between the cities; and 4) to foster and encourage
educational, charitable, scientific trade and commerce, and literary activities; and,
WHEREAS, this agreement will be revisited at the 40th Anniversary of the Partner City
Relationship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the updated Partner City Agreement between Koshu City, Yamanashi, Japan, and the City of
Ames is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of October, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
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 loth day of October, 2023.