HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for South Grand Avenue Extension Project RESOLUTION NO. 18-367
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
FOR SOUTH GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this Agreement is for a grant through the Water Quality Initiative Program,
administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS); and,
WHEREAS, the grant applies to the extension of Grand Avenue from its terminus across
Squaw Creek to South 16th Street; and,
WHEREAS, as part of the Agreement, the City plans to incorporate stormwater quality
BMPs to capture much of the runoff draining to and from the site; and,
WHEREAS, the project will have a bid letting through the Iowa DOT and a local
contribution minimum of 20 percent of eligible project costs; and,
WHEREAS, the Grand Avenue Extension continues to be included in the Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) with funding identified since 2013/14 and continuing through 2018/19;
and,
WHEREAS,funding shown in the CIP for 2018/19 and 2019/20 includes$7,700,000 in G.O.
Bonds; $4,300,000 in MPO/STP Funds; and$3,450,000 in Federal/State grant funds; and,
WHEREAS, construction is anticipated to commence in 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Funding Agreement with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for
$100,000 in funding for the South Grand Avenue Extension Project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t' day of June, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t' day of June, 2018.