HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing Use of Eminent Domain, if necessary, East Industrial Area Utility Extension Project RESOLUTION NO. 18-633
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN, IF NECESSARY, TO
OBTAIN EASEMENTS AND ACQUIRE LAND FOR THE EAST INDUSTRIAL AREA
UTILITY EXTENSION PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the East Industrial Area Utility Extension Project consists of the extension of
water and sanitary sewer to the recently annexed area east of Interstate 35; and,
WHEREAS, temporary and permanent easements are needed from 11 different property
owners and an approximately two-acre parcel of land needs to be acquired from one property owner
for a lift station and future water tower; and,
WHEREAS, the 12 property owners were initially contacted by A &R Land Services, Inc.
earlier this month,which resulted in four property owners signing agreements, six still in progress,
and two having so far refused; and,
WHEREAS, City staff continues to work towards a resolution in all remaining cases, but
eminent domain maybe required as a last resort in order to move forward with this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the use of eminent domain,if necessary,to obtain easements and acquire land by the anticipated
bid letting in early spring, 2019, for the East Industrial Area Utility Extension Project, is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of November, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t'day of November, 2018.