HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Encroachment Permit for water meter pit at 4018 Aldrin Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 17-543
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A WATER METER
PIT AT 4018 ALDRIN AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Scenic Valley Townhome Association is requesting an encroachment permit
for a water meter pit that it installed in the right-of-way prior to receiving the necessary permit; and,
WHEREAS, the water pit will control the irrigation system for 32 private townhomes and
will encroach seven feet into the public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the Association feels that the proxnnity to the water main and the transformer
made this location ideal; and,
WHEREAS, in addition, having the meter located on public property will allow the
Homeowner's Association to have access to it at all times and prevents the need to tie into a
homeowner's electricity; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant stated that it was unaware that an encroachment permit was
required, and it was not until the applicant requested a water meter from the Water and Pollution
Control Department that it was discovered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the encroachment permit for a water meter pit for property located at 4018 Aldrin Avenue.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day of August, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22°d day of August, 2017.