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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Set date of public hearing for sale of vacated portion of alley between North Dakota Avenue and Delaware Avenue DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE,RESERVED FOR RECORDER Prepared by:Ames Legal Department,515 Clark Avenue,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5146 Return to:Ames City Clerk,P.O.Box 811,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5105 RESOLUTION NO. 16-239 RESOLUTION PROPOSING SALE OF A PORTION OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN NORTH DAKOTA AVENUE AND DELAWARE AVENUE BETWEEN TORONTO STREET AND RELIABLE STREET IN AMES,IOWA; SETTING DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, the property owner of 1501 North Dakota Avenue wishes to build a storage shed near the rear of the property, however, due to setback requirements, the owner is unable to do so in the desired location; and, WHEREAS, in March 2016, City staff received a request from the property owner regarding the possible purchase of the alley at the rear of their property in order to build the shed at the desired location; and, WHEREAS, Public Works staff explained the procedures to the property owner for purchasing, as well as the policy of not creating "islands" of city property surrounded by private property; the property owner was also made aware that if the neighboring properties were not interested in purchasing their adjacent pieces of alley, the owner would have the option to purchase those as well, and, WHEREAS, it was further explained to the property owner that public utility easements would be required over the areas to ensure the existing rights of the utilities in the area; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with City policy, staff performed a valuation of the requested area, as well as the adjacent areas within the alley; and, WHEREAS, these were then sent to all adjacent property owners along with an inquiry as to the property owners' interest in purchasing the alley portions immediately adjacent to their property, and to date, all property owners are interested in the purchase of their respective portions of the alley. WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 364.7, the City Council has the authority, following notice and hearing, to vacate platted alleys. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa: A public hearing on the proposed sale of a portion of the alley as aforesaid shall be held as required by law to coincide with the City Council meeting of May 24, 2016, which will begin at 6:00 p.m in the Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to provide notice pursuant to Iowa Code Section 362.3. ADOPTED THIS 10"day of May, 2016. A. 'xv Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resokrtion declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10t' day of May, 2016.