HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing the Transfer of $600,000 From FY 2019/20 Concrete Pavement Improvement Program to the Campustown Public Improvements Program RESOLUTION NO. 20-147
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $600,000 FROM FY 2019/20
CONCRETE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO THE CAMPUSTOWN
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the 100 block of Welch Avenue between Lincoln Way and Chamberlain Avenue,
is one of the oldest utility corridors in Ames, and reconstruction of this block is included in the FY
2019/20 Capital Improvement Plan; and,
WHEREAS, scheduled improvements to Welch Avenue provide the opportunity to enhance
traffic flow, upgrade utilities, add amenities, and provide a new streetscape along with replacing the
water main in the 200 and 300 blocks of Welch Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,plans for the original project design were bid on February 12,2020,with the low
bid coming in significantly over the estimate; and,
WHEREAS, City Council rejected that bid and approved revised plans and specifications for
the project to be rebid; and,
WHEREAS,on March 18,2020,bids for the project were received and staff is recommending
only awarding the Base Bid as well as Alternative 2 to maximize the water quality improvements
necessary for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Grant the City of Ames has
received; and,
WHEREAS,in order to move ahead with this project,staff is recommending that$600,000 of
the overall $2,800,000 appropriated for the 2019/20 Concrete Pavement Improvements Program be
used to fund this project.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the transfer of $600,000 from the FY 2019/20 Concrete Pavement Improvement Program to the
Campustown Public Improvement Program is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24'day of March, 2020.
Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
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.