HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Easement to Interstate Power and Light for an Underground Gas Pipeline from the Right-of-Way at the Intersection of E. 13th Street and Maxwell Streets, South for 40 Feet Along the East Side of Maxwell Street RESOLUTION NO. 21-383
RESOLUTION APPROVING EASEMENT TO INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT
FOR AN UNDERGROUND GAS PIPELINE FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT THE
INTERSECTION OF E. 13TH STREET AND MAXWELL STREETS, SOUTH FOR 40
FEET ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF MAXWELL STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, City staff had received a request from Interstate Light and Power Company
(IPL),an Iowa Corporation,for a permanent easement on City property at the southeast corner of 13'
Street and Maxwell Avenue, adjacent to the Ames Municipal Cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, the reason for the easement is to install a new underground gas pipeline; and,
WHEREAS,the City would be granting a 3'x 40'easement to Interstate Power&Light for
a gas pipeline from the right-of-way at the intersection of E. 13th Street and Maxwell Streets, south
for 40 feet along the east side of Maxwell Street; and,
WHEREAS, the requested area is approximately 120 square feet in size and is currently
maintained by City staff as part of the maintenance of the Cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, the City does not have any structures or trees in the area described; and,
WHEREAS, given the minimal impact of the proposed easement is expected to have upon
the City, the easement would be granted for$1 in consideration; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to providing the easement, the following conditions are included:
- The City agrees to not construct or place any buildings, structures, or other similar
obstructions within the easement area
- IPL may enter the easement area for the purpose of making surveys
- The City grants IPL the right of ingress and egress
- IPL shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Ames,its officers,employees,and
agents for any claim,liabilities, damages, fines and/or expenses arising from the gas
pipeline within the easement area
- IPL shall not assign its interest in this easement without the written consent of the
City
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 3 foot x 40 foot easement to Interstate Power and Light Company for an underground gas
pipeline from the right-of-way at the intersection of E. 13t1i Street and Maxwell Streets,south for 40
feet along the east side of Maxwell Street is hereby approved
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of June, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 22nd day of June, 2021.