HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State University for 2022/23 Traffic Signal Program RESOLUTION NO. 23-441
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR 2022/23 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, at its December 10, 2019, meeting, the City Council approved a
Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)with Iowa State University(ISU)to construct a temporary
traffic signal at the intersection of State Avenue and Mortensen Road. This intersection contains
shared jurisdiction between ISU and the City. The temporary signal was constructed in 2020 and
the permanent signal was programmed in the FY 2022/23 budget; and,
WHEREAS, a separate MOU has been prepared with ISU to equally share in the costs of
the construction of a permanent traffic signal. The City's portion is currently programmed with
$180,000 in Road Use Tax. ISU also has $180,000 programmed for its share; and,
WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for overseeing the procurement and installation
of the signal. Once installed,the City will be responsible for operation and routine maintenance of
the signal. If the City and ISU agree that a major repair or replacement of the signal is necessary
in the future, the parties will split the costs equally; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State University for 2022/23 Traffic Signal
Program(State Avenue and Mortensen Permanent Signal) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8th day of August, 2023.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 81h day of August, 2023.