HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - April 23, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council1.Proclamation for "Arbor Day," April 26, 2024
2.Proclamation for "Mental Health Awareness Month," May 2024
3.Proclamation for "Economic Development Week," May 6-10, 2024
4.Proclamation for "National Historic Preservation Month," May 2024
5.Presentation of Historic Preservation Awards
6.Motion approving payment of claims
7.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on April 9, 2024, and
Regular City Council Meeting on Maximum Tax Levy Hearing on April 9, 2024
8.Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service -
Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch Avenue, May 3 - May 5, 2024, Pending Dramshop Review
9.Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co., 1930 East 13th Street
10.Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - Apres Bar Co., 2321 North Loop Drive
11.Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor Licenses:
a. The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co., (129 Main Street), Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
b. Walgreens #12108, (2719 Grand Avenue), Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. Mother ’s Pub, (2900 West Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
and Outdoor Service
d. Jeff ’s Pizza Shop, (2402 Lincoln Way), Special Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
e. Pasta al Forno, (2601 E. 13th Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending Dramshop
Review
f. Bar la Tosca, (303 Welch Avenue, Suite 101), Class C Retail Alcohol License
g. Es Tas Stanton, (216 Stanton Avenue), Class C Retail Alcohol with Outdoor Service,
Pending Dramshop Review
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
*AMENDED*
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
APRIL 23, 2024
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from
the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and
available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you
wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council
Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal
device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for
the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS:
PRESENTATION:
CONSENT AGENDA : All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time the
Council members vote on the motion.
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12.Requests from Ames Main Street for 515 Week on May 13-17, 2024
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for May 15 and May 16
b. Motion approving Blanket Vending License for May 15 and May 17
c. Motion approving street closures of 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue;
Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street; and Kellogg Avenue just north of 5th Street
to entrance to parking lot
d. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service May 15 - May 16, 2024 for Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Noir, 229 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review
e. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for a portion of Fifth
Street May 15
f. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee for May 15 and May 17
g. Resolution approving usage of electricity and waiver of fees for electricity for May 15, May
16, and May 17
h. Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 related to
alcohol consumption in City parks with respect only to Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19
13.Requests from Ames Main Street for Art Walk on Thursday, June 6, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District
b. Resolution approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for vendors from 1:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement, usage and waiver of
electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket Vending license for Ames Main Street from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
d. Resolution approving closure of Douglas Avenue, from Main Street to Fifth Street from
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
e. Resolution approving usage of Tom Evans Plaza
14.Requests from Ames Main Street for 4th of July activities on July 4, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District
b. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee
c. Resolution approving closure of portions of Main Street, Northwestern Avenue, Fifth Street,
Douglas Avenue, Burnett Avenue, Kellogg Avenue, Clark Avenue, Allan Drive, and Pearle
Avenue from 6:00 a.m. until end of parade
d. Resolution approving closure of Parking Lot MM and south portion of Lot M from 6:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
15.Requests from Ames Main Street for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 25 - July 28, 2024:
a. Motion approving Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for the Downtown
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28
c. Resolution approving request from Ames Main Street for Saturday, July 28 to transfer
$1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parking Fund
16.Requests from Ames Main Street for Music Walk on Thursday, September 19, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
b. Resolution approving closure of 10 metered parking spaces for vendors from 3:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.
c. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement and usage and waiver
of electrical fees, and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for Ames Main Street from
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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17.Requests from Ames Main Street for Witches Walk on Thursday, October 10, 2024:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and blanket Vending License in
Central Business District from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
b. Resolution approving waiver of electrical fees on Ames Main Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
18.Ames on the Half Shell:
a. Resolution approving waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 related to
alcohol consumption in City parks with respect only to Bandshell Park from 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on Fridays May 31-June 28.
b. Motion approving 5-Day License - Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service - Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park, for:
i. May 30 - June 3, 2024
ii. June 6 - June 10, 2024
iii. June 13 - June 17, 2024
iv. June 20 - June 24, 2024
v. June 27 - July 1, 2024
19.Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2024
20.Resolution approving amendment to Airport Hangar Lease for Viking Aviation Hangar Expansion
Project
21.Resolution approving contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., Glen Allen, VA, for Chemical
Treatment Program for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount
not-to-exceed $376,000
22.Resolution approving contract renewal with HTH Companies, Inc., Union, MO, for Specialized
Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for the one-year period from July
1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
23.Resolution approving contract renewal with MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, Minneapolis, MN, for
MISO Market Participant Services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the
amount of $117,887.16
24.Resolution approving contract renewal with Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa, Davenport, IA,
for the Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July
1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $110,000
25.Resolution approving contract renewal and bond for the Electric Distribution Line Clearance
Program with Wright Tree Services, Des Moines, IA, for the for the one-year period from July
1,2024 through June 30, 2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $407,933.56
26.Resolution approving contract renewal for FY 2024/25 Street Sweeping to Vincent All Seasons
Enterprises, Nevada, Iowa in an amount not to exceed $55,000
27.Resolution awarding year one of a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of
$75,000 to professionally audit the City’s financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2024
28.Resolution awarding a contract for LEED commissioning services for the WPCF Nutrient
Modifications Phase I Project to TUNE Facilities of Omaha, NE for Fundamental Commissioning
in an amount not to exceed $46,600, plus Enhanced Commissioning, Additional Commissioning,
and Fire Alarm Commissioning as authorized by staff in an additional amount not to exceed
$28,000, for a total award not to exceed $74,600
29.Resolution awarding contract to Midwest Underground Supply LLC of Bondurant, IA for the
purchase of 1 new, 2024 Ring-O-Matic 550 Trailer-Mounted Jet-Vac, with Remote Controlled
Hydraulic Boom Arm, and 2 optional hoses for a price of $112,608, and accept Midwest
Underground’s trade-in offer of $20,500 for the City’s 2012 Ring-O-Matic 550 machine
30.Resolution awarding contract to J. Pettiecord Inc., of Bondurant, Iowa, for the Fuel Oil Tank
Removal at the Coal Yard in the amount of $110,600
31.Resolution approving the Iowa DOT STBG Federal-aid Funding Agreement for the South 16th
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Street Roadway Widening project in the amount of $2,814,000
32.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2023/24 Water System
Improvements Program (Kellogg Avenue - 7th Street to 13th Street) and (11th Street - Burnett
Avenue to Kellogg Avenue) project, setting May 22, 2024, as the bid due date and May 28, 2024,
as the date of Public Hearing
33.Resolution accepting completion of project for South Grand Avenue Extension - 0.1 Miles North
of South 16th Street North 0.54 Miles to South 5th Street by Peterson Contractors, Inc. (PCI) of
Reinbeck, Iowa in the amount of $8,883,564.62
34.Determination of Need for a Master Plan with a Rezoning Application to Suburban Residential
Low Density Floating Zone (FS-RL) for 2212 Oakwood Road
a. Resolution for determination that a Master Plan is not required
35.Hearing on City of Ames Budget:
a. Resolution authorizing and approving the Adjusted Fiscal Year 2023/24 Adjusted Budget
b. Resolution authorizing and approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
36.Hearing on 2023/24 Shared Use Path System Expansion
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Con-Struct,
Inc. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $195,405.40
37.Hearing on amendment to Chapter 5 and Chapter 22 of Ames Municipal Code regarding Missing
Infrastructure Requirements
a. First reading of Ordinance
38.Resolution approving Temporary Construction Easement for Lot 27 within the Baker Subdivision
39.Hearing on Baker Subdivision Multi-Family Housing Geothermal Installation
a. Motion accepting report of bids and rejecting all bids
40.First passage of Ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code establishing Geothermal
Services and rules and charges therefore
41.Resolution Amending Restrictive Covenants for Baker Subdivision
42.Hearing on sale of land at 321 State Avenue within the Baker Subdivision (now known as 3216
Tripp Street)
a. Resolution approving Option Agreement for the sale of Lot 27 to Townhomes at Creekside,
LLLP, an Iowa Limited Liability Partnership, (affiliated with Hatch Development Group) in
conjunction with a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application for Multi-Family
Housing Development
43.Resolution approving Reduced Parking for Affordable Housing at 207 S. Sherman Avenue and
consenting to termination of the previously approved Remote Parking Agreement that provides
parking at 214 S. Sherman Avenue
44.Collection Procedures for Past Due Parking Tickets and Utility Accounts
PUBLIC FORUM : This is a time set aside for comments from the public on topics of City business
other than those listed on this agenda. Please understand that the Council will not take any action on
your comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings Law, but may do so at a
future meeting.
HEARINGS:
BAKER SUBDIVISION:
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
FINANCE:
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a. Resolution approving collection procedures for past due utility accounts and parking fines
and authorize staff to begin utilizing vehicle registration stops and the State's "Setoff
Program"
45.Resolution waiving the City’s Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive proposals and
approving a contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus Inc., through Sourcewell, for the purchase of a
new fire engine in the amount of $1,019,302
46.Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 28 of the Municipal Code Section 28.304(3) to
increase sanitary sewer rates by 7% for bills due on or after July 1, 2024
47.Second Reading of ordinance on Appointment Criteria for Boards & Commissions
48.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4525 for the City-wide Designation of the
Urban Revitalization Area (URA)
49.Participation with agencies, boards, and commissions:
a. Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB)
b. Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
50.Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)c, Code of Iowa, to discuss matters
presently in litigation
FIRE:
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as provided
by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:Renee Hall
Date:April 23, 2024
Subject:Historic Preservation Awards
Item No. 5
MEMO
The attached Powerpoint presentation highlights the Historic Preservation Awards.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2024 HPC Annual Awards Powerpoint.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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AMES ANNUAL
2024
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
AWARDS
City Council April 26, 2024 7
501 Main Street
“Historic Rehabilitation”
Exterior - Before Exterior - After
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Ted Tedesco
“Significant Achievement in Historic Preservation”
Ted Tedesco
Ames City Hall ExteriorAmes High School Exterior 9
To:Mayor and City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:April 19, 2024
Subject:Approval of Mintues
Item No. 7
MEMO
Attached are the minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting held on April 9, 2024,
Regular City Council Meeting on Maximum Tax Levy on April 9, 2024, and Special City
Council Meeting on April 16, 2024
/cmw
ATTACHMENT(S):
C24-0409 Tax Levy Summary.docx
C24-0409 Summary .docx
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY
COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 9, 2024
The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 5:15
p.m. on the 9th day of April 9, 2024, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Tim
Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Council Member Amber Corrieri was absent. Ex officio
Jeff Clark was also absent.
PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2025:
Director of Finance Corey Goodenow and Budget Manager Nancy Masteller presented the Council
Action Form (CAF). Director Goodenow also presented the Property Taxpayer statement for the
City of Ames.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
ADJORNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn at 5:26 p.m. Vote on
Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY
COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 9, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00
p.m. on the 9th day of April 2024, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Tim
Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Council Member Amber Corrieri was absent. Ex officio
Jeff Clark was also absent.
PROCLAMATION FOR "NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK," APRIL 7-13, 2024: Mayor
Haila presented the proclamation to Director of Library Services Sheila Schofer. She accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the staff and Ames Public Library Board of Trustees. She encouraged
all residents to visit the library.
PROCLAMATION FOR "FAIR HOUSING MONTH," APRIL 2024: Mayor Haila presented
the proclamation to Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer and she highlighted events
taking place to celebrate Fair Housing Month. She also thanked the public and private partners that
work to provide fair and affordable housing in the community.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the consent
agenda.
3.Motion approving payment of claims
4.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on March 26, 2024
5.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period March 16-31, 2024
6.Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
7.Motion approving new 5-day (April 13 - April 17, 2024), Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - Mucky Duck Pub, (1400 South 4th Street)
8.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License - El Jefe Mexican Cuisine, 524
Lincoln Way, Pending Favorable DIA Inspection
9.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License - Wasabi Somerset, 2707 Kent
Avenue, Pending Favorable DIA Inspection
10. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Cyclone Experience Network, (1705 Center Drive-Hilton Coliseum), Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop
Review
b. Perfect Games, (1320 Dickinson Avenue), Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
c. Provisions Lot F, (2400 North Loop Drive), Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
d. Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #2, (636 Lincoln Way), Class E Retail Alcohol License
e. Cinemark Movie 12, (1317 Buckeye Avenue), Class C Retail Alcohol License
11. RESOLUTION NO. 24-180 approving exception to Section 22.32(c)(2)(v) to allow alcohol
service in Sidewalk Café at Della Viti, 323 Main Street, Suite 102
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 24-162 approving request from Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance
to close Clark Avenue between 6th and 7th Street from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday,
May 19, 2024 for the Annual Street Party Celebration
13. Utility Easements for Creekside Townhomes with the Baker Subdivision at 3216 Tripp Street
a. RESOLUTION NO. 24-163 approving Easement Reservation (Storm Water Drainage)
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-164 approving Easement Reservation (Public Utilities Lot 27)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 24-165 approving the Cash Rent Farm Lease Agreement with Donald
Uthe to farm 20.05 acres in the future park at 5658 Ontario Street
15. Request for Greek Week Olympics, Saturday, April 13, 2024, with April 14, 2024, as rain
date
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the closed area
b. RESOLUTION NO. 24-166 approving the closure of Ash Avenue, Lynn Avenue,
Sunset Drive, Gray Avenue, Greeley Street, and Pearson Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2024
16. RESOLUTION NO. 24-167 Setting April 23, 2024, as the date of public hearing to consider
adoption of Fiscal Year 2023/24 Adjusted Budget and Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget
17. RESOLUTION NO. 24-168 awarding contract to Terracon Consultants, Inc. for
Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic
Center Project in the amount of $89,338
18. RESOLUTION NO. 24-169 awarding contract to Automatic Systems Company of Ames,
Iowa for Water Plant SCADA, Networking, Access Control, And Surveillance Updates
19. RESOLUTION NO. 24-170 approving Change Order #1 with Tri-City Electric Company
for the Switchgear Routine Maintenance Services
20. RESOLUTION NO. 24-171 approving contract and bond for the 2021/22 Stormwater
Detention/Retention Maintenance Program (Northridge Heights Pond) with Tallgrass Land
Stewardship Company of Waukee, Iowa
21. RESOLUTION NO. 24-172 approving contract and bond for the 2023/24 Arterial Street
Pavement Improvements with All Star Concrete, LLC, of Johnston, Iowa
22. RESOLUTION NO. 24-173 approving contract and bond for the 2023/24 Concrete
Pavement Improvements - Prairie View with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa
23. RESOLUTION NO. 24-174 approving contract and bond for the 2023/24 Intelligent
Transportation System (Phase 3) with Van Maanen Electric, Inc., of Newton, Iowa
24. RESOLUTION NO. 24-175 approving contract and bond for the Ash Pond Closure and
RDF Ash Pond Construction with JB Holland Construction, Inc., of Decorah, Iowa
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Richard Deyo, 505 8th Street #102, Ames, expressed his desire to perform in the Senior
Variety Show.
Linda Arends, Ames Resident, shared her interest in programs available to assist homeowners
with needed maintenance and repairs.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
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STAFF REPORT ON SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM: Operations Manager Justin
Clausen and Director of Public Works John Joiner presented the Staff Report and reviewed the
history of the program.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Ria Keinert, 619 8th Street, Ames, shared her desire to see a proactive system put in place.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt the new sidewalk standards proposed by
staff.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to request staff develop a proactive inspection program.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to develop a system for an income-
based subsidy program.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to approve alternate repairs as detailed in the January 24,
2024, Staff Report.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin to request staff inquire with the vendor to explore if complaints may be
anonymous to the public but known to staff.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION FOR KIWANIS TRAILER AT 803 & 919 E.
LINCOLN WAY: Planner Benjamin Campbell recalled the history of the item and presented the
Council Action Form (CAF).
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Jeff Witt, 2101 Polk Drive, Ames, shared his support for finding middle ground to help the trailer
be in compliance with City standards, while maintaining the function of recycling and using those
funds in the community. He provided an update on conversations the Kiwanis have had with
various property owners to potentially resolve the issue.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to develop an exemption process as
detailed by Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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PLATS OF SURVEY FOR RURAL BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN
BOONE COUNTY: Director Diekmann and Planner Campbell presented the CAF.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Dan Sansgaard, 2247 220th Street, Ames, stated his family was requesting four acres of the
property for their son to build a home on.
After discussion with staff and the City Council, it was determined the request did not match what
was on the agenda for discussion.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to table the item until the applicant requests it be placed
on a future agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
PROPOSED 2024-29 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FIVE YEAR GOALS AND 2024-25
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS: Housing Coordinator Baker-Latimer presented
the CAF.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to add “and individual households” after
“Strengthen neighborhoods by implementing programs that increase or improve public facilities,
infrastructure, and services in low and moderate-income census tracts.”
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to add a line item for CDBG Public Improvement
Infrastructure Program in the amount of $97,596.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Input.
Lauris Olson, Buchanan Drive, Ames, requested clarity on the proposed goals and encouraged the
City Council to spend the funds wisely.
Siri Larson, Ames Resident, requested assistance with adding sewer lines to her property to
subdivide it.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-178 approving
draft goals for the 2024-29 proposed Five-Year Consolidated Plan as amended.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-181 Approving
the draft Annual Action Plan Projects, as amended,
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
The City Council recessed at 8:18 p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
HEARING ON CITY-WIDE URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA (URA) DESIGNATION
AND PLAN: Director Diekmann presented the CAF.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing.
Justin Dodge, 105 South 16th Street, Ames, shared his excitement with the proposed URA and the
tax abatement it would allow.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, to adopt Alternative 1.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-179 certifying
Conformity to Iowa Code 404 and approve the URA Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to approve on first reading an Ordinance for the City-wide
Designation of the URA.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin to waive the rules and proceed with a second and third reading of the Ordinance.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
HEARING ON SALE OF MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER PROPERTY AT 2310
E 13TH STREET: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 24-102 approving
sale of property at 2310 E 13th to Hunziker Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $470,000.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 28.304(3) TO INCREASE SANITARY SEWER RATES BY 7% FOR
BILLS DUE ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2024: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing
when no one came forward to speak.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to pass on first reading an ordinance amending Chapter
28 of the Municipal Code Section 28.304(3) to increase sanitary sewer rates by 7% for bills due
on or after July 1, 2024.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE,SECTION 2.10, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING APPOINTMENTS TO
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Moved by Betcher,
seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, of the
Municipal Code Section 2.10, for the purpose of amending appointments to administrative
agencies, boards and commissions.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there were
three items for consideration. The first was a request from Lorriane Fawcett for alternate parking
on Wilson Avenue.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting Aye: Betcher, Junck, Rollins. Voting Nay: Beatty-Hansen, Gartin.
