THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #2021-6
To Approve payment of the 5th Year Local match to Keep Iowa Beautiful /Hometown Pride Program in the amount of $1,500
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
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 chose 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 the payment of the 5th and final 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 for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 4th day of January 2021.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk