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Home My WebLink About~Master - Resolution accepting letter of donation pledge from the Ames Regional Economic Alliance for funds to purchase the sculpture "A Big Hello"RESOLUTION NO. 25-614 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LETTER OF DONATION PLEDGE FROM THE AMES REGIONAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE FOR FUNDS TO PURCHASE THE SCULPTURE "A BIG HELLO" FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, one of the signature programs hosted by the Public Art Commission (PAC) is the Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (AAOSE). Each year, sculptures exhibited through AAOSE are available for purchase by private individuals. Additionally, PAC typically acquires several sculptures each year into the City’s permanent art collection through the Neighborhood Sculpture Program; and, WHEREAS, one of the sculptures entered into AAOSE this year is "A Big Hello" by Craig Snyder. The Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) has offered to contribute the funds to purchase this vibrant sculpture and place it permanently downtown. The City has received a signed pledge agreement from AREA, which commits to reimbursing the City for the purchase price of the sculpture in two installments during the current fiscal year; and, WHEREAS, "A Big Hello" by Craig Snyder has drawn positive attention and engagement from the community. The donation offer provides the opportunity to purchase this sculpture in addition to other works that will be acquired this year through the Neighborhood Sculpture Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the letter of donation pledge from the Ames Regional Economic Alliance for the donation of funds to purchase the sculpture "A Big Hello" is hereby accepted. ADOPTED THIS 16th day of December, 2025. _______________________________ _________________________________ 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 16th day of December, 2025.