HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement to defer sidewalks at 2818 South Duff Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 06-425
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT TO DEFER SIDEWALKS
AT 2818 SOUTH DUFF AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the developer of commercial property at 2818 South Duff Avenue is requesting
that the City Council defer the installation of sidewalks in the right-of-way for South Duff Avenue;
and,
WHEREAS, a commercial development is proposed at this location, which will include the
construction of a new commercial building, off-street parking, extension of public utilities, and
perimeter parking lot landscaping; and,
WHEREAS, the installation of public sidewalks is one of the infrastructure improvements
required to approve the Minor Site Development Plant; and,
WHEREAS,the developer has no desire to install public sidewalks along South Duff Avenue
at this time since no sidewalks exist on adjacent properties that would connected to the sidewalk at
2818 South Duff Avenue, but is willing to provide a Letter of Credit to cover the estimated cost of
installing the sidewalk; and,
WHEREAS,the City's Public Works Department supports installation of sidewalk along this
section of South Duff at the time that the street-widening project occurs; and,
WHEREAS,it seems most appropriate to install sidewalk and storm sewer at 2818 South Duff
Avenue at the time that the roadway is widened to five lanes; and,
WHEREAS,if the deferment is approved,the developer will sign an agreement that will allow
installation of sidewalks at a later date and provide an acceptable Letter of Credit.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Agreement for Deferment of the installation of sidewalks in the public right-of-way at 2818 South
Duff Avenue is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS I Oth day of October, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Hamilton
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10th day of October, 2006.