HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Low-Head Dam Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 17-241
RESOLUTION APPROVING LOW-HEAD DAM HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR LOW-HEAD DAM MODIFICATIONS PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City of Ames constructed a low-head dam in 1984 in order to create a pool
of water in the primary recharge zone for the City's Downtown Well Field thereby providing a
means to increase the capacity of these wells during periods of drought; and,
WHEREAS, this dam replaced temporary sand dams constructed in the 1970s for the same
purpose, and while the City has never promoted recreation at the dam, it is evident that the low-head
dam attracts members of the public who use the area for recreation; and,
WHEREAS, a project to improve the safety of this piece of infrastructure, one that is critical
to the overall management of the Ames drinking water supply, was first proposed in 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the design has undergone several changes since 2008, and has been expanded
to provide additional aquatic and recreational benefits, but the expansion has also increased the cost
of the project; and,
WHEREAS, in April 2016, RiverRestoration org was awarded a contract in the amount of
$102,499 to begin design on the project, and in March 2017, staff was authorized by the City Council
to move forward with the full completed vision for the project that includes both in-channel
improvements and bank improvements; and,
WHEREAS, the Council also authorized an additional $150,000 from the FY 2016/17
General Fund available balance and an additional $150,000 from the Source Water Protection Plan
CIP project to the North River Valley Low-Head Dam Improvements CIP project; and,
WHEREAS, staff has submitted multiple grant applications to both state and federal
programs, and, recently, staff was notified that the City will receive an additional $112,901 Low-
Head Dam Mitigation Grant Funding, and,
WHEREAS, the current estimated cost of the project, including engineering, is $844,500;
and,
WHEREAS, any in-kind donations secured will offset the funds needed by the City to match
the grants awarded, and will be used to reduce the contribution from the Water Fund; and,
WHEREAS, the recent grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is
ready for Council approval and acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Low-Head Dam Mitigation
Grant Program in the amount of$112,901 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 251h day of April, 2017.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 25`h day of April, 2017.