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Prepared by:Diane Voss,Ames City Clerk,515 Clark Avenue,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5105
Return to:Ames City Clerk,P.O.Box 811,Ames,IA 50010 Phone:515-239-5105
RESOLUTION NO. 20-621
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
AT A LOCATION ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHTOWN SUBDIVISION
(300 AND 310 S. 17TH STREET)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in 1974, as part of the Final Plat for Southtown Subdivision, a public utility
easement was recorded along the north/south lot line between Lot 3 (300 S. 17t'Street)and Lot 4 (310
S. 17`' Street); and,
WHEREAS,a developer of the area has submitted a Plat of Survey to move this lot line which
would mean that the public utility easement would fall well within the lot area and could hinder
development of the lot; and,
WHEREAS, staff has reached out to the right-of-way users to inventory what utilities (private
and public) exist within the easement area; and,
WHEREAS,Ames Electric has private service lines that feed the existing parking lot lights and
is supportive of vacating the easement,and any changes to the parking lot light service will be paid for
by the developer of the area; and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to Iowa Code Section 364.7,it is necessary to provide notice of and hold
a public hearing regarding the proposal of the City to dispose of its interest in this real property; and,
WHEREAS, following notice and public hearing, the City will determine if this proposal is
appropriate.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, THAT:
1. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 364.7, publication of notice regarding the proposed
vacation of a public utility easement and establishing a public hearing date regarding the
proposal is required.
2. The public hearing regarding the proposal to consider vacation of the City's interest in
a public utility easement at 300 and 310 S. 171h Street shall be held on December 22,
2020, at 6:00 p.m.
3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide notice of the public hearing as required by
Iowa Code Section 362.3.
ADOPTED THIS 81h day of December, 2020.
Diane . Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8t' day of December, 2020.