HomeMy WebLinkAboutA002 - Resolution No. 15-683 adopted November 10, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 15-683
RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR 2013/14 SKUNK
RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION, PHASE 2
(EAST LINCOLN WAY TO SOUTH RIVER VALLEY PARK)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this program provides for construction of shared-use paths on street right-of-
way,adjacent to streets and through green belts,and the Long Range Transportation Plan identifies
those paths that separate bicycle traffic from higher-speed automobile traffic; and,
WHEREAS, this project is an important alternative transportation connection for our
community,and the 2013/14 program location is the Skunk River Trail Extension(East Lincoln Way
to South River Valley Park); and,
WHEREAS, recreational trail easements from four property owners (Liberty Court, LLC,
Union Pacific Railroad, Iowa State Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. and Diane and Larry Schulte) are
necessary for the construction and maintenance access of the shared-use path; and,
WHEREAS, the recreational trail easement for Liberty Court's property was concurrently
acquired during the right-of-way negotiations completed in 2014 for the Ames Water Treatment
Plant - Contract 1, and the City Council approved the recreational trail easement purchase with
Liberty Court, LLC, on November 10, 2014, in the amount of$3,238; and,
WHEREAS, the remaining easements are from the three remaining property owners, and
approval of the three easement agreements, will complete the land acquisition process for this
shared-use path project and allow for construction to be completed in 2016 as scheduled.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Easement Agreements with the Union Pacific Railroad in the amount of$32,000,Iowa State
Ready-Mix Concrete,Inc.,in the amount of$88,000, and Diane and Larry Schulte in the amount of
$12,000 are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 101h day of November, 2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Gartin, Goodman, Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I Uh day of November, 2015.