HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for Assessments for Improvements for Ferguson Subdivision RESOLUTION NO. 00-321
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR
ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS
FOR FERGUSON SUBDIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in October 1997, the property owners generally referred to as the "Ferguson
Subdivision"petitioned the City for annexation; and,
WHEREAS,on August 23, 1999,this Petition for Annexation was reviewed by the City Council
and was tabled subject to the following: (1) receiving the results of the Annexation Study, (2)working
out the details in the Annexation Agreement, (3)determining the benefits to the City to be derived from
this annexation, and(4)identifying the initial costs to be borne by the City; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the initial capital improvement costs associated with the
annexation of this property would be related to the extension of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure;
and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends the utilization of the City's Special Assessment Authority as a
means to accomplish the installation of this infrastructure; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the Special Assessment approach staff has created an Assessment
Agreement between the City and all participating property owners that indicates the responsibility for
payment of the special assessments; and,
WHEREAS, all parties included in the Petition for Annexation have agreed to the Assessment
Agreement.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
the Agreement of Assessments for Improvements pertaining to the Ferguson Subdivision is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of June, 2000.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Campbell
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of June, 2000.