HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Intermodal Facility Agreement with FTA RESOLUTION NO. 10-449
RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERMODAL FACILITY AGREEMENT
WITH FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in May 2010,the City of Ames and Iowa State University signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for completion of the
Intermodal Facility's first phase based on a TIGER I funding award; and,
WHEREAS, this MOU delineated the elements of the facility, such as an inter-city terminal,
parking, and bike path; and,
WHEREAS, based on this MOU, the FTA has developed a TIGER grant agreement using its
standard contract language and incorporating the language contained in the MOU; and,
WHEREAS, this agreement must be signed no later than September 15, 2010, for the project
to proceed and will complete the formal grant approval process; and,
WHEREAS,through this agreement,the City will be responsible for the facility,its operation,
and financial commitments; and,
WHEREAS, discussions are currently underway between the City and Iowa State University
(ISU)to develop land lease and operating agreements that address the requirements contained in this
FTA Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, to date, discussions with ISU have indicated a desire to share equally in the
ongoing responsibilities of the facility.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Intermodal Facility Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of September, 2010.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14'day of September, 2010.