Motion declared carried.
The next item was a memo from Building Official Sara Van Meeteren regarding a yard waste
exemption request.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to direct staff to contact the applicant and let her know
the findings of the Building Official.
Vote on Motion: 5-.0 Motion declared carried unanimously.
A request from Brian Doscher for an expedited Zoning Adjustment for a rock-climbing gym was
the final item considered.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to ask staff to respond to the applicant and outline the
process to apply for a Special Use Permit in an Industrial Zone.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:The Mayor and City Council Members provided
highlights from their attendance at various board and commission meetings.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various events
attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to facilitate mobile tours of infrastructure projects in the
Des Moines Metro Area to better understand best practices.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adjourn at 8:59 p.m.
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Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
_______________________________________ __________________________________
Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
_____________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk
Date:April 23, 2024
Subject:Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
- Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch Avenue, May 3 - May 5, 2024
Item No. 8
MEMO
Please see the attached documentation for a Motion approving Temporary Outdoor
Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service - Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch
Avenue, May 3 - May 5, 2024, Pending Dramshop Review.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Sips and Paddy's Temp. Outdoor Service.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
THE SCENE, LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
SIPS AND PADDY'S IRISH PUB
BUSINESS
(515) 231-8388
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
126 Welch Ave
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
story
ZIP
50014
MAILING ADDRESS
126 Welch Ave
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50014
Contact Person
NAME
ANDREW WHITE
PHONE
(515) 231-8388
EMAIL
whitecor2@gmail.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER
LC0047689
LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 30, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE
Oct 29, 2024
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
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PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
No Ownership information found
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Founders Insurance Company
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
May 3, 2024
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
May 5, 2024
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk
Date:April 23, 2024
Subject:5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co., 1930 East 13th Street
Item No. 9
MEMO
Please see the attached documentation for a Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 -
May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service -
Apres Bar Co., 1930 East 13th Street.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Apres Bar Co - 5 Day.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
APRES BAR CO LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Apres Bar Co
BUSINESS
(515) 789-0044
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
1930 East 13th Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
3610 Holcomb AvenueBeaverdale
CITY
Des Moines
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50310
Contact Person
NAME
Jillian Harrington
PHONE
(515) 789-0044
EMAIL
admin@apresbarco.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
TENTATIVE EFFECTIVE DATE
May 14, 2024
TENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
May 18, 2024
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
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PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Jillian Harrington Des Moines Iowa 50310 Owner 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk
Date:April 23, 2024
Subject:5 - Day (May 14 - May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License - Apres Bar Co., 2321 North Loop Drive
Item No. 10
MEMO
Please see the attached documentation for a Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 14 -
May 18, 2024) License, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co., 2321
North Loop Drive.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Apres Bar Co - 5 Day.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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Page 1 of 2
Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
APRES BAR CO LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Apres Bar Co
BUSINESS
(515) 789-0044
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
2321 North Loop Drive
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
3610 Holcomb AvenueBeaverdale
CITY
Des Moines
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50310
Contact Person
NAME
Jillian Harrington
PHONE
(515) 789-0044
EMAIL
admin@apresbarco.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
TENTATIVE EFFECTIVE DATE
May 14, 2024
TENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
May 18, 2024
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Jillian Harrington Des Moines Iowa 50310 Owner 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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To:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From:Lieutenant Mike Arkovich, Ames Police Department
Date:March 31, 2024
Subject:Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
Item No. 11
MEMO
Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co., (129 Main Street), Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License
b. Walgreens #12108, (2719 Grand Avenue), Class E Retail Alcohol License
c. Mother ’s Pub, (2900 West Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering
Privilege and Outdoor Service
d. Jeff ’s Pizza Shop, (2402 Lincoln Way), Special Class C Retail Alcohol License,
Pending Dramshop Review
e. Pasta al Forno, (2601 E. 13th Street), Class C Retail Alcohol License, Pending
Dramshop Review
f. Es Tas Stanton, (216 Stanton Avenue), Class C Retail Alcohol with Outdoor
Service, Pending Dramshop Review
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for The
Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co, Walgreens, Mother ’s Pub, Jeff ’s Pizza Shop, Pasta al
Forno, and Bar la Tosca. The Ames Police Department recommends the license renewal
for these businesses.
A review of police records for the past 12 months found Ichiban failed a compliance
check in November 2023. This was the only alcohol violation. They passed a re-check
in February 2024. The Ames Police Department will continue to monitor their
performance. We recommend their employees attend the ID training, the I-PACT
training provided by the State of Iowa, and conduct their own compliance checks. The
Ames Police Department recommends the license renewal for this business.
A review of police records for the past 8 months found Es Tas had two individuals cited
for on premise during the renewal period. Es Tas was granted an 8-month license in
August of 2023 after the denial of 12 month license due to high number of citations.
However, they have showed great improvement over the renewal period. The Ames
Police Department recommends the license renewal for this business.
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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ITEM #:12
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET FOR 515 WEEK ON MAY 13-17,
2024
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Ames Main Street (AMS) plans to host “515 Week” from Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17.
This event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the intention of celebrating area code
515 through a variety of activities each day, such as 515 themed specials in businesses and giveaways
to attract individuals to Downtown Ames.
MONDAY - TUESDAY MAY 13-14TH:
The events on Monday, May 13 will include business specials and giveaways. These events do not
require City approval.
WEDNESDAY MAY 15
The activities on Wednesday May 15 include a beer garden and live music on Kellogg Avenue, and a
family activity zone on 5th Street. The events are free to attend. Organizers expect up to 1,000 people to
participate in the activities. To facilitate the Wednesday activities, Ames Main Street requests the
following for May 15:
Closures of 5th Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue; Kellogg Avenue from Main
Street to 5th Street; and Kellogg Avenue just north of 5th Street to entrance to parking lot
Use of City electrical outlets and waiver of fees for electricity (estimated loss to Electric Fund of
$5)
A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and a blanket Vending License for Downtown to allow
stores to display and sell merchandise and for food truck vendors. A waiver of the Vending
License fee is requested ($50 loss to City Clerk’s Office).
Approval of Temporary Outdoor Service May 15 - May 16, 2024 for Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service - Noir, 229 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review.
Organizers have hired private security to check IDs and staff the four entrance/exit points to the beer
garden area. Wristbands will be provided to those of legal age to consume alcohol. Minor children will
be permitted into the beer garden area with their legal parent or guardian, in compliance with the City’s
existing ordinance pertaining to minors in liquor-licensed establishments. Ames Main Street staff and
volunteers will monitor the crowd and staff the road closures. Because the perimeter of the beer garden
will be monitored by private security, staff is supportive of allowing the use of a single fence as
opposed to the double fencing typically required for beer gardens.
The Wednesday activities will require the closure of 53 metered parking spaces for 4 metered
hours, resulting in a loss of approximately $53 to the Parking Fund. Organizers have requested
that this amount be waived by the City Council. The Council's policy regarding the closure of
metered parking in an area less than an entire business district is to consider the waiver of such
fees on a case-by-case basis.
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THURSDAY MAY 16:
For Family Night, Ames Main Street plans family-themed activities in Tom Evans Plaza. AMS requests
the use of City-owned electrical outlets in Tom Evans Plaza from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., a waiver of costs
(approximately $5 loss to Electric Fund) and a Temporary Obstruction Permit for the south side bump-
out area of Main Street and Douglas Avenue.
FRIDAY MAY 17:
To facilitate the Big Bash in Bandshell Park, on Friday, May 19, Ames Main Street requests the
following:
Use of City electrical outlets in Bandshell Park and waiver of fees for electricity (estimated loss
to Electric Fund of $10).
Approval of a 5-day Special Class C Liquor License and Outdoor Service Privilege, Pending
Dramshop Review
Waiver of enforcement of Municipal Code Section 17.17 related to alcohol consumption in City
parks with respect only to Bandshell Park on May 19.
As with the Wednesday beer garden, for the Big Bash in Bandshell Park, organizers have hired private
security to check IDs and staff the entrance/exit points to the beer garden area. Wristbands will be
provided to those of legal age to consume alcohol. Minor children will be permitted into the beer garden
area with their legal parent or guardian, in compliance with the City’s existing ordinance pertaining to
minors in liquor-licensed establishments. Ames Main Street staff and volunteers will monitor the
crowd. Because the perimeter of the beer garden will be monitored by private security, staff is
supportive of allowing the use of a single fence as opposed to the double fencing typically required for
beer gardens.
The requests for the use of Bandshell Park were reviewed by the Parks and Recreation
Commission at its March 21, 2024 meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to
recommend approval of the requests by the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests for 515 Week as described above, including the requested waiver of fees.
2. Approve the requests as indication above, but require reimbursement for the blanket Vending
License, electricity use, and lost parking meter revenue.
3. Deny the requests.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
515 Week provides an opportunity to attract visitors to Downtown Ames. The events include family
friendly activities and promotions that support local businesses. Given the small dollar amount and
number of parking spaces involved, staff believes it is reasonable to waive the parking fees for this
event, along with the other requested fee waivers. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
515 Days City of Ames Permit Application - Updated.pdf
Ames Main Street - 515 Days - Bandshell Park Alcohol License.pdf
515 Days Letter of Support.pdf
515 Week - Noir.pdf
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Ames Main Street
515 Days Event- 2024 Proposal
515 Days is the fourth 515 Event hosted by Ames Main Street. In 2021, the
inaugural 515 Day was held featuring deals and specials all day and night with our
businesses in Downtown Ames. In 2022, we expanded into a 515 Weekend
featuring a live concert and beer garden on Friday, then Saturday and Sunday
offering “515” themed deals and themed items for sale with our participating
businesses. In 2023, we expanded to a full week, adding a brand new event
featuring a night time farmers’ market and food truck showdown, to great
success! We are excited to celebrate our “area code” in this fun way and bring
people to Downtown Ames! For 2024, based on the calendar and when May 15
lands in the week, we’ll offer retail specials all week, but in-person or on-the-
street events will be held from May 15-May 17.
Monday, May 13- Friday, May 17, Business Specials and $515 Giveaway
- Will feature “515” specials, sales, items at participating Downtown Ames
businesses. Opportunity for community to participate in a give away
of $515 from sponsor all week long. Winner announced from stage on
Friday night at Bandshell Park.
- No street closures
- Normal business hours
Wednesday, May 15, Downtown After Sundown, part of the After Sundown
Series
2024 Plans for Wednesday, May 15, Downtown After Sundown
- feature a nighttime Farmers’ Market, small beer garden, live music and a
Food Truck Showdown (public votes on best food truck).
- Street Closure: 5th Street from Douglas Ave to Burnett Ave, with Kellogg Ave
from 5th Street to Main
- Barricades dropped off in morning
Street Closure: 2pm (see map)
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- Set up: 2pm
- Event: 5:00pm, event opens with beer garden, vendors and food trucks
open; 5:00pm, live music begins; 8:00pm beer garden closes; 8:00pm music
stops; 8:30pm food trucks and vendors stop.
- Tear down: 8:30pm to 10:00pm
- Anticipated attendance: 1,000 people
- Ames Main Street will provide 2 event and 1 ADA port-a-potties; providing
tables/chairs from Celebrations. Rental of trash containers on wheels.
- We do request use of electricity from City, for live music and for food
trucks.
- Request for blanket vendor permit
- Request for temporary obstruction permit
- For the Beer Garden, Ames Main Street will provide an ID checker and will
have wristbands for those 21+. BEST Security will be hired for this event.
We anticipate to hire at least 4 security officers and 1 event security
supervisor. Beer Garden will for all ages and set up close to the music area.
We plan to have volunteers working the event, with duties to include, but
not limited to perimeter patrol, trash pickup, etc.
- The Beer Garden liquor license and liquor insurance:
We have asked Bill Malone, owner of Noir, to hold the license and
insurance and then he will provide the alcohol for the beer garden.
If required, Ames Main Street would provide for bike rack fencing for beer
garden enclosure.
- Music will be similar to performances during regular Saturday Ames Main
Street Farmers’ Market dates. Will perform on street, not on a stage.
- Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market will not charge farmers’ market vendors
for space, but will charge for food truck vendors.
- We will allow other vendors to vend for $400 (ex: a bank, off District retail
business, etc.)
- Ames Main Street will not, nor Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market, receive
any portion of the food truck vendor sales.
- We will have community partners and sponsors to help cover the costs of
the event.
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Thursday, May 16- Family Night
- No Street closure
- Face Painting; Balloon Artist; Family-Kid Crafts; dance group
demonstrations/free dance lessons
- Work to get kid friendly crafts, meals, deals in businesses
- Tom Evans Park, Sheldon Mumm bump out, Douglas/Main Bump Out
- Crafts + Kid Activities from 5pm to 8pm
- Live Music in two locations, smaller acts or solo act
- Request use of electricity in Tom Evans Park and at Main and Douglas
sidewalk bump out
- Temporary obstruction permit
Friday, May 17- Big Bash
2024 Plans for Friday, May 17-The Big Bash
515 Days will end with The Big Bash on Friday, May 17
The Big Bash will feature a free and open to the public live music concert held in
Bandshell Park, beer garden, and two food trucks.
Set up:
Event: 5:30pm, event opens with beer garden open; 6:00pm, concert begins;
8:30pm, beer garden closes; 9:00pm, concert ends
Tear down: 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Anticipated attendance: 600 people
Ames Main Street will apply for a liquor license and insurance and host the cash
beer garden. (same as in 2023)
Ames Main Street will provide 2 event and 2 ADA port-a-potties; fencing as
indicated on the accompanying map-we will ask Ames Jaycees to use their
fencing; providing tables/chairs from Celebrations.
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-Rental of trash bins on wheels. We have contracted with Aspen and they will also
provide trash bins for the Wednesday night event on 5th Street, empty bins, then
move them to Bandshell Park.
All ages within the fencing as noted on the map. Ames Main Street will provide an
ID checker and will have wristbands for those 21+. BEST Security will be hired for
this event. We anticipate to hire at least 9 security officers, plus one event
security supervisor. We plan to have volunteers working the event, with duties to
include, but not limited to perimeter/fence patrol, trash pickup, etc.
Band to be scheduled is Punching Pandas (same as in 2023), and they will use
existing stage in Bandshell Park.
The Beer Garden will feature canned beer & seltzer and bottled water.
$7 for 1 beer/seltzer ticket or $30 for 5 beer/seltzer tickets
Beer and Seltzer: $7 a can
Bottled Water: $1 per bottle
We will have 2 food truck vendors. We would like the food vendors to set up in
the park, see accompanying map. Ames Main Street will not receive any portion
of the food truck vendor sales, but will charge food truck vendors $100 fee for
space.
Weiner Wonderland (same as 2023)
Brick and Ember Pizza Company (same owner as Big Red Food turck)
We will have community partners and sponsors to help cover the costs of the
event.
We are requesting, please:
-use of Bandshell Park from 12pm to 10:00pm
-waiver of the no alcohol in the park ordinance and to include all ages within the
fencing
-waiver of fees for electric use
-blanket vendor permit
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515 Days-The Big Bash is Ames Main Street’s concluding event of our “area code
515” Days of celebrating Ames, particularly Downtown Ames. The Big Bash is an
event to bring residents and surrounding communities to gather, enjoy good
music and each other.
___________________________________________________________________
Ames Main Street aspires to be a unique and vibrant destination to work, live and
play. As the historic focal point, Downtown Ames will serve as a hub of art,
culture, retail and entertainment for the entire Ames community. Our mission is
to advance and promote Downtown Ames as the heart of the Ames community.
___________________________________________________________________
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
AMES CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Ames Main Street
BUSINESS
(515) 232-2310
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
125 East 5th Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
304 Main Street
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50010
Contact Person
NAME
Crystal D. Davis
PHONE
(515) 520-0791
EMAIL
crystal@ameschamber.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service 39
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 504.
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Crystal Davis Ames Iowa 50010 Executive Director 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Founders Insurance Company
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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304 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3472 AmesDowntown.org
April 18, 2024
Mayor and City Councill
City of Ames
515 Clark Ave
Ames, IA 50010
Dear Mayor Haila and Members of the Ames City Council,
Ames Main Street is planning to hold 515 Days on May 13-17 in Downtown Ames. 515 Days was
implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the intention of celebrating our area code, 515, through a
variety of activities to get individuals to come to Downtown Ames. After the past three years of success, we
are excited for 2024!
515 Week will be five days of activities within Downtown Ames.
- May 13-17: Downtown Ames Business Specials and $515 Giveaway
- May 15: Night Farmers’ Market with Food Truck Showdown, now called “Downtown After
Sundown”
- May 16: Family Night
- May 17: Big Bash in Bandshell Park
We request the following items:
- May 15: Street closures of 5th Street from Burnett Ave to Douglas Ave; Kellogg Ave from Main to
5th Street; Kellogg Ave just north of 5th to entrance to parking lot; waiver of fees for electric use,
blanket vendor permit, temporary obstruction permit, waiver of parking meter fees on 5th St
between Burnett Ave to Douglas Ave
- May 16: Temporary obstruction permit; use of Tom Evans Park; use of electricity at Tom Evans
Park and the south side bump-out sidewalk area of Main and Douglas Ave
- May 17: Use of Bandshell Park; waiver of fees for electric use; blanket vendor permit
Events of this nature help Downtown Ames achieve its vision of making it the primary destination of Central
Iowa by creating an economically vibrant district with unique living, dining, and entertainment experiences.
Thank you for your consideration of this request and continued support of Ames Main Street.
