HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ames Intermodal Facility TIGER Grant application RESOLUTION NO. 09-393
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
AMES INTERMODAL FACILITY TIGER GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, three project partners, the City of Ames, CyRide, and Iowa State University
propose to construct an Intermodal Transportation Facility in Ames at a total project cost of
approximately$43,000,000; and,
WHEREAS, this facility would accommodate and link public and private transportation
modes (public transit, intercity carriers, airport shuttle services, car pools/van pools, taxis, bike
commuters, and pedestrian)with the needed parking that would also stimulate redevelopment and
long-term revitalization in the community; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed center will also provide parking for the university and
Campustown, and include a small amount of commercial and offices uses; and,
WHEREAS, federal dollars are being requested through the Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery(TIGER)program,and staff is recommending that the City Council
support this grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that support of the Ames Intermodal Facility TIGER grant application is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18`h day of August, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Doll
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18' day of August, 2009.