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Home My WebLink About~Master - January 31, 2025, Special Meeting of the Ames City Council: Budget Overview1.Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $1,000 from Council Contingency Account to sponsor 2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet 2.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4546 of Zoning Text Amendment to allow Social Service Providers in the Single-Family Conservation Overlay (O-SFC) Zoning District with the approval of Special Use Permit for certain Properties abutting Commercial Zoning (continued from January 28, 2025) 3.Budget Overview for Recommended 2025/26 Fiscal Year AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL JANUARY 31, 2025 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak. CALL TO ORDER: 2:00 p.m. ADMINISTRATION: ORDINANCE: BUDGET: COUNCIL COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Please note that Public Input will be received at the Budget Wrap-Up meeting on February 11, 2025. Additionally, this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa. 1 ITEM #:1 DATE:01-31-25 DEPT:ADMIN SUBJECT:2025 NAACP FREEDOM FUND BANQUET SPONSORSHIP COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: At the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting, the Council reviewed a request (attached) from Pastor Moses Ward, President of the Ames Branch of the NAACP for sponsorship of the 2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. The Council directed that the request be placed on the January 31, 2025 agenda for Council consideration. The letter from Pastor Ward describes the scheduled program for the 2025 event, which will be held on February 20 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Sharon Weston Broome, the first African American female Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The City Council is being asked whether it wishes to participate as a sponsor in the event. Five sponsorship levels are offered, along with individual/single ticket pricing. The sponsorship levels are summarized below: Diamond Sponsor: $5,000, includes 20 guests at the event Platinum Sponsor: $3,500, includes 16 guests at the event Silver Sponsor : $2,500, includes 10 guests at the event Bronze Sponsor : $1,000, includes 8 guests at the event Sustaining Sponsor/Faith-Based: $500, includes 5 guests at the event In 2024, the City participated in the event as a Bronze Sponsor. It should be noted that separately from the sponsorship being requested from the City Council, the Police Department plans to participate again this year as a Bronze Sponsor. The Library is exploring participating as a sponsor this year as well, but has yet to determine which level of sponsorship to pursue. Funding to support the request is available from the Council Contingency account, which has a current balance of $123,872. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Authorize the use of $1,000 from the Council Contingency Account for a Bronze Sponsorship level for the 2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. 2. Authorize a sponsorship at one of the other sponsorship levels. 3. Decline to sponsor the 2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. 2 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is a signature annual event for the Ames Branch of this important organization. Through this and other events, the NAACP facilitates meaningful conversations to strive for equitable outcomes for the whole community. In 2024, the City participated in this event as a Bronze Sponsor. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above. ATTACHMENT(S): Ames NAACP 2025 Freedom Fund Sponsor Request- City of Ames.pdf 3 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE Ames Branch #4120 – P.O. Box 529 – Ames, Iowa 50010 2025 Annual Freedom Fund Thursday, February 20, 2025 Registration and Social 5:30 p.m. Dinner-6:30 p.m. January 22, 2025 Mayor and Ames City Council Attention: Steven L. Schainker, City Manager Ames, IA 50010 Greetings Mr. Schainker As we enter a new year, we know that the Ames Branch of the NAACP must continue to lead the work, ensuring that all community members can contribute and are valued. Now more than ever, we must lead, listen, partner, provide tools and resources, and sponsor meaningful programming with community organizations and local governments. To ensure this work continues locally, we invite you to attend our 2025 Freedom Fund Banquet on Thursday, February 20th. Registration and a social hour begin at 5:30 p.m., and the program and dinner begin at 6:30 p.m. The theme of our 2025 event focuses on "Our Mission Continues...” in conjunction with the NAACP's Enduring Commitments to Civil Rights, Social Justice, Health, and Well-Being, to name a few. Our goal for Ames is the continuation of meaningful conversations and positive interactions that lead to equitable outcomes for all who reside in our community. To help us continue to build on this vital work, The Honorable Sharon Weston Broome will be our Keynote Speaker. Mrs. Broome served as the first African American female Mayor-President of the City of Baton Rouge and East Rouge Parish from 2017-2025. She previously served as a Baton Rouge Metro City Council Member, a Louisiana State Representative, and a Louisiana State Senator. Mrs. Broome also served as President of the National League of Cities. Ms. Broom holds a B.