Sincerely,
Crystal D. Davis
Executive Director
Ames Main Street
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
Noir LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Noir
BUSINESS
(151) 545-1705
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
405 Kellogg
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
229 Main
CITY
ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50010
Contact Person
NAME
william malone
PHONE
(151) 545-1705
EMAIL
bill_k_malone@yahoo.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER
LC0046887
LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
TENTATIVE EFFECTIVE DATE
Mar 10, 2024
TENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
Mar 9, 2025
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
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PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
No Ownership information found
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
May 15, 2024
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
May 16, 2024
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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ITEM #:13
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET ON THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Ames Main Street (AMS) is planning to host its annual Art Walk on Thursday, June 6 from 5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. Art Walk showcases downtown businesses and community artists. In order to facilitate this
event, AMS has requested approval for the following:
Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central Business District from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
Blanket Vending License for the Central Business District from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and
waiver of fee ($50 loss to City Clerk’s Office)
Use of electricity in Tom Evans Plaza and use of the Plaza for live music and waiver of fees for
electricity
Closure of Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street
Ames Main Street is also requesting a closure of 10 metered parking spaces in the Downtown from 1:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to provide space for vendors, and to waive parking meter fees and enforcement (Loss
of $12.50 to Parking Fund). The Council’s policy regarding parking waivers is to consider requests
such as this one on a case-by-case basis, as opposed to requiring reimbursement for lost parking
revenue. Lost parking revenue is only required to be reimbursed under this policy when the parking
waiver is District-wide.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests for Art Walk, including the waiver of fees.
2. Approve the requests for Art Walk, but require reimbursement for lost parking revenue and for the
blanket Vending License.
3. Deny the requests.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Art Walk is a popular annual event that adds vitality to the Downtown. The event organizers have
experience in hosting this and many other similar events throughout the year. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Art Walk 2024.pdf
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ITEM #:14
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET FOR 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES
ON JULY 4, 2024
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Ames Main Street (AMS) is organizing the community parade for the 2024 downtown Fourth of July
Celebration. Parade staging will take place on Northwestern Avenue between Wheatsfield Grocery and
Main Street, on Allan Drive, on Pearle Avenue, in City Hall Parking Lots M and MM, and in the Depot
parking lots.
To facilitate parade staging and movement, street closures will be needed from 6:00 a.m. until the end
of the parade (approximately 2:00 p.m.) on July 4 for the following streets:
Main Street, from the east Central Business District (CBD) Lot entrance to the Grand Avenue
overpass, continuing onto Northwestern Avenue to Sixth Street (Wheatsfield customers will be
provided access at Sixth Street)
Allan Drive
Pearle Avenue
Fifth Street, from Grand Avenue to Douglas Avenue
Clark Avenue, from the south driveway of the CBD Lot to Sixth Street
Burnett Avenue, from Main Street to Fifth Street
Kellogg Avenue, from just south of Main Street to Fifth Street
Douglas Avenue, from Main Street to Fifth Street
The following parking lot areas will also need to be closed for parade staging from 6:00 a.m. to
approximately 2:00 p.m.:
Lot MM, to the west of City Hall
The south three aisles of Lot M, adjacent to the west door of City Hall (City vehicles and cars of
City employees who are on duty will be parked in the north portion of the lot)
Because July 4 is a City holiday, there will be no lost parking meter revenue from these closures.
A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central Business District will be required on July 4.
AMS has requested a blanket Vending License for the entire Central Business District, and a waiver of
the license fee ($50 loss to City Clerk’s Office).
Public Works staff will provide barricades as needed to close the streets and control access to the
parking lots. AMS will have volunteers at each barricaded intersection, and the Police Department will
assist at the busiest intersections.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests for activities on July 4th as requested above, including street and parking
lot closures, a blanket Temporary Obstruction Permits, a blanket Vending License, and waiver of
fees.
2. Request further information from event organizers.
3. Do not approve the requests for the 4th of July activities.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The 4th of July Parade provides a great opportunity to bring the citizens of Ames together to celebrate
and supports the City Council vision for more city-wide events. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
4th of July 2024.pdf
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ITEM #:15
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET FOR SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES
ON JULY 25 - JULY 28, 2024
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Ames Main Street is again hosting its annual Summer Sidewalk Sales from July 25 through July 28. At
this event, downtown businesses display merchandise on the sidewalks for pedestrians to browse.
To facilitate this event, organizers are requesting suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for
the Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 ($1,370.25 estimated loss to the
Parking Fund). A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit has also been requested for Saturday, July 28.
In February 2020, the City Council adopted a new policy regarding metered parking waivers:
Metered parking fees will not be waived for special events. Any event organizers intending to
provide free parking or to close metered parking spaces must reimburse the City’s Parking Fund
for the lost revenue. The City Council may consider waivers to this policy on a case-by-case basis
for parking spaces that are obstructed by the event area (not for area-wide free parking).
The FY 2024/25 City budget contains $10,000 in funding in the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to reimburse the
Parking Fund for lost meter revenue associated with special events.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests for Sidewalk Sales as requested by Ames Main Street, including the waiver of
fees for parking and vending, and transfer $1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parking
Fund.
2. Approve the requests for Sidewalk Sales, but require reimbursement for lost parking meter revenue.
3. Deny the requests.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Sidewalk Sales is a successful event held each year in the Downtown. These events attract people to the
Downtown and promotes shopping locally. These requests further the City Council’s goal to strengthen
Downtown. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Summer Sidewalk Days .pdf
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ITEM #:16
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET FOR MUSIC WALK ON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Ames Main Street (AMS) is planning to host its annual Music Walk event on Thursday, April 27, 2023,
from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. AMS staff has made the following requests of the City Council to help
facilitate the Musk Walk festivities on April 28:
Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central Business District sidewalks and Blanket
Vending License for the Central Business District from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Waiver for fee for Blanket Vending License ($50 loss to City Clerk’s Office)
Use of City-owned electrical outlets and waiver of costs from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. (approximately
$5 loss to Electric Fund)
Ames Main Street is also requesting a closure of 10 metered parking spaces in the Downtown area from
3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to provide space for vendors, and to waive parking meter fees and enforcement
(Loss of $12.50 to Parking Fund). The Council’s policy regarding parking waivers is to consider
requests such as this one on a case-by- case basis, as opposed to requiring reimbursement for lost
parking revenue. Lost parking revenue is only required to be reimbursed under this policy when the
parking waiver is District-wide.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Music Walk requests as submitted by AMS.
2. Approve the Music Walk requests as submitted by AMS, but require reimbursement for the parking
meter fees, Vending License, and electrical use.
3. Do not approve the requests.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This event provides residents with another opportunity to enjoy family-oriented outdoor activities. This
type of event facilitates supporting a vibrant Downtown as well. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Music Walk 2024.pdf
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ITEM #:17
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES MAIN STREET FOR WITCHES WALK ON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Ames Main Street is hosting its annual Witches Walk on October 10, 2024. At this event, downtown
businesses are encouraged to hold shopping promotions and samples in their store for customers to
come shop. Businesses will also be encouraged to stay open from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
To facilitate this event, organizers are requesting:
A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
Use of electricity in Tom Evans Plaza. Use of City-owned electrical outlets and waiver of costs
from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. (approximately $5 loss to Electric Fund)
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests for Witches Walk as requested by Ames Main Street, including the waiver of
fees for electricity and request for a Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit.
2. Approve the requests for Witches Walk but require reimbursement for fees for electricity.
3. Deny the requests.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Witches Walk is an event held to attract residents to Downtown and promote shopping locally. These
requests further the City Council’s goal to strengthen Downtown. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Witches Walk 2024.pdf
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ITEM #:18
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:AMES JAYCEES REQUEST TO ALLOW ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN
BANDSHELL PARK FOR AMES ON THE HALF SHELL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In 2003, the Ames Jaycees hosted the first-ever Ames on the Half Shell at Bandshell Park. This event
was established to raise money for the Durham Bandshell restoration while introducing an evening
summer concert series in Ames. The event includes a live band with concession sales (food, beer, wine
coolers, and soft drinks).
Ames on the Half Shell in 2024 will be held on five Friday evenings May 31 – June 28. The band will
play between the approximate hours of 5:00 and 8:00 PM, but no later than 8:30 PM. Again, this year,
the Ames Jaycees are requesting that the group be allowed to sell alcohol (beer and wine coolers) at
Bandshell Park during this event.
According to the Jaycees, the sale of alcohol is what allows the group to raise money that is given
directly back to the community through its projects. The Jaycees are required to obtain a State liquor
license and dram shop insurance to assure compliance with local and State liquor laws. Alcohol would
be served between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 PM and consumed at ground level within a fenced-in
area. The alcohol would need to be consumed by 9:00 PM or before the removal of the temporary
fencing, whichever comes first.
Municipal Code Section 17.17 prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public places, except premises
covered by a valid alcoholic beverage license or certain specific City parks. Bandshell Park is not a
location where alcoholic beverages are normally permitted, and therefore a waiver of enforcement of
Section 17.17 of Municipal Code is required, along with approval of the alcoholic beverage license
necessary to serve the public.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed this request at it's March 21, 2024, meeting. The
Commission recommended that City Council grant this waiver for Ames on the Half Shell on Fridays,
May 31 – June 28.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. City Council can approve:
a. A waiver of enforcement of Section 17.17 of Municipal Code from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on
Fridays, May 31 – June 28, to allow the Ames Jaycees to sell alcohol for Ames on the Half Shell
at Bandshell Park.
b. Motion approving 5-Day License - Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service
- Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park, for: May 30 - June 3, 2024
June 6 - June 10, 2024
June 13 - June 17, 2024
June 20 - June 24, 2024
June 27 - July 1, 2024
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2. Deny the request and do not allow the consumption of alcohol at Bandshell Park during Ames on the
Half Shell.
3. Refer back to staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Ames Jaycees have been hosting this event at Bandshell Park for 20 years. Each year, Parks and
Recreation administrative staff observes the event. Staff has been consistently impressed with the level
of organization the Jaycees provide for the event, which draws people of all ages. The Police
Department receives very few phone calls or complaints pertaining to the event. Staff also takes into
consideration the overall positive comments from the neighborhood. The ability to sell alcohol allows
the Jaycees to fulfill its commitment to community betterment, which includes Parks and Recreation
projects. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve
Alternative #1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ames on the Half Shell.pdf
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
AMES JAYCEES
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Ames on the Half Shell
BUSINESS
(515) 835-1255
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
125 East 5th Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 624
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50010
Contact Person
NAME
Melissa Angstrom
PHONE
(515) 835-1255
EMAIL
melissa.angstrom@gmail.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 504.
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Melissa Angstrom Ames Iowa 50010 Director 0.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:April 19, 2024
Subject:Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2024
Item No. 19
MEMO
Please see the attached memo and report provided by the City Treasurer for your review
and approval.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Qtrly Investment Report March 31 2024.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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Caring People Quality Programs Exceptional Service
515.239.5119 main
515.239-5320 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Treasurer
MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Roger Wisecup, CPA
City Treasurer
Date: April 9, 2024
Subject: Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2024
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to present a report summarizing the performance of
the City of Ames investment portfolio for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.
Discussion
This report covers the period ending March 31, 2024, and presents a summary of the
investments on hand at the end of March 2024. The investments are valued at amortized
cost; this reflects the same basis that the assets are carried on the financial records of
the City. All investments are in compliance with the current Investment Policy.
Comments
The Federal Reserve maintained the federal fund rate at 5.25-5.50 percent in the last
quarter. The yield curve is currently inverted, making shorter maturities pay higher
interest rates than longer maturities. Future investments will be made at current interest
rates and future interest income should stay steady. We will continue to evaluate our
current investment strategy, remaining flexible to future investments while the Federal
Reserve evaluates the target rate.
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BOOK MARKET UN-REALIZED
DESCRIPTION VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS)
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 0
FEDERAL AGENCY DISCOUNTS 1,949,482 1,941,894 (7,588)
FEDERAL AGENCY SECURITIES 115,963,795 114,730,550 (1,233,245)
COMMERCIAL PAPER 20,424,034 20,491,343 67,308
MISC COUPON SECURITIES 0
PASS THRU SECURITIES PAC/CMO 2,402,500 2,468,564
MONEY FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS 301,040 301,040 0
PASSBOOK/CHECKING ACCOUNTS 0
US TREASURY DISCOUNTS 0
US TREASURY SECURITIES 76,178,754 74,243,479 (1,935,275)
INVESTMENTS 217,219,605 214,176,869 (3,108,800)
CASH ACCOUNTS 40,548,389 40,548,389
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE 257,767,995 254,725,259 (3,042,736)
ACCRUAL BASIS INVESTMENT EARNINGS YR-TO-DATE
GROSS EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS: 5,165,628
INTEREST EARNED ON CASH: 1,428,319
TOTAL INTEREST EARNED:6,593,947
