HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving City Council sponsorship of 2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet from Council Contingency AccountRESOLUTION NO. 25-037
RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY COUNCIL SPONSORSHIP OF 2025 NAACP
FREEDOM FUND BANQUET FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, at the January 28, 2025 City Council meeting, the Council reviewed a request
from Pastor Moses Ward, President of the Ames Branch of the NAACP for sponsorship of the
2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Branch of the NAACP continues to lead the work ensuring that all
community members can contribute and are valued; and,
WHEREAS, NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is a signature annual event for the Ames
Branch, the NAACP facilitates meaningful conversations to strive for equitable outcomes for the
whole community; and,
WHEREAS, this proposed contract involves work specifically requested by the City
Council and the $1,000 fee was recommended to come from the Council Contingency Account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that City Council Sponsorship of 2025 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet from Council Contingency
Account is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 31st day of January 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 31st day of January, 2025.