HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving request to carry over Historic Preservation Commission Funds to FY 2025/26 to support the "Ames: A Glimpse Inside" EventRESOLUTION NO. 25-313
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO CARRY OVER
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FUNDS TO FY 2025/26 TO SUPPORT
THE "AMES: A GLIMPSE INSIDE" EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) has an annual
budget of $2,000, generally split with 50% for training and 50% for community education.
This year, only a limited amount of the budget has been spent related to training and
community awards; and,
WHEREAS, HPC has requested to carry over unspent funding to the next fiscal
year to support the "Ames: A Glimpse Inside" event. This new event is planned for
October 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the event will take place in the Main Street and Old Town National
Register Historic Districts. This free self-guided open house is a new community heritage
tourism initiative inviting participants to step inside for a behind-the-scenes look into
homes, civic buildings and local landmarks. The location included will showcase the City's
historical, architectural, and cultural significance through storytelling, exhibits, and
interaction with property owners and trained docents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the request to carry over Historic Preservation Commission Funds to FY
2025/26 to support the "Ames: A Glimpse Inside" Event is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of June, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of June, 2025.