HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Relocation of Automed RESOLUTION NO. 18-607
RESOLUTION APPROVING
RELOCATION OF AUTOMED
TO THE CITY OF HUXLEY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,currently,Automed,an automatic vaccination medication system company,is located
in the Start-Up Factory at the Iowa State University Research Park; and,
WHEREAS,the company has grown to where they are in need of larger manufacturing space and
they have identified a building that meets their expansion needs in Huxley near the intersection of Highway
35 and Highway 210; and,
WHEREAS,the Huxley City Council is prepared to create an Urban Renewal Area and offer a Tax
increment Financing incentive to attract Automed to their community; and,
WHEREAS,in order to prevent cities from attracting companies from other Iowa cities,a new State
law was passed; and,
WHEREAS, Section 403.19 of the Iowa Code now requires both the Ames and Huxley to approve
Automed's proposed relocation as well as the use of the Tax Increment Financing incentive; and,
WHEREAS, from the inception of the Iowa State Research Park, it has been agreed that it is not
possible or appropriate for all companies leaving the Park to locate within the City of Ames.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the
Mayor is authorized to sign the Agreement which supports the relocation of Automed to the City of Huxley
and the use of their intended incentives.
ADOPTED THIS 131h day of November, 2018.
Diane R.Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13'h day of November, 2018.