HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Planting Grant Agreement for Southeast Entryway RESOLUTION NO. 12-319
RESOLUTION APPROVING IDOT PLANTING GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
SOUTHEAST ENTRYWAY PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the project is a continued partnership between the City of Ames and the South
Ames Business Neighborhood (SABN) to complete improvement features to the Southeast
Entryway, including installation of light columns and planting of trees, native plants, and flowers;
and,
WHEREAS, a portion of the Southeast Entryway has already been improved with grading
and plantings at the intersection of Dayton Avenue and Southeast 16`' street, extending up to the
Dayton Avenue overpass over U.S. Highway 30; and,
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2008, Council approved an Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) funding agreement for this project, and on July 12, 2011, the Council
authorized staff to negotiate a sole source contract with RDG Dahlquist Art Studio for fabrication
and installation of lighted sculptures for this project; and,
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2012, the Council accepted the report of bids for the Southeast
Entryway Project, and at that meeting, staff reported that a planting grant would be applied for to
assist in funding the project; and,
WHEREAS, staff has been notified by the IDOT that the City was successful in obtaining
the planting grant in the amount of$63,632 to be used on specific items in the contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Iowa Department of Transportation Planting Grant Agreement for the Southeast Entryway
Project in the amount of$63,632.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12t'' day of June, 2012.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t''day of June, 2012.