HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement with Iowa DOT for the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway RESOLUTION NO. 19-081
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DOT
FOR THE JEFFERSON HIGHWAY HERITAGE BYWAY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2015, City Council approved a Resolution endorsing the
application to designate the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway as an Iowa Heritage Byway; and,
WHEREAS,the Jefferson Highway was the first major hard-surfaced north-south highway
in the United States, and in Ames, the Highway enters from the eastern corporate limits on East
Lincoln Way,then turns south on South Duff Avenue(U.S.Highway 69),following that road south
out of Ames; and,
WHEREAS,as part of the designation as a State Heritage Byway,signs will be provided and
installed by the Iowa Department of Transportation(Iowa DOT)along the route and once installed,
the Iowa DOT would replace any missing or damaged signs in its jurisdiction on state routes; and,
WHEREAS,the Iowa DOT would provide sign materials to replace any missing or damaged
signs under the City's jurisdiction,but the City would provide the labor to install them; and,
WHEREAS,the City would also be responsible to provide replacement poles and hardware,
as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Agreement with the Iowa DOT for the Jefferson Highway Heritage Byway is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 5`h day of March, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by:
Seconded by:
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 5t1i day of March, 2019.