AND THE ACCUMULATED YEAR-TO-DATE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
CASH AND INVESTMENTS SUMMARY
AND SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
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Par Value Book Value
Maturity
Date
Stated
RateMarket Value
March 31, 2024
Portfolio Details - Investments
Average
BalanceIssuer
Portfolio Management
Sunsmart
Days to
Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
Money Market
0.300First Interstate Bank4531558874 301,040.26 301,040.26 0.300301,040.26 0.296SYS4531558874B 1
301,040.26 0.296301,040.26301,040.26300,976.75Subtotal and Average 0.300 1
Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing
5.460AlingHi Funding1163-24 2,000,000.00 1,941,746.67 10/22/20245.14003/05/2024 1,956,500.00 5.38504626FKN7 204
5.418Angelsea1151-24 1,500,000.00 1,487,142.92 05/30/20245.23001/04/2024 1,486,500.00 5.3440347M2EW2 59
5.424Bank of America1145-23 1,200,000.00 1,188,885.33 06/04/20245.21012/06/2023 1,187,820.00 5.35006054NF48 64
5.531Bank of America1146-23 1,050,000.00 1,034,500.25 07/12/20245.21012/06/2023 1,030,312.50 5.45606054NGC9 102
5.514Bank Tokyo Mitsubishi1149-23 3,000,000.00 2,998,660.00 04/04/20245.36012/29/2023 2,999,100.00 5.43962479LD44 3
5.956Credit Agricole1132-23 1,500,000.00 1,479,540.00 06/28/20245.58010/13/2023 1,480,500.00 5.87522533TFU5 88
5.373MountCliff Funding1153-24 1,000,000.00 986,906.11 07/01/20245.18001/26/2024 986,350.00 5.30062455FG18 91
5.782Misubishi Union Financial of J1139-23A 1,000,000.00 986,677.78 06/28/20245.45011/09/2023 986,850.00 5.70362479LFU4 88
5.782Misubishi Union Financial of J1139-23B 3,000,000.00 2,960,033.34 06/28/20245.45011/09/2023 2,960,550.00 5.70362479LFU4 88
5.201Misubishi Union Financial of J1155-24A 1,500,000.00 1,457,125.00 10/28/20244.90002/02/2024 1,494,000.00 5.13062479LKU8 210
5.201Misubishi Union Financial of J1155-24B 1,000,000.00 971,416.67 10/28/20244.90002/02/2024 996,000.00 5.13062479LKU8 210
5.209Toronto Dominion Bank1148-23 3,000,000.00 2,931,400.00 09/16/20244.90012/28/2023 2,926,860.00 5.13889119AJG4 168
20,424,034.07 5.41820,491,342.5020,750,000.0022,125,922.29Subtotal and Average 5.494 110
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5.094Farmer Mac1118-23A 1,500,000.00 1,495,267.62 08/14/20254.85008/23/2023 1,499,652.00 5.02531422X5Y4 500
5.094Farmer Mac1118-23B 1,000,000.00 996,845.08 08/14/20254.85008/23/2023 999,768.00 5.02531422X5Y4 500
5.400Farmer Mac1152-24A 2,700,000.00 2,702,952.69 06/26/20255.38001/05/2024 2,700,364.50 5.32631424WDP4 451
5.400Farmer Mac1152-24B 2,000,000.00 2,002,187.18 06/26/20255.38001/05/2024 2,000,270.00 5.32631424WDP4 451
4.701Farmer Mac1160-24A 1,500,000.00 1,393,551.56 01/15/20260.48002/20/2024 1,389,838.00 4.63631422B6K1 654
4.701Farmer Mac1160-24B 1,000,000.00 929,034.38 01/15/20260.48002/20/2024 926,558.67 4.63631422B6K1 654
0.341Federal Farm Credit0977-21A 1,000,000.00 999,750.75 11/12/20240.30003/02/2021 966,359.00 0.3363133EMQQ8 225
0.341Federal Farm Credit0977-21B 1,500,000.00 1,499,626.13 11/12/20240.30003/02/2021 1,449,538.50 0.3363133EMQQ8 225
3.232Federal Farm Credit1045-22A 1,500,000.00 1,489,956.52 11/25/20252.80006/13/2022 1,450,731.00 3.1883133ENXQ8 603
3.232Federal Farm Credit1045-22B 1,000,000.00 993,304.35 11/25/20252.80006/13/2022 967,154.00 3.1883133ENXQ8 603
3.554Federal Farm Credit1058-22 1,000,000.00 999,306.79 08/26/20243.37509/09/2022 991,000.00 3.5053133ENJ84 147
3.565Federal Farm Credit1059-22 1,000,000.00 999,720.10 09/13/20243.50009/13/2022 989,353.00 3.5163133ENL40 165
4.710Federal Farm Credit1069-22 2,500,000.00 2,301,458.94 05/27/20260.66010/14/2022 2,285,292.50 4.6463133EMHH8 786
4.585Federal Farm Credit1084-22 1,500,000.00 1,493,023.67 09/13/20243.50011/30/2022 1,484,029.50 4.5233133ENL40 165
5.530Federal Farm Credit1134-23 3,000,000.00 3,000,921.67 10/11/20245.53010/13/2023 2,998,809.67 5.4543133EPYJ8 193
5.401Federal Farm Credit1135-23 3,091,000.00 3,092,997.16 11/25/20245.50010/13/2023 3,099,484.80 5.3273133EPWP6 238
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Par Value Book Value
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March 31, 2024
Portfolio Details - Investments
Average
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Portfolio Management
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Date
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
0.581Federal Home Loan Bank0975-21 1,000,000.00 998,681.89 02/17/20260.65002/22/2021 925,933.00 0.5733130AL4V3 687
0.841Federal Home Loan Bank0978-21 1,000,000.00 995,257.64 02/11/20260.58003/15/2021 922,559.00 0.8293130AKXB7 681
1.116Federal Home Loan Bank0980-21 2,650,000.00 2,648,812.95 04/14/20261.50004/14/2021 2,485,837.80 1.1013130ALVT8 743
0.450Federal Home Loan Bank0984-21A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 07/15/20240.45004/20/2021 1,473,000.00 0.4443130ALTV6 105
0.450Federal Home Loan Bank0984-21B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 07/15/20240.45004/20/2021 982,000.00 0.4443130ALTV6 105
0.458Federal Home Loan Bank0985-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,963.01 07/26/20240.45004/30/2021 1,470,750.00 0.4523130ALVQ4 116
0.458Federal Home Loan Bank0985-21B 1,000,000.00 999,975.34 07/26/20240.45004/30/2021 980,500.00 0.4523130ALVQ4 116
0.431Federal Home Loan Bank0991-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,636.49 06/28/20240.33007/01/2021 1,475,749.50 0.4253130AMV66 88
0.431Federal Home Loan Bank0991-21B 1,000,000.00 999,757.66 06/28/20240.33007/01/2021 983,833.00 0.4253130AMV66 88
0.510Federal Home Loan Bank0992-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 08/30/20240.51007/01/2021 1,464,556.50 0.5033130AMZQ8 151
0.600Federal Home Loan Bank0994-21 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 05/28/20250.60009/03/2021 1,895,558.00 0.5923130ANKM1 422
0.409Federal Home Loan Bank1002-21 1,000,000.00 999,850.00 09/13/20240.37509/13/2021 975,033.00 0.4033130ANR28 165
2.875Federal Home Loan Bank1043-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 06/14/20242.87506/14/2022 1,489,707.00 2.8363130AS6D6 74
3.180Federal Home Loan Bank1055-22 1,000,000.00 999,891.04 06/14/20243.12508/04/2022 993,835.00 3.1363130ASHK8 74
3.210Federal Home Loan Bank1056-22 1,810,000.00 1,780,658.42 11/27/20240.62508/05/2022 1,749,909.81 3.1663130AMNR9 240
3.210Federal Home Loan Bank1057-22A 1,500,000.00 1,476,330.31 01/13/20251.10008/05/2022 1,449,960.00 3.1663130AQGT4 287
3.210Federal Home Loan Bank1057-22B 1,000,000.00 984,220.21 01/13/20251.10008/05/2022 966,640.00 3.1663130AQGT4 287
3.746Federal Home Loan Bank1060-22 1,500,000.00 1,491,705.37 06/06/20253.25009/13/2022 1,467,394.50 3.6943130AS6N4 431
4.148Federal Home Loan Bank1061-22 1,500,000.00 1,499,642.96 08/28/20254.13009/13/2022 1,478,916.00 4.0913130ASZD4 514
4.000Federal Home Loan Bank1062-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 09/29/20254.00009/29/2022 1,481,368.50 3.9453130AT7A9 546
3.660Federal Home Loan Bank1064-22 1,500,000.00 1,490,892.02 12/13/20242.75009/14/2022 1,473,294.00 3.6103130A3GE8 256
5.125Federal Home Loan Bank1082-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 05/28/20245.12511/30/2022 999,398.00 5.0553130ATYD3 57
4.600Federal Home Loan Bank1085-22 1,000,000.00 987,767.86 12/13/20242.75011/30/2022 982,196.00 4.5373130A3GE8 256
4.640Federal Home Loan Bank1087-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,042.58 04/15/20244.75012/15/2022 999,060.00 4.5773130AU6P4 14
5.063Federal Home Loan Bank1093-23A 1,500,000.00 1,501,088.99 07/28/20255.12503/27/2023 1,495,795.50 4.9943130AUNY6 483
5.063Federal Home Loan Bank1093-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,725.99 07/28/20255.12503/27/2023 997,197.00 4.9943130AUNY6 483
5.355Federal Home Loan Bank1094-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 12/30/20245.35003/30/2023 998,690.00 5.2823130AVJ60 273
5.154Federal Home Loan Bank1098-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 04/30/20245.15004/05/2023 1,499,116.50 5.0833130AVKN1 29
5.154Federal Home Loan Bank1098-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 04/30/20245.15004/05/2023 999,411.00 5.0833130AVKN1 29
5.279Federal Home Loan Bank1103-23 1,500,000.00 1,501,329.26 03/28/20255.37504/13/2023 1,499,347.50 5.2063130AVHB1 361
2.997Federal Home Loan Bank1107-23 1,000,000.00 1,001,755.12 03/14/20254.62504/20/2023 996,322.00 2.9563130AUZC1 347
5.310Federal Home Loan Bank1109-23A 1,500,000.00 1,499,830.73 05/15/20255.30005/19/2023 1,497,532.50 5.2383130AW2L3 409
5.310Federal Home Loan Bank1109-23B 1,175,000.00 1,174,867.40 05/15/20255.30005/19/2023 1,173,067.13 5.2383130AW2L3 409
5.450Federal Home Loan Bank1114-23 1,000,000.00 993,725.00 06/28/20242.75007/10/2023 991,908.00 5.3753130ASDS5 88
5.070Federal Home Loan Bank1119-23 1,000,000.00 999,386.62 02/28/20255.00009/06/2023 999,691.00 5.0013130AV7L0 333
5.050Federal Home Loan Bank1120-23A 1,500,000.00 1,432,869.71 04/14/20250.50009/08/2023 1,428,241.50 4.9813130AJHU6 378
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Federal Agency Coupon Securities
5.050Federal Home Loan Bank1120-23B 1,000,000.00 955,246.48 04/14/20250.50009/08/2023 952,161.00 4.9813130AJHU6 378
5.029Federal Home Loan Bank1126-23A 1,000,000.00 987,473.00 07/14/20254.00009/15/2023 989,148.00 4.9603130ASGW3 469
5.029Federal Home Loan Bank1126-23B 1,000,000.00 987,473.00 07/14/20254.00009/15/2023 989,148.00 4.9603130ASGW3 469
5.194Federal Home Loan Bank1143-23 2,000,000.00 1,906,826.80 06/30/20251.25011/09/2023 1,905,960.00 5.1233130AQ5S8 455
5.111Federal Home Loan Bank1154-24 1,000,000.00 999,875.32 02/21/20255.10001/26/2024 997,316.00 5.0413130AUTM6 326
4.532Federal Home Loan Bank1156-24 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 09/08/20254.53002/05/2024 1,988,092.00 4.4703130AYTS5 525
4.591Federal Home Loan Bank1157-24 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 08/01/20254.59002/08/2024 1,993,870.00 4.5283130AYVK9 487
5.060Federal Home Loan Bank1159-24 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 02/13/20265.06002/16/2024 1,496,031.00 4.9913130AYZV1 683
4.770Federal Home Loan Bank1161-24 1,250,000.00 1,180,612.94 12/30/20250.75002/26/2024 1,177,479.58 4.7053130AKLS3 638
4.770Federal Home Loan Bank1162-24 900,000.00 855,293.99 12/30/20251.25002/26/2024 852,280.60 4.7053130AQFB4 638
5.040Federal Home Loan Bank1166-24A 1,500,000.00 1,500,679.03 03/13/20265.02003/20/2024 1,497,518.50 4.9713130B0GG8 711
5.040Federal Home Loan Bank1166-24B 1,000,000.00 1,000,452.69 03/13/20265.02003/20/2024 998,345.67 4.9713130B0GG8 711
0.360Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.0960-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 05/15/20240.36011/20/2020 989,889.00 0.3553134GXBD5 44
0.360Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1003-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 05/15/20240.36009/15/2021 1,484,833.50 0.3553134GXBD5 44
3.360Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1050-22 1,500,000.00 1,496,260.56 12/23/20243.00006/23/2022 1,473,610.50 3.3143134GXVF8 266
5.000Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1083-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/27/20245.00011/30/2022 999,193.00 4.9323134GY5C2 240
4.429Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1100-23 1,500,000.00 1,492,002.48 01/27/20253.75004/13/2023 1,480,210.50 4.3683134GXH98 301
5.348Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1101-23 1,500,000.00 1,502,543.33 02/28/20255.55004/13/2023 1,499,764.50 5.2753134GYL42 333
4.793Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1104-23 1,000,000.00 999,392.33 09/30/20254.75004/13/2023 992,080.00 4.7273134GX3A0 547
4.927Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1106-23A 1,500,000.00 1,502,703.18 02/14/20255.15004/14/2023 1,496,152.50 4.8593134GYJ29 319
4.927Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1106-23B 1,000,000.00 1,001,802.12 02/14/20255.15004/14/2023 997,435.00 4.8593134GYJ29 319
5.320Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1110-23A 1,500,000.00 1,503,572.73 09/15/20255.50005/19/2023 1,498,695.00 5.2473134GYLM2 532
5.320Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1110-23B 851,000.00 853,026.93 09/15/20255.50005/19/2023 850,259.63 5.2473134GYLM2 532
5.332Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1141-23 2,000,000.00 1,996,596.59 12/30/20245.10011/09/2023 1,994,644.00 5.2583134GYC34 273
5.101Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1150-23 2,000,000.00 1,999,615.09 08/01/20245.05012/29/2023 1,996,434.00 5.0313134GYFM9 122
5.305Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1165-24 1,423,000.00 1,432,429.12 01/27/20265.30003/13/2024 1,429,358.28 5.2323134GYEA6 666
3.715Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1063-22 1,500,000.00 1,483,995.87 10/15/20241.62509/14/2022 1,467,981.00 3.6643135G0W66 197
4.723Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1074-22 1,000,000.00 984,318.33 10/15/20241.62511/09/2022 978,654.00 4.6583135G0W66 197
5.497Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1117-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 12/27/20245.50007/28/2023 999,563.00 5.4223135GAJ36 270
5.490Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1136-23 3,000,000.00 2,993,034.00 12/13/20245.15010/13/2023 2,992,779.00 5.4153135GADJ7 256
115,963,795.07 3.851114,730,550.14116,850,000.00116,670,289.44Subtotal and Average 3.905 358
Federal Agency Disc. -Amortizing
5.409Federal Home Loan Bank1140-23 2,000,000.00 1,949,482.22 09/27/20245.08011/09/2023 1,941,894.00 5.335313384H51 179
1,949,482.22 5.3351,941,894.002,000,000.001,945,248.89Subtotal and Average 5.409 179
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Treasury Coupon Securities
0.384U.S. Treasury0982-21 6,000,000.00 6,015,811.08 05/31/20242.00004/15/2021 5,951,250.00 0.379912828XT2 60
0.663U.S. Treasury0983-21 6,000,000.00 5,971,577.95 05/31/20250.25004/15/2021 5,662,500.00 0.654912828ZT0 425
0.360U.S. Treasury0986-21A 1,500,000.00 1,511,183.11 08/15/20242.37505/14/2021 1,480,312.50 0.355912828D56 136
0.360U.S. Treasury0986-21B 1,000,000.00 1,007,455.41 08/15/20242.37505/14/2021 986,875.00 0.355912828D56 136
0.515U.S. Treasury0988-21 4,000,000.00 3,987,806.90 05/31/20250.25006/11/2021 3,775,000.00 0.508912828ZT0 425
0.275U.S. Treasury0989-21 3,000,000.00 3,008,457.51 05/31/20242.00006/11/2021 2,975,625.00 0.271912828XT2 60
0.460U.S. Treasury0990-21A 1,500,000.00 1,507,703.15 09/30/20241.50006/18/2021 1,467,890.63 0.454912828YH7 182
0.460U.S. Treasury0990-21B 1,000,000.00 1,005,135.43 09/30/20241.50006/18/2021 978,593.75 0.454912828YH7 182
0.518U.S. Treasury1010-21 6,000,000.00 6,014,487.75 05/31/20242.00010/15/2021 5,951,250.00 0.511912828XT2 60
0.785U.S. Treasury1011-21 4,000,000.00 3,975,473.82 05/31/20250.25010/15/2021 3,775,000.00 0.775912828ZT0 425
1.005U.S. Treasury1012-21 3,500,000.00 3,481,199.35 05/31/20260.75010/15/2021 3,217,265.63 0.99191282CCF6 790
2.641U.S. Treasury1032-22 9,000,000.00 8,653,384.56 05/31/20260.75004/14/2022 8,272,968.75 2.60591282CCF6 790
2.756U.S. Treasury1037-22 4,500,000.00 4,202,356.92 05/31/20270.50004/18/2022 3,974,062.50 2.719912828ZS2 1,155
2.510U.S. Treasury1042-22 2,000,000.00 1,998,376.18 05/31/20242.00005/23/2022 1,983,750.00 2.476912828XT2 60
4.579U.S. Treasury1068-22 1,500,000.00 1,497,689.98 04/15/20240.37510/14/2022 1,490,625.00 4.51791282CBV2 14
4.320U.S. Treasury1070-22 5,000,000.00 4,727,305.95 05/15/20272.37510/14/2022 4,699,218.75 4.260912828X88 1,139
4.301U.S. Treasury1071-22 1,000,000.00 892,017.75 05/31/20270.50010/14/2022 883,125.00 4.242912828ZS2 1,155
5.251U.S. Treasury1122-23 1,000,000.00 969,233.43 01/31/20251.37509/27/2023 966,875.00 5.179912828Z52 305
5.091U.S. Treasury1123-23 1,000,000.00 935,565.94 08/31/20250.25009/27/2023 934,531.25 5.02191282CAJ0 517
5.150U.S. Treasury1124-23A 1,500,000.00 1,465,018.91 04/30/20252.87509/28/2023 1,464,609.38 5.0809128284M9 394
5.150U.S. Treasury1124-23B 1,000,000.00 976,679.28 04/30/20252.87509/28/2023 976,406.25 5.0809128284M9 394
5.080U.S. Treasury1125-23 500,000.00 487,343.67 07/15/20253.00009/28/2023 487,734.38 5.01191282CEY3 470
5.450U.S. Treasury1126-23 550,000.00 537,756.81 09/15/20240.37509/29/2023 535,734.38 5.37591282CCX7 167
5.160U.S. Treasury1128-23 1,000,000.00 973,940.65 06/15/20252.87510/04/2023 974,687.50 5.09091282CEU1 440
5.060U.S. Treasury1129-23 1,500,000.00 1,482,435.61 10/15/20254.25010/04/2023 1,487,812.50 4.99191282CFP1 562
5.050U.S. Treasury1130-23 1,500,000.00 1,393,192.01 10/31/20250.25010/04/2023 1,392,890.63 4.98191282CAT8 578
5.020U.S. Treasury1131-23A 1,500,000.00 1,488,074.71 11/15/20254.50010/05/2023 1,494,140.63 4.95291282CFW6 593
5.020U.S. Treasury1131-23B 1,000,000.00 992,049.81 11/15/20254.50010/05/2023 996,093.75 4.95291282CFW6 593
4.725U.S. Treasury1158-24A 1,500,000.00 1,509,144.63 03/31/20253.87502/12/2024 1,503,392.68 4.66091282CGU9 364
4.725U.S. Treasury1158-24B 1,000,000.00 1,006,096.42 03/31/20253.87502/12/2024 1,002,261.78 4.66091282CGU9 364
4.645U.S. Treasury1164-24A 1,500,000.00 1,502,879.56 12/31/20254.25003/13/2024 1,500,597.53 4.58191282CJS1 639
4.645U.S. Treasury1164-24B 1,000,000.00 1,001,919.70 12/31/20254.25003/13/2024 1,000,398.35 4.58191282CJS1 639
76,178,753.94 2.26474,243,478.5077,550,000.0075,188,291.01Subtotal and Average 2.296 482
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BalanceIssuer
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Maturity
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360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
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Pass Through Securities /PAC/CMO
6.003Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1137-23A 1,500,000.00 1,441,500.00 07/25/20284.50010/31/2023 1,481,138.49 5.9203136BQCS6 1,576
6.003Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1137-23B 1,000,000.00 961,000.00 07/25/20284.50010/31/2023 987,425.66 5.9203136BQCS6 1,576
2,402,500.00 5.9202,468,564.152,500,000.002,402,500.00Subtotal and Average 6.003 1,576
3.473218,633,228.36 219,951,040.26 3.522 389214,176,869.55 217,219,605.56Total and Average
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BalanceIssuer
Portfolio Management
Sunsmart
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Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
0.00
3.473218,633,228.36 219,951,040.26 3.522 389
0Average Balance
214,176,869.55 217,219,605.56Total Cash and Investments
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Date
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Principal
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Payment
DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Money Market
FIB4531558874 301,040.26 301,040.260.300SYS4531558874B 03/01 - Monthly 301,040.260.3000.296
301,040.26Money Market Totals 301,040.260.000.296301,040.26 0.300
Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing
ALIFDG1163-24 2,000,000.00 1,941,746.675.140 10/22/202404626FKN7 10/22 - At Maturity03/05/2024 1,934,036.675.4605.385
ANGLES1151-24 1,500,000.00 1,487,142.925.230 05/30/20240347M2EW2 05/30 - At Maturity01/04/2024 1,467,966.255.4185.344
BOFACP1145-23 1,200,000.00 1,188,885.335.210 06/04/202406054NF48 06/04 - At Maturity12/06/2023 1,168,566.335.4245.350
BOFACP1146-23 1,050,000.00 1,034,500.255.210 07/12/202406054NGC9 07/12 - At Maturity12/06/2023 1,016,721.135.5315.456
BTMUFJ1149-23 3,000,000.00 2,998,660.005.360 04/04/202462479LD44 04/04 - At Maturity12/29/2023 2,956,673.335.5145.439
CACPNY1132-23 1,500,000.00 1,479,540.005.580 06/28/202422533TFU5 06/28 - At Maturity10/13/2023 1,439,782.505.9565.875
MCFUND1153-24 1,000,000.00 986,906.115.180 07/01/202462455FG18 07/01 - At Maturity01/26/2024 977,409.445.3735.300
MUFGBK1139-23A 1,000,000.00 986,677.785.450 06/28/202462479LFU4 06/28 - At Maturity11/09/2023 964,877.785.7825.703
MUFGBK1139-23B 3,000,000.00 2,960,033.345.450 06/28/202462479LFU4 06/28 - At Maturity11/09/2023 2,894,633.345.7825.703
MUFGBK1155-24A 1,500,000.00 1,457,125.004.900 10/28/202462479LKU8 10/28 - At Maturity02/02/2024 1,445,079.175.2015.130
MUFGBK1155-24B 1,000,000.00 971,416.674.900 10/28/202462479LKU8 10/28 - At Maturity02/02/2024 963,386.115.2015.130
TDBANK1148-23 3,000,000.00 2,931,400.004.900 09/16/202489119AJG4 09/16 - At Maturity12/28/2023 2,892,608.345.2095.138
20,424,034.07Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing Totals 20,121,740.390.005.41820,750,000.00 5.494
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
FAMCA0962-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.600 11/20/202531422B3F5 05/20 - 11/2011/20/2020 1,000,000.000.6000.592
FAMCA1118-23A 1,500,000.00 1,495,267.624.850 08/14/202531422X5Y4 02/14 - 08/14 Received08/23/2023 1,493,175.005.0945.025
FAMCA1118-23B 1,000,000.00 996,845.084.850 08/14/202531422X5Y4 02/14 - 08/14 Received08/23/2023 995,450.005.0945.025
FAMCA1152-24A 2,700,000.00 2,702,952.695.380 06/26/202531424WDP4 06/26 - 12/26 3,631.5001/05/2024 2,699,190.005.4005.326
FAMCA1152-24B 2,000,000.00 2,002,187.185.380 06/26/202531424WDP4 06/26 - 12/26 2,690.0001/05/2024 1,999,400.005.4005.326
FAMCA1160-24A 1,500,000.00 1,393,551.560.480 01/15/202631422B6K1 07/15 - 01/15 700.0002/20/2024 1,386,030.004.7014.636
FAMCA1160-24B 1,000,000.00 929,034.380.480 01/15/202631422B6K1 07/15 - 01/15 466.6702/20/2024 924,020.004.7014.636
FFCB0977-21A 1,000,000.00 999,750.750.300 11/12/20243133EMQQ8 05/12 - 11/12 Received03/02/2021 998,500.000.3410.336
FFCB0977-21B 1,500,000.00 1,499,626.130.300 11/12/20243133EMQQ8 05/12 - 11/12 Received03/02/2021 1,497,750.000.3410.336
FFCB1045-22A 1,500,000.00 1,489,956.522.800 11/25/20253133ENXQ8 11/25 - 05/25 Received06/13/2022 1,479,000.003.2323.188
FFCB1045-22B 1,000,000.00 993,304.352.800 11/25/20253133ENXQ8 11/25 - 05/25 Received06/13/2022 986,000.003.2323.188
FFCB1058-22 1,000,000.00 999,306.793.375 08/26/20243133ENJ84 02/26 - 08/26 Received09/09/2022 996,620.003.5543.505
FFCB1059-22 1,000,000.00 999,720.103.500 09/13/20243133ENL40 03/13 - 09/1309/13/2022 998,756.003.5653.516
FFCB1069-22 2,500,000.00 2,301,458.940.660 05/27/20263133EMHH8 11/27 - 05/27 Received10/14/2022 2,166,625.004.7104.646
FFCB1084-22 1,500,000.00 1,493,023.673.500 09/13/20243133ENL40 03/13 - 09/13 Received11/30/2022 1,472,310.004.5854.523
FFCB1134-23 3,000,000.00 3,000,921.675.530 10/11/20243133EPYJ8 04/11 - Final Pmt.921.6710/13/2023 3,000,000.005.5305.454
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FFCB1135-23 3,091,000.00 3,092,997.165.500 11/25/20243133EPWP6 11/25 - 05/25 Received10/13/2023 3,094,431.015.4015.327
FHLB0975-21 1,000,000.00 998,681.890.650 02/17/20263130AL4V3 08/17 - 02/17 Received02/22/2021 996,500.000.5810.573
FHLB0978-21 1,000,000.00 995,257.640.580 02/11/20263130AKXB7 08/11 - 02/11 Received03/15/2021 987,500.000.8410.829
FHLB0980-21 2,650,000.00 2,648,812.951.500 04/14/20263130ALVT8 10/14 - 04/1404/14/2021 2,647,085.001.1161.101
FHLB0984-21A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.000.450 07/15/20243130ALTV6 07/15 - 01/15 Received04/20/2021 1,500,000.000.4500.444
FHLB0984-21B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.450 07/15/20243130ALTV6 07/15 - 01/15 Received04/20/2021 1,000,000.000.4500.444
FHLB0985-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,963.010.450 07/26/20243130ALVQ4 10/26 - 04/26 Received04/30/2021 1,499,625.000.4580.452
FHLB0985-21B 1,000,000.00 999,975.340.450 07/26/20243130ALVQ4 10/26 - 04/26 Received04/30/2021 999,750.000.4580.452
FHLB0991-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,636.490.330 06/28/20243130AMV66 12/28 - 06/28 Received07/01/2021 1,495,500.000.4310.425
FHLB0991-21B 1,000,000.00 999,757.660.330 06/28/20243130AMV66 12/28 - 06/28 Received07/01/2021 997,000.000.4310.425
FHLB0992-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.000.510 08/30/20243130AMZQ8 12/30 - 06/30 Received07/01/2021 1,500,000.000.5100.503
FHLB0994-21 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.000.600 05/28/20253130ANKM1 02/28 - 08/28 Received09/03/2021 2,000,000.000.6000.592
FHLB1002-21 1,000,000.00 999,850.000.375 09/13/20243130ANR28 03/13 - 09/13 Received09/13/2021 999,000.000.4090.403
FHLB1043-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.002.875 06/14/20243130AS6D6 12/14 - 06/1406/14/2022 1,500,000.002.8752.836
FHLB1055-22 1,000,000.00 999,891.043.125 06/14/20243130ASHK8 12/14 - 06/14 Received08/04/2022 999,000.003.1803.136
FHLB1056-22 1,810,000.00 1,780,658.420.625 11/27/20243130AMNR9 11/28 - 05/28 Received08/05/2022 1,706,558.503.2103.166
FHLB1057-22A 1,500,000.00 1,476,330.311.100 01/13/20253130AQGT4 01/13 - 07/13 Received08/05/2022 1,426,305.013.2103.166
FHLB1057-22B 1,000,000.00 984,220.211.100 01/13/20253130AQGT4 01/13 - 07/13 Received08/05/2022 950,870.003.2103.166
FHLB1060-22 1,500,000.00 1,491,705.373.250 06/06/20253130AS6N4 12/06 - 06/06 Received09/13/2022 1,480,815.003.7463.694
FHLB1061-22 1,500,000.00 1,499,642.964.130 08/28/20253130ASZD4 02/28 - 08/28 Received09/13/2022 1,499,250.004.1484.091
FHLB1062-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.004.000 09/29/20253130AT7A9 03/29 - 09/2909/29/2022 1,500,000.004.0003.945
FHLB1064-22 1,500,000.00 1,490,892.022.750 12/13/20243130A3GE8 12/13 - 06/13 Received09/14/2022 1,470,760.503.6603.610
FHLB1082-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.125 05/28/20243130ATYD3 05/28 - 11/2811/30/2022 1,000,000.005.1255.055
FHLB1085-22 1,000,000.00 987,767.862.750 12/13/20243130A3GE8 12/13 - 06/13 Received11/30/2022 964,420.004.6004.537
FHLB1087-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,042.584.750 04/15/20243130AU6P4 04/15 - 10/1512/15/2022 1,001,460.004.6404.577
FHLB1093-23A 1,500,000.00 1,501,088.995.125 07/28/20253130AUNY6 07/28 - 01/28 Received03/27/2023 1,501,920.005.0634.994
FHLB1093-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,725.995.125 07/28/20253130AUNY6 07/28 - 01/28 Received03/27/2023 1,001,280.005.0634.994
FHLB1094-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.350 12/30/20243130AVJ60 06/30 - 12/3003/30/2023 1,000,000.005.3555.282
FHLB1098-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.005.150 04/30/20243130AVKN1 10/05 - 04/0504/05/2023 1,500,000.005.1545.083
FHLB1098-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.150 04/30/20243130AVKN1 10/05 - 04/0504/05/2023 1,000,000.005.1545.083
FHLB1103-23 1,500,000.00 1,501,329.265.375 03/28/20253130AVHB1 09/28 - 03/28 Received04/13/2023 1,502,625.005.2795.206
FHLB1107-23 1,000,000.00 1,001,755.124.625 03/14/20253130AUZC1 09/14 - 03/14 Received04/20/2023 1,003,500.002.9972.956
FHLB1109-23A 1,500,000.00 1,499,830.735.300 05/15/20253130AW2L3 11/15 - 05/15 Received05/19/2023 1,499,700.005.3105.238
FHLB1109-23B 1,175,000.00 1,174,867.405.300 05/15/20253130AW2L3 11/15 - 05/15 Received05/19/2023 1,174,765.005.3105.238
FHLB1114-23 1,000,000.00 993,725.002.750 06/28/20243130ASDS5 12/28 - 06/28 Received07/10/2023 974,900.005.4505.375
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Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
FHLB1119-23 1,000,000.00 999,386.625.000 02/28/20253130AV7L0 02/28 - 08/28 Received09/06/2023 999,002.095.0705.001
FHLB1120-23A 1,500,000.00 1,432,869.710.500 04/14/20253130AJHU6 10/14 - 04/14 Received09/08/2023 1,396,335.005.0504.981
FHLB1120-23B 1,000,000.00 955,246.480.500 04/14/20253130AJHU6 10/14 - 04/14 Received09/08/2023 930,890.005.0504.981
FHLB1126-23A 1,000,000.00 987,473.004.000 07/14/20253130ASGW3 01/14 - 07/14 Received09/15/2023 982,170.005.0294.960
FHLB1126-23B 1,000,000.00 987,473.004.000 07/14/20253130ASGW3 01/14 - 07/14 Received09/15/2023 982,170.005.0294.960
FHLB1143-23 2,000,000.00 1,906,826.801.250 06/30/20253130AQ5S8 12/30 - 06/30 Received11/09/2023 1,877,360.005.1945.123
FHLB1154-24 1,000,000.00 999,875.325.100 02/21/20253130AUTM6 02/21 - 08/21 Received01/26/2024 999,850.005.1115.041
FHLB1156-24 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.004.530 09/08/20253130AYTS5 03/08 - 09/0802/05/2024 2,000,000.004.5324.470
FHLB1157-24 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.004.590 08/01/20253130AYVK9 08/01 - 02/0102/08/2024 2,000,000.004.5914.528
FHLB1159-24 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.005.060 02/13/20263130AYZV1 08/13 - 02/1302/16/2024 1,500,000.005.0604.991
FHLB1161-24 1,250,000.00 1,180,612.940.750 12/30/20253130AKLS3 06/30 - 12/30 1,458.3302/26/2024 1,175,212.504.7704.705
FHLB1162-24 900,000.00 855,293.991.250 12/30/20253130AQFB4 06/30 - 12/30 1,750.0002/26/2024 850,959.004.7704.705
FHLB1166-24A 1,500,000.00 1,500,679.035.020 03/13/20263130B0GG8 09/13 - 03/13 1,255.0003/20/2024 1,499,415.005.0404.971
FHLB1166-24B 1,000,000.00 1,000,452.695.020 03/13/20263130B0GG8 09/13 - 03/13 836.6703/20/2024 999,610.005.0404.971
FHLMC0960-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.360 05/15/20243134GXBD5 05/15 - 11/15 Received11/20/2020 1,000,000.000.3600.355
FHLMC1003-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.000.360 05/15/20243134GXBD5 11/15 - 05/15 Received09/15/2021 1,500,000.000.3600.355
FHLMC1050-22 1,500,000.00 1,496,260.563.000 12/23/20243134GXVF8 12/23 - 06/2306/23/2022 1,487,154.603.3603.314
FHLMC1083-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.000 11/27/20243134GY5C2 05/27 - 11/2711/30/2022 1,000,000.005.0004.932
FHLMC1100-23 1,500,000.00 1,492,002.483.750 01/27/20253134GXH98 07/27 - 01/27 Received04/13/2023 1,482,600.004.4294.368
FHLMC1101-23 1,500,000.00 1,502,543.335.550 02/28/20253134GYL42 09/01 - 03/01 Received04/13/2023 1,505,250.005.3485.275
FHLMC1104-23 1,000,000.00 999,392.334.750 09/30/20253134GX3A0 09/30 - 03/30 Received04/13/2023 999,000.004.7934.727
FHLMC1106-23A 1,500,000.00 1,502,703.185.150 02/14/20253134GYJ29 08/14 - 02/14 Received04/14/2023 1,505,700.004.9274.859
FHLMC1106-23B 1,000,000.00 1,001,802.125.150 02/14/20253134GYJ29 08/14 - 02/14 Received04/14/2023 1,003,800.004.9274.859
FHLMC1110-23A 1,500,000.00 1,503,572.735.500 09/15/20253134GYLM2 09/15 - 03/15 Received05/19/2023 1,505,700.005.3205.247
FHLMC1110-23B 851,000.00 853,026.935.500 09/15/20253134GYLM2 09/15 - 03/15 Received05/19/2023 854,233.805.3205.247
FHLMC1141-23 2,000,000.00 1,996,596.595.100 12/30/20243134GYC34 12/30 - 06/30 Received11/09/2023 1,994,800.005.3325.258
FHLMC1150-23 2,000,000.00 1,999,615.095.050 08/01/20243134GYFM9 02/01 - 08/01 Received12/29/2023 1,999,320.005.1015.031
FHLMC1165-24 1,423,000.00 1,432,429.125.300 01/27/20263134GYEA6 07/27 - 01/27 9,636.8703/13/2024 1,422,786.555.3055.232
FNMA1063-22 1,500,000.00 1,483,995.871.625 10/15/20243135G0W66 10/15 - 04/15 Received09/14/2022 1,438,045.863.7153.664
FNMA1074-22 1,000,000.00 984,318.331.625 10/15/20243135G0W66 04/15 - 10/15 Received11/09/2022 943,740.004.7234.658
FNMA1117-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.500 12/27/20243135GAJ36 12/27 - 06/27 Received07/28/2023 1,000,000.005.4975.422
FNMA1136-23 3,000,000.00 2,993,034.005.150 12/13/20243135GADJ7 12/13 - 06/13 Received10/13/2023 2,988,390.005.4905.415
115,963,795.07Federal Agency Coupon Securities Totals 115,290,840.4223,346.713.851116,850,000.00 3.905
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Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Federal Agency Disc. -Amortizing
FHLB1140-23 2,000,000.00 1,949,482.225.080 09/27/2024313384H51 09/27 - At Maturity11/09/2023 1,908,842.225.4095.335
1,949,482.22Federal Agency Disc. -Amortizing Totals 1,908,842.220.005.3352,000,000.00 5.409
Treasury Coupon Securities
US TRE0982-21 6,000,000.00 6,015,811.082.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/15/2021 6,300,937.500.3840.379
US TRE0983-21 6,000,000.00 5,971,577.950.250 05/31/2025912828ZT0 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/15/2021 5,899,218.750.6630.654
US TRE0986-21A 1,500,000.00 1,511,183.112.375 08/15/2024912828D56 08/15 - 02/15 Received05/14/2021 1,597,770.000.3600.355
US TRE0986-21B 1,000,000.00 1,007,455.412.375 08/15/2024912828D56 08/15 - 02/15 Received05/14/2021 1,065,180.000.3600.355
US TRE0988-21 4,000,000.00 3,987,806.900.250 05/31/2025912828ZT0 11/30 - 05/31 Received06/11/2021 3,958,400.000.5150.508
US TRE0989-21 3,000,000.00 3,008,457.512.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 11/30 - 05/31 Received06/11/2021 3,152,940.000.2750.271
US TRE0990-21A 1,500,000.00 1,507,703.151.500 09/30/2024912828YH7 09/30 - 03/31 Received06/18/2021 1,550,790.000.4600.454
US TRE0990-21B 1,000,000.00 1,005,135.431.500 09/30/2024912828YH7 09/30 - 03/31 Received06/18/2021 1,033,860.000.4600.454
US TRE1010-21 6,000,000.00 6,014,487.752.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/15/2021 6,231,562.500.5180.511
US TRE1011-21 4,000,000.00 3,975,473.820.250 05/31/2025912828ZT0 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/15/2021 3,923,593.750.7850.775
US TRE1012-21 3,500,000.00 3,481,199.350.750 05/31/202691282CCF6 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/15/2021 3,459,804.691.0050.991
US TRE1032-22 9,000,000.00 8,653,384.560.750 05/31/202691282CCF6 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/14/2022 8,338,359.382.6412.605
US TRE1037-22 4,500,000.00 4,202,356.920.500 05/31/2027912828ZS2 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/18/2022 4,018,359.382.7562.719
US TRE1042-22 2,000,000.00 1,998,376.182.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 05/31 - 11/30 Received05/23/2022 1,980,000.002.5102.476
US TRE1068-22 1,500,000.00 1,497,689.980.375 04/15/202491282CBV2 10/15 - 04/15 Received10/14/2022 1,409,414.064.5794.517
US TRE1070-22 5,000,000.00 4,727,305.952.375 05/15/2027912828X88 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/14/2022 4,599,218.754.3204.260
US TRE1071-22 1,000,000.00 892,017.750.500 05/31/2027912828ZS2 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/14/2022 842,000.004.3014.242
US TRE1122-23 1,000,000.00 969,233.431.375 01/31/2025912828Z52 01/31 - 07/31 Received09/27/2023 950,370.005.2515.179
US TRE1123-23 1,000,000.00 935,565.940.250 08/31/202591282CAJ0 02/29 - 08/31 Received09/27/2023 912,260.005.0915.021
US TRE1124-23A 1,500,000.00 1,465,018.912.875 04/30/20259128284M9 10/31 - 04/30 Received09/28/2023 1,448,505.005.1505.080
US TRE1124-23B 1,000,000.00 976,679.282.875 04/30/20259128284M9 10/31 - 04/30 Received09/28/2023 965,670.005.1505.080
US TRE1125-23 500,000.00 487,343.673.000 07/15/202591282CEY3 01/15 - 07/15 Received09/28/2023 482,335.005.0805.011
US TRE1126-23 550,000.00 537,756.810.375 09/15/202491282CCX7 03/15 - 09/15 Received09/29/2023 524,194.005.4505.375
US TRE1128-23 1,000,000.00 973,940.652.875 06/15/202591282CEU1 12/15 - 06/15 Received10/04/2023 963,280.005.1605.090
US TRE1129-23 1,500,000.00 1,482,435.614.250 10/15/202591282CFP1 10/15 - 04/15 Received10/04/2023 1,476,810.005.0604.991
US TRE1130-23 1,500,000.00 1,393,192.010.250 10/31/202591282CAT8 10/31 - 04/30 Received10/04/2023 1,359,930.005.0504.981
US TRE1131-23A 1,500,000.00 1,488,074.714.500 11/15/202591282CFW6 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/05/2023 1,484,475.005.0204.952
US TRE1131-23B 1,000,000.00 992,049.814.500 11/15/202591282CFW6 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/05/2023 989,650.005.0204.952
US TRE1158-24A 1,500,000.00 1,509,144.633.875 03/31/202591282CGU9 03/31 - 09/30 21,439.5502/12/2024 1,486,050.004.7254.660
US TRE1158-24B 1,000,000.00 1,006,096.423.875 03/31/202591282CGU9 03/31 - 09/30 14,293.0302/12/2024 990,700.004.7254.660
US TRE1164-24A 1,500,000.00 1,502,879.564.250 12/31/202591282CJS1 06/30 - 12/31 12,785.0303/13/2024 1,489,800.004.6454.581
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YTM
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DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Treasury Coupon Securities
US TRE1164-24B 1,000,000.00 1,001,919.704.250 12/31/202591282CJS1 06/30 - 12/31 8,523.3503/13/2024 993,200.004.6454.581
76,178,753.94Treasury Coupon Securities Totals 75,878,637.7657,040.962.26477,550,000.00 2.296
Pass Through Securities /PAC/CMO
FNMA1137-23A 1,500,000.00 1,441,500.004.500 07/25/20283136BQCS6 11/25 - Monthly Received10/31/2023 1,441,500.006.0035.920
FNMA1137-23B 1,000,000.00 961,000.004.500 07/25/20283136BQCS6 11/25 - Monthly Received10/31/2023 961,000.006.0035.920
2,402,500.00Pass Through Securities /PAC/CMO Totals 2,402,500.000.005.9202,500,000.00 6.003
217,219,605.56Investment Totals 215,903,601.0580,387.67219,951,040.26 3.473 3.522
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For Quarter Ending March 31, 2024
0.14%
47.91%51.96%
Portfolio by Asset Class
Cash and Equivalents
Long Term
Short Term
86
For Quarter Ending March 31, 2024
0.91%
0.68%1.02%
1.36%
0.68%4.86%
7.77%
29.68%
8.76%
0.14%4.09%
0.45%
2.96%
1.36%
35.26%
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ALIFOG
ANGLES
BOFACP
BTMUFJ
CACPNY
FAMCA
FFCB
FHLB
FHLMC
FIB
FNMA
MCFUND
MUFGBK
TDBANK
UST
87
For Quarter Ending March 31, 2024
0.14%
9.40%
53.39%
0.90%
1.11%
35.07%
Book Value By Investment Type
Money Market
Commercial Paper
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
Federal Agency Discount Securities
Pass Through Securities
Treasury Coupon Securities
88
For Quarter Ending March 31, 2024
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
7.00
Investment Yield by Type
89
ITEM #:20
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:AIRPORT HANGAR LEASE WITH VIKING AVIATION LLC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames Development Review Committee (DRC) recently processed a site plan for 2514
Airport Drive, a private hangar owned by Viking Aviation LLC. The site plan reflects the expansion of
the existing building by approximately 1,260 square feet (SF) to provide additional storage and shop
space.
