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Return to:Ames City Clerk,P.O.Box 811,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5105
RESOLUTION NO. 16-324
RESOLUTION PROPOSING VACATION OF ROADWAY PRESERVATION EASEMENT
FOR AT 3599 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AVENUE
(SCENIC POINT SUBDIVISION)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,there is an existing Roadway Preservation Easement along the eastern 60 feet of
the property located at 3599 George Washington Carver Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the developer made a request to vacate the Roadway Preservation Easement in
anticipation of developing the property into single-family, residential housing as Scenic Point
Subdivision; and,
WHEREAS,the easement was intended to accommodate the realignment of George Washington
Carver Avenue in association with the extension of Bloomington Road,and this Roadway Preservation
Easement impacts the developer's desired development of the property; and,
WHEREAS,with the recent adoption of the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan(LRTP),the
extension of Bloomington Road over Squaw Creek to County Line Road is not currently shown as a
project in the LRTP, which identifies and prioritizes projects over a 25-year period; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Iowa Code section 364.7, it is necessary to provide notice and public
hearing regarding the proposal of the City to dispose of its interest in this real property; and,
WHEREAS, following notice and public hearing, the City will determine if this proposal is
appropriate.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, THAT:
1. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 364.7, publication of notice regarding the proposed
vacation of a Roadway Preservation Easement and establishing a public hearing date
regarding the proposal is required.
2. The public hearing regarding the proposal to consider vacation of the City's interest in
a Roadway Preservation Easement at 3599 George Washington Carver Avenue shall be
held on June 28, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide notice of the public hearing as required by
Iowa Code Section 362.3.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of May, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of May, 2016.