HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for transfer of light poles to Northcrest RESOLUTION NO. 07-498
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE FOR
FIVE LIGHT POLES ON NORTHCREST PROPERTY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City of Ames Electric Services currently owns seven light poles with fixtures
and underground wiring on property owned by Northcrest, Inc.; and,
WHEREAS,Northcrest is currently leasing these poles, fixtures, and underground wire from
the City to provide security lighting; and,
WHEREAS, Northcrest is installing its own private lighting system and is asking to assume
ownership of five of the existing light poles and fixtures and for the City to remove the remaining two;
and,
WHEREAS,Northcrest is asking for the City to remove two poles and associated wiring and
fixtures,and the City will reimburse Northcrest for the cost,not to exceed$250,for the removal of the
light pole foundations; and,
WHEREAS,the City is also being asked to transfer ownership of the remaining five poles and
associated wiring fixtures to Northcrest at no cost; and,
WHEREAS,Northcrest agrees to hold the City harmless from any and all liability for damages,
judgments, or fees that may arise out of the use of the transferred lighting equipment.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the agreement with Northcrest,Inc., for the removal of two City light poles and associated wiring and
fixtures is hereby approved, and the transfer of five poles and associated wiring and fixtures to
Northcrest's ownership is further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 20tt' day of November, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 20th day of November, 2007.