HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Water service connection for 2809 South Riverside Drive RESOLUTION NO. 11-500
RESOLUTION APPROVING RURAL WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FOR
2809 SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, state law requires Iowa's cities to provide city water service within two miles
of the city limits under certain limited situations; and,
WHEREAS,this may occur when a rural water agency previously has given a city notice of
intent to provide service in that area, but the city has responded by reserving the right to provide
water to that area; and,
WHEREAS, in such a case, the city must provide water service to that area, even if it is
located outside the city limits, within four years of the receipt of the water district's notice; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with this state law, in July 2009, the City Council adopted an
ordinance allowing properties located outside the corporate limits to connect to City water under
certain conditions; and,
WHEREAS,several years ago,the City received notice that residents in an area along South
Riverside Drive desired to be served by Xenia Rural Water District, but because of the area's
proximity to the City's airport and ISU Research Park, the City wanted to protect this area for
eventual growth within the City limits; and,
WHEREAS, consequently, the City denied this request, thus assuming the obligation to
eventually provide water service to the area regardless of whether or not the area was annexed at that
time; and,
WHEREAS,after four years had passed,the owner of 2725 South Riverside Drive requested
and received water service to his property in 2009; and,
WHEREAS, a neighboring property owner at 2809 South Riverside Drive had the same
request to the City several years ago,and is now seeking connection to the City's 12-inch water main
adjacent to his property; and,
WHEREAS,as with his neighbor in 2009,the City is obligated to provide this service as long
as the requirements specified in the City ordinance are fulfilled; and,
WHEREAS, these include paying a one-time connection fee, installation of an approved
back-flow prevention device, and paying water usage rates as specified in the ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the rural water type water service for connection to the existing, adjacent water main for
property located at 2809 South Riverside Drive is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`' day of October, 2011.
C--�'-K J-A-11 Ate.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25t'day of October, 2011.