HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allocating $10,000 in marketing and education funds for fundraising campaign for new Ames Animal ShelterRESOLUTION NO. 25-192
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $10,000 IN MARKETING AND EDUCATION FUNDS
FOR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR NEW AMES ANIMAL SHELTER
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, with the recent purchase of property at 2715 Dayton Ave., the process to
renovate and expand the facility to serve as the new Ames Animal Shelter is drawing near. By
allocating funds to purchase the new property, the City Council committed to a new facility better
suited to meet the needs of the animals served and City staff providing animal sheltering services;
and,
WHEREAS, renovation and construction of a new shelter is estimated to cost up to $7.5
million. The City Council has allocated $3 million, and private donors have contributed an
additional $3 million. Staff is seeking to close the funding gap through donations and is launching
a capital fundraising campaign. Animal Shelter volunteers have stepped up to coordinate the effort
with former Parks and Recreation Director Nancy Carroll providing guidance and leadership; and,
WHEREAS, the volunteer fundraising team has met with the City's Communication and
Outreach Division to understand tools and costs of launching a marketing campaign sustained
through September. The primary goal of the marketing campaign is to raise at least $1.5 mill ion
in donations to build a new Ames Animal Shelter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the allocation of $10,000 in marketing and education funds for fundraising campaign for new
Ames Animal Shelter is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of April, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of April, 2025.