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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - I-35 Signage Project RESOLUTION NO. 18-452 RESOLUTION APPROVING I-35 SIGNAGE PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,the City received a letter from The Ames Foundation to support the construction of entryway signage along the northbound I-35 corridor into Ames; and, WHEREAS, City Council has allocated $20,000 as requested to support the $40,000 total sign project; and, WHEREAS, staff has met with The Ames Foundation to discuss project details and prepare an agreement authorizing the funds to be spent; and, WHEREAS, the scope outlined in the Agreement indicates the funds may be used to purchase materials, supplies and services to design and construct the sign and its adjacent landscaping; and, WHEREAS, the City of Ames will be responsible for the landscaping, which will require minimal maintenance, and the lighting for the sign will be lit by solar. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Agreement with The Ames Foundation for the construction of entryway signage along the northbound I-35 corridor is hereby approved with the following stipulations: 1. Approve the proposed funding agreement with the Ames Foundation in the amount of $20,000. 2. Approve the location of the signage to be located on the east side of I-35 just south of 260t'Street on property owned by the City of Ames 3. The City will be responsible for the maintenance,repair, or reconstruction of the sign in the future. 4. The design incorporates a reference to Iowa State University and includes elements similar in style to the ISU entryway signs along University Boulevard, approval has been received from Iowa State University to use their name. 5. The City of Ames will be responsible for the landscaping,which will require minimal maintenance and the lighting for the sign will be lit by solar. ADOPTED THIS 3 1"day of July, 2018. 'A, Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John-77CHaila, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: Martin Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 31 st day of July, 2018.