HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Safe school routes RESOLUTION NO. 05-320
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF ADULT CROSSING GUARDS,
ADDITION OF THREE GUARDS,INSTALLATION OF
PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS,AND FUNDING REQUEST TO
AMES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City has been working with the Ames Community School District(ACSD)to establish
safe pedestrian routes to the elementary and middle schools; and,
WHEREAS,with the changes in school boundaries and opening ofthe new Middle School,many children
may be taking different routes to school this fall; and,
WHEREAS, staff began meeting with parents and then walked and biked many of the routes that are of
the greatest safety concerns; and,
WHEREAS,joint staffineetings were held among City staff,ACSD administrators and principals,Central
Iowa Transit, Inc.,bussing officials, and selected parents; and,
WHEREAS, existing route plans were adjusted to reflect the new attendance boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, the new school safe route plans require three additional crossing guards at an additional
annual cost of$6,900 and a number ofphysical improvements,such as pedestiran signal modifications,sidewalks,
crosswalk markings, and school crossing signs, which are estimated to cost$17,600; and,
WHEREAS, other physical improvements may be determined to be necessary as the school year
progresses,and school officials have been informed that the ACSD will be expected to finance these improvements;
and,
WHEREAS,the adult crossing guards are funded through the Police Department operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
authorization for the placement of the twelve adult crossing guards,including the addition of three new guards(at
the City's cost of$6,900), and the installation of the identified physical improvements, with reimbursement for
these improvements (at a cost of$17,600)to be requested from the Ames Community School District is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t`'day of July,2005.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni,Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26"'day of July, 2005.