HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Conceptual Design for 2023/24 Intelligent Transportation System Phase 3 RESOLUTION NO. 23-565
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR
2023/24 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PHASE 3
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, during the design process of Phase 3 of the Intelligent Transportation System
(ITS) program, a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review was performed as required
due to the federal funding for the project. The NEPA review determined that the Homewood Golf
Course is a"Section 4f'property because it is a publicly-owned recreation area; and,
WHEREAS, this Phase 3 project includes installing hardware in the utility room of the
Homewood Clubhouse and installing conduit and fiber between the clubhouse and 20th Street.
Thus, federal regulations require that any impacts from the project to Homewood need to be fully
evaluated to move forward with letting the project. The Iowa Department of Transportation
(IDOT) recommended moving forward with a"De Minimis Impact" explanation; and,
WHEREAS,the De Minimis Impact is one that,after considering avoidance,minimization,
mitigation and enhancement measures, the project will result in no adverse effect to the activities,
features, or attributes of Homewood. In accordance with the proposed design, all the new conduit
on the golf course property will be bored, and an existing conduit will be utilized for getting the
fiber installed into the utility room of the clubhouse. Thus, the project will not impact any of the
features and attributes of the golf course; and,
WHEREAS, proceeding with the De Minimis Impact process for the project requires the
opportunity for the public to comment on the project. IDOT advised that this could be fulfilled by
adding an item to a City Council meeting agenda when public comment can be made.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that maintaining the current network design utilizing the Homewood Golf Course property as
originally planned in the Intelligent Transportation System Master Plan is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of October, 2023.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of October, 2023.