City Of Ames: Parks & Recreation Seeks Input On CIP

Press release from the City of Ames:

09/09/2021 11:30 AM

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department will host a public input session regarding development of its 2022-2027 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Residents are invited to provide feedback on projects currently in the plan and to share ideas about new projects for the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider. The input is scheduled virtually for 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13.

Participants can access the Zoom meeting at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84177979947

“The City’s parks and facilities play a large role in providing an excellent quality of life in Ames and hearing what residents feel is needed to improve quality is very important,” said Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director.

The CIP is funded through a 1 percent local option sales tax. Parks and Recreation projects average approximately $1,000,000 per year. The Parks and Recreation portion of the 2021-2026 CIP is available at www.amesparkrec.org to review. Some of the more significant projects currently in the plan are:

The City of Ames CIP (2021-2026) can be viewed at www.cityofames.org under the Finance Department. After gathering input from residents, the Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff will develop the 2022-2027 plan and make recommendations to the City Council in January 2022. Those who wish to provide input but are unable to attend the meeting should contact Keith Abraham at 515.239.5349 or keith.abraham@cityofames.org

This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author’s own.