HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreements to conduct fire training and demolition of houses RESOLUTION NO. 06-414
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT FIRE TRAINING
AND DEMOLITION OF HOUSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Fire Department is preparing to conduct live fire training,and two houses will
be utilized to conduct company and shift level training; and,
WHEREAS,two property owners requested that the Fire Department help with the demolition
by burning the building, and since state law allows fire departments to conduct two house burns per
year for training purposes, these events coincide to accomplish several purposes at once; and,
WHEREAS,both residences have given permission for training to commence on November 6
and end by November 17, 2006; and,
WHEREAS,the owners are responsible for site safety and disposal of remaining material,the
agreement has been prepared to confirm these arrangements with the property owners; and,
WHEREAS,the owners will be responsible for verifying removal of asbestos and taking other
steps to facilitate safety, and the City will hold the property owner harmless against loss or liability
for actions taken during the training exercise and house burn.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the agreements with the property owners thereby authorizing the City to conduct fire training and assist
in the demolition of structures at 707 Airport Road and 3201 Mortensen Road between November 6
and November 17, 2006, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 101h day of October, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Hamilton, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10r''day of October, 2006.