The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #17-52
Resolution to approve investment in the Grant Wood Loop program
with Hometown Pride / Keep Iowa Beautiful Grant Support.
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello has been a part of and recipient of funding from the Parks to People initiative, receiving approximately $47,000 to defray Pocket Park construction expenses, and
WHEREAS, The Parks to People initiative will be coming to an end and the Grant Wood Loop has been created as an offshoot or as a means of continuing forward with the progress and coordination that has been created through the Parks to People initiative, and
WHEREAS, Communities choosing to participate in the “Grant Wood Loop” will have a say in the progression of the initiative, will be eligible for coaching and support from the program to work on and promote community visions, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that participation in the program at the rate of $1,500 per year with an anticipated five year commitment, to be in the best interest of the Community, finding that the parks and other features of the community may be marketed with others in the region, bringing tourism, economic development, and potentially new citizens to the community, and putting the community in a better position to pursue various grants that acknowledge the positive features of communities that choose to work with others in their region in a collaborative manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the investment of $1,500 in the Grant Wood Loop program with the understanding that the City will be asked, but not obligated, to continue this contribution rate for a total period of five (5) years.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 1st day of May, 2017.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk