HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving naming the Mini-Pitch at Lloyd Kurtz Park "The Friedrich Pitch"RESOLUTION NO. 25-160
RESOLUTION APPROVING NAMING THE MINI-PITCH AT LLOYD KURTZ PARK
"THE FRIEDRICH PITCH"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, this is the third request received since the Parks and Recreation Naming
Policy was approved in 2016. Since the request refers to naming a major feature for a major
donation, conformance to the criteria must be evaluated; and,
WHEREAS, if the $50,000 from Kurt and Sindy Friedrich is accepted, their contribution
will be 14% of the total project cost. Examples of previous naming rights based of major donations
include: Helen Daley received naming rights for Daley Park by donating $100,000 or 38% of the
total project cost; Don and Ruth Furman donated $2,000,000 or 21% of the total project cost for
naming rights of the Furman Aquatic Center; and the Fitch Family is the namesake of the under-
construction Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center for $3,000,000 or 10.7% of the estimated project
cost; and,
WHEREAS, Kurt and Sindy Friedrich have good moral character, are well respected
within Ames, and are willing to make a financial contribution for the mini-pitch construction.
Thus, staff determined that the criteria of the policy has been satisfied.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that naming the Mini-Pitch at Lloyd Kurtz Park "The Friedrich Pitch" is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of April, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of April, 2025.