HomeMy WebLinkAboutA014 - Resolution No. 06-424 adopted October 10, 2006 RESOLUTION NO, 06-424
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISION TO
RETROFIT SPRINKLER ABATEMENT ELIGIBILITY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2006, the City Council passed an ordinance that required the
installation of fire sprinkler systems in dormitories, high-rise buildings, institutions, and residences
for mobility impaired by October 2011, with possibilities for two extensions until October 2016, if
granted by the Building Board of Appeals; and,
WHEREAS, at the time the Retrofit Sprinkler Ordinance was passed, the Council requested
that the staff come back to the Council with alternatives to better optimize the impact of the tax
abatement program; and,
WHEREAS,in accordance with Council direction,the City Manager met with the Cit Assessor
to discuss the existing tax abatement program; and,
WHEREAS, it was the recommendation of the City Manager that the Program be revised to
include in the valuation calculation any renovation work on a propertythat is accomplished atthe same
time a sprinkler system is installed;and,
WHEREAS, it is suggested that the language in the program read as follows:
"For existing buildings, tax abatement will be given for the installation of a sprinkler system
in accordance with Section 403.2 of the 2003 International Building Code and Section 903 of
the 2003 International Fire Code and for any other improvements that are made as part of the
same construction project where the value has been increased by at least 5%."
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Retrofit Sprinkler Tax Abatement Program is hereby revised by adding the above-listed language.
. ADOPTED THIS 10'day of October, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayoe
Introduced by: Rice
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Hamilton
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10"day of October, 2006.