HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing up to $100,000 in unallocated G.O. Bonds for the Ioway Creek Restoration and Flood Mitigation Project RESOLUTION NO. 21-599
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UP TO $100,000 IN UNALLOCATED G.O. BONDS
FOR THE IOWAY CREEK RESTORATION AND FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2020, City Council approved the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Funding Agreement for the stream bank restoration project
providing flood mitigation in the Ioway Creek channel; and,
WHEREAS,a central component included the conveyance improvements within the channel
approximately 2,000 feet on either side of the South Duff Avenue bridge; and,
WHEREAS,on November 9,2021,a contract was awarded to Keller Excavating,of Boone,
Iowa, in the amount of$3,327,523.50; and,
WHEREAS, during excavation, an excessive quantity of old vehicle parts had been found
buried on the properties purchased from MKTM LLC(10089 S.Duff Avenue rear and 1012 S.Duff
Avenue); and,
WHEREAS, staff had completed an environmental review of the property before the
purchase as part of due diligence efforts; however,this collection of parts was not discovered and
remained unknown until excavation began; and,
WHEREAS, it appears that the vehicle parts are mixed with too much debris to be suitable
for recycling; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the utilization of up to$100,000 in unallocated G.O.Bonds for the Ioway Creek Restoration and
Flood Mitigation Project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS I Oth day of December, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: Gartin, Beatty-Hansen
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 Oth day of December, 2021.