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RESOLUTION NO. 16-055
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
AT 3121 GRAND AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the owner of 3121 Grand Avenue is in the process of redeveloping this property
along with 3105 Grand Avenue to construct a new Walmart Supercenter and needs to build over an
existing public utility easement, which would not be allowed; and,
WHEREAS, City staff was received a request from the property owner to vacate the existing
easement; and,
WHEREAS, vacation requests involve substantial outreach to all right-of-way users to
determine if there were any existing utilities in the easement or future plans to utilize the easement;and,
WHEREAS, staff has received responses and only the City of Ames Electric Utility has
facilities in the existing easement; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Ames electric will be accommodated in another location as the site plan
approval process progresses, and no other registered right-of-way users have an intention to utilize the
easement; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Iowa Code section 364.7, it is necessary to provide notice and public
hearing regarding the proposal of the City to dispose of its interest in this real property; and,
WHEREAS, following notice and public hearing, the City will determine if this proposal is
appropriate.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, THAT:
1. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 364.7, publication of notice regarding the proposed
vacation of an electric facilities easement and establishing a public hearing date
regarding the proposal is required.
2. The public hearing regarding the proposal to consider vacation of the City's interest in
a public utility easement 3121 Grand Avenue shall be held on February 23, 2016, at
6:00 p.m.
3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide notice of the public hearing as required by
Iowa Code section 362.3.
ADOPTED THIS 91h day of February, 2016.
Diane R, Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9"'day of February, 2016.
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