HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-09 D01 IEDA Destination Iowa Grant ApplAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: May 9, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration authoring the submittal of a grant application to the Iowa
Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Destination Iowa Grant
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The City of Waukee is partnering with the Iowa Youth
Athletic Foundation to expand community and leisure opportunities in the City of
Waukee. An Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Destination Iowa
Grant was identified as a potential funding source for the Kettlestone Central
Athletic Facilities project. A City Council resolution documenting City support is
required.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Jennifer Brown, Economic Development Coordinator
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IEDA) DESTINATION IOWA GRANT
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Waukee has established the expanded
development of community and leisure opportunities as a Council goal; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee and the Iowa Youth Athletic Foundation have identified the
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Destination Iowa Grant as a potential funding
source for construction of the project structures and related site improvements related to the
Kettlestone Central Athletic Facilities; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has available funds to fulfill its share of obligation related to
this grant application should the grant funds be awarded.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council that it hereby
authorizes the submittal of a grant application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) Destination Iowa Grant program on behalf of the City of Waukee and the Iowa Youth
Athletic Foundation.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 9th day of May, 2022.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair