HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation CDL Skills Testing Site RESOLUTION NO. 22-624
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO SHARE ITS
CDL SHILLS TESTING SITE WITH CYRIDE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, CyRide has been working on a partnership with the Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) to allow CyRide to become a third-party Commercial Driver's License
(CDL)tester for the State of Iowa. Part of the agreement requires third-party testers to have a CDL
skills testing site approved by the IDOT. The IDOT has agreed to allow CyRide to share its current
site on Highway 30. In order to share the facility, both parties must sign a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA); and,
WHEREAS, the MOA outlines when CyRide shall have access to the premises, as well as
the terms and conditions for using the site. The IDOT will be responsible for snow removal and
upkeep due to normal wear and tear at the site. The initial term of the MOA is through June 30th,
2023, with automatic renewal for one-year periods thereafter unless written notice is given by
either party to terminate sooner. Additionally, all terms and conditions remain the same unless
mutually agreed upon by both parties; and,
WHEREAS, the Legal Department has reviewed and approved this agreement and on
November 30th, 2022, the Ames Transit Board of Trustees approved the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Memorandum of Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation to share its CDL
skills testing site with CyRide is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of December, 2022.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of December, 2022.