HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving letter of support for Main Street Iowa Challenge GrantRESOLUTION NO. 25-419
RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF SUPPORT
FOR MAIN STREET IOWA CHALLENGE GRANT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Main Street Iowa offers a Challenge Grant program for brick -and-
mortar building projects in designated Main Street districts. The program supports
projects that conduct impactful building rehabilitation, incorporate quality design and
preservation-based strategies, support local revitalization efforts, and are achievable
within the two-year contract period; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street is proposing to submit an application for
revitalization of the Ames Train Depot. The proposed project would restore the depot's
facade through tuckpointing, replacing damaged bricks, and cleaning. The Depot building
is the subject of a long-standing development agreement with the City for it to retain its
historic character even though it has not been determined to be eligible for the National
Register; and,
WHEREAS, no matching City funds are being requested for the project; the only
request is a letter of support from the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the letter of support for the Ames Train Depot project application for the Main
Street Iowa Challenge Grant is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of August, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of August, 2025.