HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program in the amount of $200,000 for the Ontario Park Pedestrian Bridge ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 25-407
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE ONTARIO PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2023, the City completed the purchase of 50 acres of property from
the Sands-McDorman Family, located at 5658 Ontario Street, to be developed into a
community park. The City had been pursuing this property since 2011. Currently, there is
$100,000 available to contract with a firm to develop a master plan for the park ; and,
WHEREAS, staff is proposing the construction of a bridge to create safe access to
the 40 acres of the property on the south side of Clear Creek. In order to fund the
proposed bridge, staff is in the process of completing a grant application to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP)
program for the maximum allowable amount of $200,000; and,
WHEREAS, the REAP application process requires City Council to approve the
submittal of the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that submittal of an Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Resource
Enhancement and Protection grant application in the amount of $200,000 for the Ontario
Park Pedestrian Bridge Project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of August, 2025.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 12th day of August, 2025.