The result of the DRC process was a conditional approval of the site plan pending two important issues:
1) The owner is to complete an FAA airspace study "finding of no hazard." (Note: the Staff has been
provided with a copy of the airspace study, which found that the addition will not pose a hazard to
air traffic.)
2) The hangar lease be amended to reflect the additional square footage.
With the completion of the addition, the new total square footage of the original building and the
addition will be 4,860 SF. The City of Ames Legal Department has drafted an amended lease,
which has been provided as an attachment.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the amended Airport Hangar Lease as prepared by the City's Legal Department with Viking
Aviation LLC.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the lease.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By approving this amended hangar lease with Viking Aviation LLC, the square footage used to
calculate the annual lease payment will reflect the new addition. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Airport Lease Agreement.pdf
Viking Aviation - New Lease Area 2024.pdf
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ITEM #:21
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR POWER PLANT - CONTRACT
RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This contract is for the chemicals and services for chemical treatment of the boilers, cooling towers, coal
yard, and ash ponds at the Power Plant. The scope of work includes supplying a range of chemicals,
technical expertise in boiler chemistry and analysis, the ability to train Power Plant staff in maintaining
the system, and detailed monitoring and analysis of the boilers to insure they are protected from
damage. All of this is essential for the operation of the Power Plant.
On April 29, 2020, Council awarded a contract to ChemTreat, Inc., Glen Allen, VA, for the Chemical
Treatment Program for the Power Plant. This contract included the option for the City to renew in one-
year increments for up to four additional years. The period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, is
the fourth of the four renewal periods subject to Council approval of funding for the chemical treatment
program.
The proposed FY 2024/25 contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc. includes cost increases for only
two of the eleven chemicals used. Based on overall usage of the chemicals and run time of the
equipment, this increase is less than one percent. Electric Services staff found the proposed increases
to be acceptable.
The approved FY 2024/25 Electric Production operating budget includes $376,000, as compared to
$360,000 in FY 2023/24 for the chemicals to be purchased under this contract. Payments will be based
on unit prices bid and the chemicals and services actually delivered by the contractor and accepted by
the Power Plant. Staff will make every effort to keep the chemical purchase cost within the FY 2024/25
budgeted amount of $376,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc., Glen Allen, VA, for Chemical Treatment
Program for the one-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed
$376,000.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The chemicals and services received under this contract are critical to optimal operation of the Power
Plant. Competent treatment of the water in the boiler and cooling tower systems is essential to keeping
the Plant in top operating condition. It is important to receive chemicals and related treatment services
for the Power Plant at the lowest possible cost consistent with the quality required to maintain Plant
operations. It is also necessary to lock in prices and accountability with key contractors. Therefore, it is
the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
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ITEM #:22
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:SPECIALIZED WET DRY VACUUM, HYDRO BLAST, AND RELATED
CLEANING SERVICES - CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Power Plant’s two gas-fired, high-pressure steam generation units are referred to as Units No. 7 and
8. These units require regular professional maintenance and repair. This consists of emergency service,
as well as regularly scheduled planned repairs and services during scheduled outages. The cleaning and
special preparation of the boiler surfaces on these generation units require professional tradecrafts and
maintenance experts.
Both units operate under environmental conditions with high heat and high pressure, resulting in slag
and other industrial debris coating the boiler and other plant equipment surfaces. Prior to repair and
maintenance work, it is necessary to have the surfaces professionally cleaned using high-pressure water
jets and vacuums.
In order to clean the surfaces, outside contractors are hired to provide mobile high pressure generator
trucks with hoses and lances to cut through and wash away the industrial debris coatings. These same
firms have the industrial vacuum trucks that can accumulate and contain this industrial debris for proper
disposal. The goal of this contract is to meet these requirements in the most economical manner.
On May 23, 2023, Ames City Council awarded a contract to HTH Companies, Inc. of Union, Mo, for
Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services . The contract includes an
option that would allow the City to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. This is
the first of four additional renewal contract periods.
The City Council should note that the rates which will be charged by HTH Companies, Inc. will
increase by 3%, as indicated in their bid document.
Staff recommends that these services continue to be outsourced on an annual renewable contract basis.
The benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the following:
1. Consistency of work and quality from a single contractor.
2. Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability for labor,
travel, and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage.
3. Rapid contractor mobilization to start emergency repairs, thus reducing generation downtime.
4. Saved City staff time obtaining quotes, evaluating bids and preparing specifications and other
procurement documentation.
The approved FY2024/25 Power Plant operating budget includes $200,000 for miscellaneous
cleaning services to be performed under this contract. Invoices will be based on contract rates for
time and materials for services actually received.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with HTH Companies, Inc., Union, MO, for Specialized Wet Dry
Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for the one-year period from July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This work is necessary to ensure that a qualified professional firm will respond to both scheduled and
emergency needs for these specialized cleaning services, and will also control costs by having
established billing rates. Funds will be expended only as work is required and in accordance with
approved invoices. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
HydroBlasting 24-25 Rates.xlsx
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PROPOSED
FY24-25
Total Price Total Price
Line #Description UOM Unit Unit
1 WET DRY VACUUM SERVICE If necessary, attach additional sheet to list other classifications along with rates that are offered to meet City of Ames requirements under the Response Attachments tab. City of Ames makes no guarantee as to any minimum or maximum quantities. * Add notes to any line item to explain changes to unit cost.
2 Vac Truck hourly $99.50 $102.49
3 Support Truck hourly $5.00 $5.15
4 Hose per foot $0.00 $0.00
5 Operator/Lead Service Tech hourly $45.50 $46.87
6 Operator/Lead Service Tech (OT)hourly $61.25 $63.09
7 Service Tech hourly $37.50 $38.63
8 Service Tech (OT)hourly $51.25 $52.79
9 HYDRO BLAST SERVICE If necessary, attach additional sheet to list other classifications along with rates that are offered to meet City of Ames requirements under the Response Attachments tab.
10 Hydro Blast Pump hourly $149.50 $153.99
12 Support Truck hourly $5.00 $5.15
13 Operator/Lead Service Tech hourly $45.50 $46.87
14 Operator/Lead Service Tech (OT)hourly $61.25 $63.09
15 Operator/Lead Service Tech (Double Time)hourly $61.25 $63.09
16 Service Tech hourly $37.50 $38.63
17 Service Tech (OT)hourly $51.25 $52.79
18 Service Tech (Double Time)hourly $51.25 $52.79
19 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES If necessary, attach additional sheet to list other classifications along with rates that are offered to meet City of Ames requirements under the Response Attachments tab.
20 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Operator)mile $0.00 $0.00
21 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Service Tech)mile $0.00 $0.00
22 Mobilization and De-mobilization hourly rate (Operator)hourly $45.50 $46.87
23 Mobilization and De-mobilization hourly rate (Service Tech)hourly $37.50 $38.63
24 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Vac Truck)mile $3.00 $3.09
25 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Support Truck)mile $1.50 $1.55
26 Per Diem - per person daily $95.00 $97.85
27 Power Washer daily $110.00 $113.30
28 Vacuum Pipe Trailer daily $110.00 $113.30
32 Truck Wash Out ea $225.00 $231.75
39 CONTRACT RENEWAL The following pricing for renewal should be firm 3%3%
FY23-24SPECIALIZED WET DRY VACUUM, HYDRO BLAST AND RELATED
CLEANING SERVICES
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ITEM #:23
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:ELECTRIC MARKET PARTICIPANT SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Electric Services provides electricity to most of the residents in Ames. Energy that is not produced by
the City’s local electric generation or received from the long-term wind contract is purchased through a
regional organization called the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). Energy is
purchased on a day-ahead and real-time basis, to match the utility’s electric requirements with energy
production. To accomplish this, sophisticated software is needed to balance electric load forecasting
information, wind production forecasts, and generation pricing to create the right balance of local
generation and market purchases.
This action involves a subscription for market-specific software that provides the necessary
platform, tools, and functionality to enable staff at Electric Services to transact and communicate
with the MISO Energy Market . This software enables Electric Services to market, schedule, and
manage the City’s load (the electrical demand needed by its customers) and its wind generation in
MISO. The use of this software enables staff to make strategic decisions to optimize the utility’s
portfolio in the MISO market and provides the critical tools needed by staff to check the accuracy
of MISO’s complex billing system. Rather than purchasing the software, the City leases the
software.
On May 26, 2020, City Council awarded a three-year contract to MCG Energy Solutions, LLC,
Minneapolis, MN, for MISO Energy Market software service. The contract includes a provision that
would allow the City to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year terms. This is the second of
two optional renewal periods. As stated in the contract, there is a 2.5% cost increase each year.
Staff recommends that these services continue to be utilized on an annual renewable contract basis. The
benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the following:
1. Consistency of work and quality from a single vendor. MCG Energy Solutions provides Electric
staff with several highly specialized and custom reports and a critically needed custom dashboard
display module designed specifically for Ames’ generation and load within its software
application at no cost. MCG customized its software for Ames’ specific needs and requirements
for scheduling the City’s wind farm in the MISO market. These custom features utilized by City
staff would be lost by switching vendors.
2. Saved City staff time obtaining quotes, evaluating bids and preparing specifications and other
procurement documentation.
3. Less downtime in the day-to-day use and operation of software. Configuring new complex
communication systems used to share critical operational data would also impact Ames’ other
vendors whose critical services are needed. Switching providers would require extensive training
for several staff with an estimated 150 hours of labor to manage the conversion.
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The approved FY 2024/25 operating budget includes $150,000 for this software and related support
services.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, Minneapolis, MN, for MISO
Market Participant Services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of
$117,887.16.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This contract will provide MISO Energy Market software service for Electric Services that assures
fixed pricing, continuity of integration and service, and reduced administrative burden. Based on an
evaluation of the value provided during the past three plus years, staff is recommending continuing with
the current provider. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
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ITEM #:24
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR POWER
PLANT - CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Electric Services’ two high-pressure steam turbine electric generating units within the Power Plant are
referred to as Unit No. 7 and Unit No. 8. These units require regular professional maintenance and
repair. This consists of emergency service, as well as regularly planned repairs and services during
scheduled outages. The repair of these generating units requires professional trade crafts such as
boilermakers, electricians/control techs, steam/pipe fitters, and millwrights, to list a few. The units
operate under environmental conditions with high heat and high pressure.
Due to these operational conditions, numerous circuit breakers, relays and electrical circuits are
necessary to safely and reliably operate the Power Plant. All of this equipment must be professionally
maintained, serviced, adjusted, repaired, and rebuilt. Specially trained personnel perform this work.
On May 9, 2023, Ames City Council awarded a contract to Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa,
Davenport, IA, for the Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant. The contract includes
an option that would allow the City to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. This
is the first of four additional renewal contract periods. The City Council should note that the rates
which will be charged by Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa will increase by 3%, as indicated in
their bid document.
Staff recommends that these services continue to be outsourced on an annual renewable contract basis.
The benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the following:
1. Consistency of work and quality from a single contractor.
2. Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability for labor,
travel, and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage.
3. Rapid contractor mobilization to start emergency repairs, thus reducing generation downtime.
4. Saved City staff time obtaining quotes, evaluating bids and preparing specifications and other
procurement documentation.
The approved FY 2024/25 operating budget for Electric Production includes $110,000 for relay
and breaker maintenance.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa, Davenport, IA, for the
Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1,
2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not-to-exceed $110,000.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This work is necessary to properly maintain relays, circuit breakers and electrical circuits and to carry
out emergency and scheduled repairs resulting from equipment failures. This contract would establish
competitive rates for service and provide for guaranteed availability, thereby setting in place known
rates for service and controlling the Plant’s costs. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Electrical Maintenance Services Renewal 24-25 pricing.xls
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ELECTRICAL
MAINTENANCE
SERVICES CONTRACT
DESCRIPTION Hourly Rate
(ST)
Hourly Rate
(OT)
Hourly Rate
(DT)
Hourly Rate
(ST)
Hourly Rate
(OT)
Hourly Rate
(DT)
Supervisor $ 98.00 $ 132.00 $ 170.00 $ 100.94 $ 135.96 $ 175.10
Apprentice 1 & 2 $ 40.00 $ 53.00 $ 66.00 $ 41.20 $ 54.59 $ 67.98
Apprentice 3 $ 49.00 $ 64.00 $ 80.00 $ 50.47 $ 65.92 $ 82.40
Apprentice 4 $ 54.00 $ 71.00 $ 89.00 $ 55.62 $ 73.13 $ 91.67
Apprentice 5 $ 61.00 $ 80.00 $ 101.00 $ 62.83 $ 82.40 $ 104.03
Apprentice 6 $ 70.00 $ 89.00 $ 114.00 $ 72.10 $ 91.67 $ 117.42
Foreman $ 94.00 $ 128.00 $ 164.00 $ 96.82 $ 131.84 $ 168.92
Journeyman $ 90.00 $ 125.00 $ 160.00 $ 92.70 $ 128.75 $ 164.80
Technicial Level 1 $ 100.00 $ 135.00 $ 170.00 $ 103.00 $ 139.05 $ 175.10
Technicial Level 2 $ 105.00 $ 140.00 $ 175.00 $ 108.15 $ 144.20 $ 180.25
Technicial Level 3 $ 115.00 $ 150.00 $ 190.00 $ 118.45 $ 154.50 $ 195.70
Protection & Controls
Specialist $ 130.00 $ 175.00 $ 220.00 $ 133.90 $ 180.25 $ 226.60
Subsistence:
Travel:
Mileage:
Material Costs:
Labor Rates:
Travel & Sub:
$.70 per mile
Cost Plus 10 %
3% per year
3% per year
$77.25 per hour (when outside normal
business hours)
$.72 per mile
Cost Plus 10 %
Misc. Tools and Equipment Rates /
Rate per U/M
see attached
Proposed Price Increase for Renewal
Periods:
PROPOSED FY24-25
$189.52 per day
3% per year
3% per year
see attached
Misc. Tools and Equipment Rates /
Rate per U/M
FY23-24
Proposed Price Increase for Renewal
Periods:
$184.00 per day
$75.00 per hour (when outside normal
business hours)
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ITEM #:25
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Electric Services Line Clearance Program addresses the tree trimming and removal necessary to
provide reliable and safe electrical service. Trees are proactively trimmed to maintain safe clearance
from electric lines, and are safely removed in coordination with Electric Services staff in instances
where they have fallen into lines.
