HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated November 12, 2024ITEM #:17
DATE:11-12-24
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER DONATION AGREEMENT FOR THE
FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Over $11 million in donations and grants have been secured for the construction of the Fitch Family
Indoor Aquatic Center. Mary Greeley Medical Center (MGMC) has graciously pledged $4 million to be
used for this $28+ million project. Now that construction is well under way, the attached Memorandum
of Agreement details the payment schedule from MGMC to the City of Ames. The payments will be
issued according to the following schedule:
1. 40% ($1,600,000) due within 30 days after the effective date of this agreement.
2. 20% ($800,000) due by January 31, 2025.
3. 20% ($800,000) due by June 30, 2025.
4. 20% ($800,000) due immediately upon issuance of occupancy permit for the Fitch Family
Aquatic Center.
The agreement also allows MGMC the ability to provide aqua-therapy and other rehabilitation services
at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center.
Separate from the agreement, the wellness pool at the new facility will be named the Mary Greeley
Medical Center Wellness Pool.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Ames and Mary Greeley
Medical Center regarding the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center.
2. Do not approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Ames and Mary
Greeley Medical Center regarding the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center and director staff to
negotiate a different payment schedule.
3. Refer back to staff with direction for changes.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center would not be possible were it not for the generosity of
MGMC and numerous other donors. This facility will enhance the quality of life for residents
living in Ames, Story County, and central Iowa. This donation is another example of the City of
Ames and MGMC working together for the betterment of the community. Therefore, it is the City
Manager's recommendation to approve Alternative 1 as shown above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
MOU BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES AND MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER.pdf
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, AND MARY GREELEY
MEDICAL CENTER REGARDING THE FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER
WHEREAS The City of Ames and Mary Greeley Medical Center have worked together over the years
to develop concepts that will help achieve the life-long goal of making healthy living accessible and
enjoyable to people of all ages and socio-economic status; and,
WHEREAS the City of Ames has agreed to construct, own, and manage the Fitch Family Indoor
Aquatic Center; and,
WHEREAS the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center will help all employers in the City of Ames area
recruit and retain employees, and improve the overall health of everyone who lives within the City of
Ames area; and,
WHEREAS Mary Greeley Medical Center will have the ability to provide aqua-therapy and other
rehabilitation services at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center;
NOW Therefore, the City of Ames and Mary Greeley Medical Center agree to the following:
OBLIGATIONS OF MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER
1. Mary Greeley Medical Center (hereinafter “MGMC”) will pay to the City of Ames (hereinafter
“City”) a total of $4,000,000 towards the construction of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. As
the City has already begun construction of the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, the $4,000,000
payment will be due and payable to the City from MGMC as follows:
a. 40% ($1,600,000) due within 30 days after the effective date of this agreement.
b. 20% ($800,000) due by January 31, 2025.
c. 20% ($800,000) due by June 30, 2025.
d. 20% ($800,000) due immediately upon issuance of occupancy permit for the Fitch Family
Aquatics Center.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY
2. The City will construct, own, and manage the Fitch Family Aquatics Center to include a warm
water wellness pool.
EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement will become effective on the date it has been signed by both parties and remain in
effect until the final payment is made by MGMC.
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SIGNATURES OF THE PARTIES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives.
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
By: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
John A. Haila, Mayor
Attest by: ____________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER
By: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________
Brian Dieter, President & CEO
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