HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amendment to COTA FY 2023/24 Annual Grant with The Buxton Initiative RESOLUTION NO. 24-437
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO EXTEND COTA ANNUAL GRANT
COMPLETION DATE FOR THE BUXTON INITIATIVE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, the City Council approved contracts with a variety of
agencies for the Commission on the Arts (COTA) FY 2023/24 Annual Grant program. One of the
agencies receiving funds through this grant process was The Buxton Initiative,which was awarded
a contract for$8,000; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council referred an email from Cameron Gray, representing the
organization, at the July 23, 2024, City Council meeting. The email requested an extension of the
completion date for the grant to provide an opportunity for the entirety of the funds to be drawn
down. Of the $8,000 awarded, $3,426.87 remains to be drawn; and,
WHEREAS, staff has prepared a contract amendment that extends the duration of the
agreement as requested by the organization. All other provisions from the original contract remain
in effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the amendment to extend COTA Annual Grant completion date for The Buxton Initiative is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of August, 2024.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 131h day of August, 2024.