On June 14, 2022, City Council awarded a contract to Wright Tree Service, Des Moines, IA, for these
tree trimming services. This contract contained the option to renew the contract for four additional one-
year periods. The period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 is the second renewal period.
The bid from Wright Tree Service originally awarded in 2022 did not contain the customary fixed price
or percentage increases for future optional renewals. Instead, Wright Tree Service proposed a
discussion with City staff prior to each renewal to come to an agreeable renewal contract price.
Staff has conferred with the vendor and it has been determined that pricing reflecting a 4%
increase for FY 2024/25 is mutually acceptable . Attachment 1 contains pricing information with a
comparison of FY 2024/25 rates and proposed FY 2024/25 rates.
The benefits of having a contact for these services in place include the following:
Consistency of work and quality from a single contractor
Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability for labor and
travel
Saved City staff time obtaining quotes, evaluating bids, and preparing specifications and other
procurement documentation.
The approved operating budget for FY 2023/24 includes $407,933.56 for this program (the total before
7% sales tax is $381,246.32). Services provided under this contract are monitored by Electric Services
staff to ensure that expenditures are performed properly and are in accordance with the approved
funding level. Invoices are based on unit prices bid and services received and accepted by the City.
City staff has been satisfied with Wright Tree Service’s performance in the prior years of the contract
and recommends renewal of the contract.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1.
a. Approve contract renewal for Electric Distribution Line Clearance Program with Wright Tree
Services, Des Moines, IA, for the for the one-year period from July 1,2024 through June 30,
2025, in an amount not-to-exceed $407,933.56.
b. Approve contract with Wright Tree Service of Iowa and the performance and payment bond in
the amount of $407,933.56.
2. Do not renew the contract and instruct staff to rebid these services.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
An ongoing tree trimming program helps mitigate the number of customer interruptions resulting from
extreme weather events. Having a yearly contract establishes a fixed price for performance of the
required tree trimming services at an acceptable price. It has proven to be very cost–effective to have a
company under contract to provide these services. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - 2022-115 FY2025 Price Comparison.xlsx
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Attachment 1 CITY OF AMES, IOWA
LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
FY 2024-2025
LABOR DESCRIPTION STRAIGHT
TIME
TIME &
ONE-HALF
STRAIGHT
TIME
TIME & ONE-
HALF
Working Foreman $46.96 $62.87 $48.85 $65.39
Trimmer A $42.74 $57.09 $44.46 $59.38
Trimmer B $36.96 $49.18 $38.45 $51.56
Trimmer C $35.10 $46.63 Comp $48.51
Trimmer D $33.27 $44.13 $34.61 $45.90
Ground Person $28.77 $37.97 $29.94 $39.52
Line Permitter $42.74 $57.09 $44.46 $59.38
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Hydraulic aerial device
Manual aerial device
Chip truck
Brush Tractor
Truck&Trailer for Brush
trac.
Hydro Axe
Truck&Trailer for Hydro
Axe.
Pick-up Truck
Power saw
Brush Chipper
Hand pruning equip.
Ropes and body belts
MATERIALS &
SUPPLIES
Weedone CB
Banvel CST per gal
Garlon 4 per gal
Tree Paint: Maintain A per
case of 12 13 0z.cans
Other supplies Cost plus
%
$74.86
$11.54
$5.65
n/a
n/a
BID PRICE
10%
Wright Tree Service,
Inc. West Des Moines,
IA
HOURLY RATE
RATE PER CREW HOUR
$18.15
$0.57
$18.44
$71.25
$18.15
$11.29
$100.32
n/a
$46.70
n/a
$19.58
FY2023-24 FY2024-25
Wright Tree Service, Inc.
West Des Moines, IA
HOURLY RATE
RATE PER CREW HOUR
$18.52
$18.52
$11.52
$76.36
$18.81
$72.67
$19.97
$11.77
$0.58
$5.76
n/a
$100.32
10%
n/a
BID PRICE
n/a
n/a
$46.70
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ATTACHMENT B CITY OF AMES, IOWA
EVALUATED TOTAL COST
LINE CLEARANCE PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION Wright Tree
Service, Inc.
Hooper
Corporation
Arbor Monkees,
LLC
FY 2019-2020:
Estimated Total Labor Costs 251,308.80$ 419,788.80$ 518,400.00$
Estimated Total Equipment Costs 61,977.60$ 71,116.80$ included
Subtotal: $ 313,286.40 $ 490,905.60 518,400.00$
Estimated Total Materials &
Supplies 895.95$ 1,003.75$ 3,176.25$
Estimated Total Costs FY 2019-
2020 314,182.35$ 491,909.35$ 521,576.25$
FY 2020-2021:
Estimated Total Labor Costs 257,591.52$ 432,382.46$ 533,952.00$
Estimated Total Equipment Costs 61,977.60$ 71,116.80$ included
Subtotal: $ 319,569.12 $ 503,499.26 533,952.00$
Estimated Total Materials &
Supplies 895.95$ 1,003.75$ 3,176.25$
Estimated Total Costs FY 2020-
2021 320,465.07$ 504,503.01$ 537,128.25$
FY 2021-2022:
Estimated Total Labor Costs 264,675.29$ 445,353.94$ 549,970.56$
Estimated Total Equipment Costs 63,217.15$ 73,250.30$ included
Subtotal:327,892.44$ 518,604.24$ 549,970.56$
Estimated Total Materials &
Supplies 895.95$ 1,003.75$ 3,176.25$
Estimated Total Costs FY 2021-
2022 328,788.39$ 519,607.99$ 549,970.56$
SUMMARY
Overall Estimated Labor Costs 773,575.61$ 1,297,525.20$ 1,602,322.56$
Overall Estimated Equipment
Costs 187,172.35$ 215,483.90$ included
Overall Estimated Materials &
Supplies 2,687.85$ 3,011.25$ 9,528.75$
OVERALL EVALUATED COST
FOR THREE YEARS 963,435.81$ 1,516,020.36$ 1,611,851.31$
3-man crew in lieu
of 4-man crew. The
bid did not provide
sufficient detail to
evaluate using 4-
man crew.
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ITEM #:26
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:PUBLIC WORKS STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On March 16, 2021, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) was issued to 51 vendors. On March 30, 2021, one
bid was received and evaluated by staff, concluding that the bid from Vincent All Seasons Enterprises
of Nevada, Iowa was acceptable. A contract was then awarded for an estimated 500 hours of street
sweeping per fiscal year at a rate of $94 per hour for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30,
2022. The contract also included four optional 12-month renewal periods with a cost increase of
2.2% each fiscal year. This contract renewal for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 represents year 4 of the
possible 5-year contract for a cost of $100.34 per hour. The estimated total value of each fiscal year is
as shown below:
Bidder Contract Amount
(7/1/21-6/30/22)
Contract Amount
(7/1/22-6/30/23)
Contract Amount
(7/1/23-6/30/24)
Contract Amount
(7/1/24-6/30/25)
Contract Amount
(7/1/25-6/30/26)
Vincent All
Seasons Ent.$47,000 $48,034 $49,091 $50,171 $51,275
The approved operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 includes $55,000 for street sweeping ,
which provides for the possibility of additional hours above the 500 hours estimated in the base
contract.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award the contract extension for FY 2024/25 street sweeping to Vincent All Seasons Enterprises,
Nevada, Iowa in an amount not to exceed $55,000. Actual costs billed will depend on the work
hours required for street sweeping.
2. Reject this renewal and attempt to obtain these services on an as-needed basis.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This street sweeping contract is a renewal for the FY 2024/25 fiscal year. Contracting allows a greater
area of coverage for street sweeping without the upfront capital costs for the City to purchase additional
sweeping equipment. Street sweeping is a vital part of the City’s street maintenance and stormwater
programs, keeping debris from entering into the storm sewer system and causing potential backup and
localized flooding. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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ITEM #:27
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:Finance
SUBJECT:AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Eide Bailly, LLP has provided financial audit services for the City since the fiscal year ended June 30,
2003. The City Entered into a one-year agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP on June 27, 2023, to complete
the audit for FY 2022/23, with the option of auditing the financial statements for each of the four
subsequent fiscal years.
Following the successful issuance of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) in the first year
of the agreement and given the current market for auditing services, the staff is seeking approval to
exercise the year two option and enter into an agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for auditing services for
the FY 2023/24 ACFR with a contracted cost $75,000.
Best practices for audit services provided by the Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA) recommend that governmental entities enter into multi-year agreements of at least five
years in duration, which allows for greater continuity and helps to minimize the potential for
disruption in connection with the independent audit. Multi-year agreements also help auditors
spread start-up costs over several years rather than over a single year.
The following is the proposed schedule of fees for auditing services throughout the duration of the
agreement, should the City choose to exercise all options.
Year 1 $70,000
Year 2 $75,000
Year 3 $80,000
Year 4 $86,000
Year 5 $92,000
Total Cost $403,000
Eide Bailly, LLP was initially selected base on the following qualifications:
1. The office of Eide Bailly, LLP, which will be responsible for the City's audit (Dubuque),
currently performs audits of over 20 Iowa government entities, including six of the largest 16
cities in the state. Of these, 14 are subject to Uniform Guidance, and eight prepare Annual
Comprehensive Financial Reports.
2. Eide Bailly, LLP currently audits at least seven Iowa cities/counties that receive the GFOA
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In addition, the engagement
partner and manager assigned to the City's audit are members of the GFOA Special Review
Committee, which is a group of individuals with public sector experience who evaluate ACFRs
submitted for the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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3. City personnel have been satisfied with the work Eide Bailly, LLP has performed for the City for
the past 21 years. Eide Bailly, LLP staff is knowledgeable and meets all agreed-upon deadlines.
The staff retention rate at Eide Bailly, LLP is high in relation to other public accounting firms,
resulting in continuity of staff assigned to the audit. This is important for the efficiency of the
audit.
City staff also considered the issue of auditor rotation since there has been much discussion over the
past several years among accounting and investment professionals regarding the value of auditor
rotation, especially for audits of publicly traded companies. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)
required that the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) conduct a study of the potential effects of
mandatory auditor rotation for publicly- traded companies. The GAO concluded that mandatory
auditor rotation may not be the most efficient way to strengthen auditor independence and
improve audit quality. Thus, auditor rotation is not required. As an alternative, Eide Bailly, LLP
has changed audit partners that perform final reviews, allowing for a fresh perspective.
The Accounting budget for FY 2024/25 contains $75,000 for Outside Professional Services.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve year two of the agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, IA, to professionally audit
the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
2. Direct Staff to seek proposals for auditing servicer from other companies.
3. Reject all proposals and refer back to the City staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In June of 2023 city staff performed a thorough evaluation of qualified accounting firms to provide
professional auditing services for the City. Eide Bailly, LLP is highly qualified in auditing comparable
cities in Iowa and has provided a favorable proposal. The City has been satisfied with the performance
of Eide Bailly, LLP and believes it will continue to perform to meet the standards of the City.
Additionally, should the City seek additional proposals, staff believes current market conditions will
result in an increased cost of services. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
City Council adopt Alternative #1, as described above.
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ITEM #:28
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:W&PC
SUBJECT:LEED COMMISSIONING SERVICES FOR THE WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL FACILITY NUTRIENT REDUCTION MODIFICATIONS PHASE 1
PROJECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Nutrient Reduction Modifications Phase I project at the Water Pollution Control Facility includes
the relocation of the Administration Building to accommodate construction of new aeration basins. The
new Administration Building is designed to achieve certification as a Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) compliant building. To achieve LEED certification, the facility must
achieve a set number of mandatory requirements and a specified minimum number of additional
requirements. One of the requirement areas is the commissioning of the building. While much of the
work relates to the building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, it also extends
to reviewing the contractor-prepared operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, reviewing the
contractor's training materials that will be given to the facility's staff, and follow-up on punch list and
warranty items to ensure that the final system performs to the design expectations.
Staff issued a Request for Proposals for LEED commissioning services. A single response was received
from TUNE Facilities. Staff and its design consultant have reviewed the proposal and found that the
proposal from TUNE satisfies the desired qualifications and experience requirements. Based on staff's
experience with commissioning at the Water Treatment Plant, the fees proposed appear appropriate for
the scope of work being requested.
Staff is recommending that a contract be awarded for the fundamental (mandatory)
commissioning elements. It is also being recommended that the contract include additional
commissioning services that are to be performed only if authorized by staff. This approach gives
staff the flexibility to adjust the scope as needed during construction.
The Capital Improvements Plan includes an allowance of $2,000,000 for construction phase
engineering services, which includes the LEED commissioning activities.
It should be understood that Staff is preparing to bring the full construction contract to Council
on May 14 for a Notice to Bidders. A change order with the engineering design firm will also be
brought on that date to add construction phase services to their agreement.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract for LEED commissioning services for the WPCF Nutrient Modifications Phase
I Project to TUNE Facilities of Omaha, NE for Fundamental Commissioning in an amount not to
exceed $46,600; plus Enhanced Commissioning. In this alternative, additional Commissioning
and Fire Alarm Commissioning, as desired by staff, is being authorized in an additional amount
not to exceed $28,000, with the total contract award not to exceed $74,600.
2. Direct staff to solicit additional proposals for commissioning services.
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3. Take no action to contract for commissioning services. Because commissioning is a mandatory
part of LEED certification, the new Administration building would then not be eligible to be
LEED certified.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ensuring the energy efficiency of new City facilities is a notable element of the City's climate action
plan. By contracting for commissioning services, a third-party will inspect and verify that the energy
efficiency elements designed into the new Administration building at the Water Pollution Control
Facility perform as intended. Additionally, commissioning is a required element for the building to
receive LEED certification from the US Green Building Council.
Staff undertook an open, competitive proposal process. The single proposal received appears to include
the services requested by staff, and the level of effort as well as associated fees are consistent with what
staff was anticipating. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
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ITEM #:29
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:Fleet Services
SUBJECT:FLEET REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
PURCHASE TRAILER-MOUNTED JET-VAC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Public Works and Electric Services share one trailer mounted jet-vac for municipal storm sewer system
maintenance tasks, cleaning and vacuuming valve boxes, manholes, catch basins, and potholing. The
machine is equipped with a boom arm used to position the vacuum over the area to be worked. Using
the boom makes work efficient by keeping hoses off the ground for a safer, cleaner worksite.
The jet-vac is equipped with a dielectric tool for operators to safely hydro-excavate the ground with a
jet stream of water while the vacuum clears the debris. The dielectric tool protects the operator from
contact with electrical systems when hydro-digging. This tool makes locating and exposing
underground utilities and electrical lines much cleaner and safer than digging with shovels or power
equipment.
Other features of the machine are used to clear debris from roadway stormwater intakes, and trench
drains in City facilities. The City’s existing 2011 Ring-O-Matic Jet-vac is scheduled for replacement in
the FY 2023/24 budget year. Fleet Services solicited bids for a new Jet-vac, boom, optional hoses, and
trade-in offers. Bids and trade-in offers were received for Bid No. 2024-148 from dealers as follows:
Bidder
Year
Make
Model
Base Bid Optional
Hoses (2)
Optional
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Underground Supply
LLC of Bondurant,
IA
2024
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Matic
550
$88,985 $1,455 $22,168 $112,608
MacQueen
Equipment Goup of
Ankeny, IA
2024
TruVac
TRXX-500
$132,669 $2,600 $11,302 $146,571
A trade-in offer was submitted by Midwest Underground for $20,500. MacQueen Equipment did not
submit a trade-in offer. The optional two hoses are each 25-feet long, one 4-inch diameter, and one 3-
inch diameter. The boom is fully hydraulic, and remote controlled.
The low bid from Midwest Underground Supply LLC of Bondurant, IA is acceptable for the 2024 Ring-
O-Matic 550 with Boom and 2 optional hoses for a total price of $112,608 and accept Midwest
Underground’s $20,500 trade-in offer for the City’s 2012 Ring-O-Matic 550.
Funding is available as follows:
Replacement funds for the City’s existing Jet-Vac $254,773
Trade-in offer from Midwest Underground 20,500
Total Available Funds $274,773
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve and award this contract to Midwest Underground Supply LLC of Bondurant, IA for one
2024 Ring-O-Matic 550 with Boom and 2 optional hoses for a total price of $112,608, and accept
Midwest Underground’s $20,500 trade-in offer for the City’s 2012 Ring-O-Matic 550.
2. Award the contract to the other bidder.
3. Reject award of bid at this time and rebid the project some time in the future.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Public Works staff, and the Fleet Director are confident the Ring-O-Matic 550 will provide the City
with exceptional service at the best price. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that
the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
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ITEM #:30
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:FUEL OIL TANK REMOVAL AT THE COAL YARD
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Adjacent to the City’s Power Plant, located on the West side of the existing coal yard, are two 42,000-
gallon underground tanks that previously stored #2 fuel oil for Units 7 and 8. These tanks were installed
during the construction of Unit #8 in 1982 and since the Power Plant converted to natural gas in 2016,
the fuel tanks are no longer needed. Leak testing has been regularly performed and the most recent test
completed in 2023, indicated that there are no signs of leakage. Because the tanks are no longer used
and the age of these tanks being over 40 years, the tanks should be removed. Plans and
specifications for the removal of the tanks and associated pumps and piping were developed and issued
for bid.
