HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of Walnut Avenue to Facilitate the New Water and Sewer Service Installations at 308 South Walnut Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 20-133
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLOSURE OF WALNUT AVENUE TO FACILITATE
THE NEW WATER AND SEWER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS AT
308 SOUTH WALNUT AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2020, a site plan was approved for a new apartment building
at 308 South Walnut Avenue, and as part of this plan, new sanitary sewer and water service
connections are needed; and,
WHEREAS, the water main exists along the east edge of South Walnut Avenue and the
sanitary sewer main is near the centerline of the street; and,
WHEREAS,due to the location of the sanitary sewer main,the work will require the closure
of both lanes of South Walnut Avenue between South 3rd Street and South 4t'Street for two calendar
days to safely accommodate the water and sewer service installations; and,
WHEREAS,depending on weather conditions,the contractor,Keith Cooper&Sons Inc.,has
proposed to being work on Wednesday,March 25,2020,and will notify the affected residents; and,
WHEREAS, access to area residences will be maintained at all times, and if the work is
completed sooner than the requested two day closure, the street will be re-opened to traffic; and,
WHEREAS,CyRide has been notified and will re-route bus service during the street closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of Walnut Avenue to facilitate the new water and sewer service installations at 308
South Walnut Avenue is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of March, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of March, 2020.