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 Moore Memorial Park Pedestrian Bridge Project in the amount of $200,000RESOLUTION NO. 25-594
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FOR RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION (REAP) GRANT
FOR THE MOORE MEMORIAL PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in 1987, the Moore Family donated 90 acres of land to the City for a
community park, known today as Moore Memorial Park. Ever since the park opened,
there has been no direct access for users to the 40 acres of land west of Ioway Creek ;
and,
WHEREAS, staff submitted a grant application to the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program for $200,000
for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over Ioway Creek. 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 Moore Memorial Park
Pedestrian Bridge Project 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.