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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.