Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant Request Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 7.
ITEM TITLE: Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant Request
SUMMARY: The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium requesting
endorsement of an application for a grant from the Iowa Community
Attraction and Tourism (CAT) program.
RESOLUTION Authorizing Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT)
Grant Application From the National Mississippi River Museum &
Aquarium of the Dubuque County Historical Society
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Request Letter Supporting Documentation
❑ Resolution Resolutions
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NATIONAL
MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM
&AQUARIUM
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
December 23, 2014
Mayor Roy Buol
Members of the City Council
50 W 13th St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
cc: City Manager Mike Van Milligen
Dear Mayor Buol and Members of the City Council:
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium (Museum), which is operated by the
Dubuque County Historical Society, respectfully requests a resolution of endorsement from the
City of Dubuque for the Museum's application for a grant from the Iowa Community Attraction
and Tourism (CAT)program.
It has been eleven years since the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium opened to
the public. In that time we have served 2.1 million on-site visitors. As you know, a museum
of national scope and significance such as ours must continually reinvest in its facilities and
offerings so that we maintain our role as a world class institution.
The Museum intends to submit its application on January 15, 2015 in order to secure funds
mainly for vertical infrastructure improvements. The application requires an "official
resolution of support approved by the governing boards of local government."
We enjoy our long standing partnership with the City of Dubuque. Your resolution will support
our efforts to continue to serve the needs of the people of Dubuque and of Iowa.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Jerry Enzler, President& CEO
Dubuque County Historical Society
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
350 East 3rd Street Dubuque,Iowa 52001 563.557.9545 Fax 563.583.1241 www.rivermuseum.com
A property of the Dubuque County Historical Society
RESOLUTION NO. 01-15
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AND TOURISM (CAT)
GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM &
AQUARIUM OF THE DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and the National Mississippi River Museum &
Aquarium of the Dubuque County Historical Society (Museum) have partnered in the
successful implementation of the America's River project for the benefit of Dubuque and
the entire state of Iowa.
Whereas, the City believes that continued improvements to the Museum will have
tangible educational and economic benefits for Dubuque and the State of Iowa that will
enhance the lives of Iowans, build on Iowa's unique assets and values, and expand the
cultural, recreational, entertainment and educational opportunities in the state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA;
The City Council formally endorses the January 15, 2015 application of the
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium to the Community Attraction and Tourism
(CAT) program of the state of Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of January, 2015.
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor