HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Setting the Date of Public Hearing for approval of a Lease for the Property at 205 S. Walnut Avenue RESOLUTION NO. 21-602
RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF A
LEASE FOR THE PROPERTY AT 205 S. WALNUT AVENUE
TO HEARTLAND SENIOR SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,on August 24,2021,the City Council directed staff to place on a future Council
Agenda a letter from Nancy Carroll requesting that the City consider entering into a land lease with
Heartland Senior Services for the property at 205 S. Walnut Avenue; and,
WHEREAS,Heartland Senior Services is proposing to construct a new facility on this site,
which is owned by the City; and,
WHEREAS, the 205 S. Walnut Avenue property was purchased by the City with CDBG
funds from the Ames Community School District to house the senior day-care program administered
by Heartland Senior Services; and,
WHEREAS, the City has leased the building and land to Heartland over many decades for
$1.00, and the building has exceeded its useful life, and therefore, a new facility providing
Heartland's much-needed services is warranted; and,
WHEREAS, the building features will support those 60 years of age and older in their
journey to age well, by seamlessly providing programs, activities, and services in the areas of
physical activity, social networks, health, and nutrition; and,
WHEREAS, in consideration of continuing its senior services,Heartland is requesting that
the City:
l. Accept the deeding of a small parcel to the south of the building currently owned by
Heartland adjacent to the City's property and consolidate the two properties into a single
lot of approximately one acre.
2. Lease the newly consolidated property to Heartland for 50 years in exchange for$1,
with options to renew.
WHEREAS, under the lease terms,Heartland Senior Services would own the building and
be responsible for the total cost of its construction as well as for the exterior improvements to the
site; and,
WHEREAS, Heartland would be responsible to maintain the building and site for the
duration of the Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the date of public hearing on January 11, 2022, for approval of a lease for the property at 205
S. Walnut Avenue to Heartland Senior Services is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`' day of December, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of December, 2021.