HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving entering into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Grant for the installation of a pedestrian bridge in Ontario Park in the amount of $200,000RESOLUTION NO. 25-593
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FOR RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION (REAP) GRANT
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN ONTARIO PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in the fall of 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. A bridge is needed to provide safe access for patrons
to the 40+ acres of property located on the south side of Clear Creek , which bisects the
park; and,
WHEREAS, staff submitted a grant application to the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources REAP program for $200,000 for the construction of the pedestrian bridge.
Staff has received notification that the City is being awarded the grant to fund the project
and reduce the City's local cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that entering into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Grant for the installation of a pedestrian
bridge in Ontario Park in the amount of $200,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of November, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of November, 2025.