HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Support and Financial Commitment for Ames Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 23-631
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FOR AMES MAIN STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, an Agreement exists between the Iowa Economic Development Authority,
Ames Main Street, and the City of Ames for the purpose of continuing the Main Street Iowa
Program in Ames; and,
WHEREAS, this Agreement is pursuant to contractual agreements between Main Street
America and the Iowa Economic Development Authority to assist in the revitalization of the
designated Main Street project area of Ames, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Ames endorses the goal of economic revitalization of the
designated Main Street District within the context of preservation and rehabilitation of its historic
buildings and supports the continuation of the Main Street Approach as developed by Main Street
America and espoused by Main Street Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the City of Ames hereby agrees to support both financially and philosophically the work of
Ames Main Street, designates the Main Street Board to supervise the Executive Director, and
commits to appoint a City official to represent the City on the local Main Street Board.
ADOPTED THIS 19th day of December, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 19th day of December, 2023.