HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - R-O-W acquisitions for 13th/Grand Traffic Signal Replacement RESOLUTION NO. 09-037
RESOLUTION APPROVING RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS FOR
U.S. 69 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPLACEMENT
(13TH AND GRAND)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this program is for intersection improvements along U.S. Highway 69(Grand
Avenue)to alleviate congestion and reduce potential accidents,and included in the 2008/09 budget
is a project for the replacement of the 13' Street and Grand Avenue traffic signal system; and,
WHEREAS,the project will include full replacement of the traffic signal system,including
all poles, equipment, and in-street loop detection; and,
WHEREAS, Graham Land Acquisition Associates of Nevada, Iowa, has completed the
purchase agreement documents for additional right-of-way for the relocation of the traffic signal
poles in order to meet the Iowa Department of Transportation minimum clear zone requirements;
and,
WHEREAS,the three property owners affected are located on the southwest,northwest,and
northeast corners of the intersection; and,
WHEREAS, the total amount of compensation for additional right-of-way and tenant
agreements associated with this project is$4,830,and execution of these purchase agreements is the
final step necessary in order to complete the replacement of the traffic signal system at 13t'' Street
and Grand Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that acceptance of all required transfers of land and associated purchase agreements for the U.S. 69
Intersection Improvements Project(13t' Street/Grand Avenue traffic signal replacement) is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27t'' day of January, 2009.
C�?. UJAJ_& A. "V. �l�v
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27'day of January, 2009.