HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Equipment Placement Agreement with Iowa State University for ARA Research Project RESOLUTION NO. 24-114
RESOLUTION APPROVING EQUIPMENT PLACEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR ARA RESEARCH PROJECT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in 2019, the City Council approved a letter of support for a research proposal
entitled: "AraNet: Wireless Living Lab for Smart and Connected Rural Communities." The project
involved the development of an ultra-high reliability, ultra-low latency wireless communication
network,which would be tested in the areas in and surrounding Ames and rural Story County; and,
WHEREAS, in the initial planning stages, Iowa State University (ISU) researchers
proposed that part of the project would include opportunities to connect City infrastructure to the
broadband system. The City would benefit from this arrangement by receiving internet
connectivity for certain devices in the field; and,
WHEREAS, the locations of equipment to be tested would include the SAM Water Tower
Pump Station,two CyRide buses, and the commander vehicle for the Ames Fire Department. The
agreement would provide for the testing to occur through May 2026. The researchers would
provide the devices and equipment to connect the City's infrastructure, while the City would be
responsible for the costs of any electrical consumption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that Equipment Placement Agreement with Iowa State University for the ARA Research Project
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of March, 2024.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of March, 2024.