HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Reallocation of funds for new Fire Station signs RESOLUTION NO. 17-634
RESOLUTION APPROVING REALLOCATION OF REMAINING 2016/17 FIRE
DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR NEW FIRE STATION
SIGNS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, all three Fire Stations were constructed without common signage; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is requesting signage for all three Stations; and,
WHEREAS, signage for the Fire Stations identifying each facility as a part of the City of
Ames, similar to what can be found at most other City-owned facilities and parks is what is being
proposed; and,
WHEREAS, staff from Parks and Recreation has agreed to erect and install a sign at each
Station(including delivery and stone work) if the Fire Department purchases the supplies; and,
WHEREAS, the cost for each Fire Station is approximately $4,000 for a total of$12,000;
and,
WHEREAS, in early 2015, the City Council authorized $145,175 in the Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus replacements, and this
project came in under budget with more than$16,000 remaining; and,
WHEREAS, therefore, staff is recommending that the remaining $16,245 from the 2016/17
CIP be reallocated to cover the cost of adding new signage to all three Fire Stations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the reallocation of remaining 2015/16 Capital Improvements finds for new Fire Station signs
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24" day of October, 2017.
CA,�"�R`W&
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 24' day of October, 2017.