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Wisconsin – Lacrosse. She received her M.A. in Communications from Regent University. This lifetime public servant is also president of Sharon Broome Communications and is nationally recognized as one of our country's most motivational and passionate speakers. With warm-hearted exuberance, Ms. Broome helps people move from seeking success to pursuing greatness. She has been described as knowledgeable, inspirational, and a visionary. We are excited about what she will share to enhance and expand our community's efforts to engage more with all our community members. As a corporate sponsor, the City of Ames's footprint will be recognized for its continued support and commitment to the betterment of the community of Ames/Story County. The 2025 sponsorship levels are attached for your consideration. We hope we can again count on your support for this event. We want to thank the City of Ames in advance for considering this partnership and sponsorship opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Please visit our website at www.amesianaacp.org to register for the event. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact our Freedom Committee Chair, Vanessa Baker-Latimer, at ffbames@gmail.com. Kindest Regards, Pastor Moses A. Ward, President, Ames NAACP Branch 2025 Freedom Fund Event Committee: Vanessa Baker-Latimer-Chair; Anita Rollins & Timothy L. Gartin;-Co-Chairs 4 Ames Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Event Thursday, February 20, 2025 Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, Iowa Social 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Program 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2025 Corporate Sponsorship Levels and Benefits Diamond Sponsor: $5,000 • 20 guests at the In-Person Event (10 per table) • 20 one-year NAACP memberships* • Logo recognition as Diamond Sponsor during the program • Verbal recognition during the program • Logo and link placement on the NAACP Ames website for one year • Recognition Plaque • Opportunity for 1–4-minute “live or pre-recorded” message during the event. Platinum Sponsor: $3,500 • 16 guests at the In-Person Event (8 per table) • 16 one-year NAACP memberships* • Logo recognition as Platinum Sponsor during the event program • Verbal recognition during the program • Opportunity for 1–3 minute “live or pre-recorded” message during the event. • Logo and link placement on NAACP Ames Web Site for program year Silver Sponsor: $2,500 • 10 guests at the In-Person Event (10 per table) • 10 one-year NAACP memberships* • Logo recognition as Silver Sponsor during the program • 1–2-minute pre-recorded message during the event • Verbal recognition during the program • Logo placement on NAACP Ames Web Site for program year Bronze Sponsor: $1,000.00 • 8 guests at the In-Person Event (8 per table) • 8 one-year NAACP memberships* • Logo recognition as Bronze Sponsor during the program • Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on our website for one year Sustaining Sponsor/Faith-Based: $500.00 • 5 guests at the In-Person Event (5 per table) • 5 one-year NAACP memberships*) • Recognition as a Sustaining Sponsor on our website for one year Individual/Single Ticket: $160.00 5 To:Mayor & City Council From:Planning & Housing Department Date:January 30, 2025 Subject:Zoning Text Amendment to allow Social Service Providers in the Single- Family Conservation Overlay Zoning District Item No. 2 MEMO The ordinance relating to a Zoning Text Amendment to allow Social Service Providers in the Single-Family Conservation Overlay (O-SFC) Zoning District with the approval of Special Use Permit for certain Properties abutting Commercial Zoning is attached for your review and consideration for third reading and adoption. This item was continued from the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting. ATTACHMENT(S): Ordinance ZTA O-SFC Social Service Providers.PDF City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 6 ORDINANCE NO. _______ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.1101(4)(c) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS WITH APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT (“O-SFC”) REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that: Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by amending Section 29.1101(4)(c) as follows: “Sec. 29.1101. "O-SFC" SINGLE FAMILY CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT. *** (4)Permitted Uses. (c)Social Service Providers require a Special Use Permit to establish a new facility. A Special Use Permit to establish a new facility may only be approved for a property that abuts commercial zoning along the 600 block of Clark Avenue, 100, 200, 300, and 400 blocks of 7th Street with a limitation of only one additional property being approved for a social service provider within this area after January 1, 2025. ***” Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, if any. Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. Passed this day of , 2024. _____________________________________________________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor 7 To:Mayor & City Council From:City of Ames Finance Department Date:January 31, 2025 Subject:Budget Overview for FY 2025/26 Item No. 3 MEMO As part of the City's annual budget process, staff presents the budget overview for City Council consideration. Public input is welcome at the City Council meeting on February 11, 2025. The current financial documents are located on the City website here: Finance | City of Ames, IA City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 8