HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Urban Design Policy Standards and Urban Specifications for Public Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 99-439
RESOLUTION APPROVING URBAN DESIGN POLICY STANDARDS MANUAL
AND URBAN SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, over the years,a group of 16 agencies in the Des Moines area,which included
two water utilities, two counties, and 12 cities, developed and used a set of design standards and
construction specifications; and,
WHEREAS, the concept behind the program was to have uniform construction and design
standards in and around Des Moines to increase contractor confidence and competition, and,thus,
lowering costs; and,
WHEREAS,Ames and other cities became interested in joining the group and utilizing the
design standards and construction specifications; and,
WHEREAS, on March 12, 1998,the City Council approved an agreement with the City of
Des Moines,which coordinates and manages the consultant doing the actual review and document
development of these standards and specifications; and,
WHEREAS, Staff feels it is appropriate to adopt these design standards and standard
specifications for the construction ofpublic improvements as the official City of Ames standards and
specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Urban Standard Specifications for Public Improvements and the Urban Design Standards
Manual as developed by the Urban Design Standards and Specifications Committee are hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of November, 1999.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Parks
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Hoffman, Parks, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Quirmbach
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of November, 1999.