HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Encroachment Permit for monitoring wells at 122 North Oak Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 18-438
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR MONITORING
WELLS AT 122 NORTH OAK AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in April 2018, an encroachment permit was issued to GHD Services, Inc. to
place two monitoring wells in the right-of-way at 903 N. 2nd Street; GHD Services Inc. is now
seeking approval for an encroachment permit that would allow an additional three monitoring wells
in the right-of-way at 122 North Oak Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, historical records show the property as a former manufactured gas plant site,
and GHD is proposing to collect groundwater samples to determine if any materials remain on the
property; and,
WHEREAS, the monitoring wells will be necessary for a preliminary sampling event to
collect soil and groundwater samples, and are anticipated to be in place from one year to several
years; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant has also applied for a right-of-way permit for installation of the
wells, and approval of that permit is contingent on the approval of this encroachment permit; and,
WHEREAS, the adjacent property owner, Iowa Department of Transportation, has agreed
to the project and provided a letter of support; and,
WHEREAS, the fee for this permit was calculated at $25, and the full amount has been
received by the City Clerk's Office along with the certificate of liability insurance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Encroachment Permit for monitoring wells at 122 North Oak Avenue is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 31s1 day of July, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Martin
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 31 sr day of July, 2018.