HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-075-02.03.2025Prepared LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-075
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF HOTEL/MOTEL
TAX COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO CEDAR
VALLEY ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $12,000.00, FOR THE CEDAR VALLEY
ARBORETUM TOURISM PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo allocates Hotel/Motel Tax revenue to support projects
that enhance tourism and community development through the City Council Discretionary Fund;
and
WHEREAS, the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens has proposed the Cedar
Valley Arboretum Tourism Project, which aims to increase tourism, enhance visitor experiences,
and promote the natural beauty and educational resources of the Arboretum; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the importance of the project in attracting
visitors to the area, thereby supporting local businesses and increasing economic development
opportunities within the community; and
WHEREAS, the allocation of funds will assist in the realization of the Cedar Valley
Arboretum Tourism Project's goals, contributing positively to Waterloo's cultural and ecological
initiatives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as
follows:
1. The City Council hereby approves the allocation of Twelve Thousand Dollars
($12,000.00) from the Hotel/Motel Tax Council Discretionary Fund to the Cedar Valley
Arboretum and Botanic Gardens for the Cedar Valley Arboretum Tourism Project.
2. These funds are designated for use in promotional activities, facility enhancements,
and educational programming associated with the Tourism Project, thereby ensuring alignment
with the project's intended objectives.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February 2025.
Quentin Hart, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kelley Felchle NEo
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
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