HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving partner city cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Podujeva, Republic of KosovoRESOLUTION NO. 25-224
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTNER CITY COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH
THE MUNICIPALITY OF PODUJEVA, REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Ames has long been involved in partnerships with a variety of international
communities. These partnerships offer the opportunity for Ames residents to benefit from
interaction with residents, businesses, and officials from around the world, through cooperative
exchanges, educational activities, and other opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, since 2018, Ames and Podujeva, Kosovo have been exploring the potential
for a formal partnership; and,
WHEREAS, Ames and Podujeva share a variety of interests, and the proposed partnership
expands upon an existing relationship between other communities in the state, the state of Iowa
itself, and their counterparts in Kosovo.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the partner city cooperation agreement with the Municipality of Podujeva, Republic of Kosovo
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of May, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of May, 2025