HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing Staff to Temporarily Close Arterial Street for Sanitary Sewer Work RESOLUTION NO. 22-569
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE
ARTERIAL STREET (DUFF AVENUE) FOR SANITARY SEWER WORK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Keller Excavating on
August 9th, 2022. In the interest of public safety, safety for the contractor, and to efficiently
complete the work, the contractor will need to close a section of Duff Avenue. Municipal Code
requires City Council approval for closures of arterial streets; and,
WHEREAS, the contractor anticipates starting work on November 14th, 2022. Contract
documents allow up to three weeks to complete the work. However, an incentive is provided to
the contractor to complete the work within seven days; and,
WHEREAS, the traffic control plans have been reviewed by the City's traffic division.
Provisions will be made to ensure there are signs indicating area businesses are open during the
construction closure. Through traffic will be directed to use the detour. Local traffic to Main Street
businesses will be allowed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization of staff to close a section of Duff Avenue as needed to facilitate the completion
of the Power Plant sanitary sewer connection, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of November, 2022.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 81h day of November, 2022.