HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Ames and City of Nevada for Emergency Response Coverage of Interstate 35 and Highway 30 outide of the Ames city limits RESOLUTION NO. 20-625
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CTY OF AMES AND THE CITY OF NEVADA FOR
EMERGENCY RESPONSE COVERAGE OF INTERSTATE 35 AND HIGHWAY 30
OUTSIDE OF THE AMES CITY LIMITS AND
EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO DECEMBER 31, 2030
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,on May 11,2010,the City entered into an Intergovernmental Contract with the
City of Nevada; and,
WHEREAS, the contract transferred Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
responsibilities for sections of Highway 30 and Interstate 35 that exist within the far western
boarders of the Nevada Fire District from the Nevada Fire Department to the Ames Fire Department;
and,
WHEREAS,the objective of the contract was to provide the fastest Fire and EMS response
time possible to victims involved in accidents within the area addressed by the Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the "Covered Area" subject to the Agreement is designated as:
1. The entire area of the I-35 and U.S. Highway 30 Interchange, including all
entrance and exit ramps.
2. U.S. Highway 30, both Eastbound and Westbound, from the Dayton Road
Interchange,including all exit and entrance ramps,through the area described
in item#1 above.
3. I-35,both Northbound and Southbound from Lincoln Highway,the present
Ames City limits on I-35 through to the I-35 merge lane with the Southbound
I-35 entrance ramp and the Northbound Interstate 35 exit in the I-35
interchange with Highway 30.
WHEREAS, the original term of the contract ended December 31, 2010, at which time it
automatically renewed for additional 12-month periods until December 31,2020,unless terminated
prior to renewal; and,
WHEREAS,with the contract nearing its final expiration on December 31,2020, City staff
discussed the contract with the Nevada Fire Department; and,
WHEREAS, given the proximity of Ames Fire Station#3 (2400 South Duff Avenue) and
Ames Fire Station#1 (1300 Burnett Avenue) to the area described in the contract, staff believes it
is still in the best interest of both parties and their customers for the Ames Fire Department to
continue to provide Fire and EMS to the area described in the contract; and,
WHEREAS, staff has prepared an Amendment to the existing Agreement that would allow
the Agreement to automatically renew for additional 12-month periods through December 31,2030.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Ames and the City of
Nevada for Emergency Response Coverage of Interstate 35 and Highway 30 outside of the Ames city
limits is hereby approved, and extending the expiration date to December 31, 2030.
ADOPTED THIS 8`' day of December, 2020.
Diane R. 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 8th day of December, 2020.