The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #19-121
Approving commencement of Pickle Ball Courts construction in fall of 2019
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello Parks & Recreation Dpt. previously approved continued planning for construction of pickle ball courts near Jaycee Kleinow fields, and
WHEREAS, Resident and Parks Supporter Bud Johnson requests permission to move forward with the pouring of concrete this fall for the courts and shelter so that the courts are ready for the application of a top coat / playing surface in the spring and so that he may erect shelter on concrete adjacent to Pickle Ball Courts this fall, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has offered to cover all costs of concrete for the shelter and court area and will also erect the shelter, provided by Mr. Johnson through the Monticello Comm. School District, the shelter being removed from the Softball Fields at the High School as part of the new Middle School Construction Project, and other costs as appropriate and necessary with the City investment to not exceed $12,000, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds Bud Johnson’s proposal to be very generous and that the concrete should be poured this fall with the shelter erected so that the courts can be finished and utilized during next year’s season with City investment not to exceed $12,000, and
WHEREAS, The Council further finds that staff should continue to explore grants and other funding options.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of fall 2019 pouring of concrete and erection of a shelter on City property adjacent to Jaycee Kleinow fields for purposes of the planned Pickle Ball Courts.
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 3rd day of September, 2019.
Attest: Brian Wolken, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk