The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #18-10
Resolution to approve payment of 2nd Year Local match to
Keep Iowa Beautiful / Hometown Pride program
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 City Council approved, by Resolution #17-52, participation in the Grant Wood Loop program, also known as the Keep Iowa Beautiful / Hometown Pride Program, same having been created as an offshoot and/or as a means of continuing forward with the progress and coordination that has been created through the Parks to People initiative, and
WHEREAS, The Agreement approved by Resolution #17-52 included a five year commitment at the rate of $1,500 per year, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the continued commitment of the City of Monticello is in the best interests of the Community and is otherwise appropriate, 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 payment of the 2nd Year investment of $1,500 in the Grant Wood Loop program, also known as the Keep Iowa Beautiful / Hometown Pride program.
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 15th day of January, 2018.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk