HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2005 Urban Design Standards Manual & Std Specifications for Public Improvements RESOLUTION NO. 05-057
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2005 URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL,
2005 URBAN STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, THE
CITY OF AMES SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS,AND ALL
SUBSEQUENT UPDATES AND REVISIONS TO THESE DOCUMENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, a group of 16 agencies in the Des Moines area developed a common set of
design standards and construction specifications; and,
WHEREAS,the intent behind this was to establish uniform design practices and construction
requirements that would maximize bidding competition and provide the highest quality projects in
the most-cost-effective manner; and,
WHEREAS,on March 12, 1998,the City of Ames and other interested agencies entered into
a 28-E Agreement with the original group, and on November 23, 1999, formally adopted these
standards and specifications; and,
WHEREAS,the City of Ames and all other member agencies entered into a 28E Agreement
that transferred responsibility for the continued development and maintenance of these manuals to
the ISU Center for Transportation Research and Education(CTRE); and,
WHEREAS, CTRE has issued the 2005 revisions and City of Ames staff has updated the
supplemental specifications,which make minor revisions to the standards that are specific to the city
of Ames.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 2005 Urban Design Standards Manual, 2005 Urban Standard Specifications for Public
Improvements, the City of Ames Supplemental Specifications, and all subsequent updates and
revisions to these documents, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of February, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Vegge
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of February, 2005.