HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure at 318 Welch Avenue for fire service installation RESOLUTION NO. 16-360
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE AT 318 WELCH AVENUE
FOR FIRE SERVICE INSTALLATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the property owner at 318 Welch Avenue is currently in the process of installing
a fire sprinkler system, and they will be required to tap the existing water main in Welch Avenue in
order to provide enough water flow to the sprinkler system; and,
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code requires that the Council approve temporary closures of
those streets that are classified as arterials or are active CyRide routes, and this is the case with
Welch Avenue (Brown Route#6); and,
WHEREAS, due to the locations of the water main, this work will require the closure of
Welch Avenue for approximately three calendar days to safely accommodate the new water fire
service installation; and,
WHEREAS,the contract has proposed to begin the work on Monday,June 20,2016,and the
timing of the work minimizes the impact to CyRide and to area students by taking advantage of the
Iowa State University summer break; and,
WHEREAS, access to the area residences and businesses will be maintained at all times,as
well as safe pedestrian access through the area; and,
WHEREAS, staff has directed the contractor to contact area residents and businesses
regarding the work, as well as the Campustown Action Association; and,
WHEREAS, CyRide will re-route bus service during the street closure by continuing the
route to the west on Knapp Street, north on Hayward Avenue, then east on Chamberlain Street to
Welch Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the temporary closure of a portion of Welch Avenue to facilitate the installation of the required
fire line to serve the new building sprinkler system services at 318 Welch Avenue is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of June, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of June, 2016.