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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Request for Funding for the Downtown Outdoor Dining Pilot program in the amount of $10,000RESOLUTION NO. 26-307 RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR THE DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR DINING PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, the Downtown Guiding Vision includes a wide range of initiatives for both short- and long-term implementation. The City Council requested that Downtown Ames formulate an implementation committee to help prioritize both Downtown Ames efforts, as well as requests for City assistance; and, WHEREAS, in December 2025, an update was provided to City Council about short term priorities. At that time, the concept of enhancing outdoor dining opportunities with "parklets" in parking spaces was discussed as a priority for 2026; and, WHEREAS, parklets are intended to expand usable outdoor space for an individual business beyond the small sidewalk cafe options that already exist. A seasonal reusable platform would be constructed in the street to create additional space for outdoor use. Attached is a concept drawing of the platform. Furnishings would be provided by the individual business; and, WHEREAS, the Downtown Ames committee is requesting the City Council provide up to $10,000 of assistance towards a pilot program for outdoor dining with parklets. Downtown Ames has secured sponsorships and donations for the construction of two platforms for use in 2026. The requested funding would help supplement the costs of construction, marketing, and promotional materials for the program, including support for spring 2027 requests. Expenses would be reimbursed by the City with invoices for hard costs related to the program through June 1, 2027. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that up to $10,000 of funding from the City Council Contingency Account for an outdoor dining pilot parklet program to be reimbursed to Downtown Ames for invoiced hard costs of the program through June 1, 2027 , is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 26th day of May, 2026. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Junck Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of May, 2026.