HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement with DMACC for release of liability claims RESOLUTION NO. 08-048
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH
DMACC FOR RELEASE OF LIABILITY CLAIMS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, CyRide received a request from the Des Moines Area Community College
(DMACC) representatives for bus service to the DMACC Hunziker Complex as concerns had been
raised from students regarding the safety of walking from the complex to the nearest bus stop after dark,
and;
WHEREAS,in review of the current bus service near the facility,there is sufficient time in the
schedule to extend this route to the DMACC facility without incurring additional expenses or route
delays; and,
WHEREAS, the challenge in implementing this change is in getting the bus turned around as
it would require doing so on DMACC's private property,and its representatives have agreed to CyRide
operating on its property and are aware of the weight of the bus and potential damage to the parking lot;
and,
WHEREAS, in order to release CyRide and the City of Ames from liability regarding damage
to the DMACC parking lot, a Memorandum of Agreement needs to be signed to address this concern.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Memorandum of Agreement with the Des Moines Area Community College releasing CyRide and
the City of Ames from liability claims due to any pavement damage by CyRide buses on DMACC
property is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`' day of February, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of February, 2008.