HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Funding for cost estimation of Downtown parking ramp RESOLUTION NO. 08-452
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDS TO PAY FOR
CONSULTANT FOR COSTS ESTIMATION REGARDING
DOWNTOWN PARKING RAMP
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,on September 9,2008,the Council heard a presentation from The McKel Group
regarding its proposal to redevelop 328-330 Main Street; and,
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of this presentation,the Council instructed staff to ascertain
the costs of hiring a consultant to estimate the costs of building a parking ramp,as suggested by the
developer, on Lot X or Lot Y in the Central Business District(CBD); and,
WHEREAS, staff has contacted two consulting firms that have indicated they would be
interested in providing cost estimates for constructing a parking ramp in the CBD parking lot, and
based on these conversations, it appears the cost for these services ranges from$7,000 to $14,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the allocation of funding in an amount not to exceed$14,000 from the Parking Fund to pay for
a consultant to estimate the costs of constructing a parking ramp,as suggested by the developers,on
Lot X or Lot Y in the Central Business District is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of October, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Rice
Seconded by: Popkin
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of October, 2008.