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Home My WebLink About~Master - Notice of Intent to commence the North River Valley Well Field and Pipeline Project RESOLUTION NO. 16-120 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE THE NORTH RIVER VALLEY WELL FIELD AND PIPELINE PROJECT; SETTING DATE OF HEARING AND SENDING NOTIFICATION TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,The Ames Water Treatment Plant relies on a network of 22 potable supply wells as the source of drinking water for our community; and WHEREAS, as old wells fail and need to be replaced and as demand for treated water increases, additional wells must be drilled; and WHEREAS,the location for a new well field has been chosen using a detailed ground water hydraulic model and are proposed to be constructed on land north of East 13t' Street and east of the Skunk River; and WHEREAS,HDR Engineering was retained to assist with the route study, evaluating three alternative alignments;NS WHEREAS,based on their evaluation HDR has recommended that the City pursue the red alignment for construction of the pipeline to connect the new wells to the water treatment plant;and WHEREAS, the entire pipeline can be constructed on City property. Two of the proposed well locations are located on City property and one well will required land to be acquired; and WHEREAS, land acquisition for one well and construction easements are needed; and WHEREAS, the City is required by law to formally notify all potential property owners before moving ahead with any part of this project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Notice of Intent to commence the North River Valley Well Field an Pipeline Project is approved, and that April 26, 2016 is set as the date of public hearing. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff is authorized to send notification to all affected property owners as required by law. ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of March, 2016. A. A++�. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Nelson Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of March, 2016.