HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-03-27 D01 All-Star Community Award Application_Resolution of SupportAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 27, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution of support for City of Waukee
application for Iowa League of Cities All-Star Community Award
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The All-Star Community Awards program seeks to
acknowledge and encourage excellence in local government and provides
a means for sharing Iowa’s best public service ideas. It demonstrates that
those involved with local government are progressive, caring and
committed to their communities. Winners will be honored at the Award
Banquet at the League’s Annual Conference (September), receive an
award to display at City Hall and be featured in the League’s magazine
and website.
Triumph Park was an excellent example of collaboration within the
Waukee community and use of LOSST revenue. This project has been
featured in several publications and has garnered positive reviews from
the public as well as earned a reputation among parks and recreation
industry professionals as a strong example of a recreation complex.
Applying for the All-Star Community Award will provide an opportunity
for the City of Waukee to be recognized for this successful project as
well as to continue to promote the park as a regional destination.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Heather Behrens
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CITY OF WAUKEE APPLICATION FOR IOWA
LEAGUE OF CITIES ALL-STAR COMMUNITY AWARD
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 of Waukee is a member of the Iowa League of Cities, an organization that
provides advocacy, training and guidance for Iowa’s communities; AND,
WHEREAS, the Iowa League of Cities is soliciting applications for their annual All-Star
Community Awards, a program that acknowledges excellence in local government; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee intends to submit an application for the Triumph Park Project
as an exemplary “quality of life” community amenity made possible through visionary
leadership, thorough planning and strong partnerships.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council on this 27th day of March,
2023, that it hereby supports an application for the Iowa League of Cities All-Star Community
Award for the Triumph Park Project.
____________________________
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