HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Extension of park land leases with Iowa State University RESOLUTION NO. 15-682
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF PARK LAND LEASES WITH IOWA
STATE UNIVERSITY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,there are five properties within the City of Ames'park system(Brookside Park,
Franklin Park,McDonald Woods, Stuart Smith Park, and Zumwalt Rail Road Park)that are leased
from Iowa State University; and,
WHEREAS, these leases were set to expire on March 1, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, realizing more time was needed to negotiate updated language to these lease
agreements,the City Council,with concurrence from the ISU administration,approved an extension
of these leases until February 1, 2016; and,
WHEREAS,these discussions have taken more time than first anticipated and,therefore,the
Council is now being asked to mutually agree with ISU to extend these leases until March 1, 2016;
and,
WHEREAS,it is hoped that this additional extension will provide sufficient time to finalize
the City's negotiations with ISU; and,
WHEREAS, Iowa State University administration has agreed to this extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the extension of Park Land leases(for the aforementioned parks)with Iowa State University to
March 1, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1 Oth day of November, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10"day of November, 2015.