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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for work on Main Street Alley RESOLUTION NO. 11-241 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR WORK ON MAIN STREET ALLEY (DOUGLAS AVENUE TO KELLOGG AVENUE) FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, the Public Works Department was notified by Interstate Power and Light Company, an Alliant Energy company,about a leak in its gas main in the alley north of Main Street between Kellogg Avenue and Douglas Avenue; and, WHEREAS,the leak was repaired,but it recognized that the gas main needed to be replaced,and asked staff if it would be possible to reimburse the City for the cost of the alley paving needed for its gas main replacement; and, WHEREAS, staff was then approached by the City's Electric Services Department requesting to work in the alley to remove an underground transformer and place above-ground transformers in the area; and, WHEREAS,this would involve even more pavement removal and patching in the alley, and, WHEREAS,after discussing the issue,Interstate Power and Light Company and City staff investigated the current condition of the alley, and looked at how Interstate Power and Light Company's work would affect the integrity of the alley, and, WHEREAS,the alley was determined to be in poor condition,and any patching would not improve its condition, and would likely increase maintenance; and, WHEREAS,after taking into consideration the amount ofproposed removal and replacement ofthe alley, Interstate Power and Light Company's willingness to reimburse the City,and Electric Services'proposed work, replacing the entire alley is recommended; and, WHEREAS,staffhas estimated that the cost ofthe alleywill be approximately$120,500,which includes design and administration; and, WHEREAS, Interstate Power and Light Company will,with approval of the agreement,reimburse the City in an amount not to exceed$41,935.41. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company in an amount not to exceed$41,935.41 for reimbursement towards the cost of design and reconstruction of the Main Street Alley between Kellogg Avenue and Douglas Avenue is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of May, 2011. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor Introduced by: Goodman Seconded by: Davis Voting aye: Davis, Goodman,Mahayni,Larson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: Wacha Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24'day of May,2011.