On February 26, 2024, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document was posted on AmesBids by the City's
Purchasing division. On March 18, 2024, seven bids were received:
BIDDER TOTAL AMOUNT
J. Pettiecord Inc., Bondurant, IA $110,600.00
Unified Contracting Services, Inc., Des Moines, IA $119,000.00
Midwest Liquid Systems, Eldora, IA $127,507.51
RK Demolition, Slater, IA $147,000.00
Seneca Companies Inc., Des Moines, IA $160,427.29
EcoSource, LLC, Des Moines, IA $162,110.00
Earth Services & Abatement, Des Moines, IA $171,765.00
Staff reviewed bids and has determined that the low bid from J. Pettiecord Inc. of Bondurant, IA, is
acceptable. J. Pettiecord is not licensed to collect or remit Iowa sales tax. City of Ames will pay sales
tax directly to the state of Iowa. The FY23/24 CIP budget includes $250,000 to remove the tanks and all
associated equipment.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract to J. Pettiecord Inc., of Bondurant, IA , for the Fuel Oil Tank Removal at the
Coal Yard, in the amount of $110,600.
2. Award a contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Reject bids and direct staff to rebid.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Since the tanks are no longer in service, it is good practice to remove them before any issues develop.
The project is a planned in the revised FY 2023/24 CIP. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ITEM #:31
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 SOUTH 16TH STREET ROADWAY WIDENING
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames has been awarded a grant in the amount of $2,814,000 through the Iowa Department
of Transportation (IDOT) for the 2024/25 South 16th Street Roadway Widening project which includes
shared use path installation on both sides of the roadway. The project will include the segment from
University Blvd to Vet Med Trail . This grant is through the Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program Federal-aid program to help fund transportation improvement projects on streets and highways
in Iowa. The project agreement requires that the project be bid through IDOT.
The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City of Ames Legal Department. The summary
of the estimated revenues and expenses for this project are shown below.
Funding Source Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
2023/24 G.O. Bonds $ 325,000
Previously Issued Bonds $ 741,000
2024/25 STBG Funds $ 2,814,000
Construction (Est.) $ 3,555,000
Engineering Administration $ 325,000
TOTAL $ 3,880,000 $ 3,880,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Iowa DOT STBG Federal-aid funding Agreement for the 2024/25 South 16th Street
Roadway Widening project in the amount of $2,814,000.
2. Reject the Agreement.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of this agreement with the Iowa DOT must happen before moving forward with construction
of this project in the 2025 construction season. Delay or rejection of this agreement could delay the road
improvements project and require additional funding. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
The City and University staff are in the process of drafting an easement agreement which will be
brought before the City Council at a later date before the awarding of the construction contract.
ATTACHMENT(S):
S. 16th Widening.pdf
Ames STP-U-0155(712)--27-85 #010.pdf
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IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal-aid Agreement
for a Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Project
RECIPIENT: City of Ames
Project No.: STP-U-0155(712)—27-85
Iowa DOT Agreement No.: 1-24-STPU-010
CFDA No. and Title: 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction
This is an agreement between the City of Ames, Iowa (hereinafter referred to as the RECIPIENT) and the Iowa
Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT). Iowa Code Sections 306A.7 and
307.44 provide for the RECIPIENT and the DEPARTMENT to enter into agreements with each other for the
purpose of financing transportation improvement projects on streets and highways in Iowa with Federal funds.
Federal regulations require Federal funds to be administered by the DEPARTMENT.
The RECIPIENT has received Federal funding through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program.
STGB funds are available for construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, restoration and operational
or safety improvement projects on Federal-aid highways, bridges (as defined by the National Bridge Inspection
Standards) on any public road, and several other types of projects, as specified in 23 U.S.C. 133(b). Federal-aid
highways include all Federal Functional Classifications, except for rural minor collectors or local roads.
Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, applicable statutes, and administrative rules, the DEPARTMENT agrees
to provide STBG funding to the RECIPIENT for the authorized and approved costs for eligible items associated
with the project.
Under this agreement, the parties further agree as follows:
1. The RECIPIENT shall be the lead local governmental agency for carrying out the provisions of this
agreement.
2. All notices required under this agreement shall be made in writing to the appropriate contact person. The
DEPARTMENT's contact person will be the Local Systems Project Development Engineer, Jenifer Bates,
and the Central Region Local Systems Field Engineer, Brian J. Catus. The RECIPIENT's contact person
shall be the City Administrator.
3. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the development and completion of the following described
STBG project:
In the City of Ames on South 16th Street from University Blvd to Apple Place PCC Pavement Replace.
4. Eligible project activities will be limited to actual construction costs.
5. Costs associated with work outside the eligible project construction limits, routine maintenance activities,
operations, and monitoring expenses are not eligible. In addition, administrative costs, engineering,
inspection, legal, right of way, utility relocations, activities necessary to comply with Federal and State
environmental or permit requirements, and fees or interest associated with bonds or loans are not eligible.
6. The RECIPIENT shall receive reimbursement for costs of authorized and approved eligible project
activities from STBG funds. The portion of the project costs reimbursed by STBG funds shall be limited to
a maximum of either 80 percent of eligible costs or the amount of $2,814,000, as stipulated in the
Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and
approved in the current Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), whichever is less.
7. The RECIPIENT shall pay for all project costs not reimbursed with STBG funds.
8. If the project described in Section 3 drops out of the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
current TIP or the approved current STIP prior to obligation of Federal funds, and the RECIPIENT fails to
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reprogram the project in the appropriate TIP and STIP within 3 years, this agreement shall become null
and void.
9. The RECIPIENT shall let the project for bids through the DEPARTMENT.
10. If any part of this agreement is found to be void and unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this
agreement shall remain in effect.
11. It is the intent of both parties that no third-party beneficiaries be created by this agreement.
12. This agreement and the attached Exhibit 1 constitute the entire agreement between the DEPARTMENT
and the RECIPIENT concerning this project. Representations made before the signing of this agreement
are not binding, and neither party has relied upon conflicting representations in entering into this
agreement. Any change or alteration to the terms of this agreement shall be made in the form of an
addendum to this agreement. The addendum shall become effective only upon written approval of the
DEPARTMENT and the RECIPIENT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has executed this agreement as of the date shown opposite
its signature below.
City Signature Block
By_______________________________ Date _____________________________, 20______
_______________________________
Title of city official
I,________________________________, certify that I am the City Clerk of Ames, and
that______________________________, who signed said Agreement for and on behalf of the city was duly
authorized to execute the same by virtue of a formal resolution duly passed and adopted by the city on the
_______ day of _____________________________, 20______.
Signed_____________________________ Date _____________________________, 20______
City Clerk of Ames, Iowa
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Highway Administration
By_________________________________ Date _____________________________, 20______
Brian J. Catus, P.E.
Local Systems Field Engineer
Central Region
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July 2022 EXHIBIT 1
General Agreement Provisions for use of Federal Highway Funds on Non-primary Projects
Unless otherwise specified in this agreement, the RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the following:
1. General Requirements.
a. The RECIPIENT shall take the necessary actions to comply with applicable State and Federal laws and
regulations. To assist the RECIPIENT, the DEPARTMENT has provided guidance in the Federal-aid
Project Development Guide (Guide) and the Instructional Memorandums to Local Public Agencies (I.M.s)
that are referenced by the Guide. Both are available on-line at: https://www.iowadot.gov/local_systems/
publications/im/lpa_ims.htm. The RECIPIENT shall follow the applicable procedures and guidelines
contained in the Guide and I.M.s in effect at the time project activities are conducted.
b. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and associated subsequent nondiscrimination
laws, regulations, and executive orders, the RECIPIENT shall not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 216, the
RECIPIENT shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, pregnancy, or disability. The RECIPIENT agrees to
comply with the requirements outlined in I.M. 1.070, Title VI and Nondiscrimination Requirements, which
includes the requirement to provide a copy of the Subrecipient’s Title VI Plan or Agreement and Standard
DOT Title VI Assurances to the Department.
c. The RECIPIENT shall comply with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the associated Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) that implement these laws, and the guidance provided in I.M. 1.080, ADA
Requirements. When bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities are constructed, reconstructed, or altered, the
RECIPIENT shall make such facilities compliant with the ADA and Section 504, which includes following
the requirements set forth in Chapter 12A for sidewalks and Chapter 12B for Bicycle Facilities of the Iowa
DOT Design Manual.
d. To the extent allowable by law, the RECIPIENT agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the
DEPARTMENT harmless from any claim, action or liability arising out of the design, construction,
maintenance, placement of traffic control devices, inspection, or use of this project. This agreement to
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless applies to all aspects of the DEPARTMENT's application review
and approval process, plan and construction reviews, and funding participation.
e. As required by the 2 CFR 200.501 “Audit Requirements,” a non-Federal entity expending $750,000 or
more in Federal awards in a year shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in
accordance with the provision of that part. Auditee responsibilities are addressed in Subpart F of 2 CFR
200. The Federal funds provided by this agreement shall be reported on the appropriate Schedule of
Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) using the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
number and title as shown on the first page of this agreement. If the RECIPIENT will pay initial project
costs and request reimbursement from the DEPARTMENT, the RECIPIENT shall report this project on its
SEFA. If the DEPARTMENT will pay initial project costs and then credit those accounts from which initial
costs were paid, the DEPARTMENT will report this project on its SEFA. In this case, the RECIPIENT
shall not report this project on its SEFA.
f. The RECIPIENT shall supply the DEPARTMENT with all information required by the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 and 2 CFR Part 170.
g. The RECIPIENT shall comply with the following Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements:
i. The RECIPIENT shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award
and performance of any DOT-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the
requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The RECIPIENT shall take all necessary and reasonable steps
under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted
contracts.
ii. The RECIPIENT shall comply with the requirements of I.M. 5.010, DBE Guidelines.
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iii. The DEPARTMENT’s DBE program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as approved by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of
this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this
agreement. Upon notification to the RECIPIENT of its failure to carry out its approved program, the
DEPARTMENT may impose sanctions as provided for under Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases,
refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of
1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.).
h. Termination of funds. Notwithstanding anything in this agreement to the contrary, and subject to the
limitations set forth below, the DEPARTMENT shall have the right to terminate this agreement without
penalty and without any advance notice as a result of any of the following: 1) The Federal government,
legislature or governor fail in the sole opinion of the DEPARTMENT to appropriate funds sufficient to
allow the DEPARTMENT to either meet its obligations under this agreement or to operate as required and
to fulfill its obligations under this agreement; or 2) If funds are de-appropriated, reduced, not allocated, or
receipt of funds is delayed, or if any funds or revenues needed by the DEPARTMENT to make any
payment hereunder are insufficient or unavailable for any other reason as determined by the
DEPARTMENT in its sole discretion; or 3) If the DEPARTMENT’s authorization to conduct its business or
engage in activities or operations related to the subject matter of this agreement is withdrawn or
materially altered or modified. The DEPARTMENT shall provide the RECIPIENT with written notice of
termination pursuant to this section.
2. Programming.
a. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible for including the project in the appropriate Regional Planning
Affiliation (RPA) or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP). The RECIPIENT shall also ensure that the appropriate RPA or MPO, through their TIP submittal to
the DEPARTMENT, includes the project in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). If
the project is not included in the appropriate fiscal year of the STIP, Federal funds cannot be authorized.
b. Upon receipt of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorization a Federal Award Identification
Number (FAIN) will be assigned to this project by the FHWA based on a methodology that incorporates
identifying information about the federal award such as the federal funding program code and the federal
project number. This FAIN will be used to identify this project and award on the federal government’s
listing of financial assistance awards consistent with the Federal Funding Accountability and
Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) at usaspending.gov.
c. A period of performance for this federal funding award will be established at the time of FHWA
authorization. The start date of the period of performance will be the FHWA authorization date. The
project end date (PED) will be determined according to the methodology in I.M. 1.200, Federal Funds
Management. Costs incurred before the start date or after the PED of the period of performance will not
be eligible for reimbursement.
3. Design and Consultant Services
a. The RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the design of the project, including all necessary plans,
specifications, and estimates (PS&E). The project shall be designed in accordance with the design
guidelines provided or referenced by the DEPARTMENT in the Guide and applicable I.M.s.
4. Environmental Requirements and other Agreements or Permits.
a. The RECIPIENT shall take the appropriate actions and prepare the necessary documents to fulfill the
FHWA requirements for project environmental studies including historical/cultural reviews and location
approval. The RECIPIENT shall complete any mitigation agreed upon in the FHWA approval document.
These procedures are set forth in I.M. 3.020, Concept Statement Instructions; 4.020, NEPA Process;
4.110 Threatened and Endangered Species; and 4.120, Cultural Resource Regulations.
b. If farmland is to be acquired, whether for use as project right-of-way or permanent easement, the
RECIPIENT shall follow the procedures in I.M. 4.170, Farmland Protection Policy Act.
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c. The RECIPIENT shall obtain project permits and approvals, when necessary, from the Iowa
DEPARTMENT of Cultural Affairs (State Historical Society of Iowa; State Historic Preservation Officer),
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the
DEPARTMENT, or other agencies as required. The RECIPIENT shall follow the procedures in I.M. 4.130,
404 Permit Process; 4.140, Storm Water Permits; 4.150 Iowa DNR Floodplain Permits and Regulations;
4.190, Highway Improvements in the Vicinity of Airports or Heliports; and 4.160, Asbestos Inspection,
Removal, and Notification Requirements.
d. In all contracts entered into by the RECIPIENT, and all subcontracts, in connection with this project that
exceed $100,000, the RECIPIENT shall comply with the requirements of Section 114 of the Clean Air Act
and Section 308 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and all their regulations and guidelines. In
such contracts, the RECIPIENT shall stipulate that any facility to be utilized in performance of or to benefit
from this agreement is not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) List of Violating Facilities
or is under consideration to be listed.
5. Right-of-Way, Railroads and Utilities.
a. The RECIPIENT shall acquire the project right-of-way, whether by lease, easement, or fee title, and shall
provide relocation assistance benefits and payments in accordance with the procedures set forth in I.M.
3.600, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and the DEPARTMENT's Right of Way Bureau Local Public Agency
Manual. The RECIPIENT shall contact the DEPARTMENT for assistance, as necessary, to ensure
compliance with the required procedures, even though no Federal funds are used for right-of-way
activities. If Federal-aid will not be used in the cost of acquiring right-of-way, acquisition activities may
begin prior to FHWA Environmental Concurrence. However, such acquisitions cannot affect the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decision making process.
b. If a railroad crossing or railroad tracks are within or adjacent to the project limits, the RECIPIENT shall
obtain agreements, easements, or permits as needed from the railroad. The RECIPIENT shall follow the
procedures in I.M. 3.670, Work on Railroad Right-of-Way and I.M. 3.680, Federal-aid Projects Involving
Railroads.
c. The RECIPIENT shall comply with the Policy for Accommodating Utilities on City and County Federal-aid
Highway Right of Way for projects on non-primary Federal-aid highways. For projects connecting to or
involving some work inside the right-of-way for a primary highway, the RECIPIENT shall follow the
DEPARTMENT’s Policy for Accommodating Utilities on Primary Road System. The RECIPIENT should
also use the procedures outlined in I.M. 3.640, Utility Accommodation and Coordination, as a guide to
coordinating with utilities.
6. Contract Procurement.
The following provisions apply only to projects involving physical construction or improvements to
transportation facilities:
a. The project plans, specifications, and cost estimate (PS&E) shall be prepared and certified by a
professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect, as applicable, licensed in the State of Iowa.
b. For projects let through the DEPARTMENT, the RECIPIENT shall be responsible for the following:
i. Prepare and submit the PS&E and other contract documents to the DEPARTMENT for review and
approval in accordance with I.M. 3.700, Check and Final Plans and I.M. 3.500, Bridge or Culvert
Plans, as applicable.
ii. The contract documents shall use the DEPARTMENT's Standard Specifications for Highway and
Bridge Construction. Prior to their use in the PS&E, specifications developed by the RECIPIENT for
individual construction items shall be approved by the DEPARTMENT.
iii. Follow the procedures in I.M. 5.030, Iowa DOT Letting Process, to analyze the bids received, make a
decision to either award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder or reject all bids, and if a contract
is awarded, and execute the contract documents in Doc Express.
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c. For projects that are let locally by the RECIPIENT, the RECIPIENT shall follow the procedures in I.M.
5.120, Local Letting Process - Federal-aid.
d. The RECIPIENT shall forward a completed Project Development Certification (Form 730002) to the
DEPARTMENT in accordance with I.M. 3.710, Project Development Certification Instructions. The project
shall not receive FHWA Authorization for construction or be advertised for bids until after the
DEPARTMENT has reviewed and approved the Project Development Certification.
e. If the RECIPIENT is a city, the RECIPIENT shall comply with the public hearing requirements of the Iowa
Code section 26.12.
f. The RECIPIENT shall not provide the contractor with notice to proceed until after receiving notice in Doc
Express that the Iowa DOT has concurred in the contract award.
7. Construction.
a. A full-time employee of the RECIPIENT shall serve as the person in responsible charge of the
construction project. For cities that do not have any full-time employees, the mayor or city clerk will serve
as the person in responsible charge, with assistance from the DEPARTMENT.
b. Traffic control devices, signing, or pavement markings installed within the limits of this project shall
conform to the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" per 761 IAC
Chapter 130. The safety of the general public shall be assured through the use of proper protective
measures and devices such as fences, barricades, signs, flood lighting, and warning lights as necessary.
c. For projects let through the DEPARTMENT, the project shall be constructed under the DEPARTMENT's
Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction and the RECIPIENT shall comply with the
procedures and responsibilities for materials testing according to the DEPARTMENT's Materials I.M.s.
Available on-line at: http://www.iowadot.gov/erl/current/IM/navigation/nav.htm.
d. For projects let locally, the RECIPIENT shall provide materials testing and certifications as required by the
approved specifications.
e. If the DEPARTMENT provides any materials testing services to the RECIPIENT, the DEPARTMENT will
bill the RECIPIENT for such testing services according to its normal policy as per Materials I.M. 103,
Inspection Services Provided to Counties, Cities, and Other State Agencies.
f. The RECIPIENT shall follow the procedures in I.M. 6.000, Construction Inspection, and the
DEPARTMENT’s Construction Manual, as applicable, for conducting construction inspection activities.
8. Reimbursements.
a. After costs have been incurred, the RECIPIENT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT periodic itemized
claims for reimbursement for eligible project costs. Requests for reimbursement shall be made at least
once every six months, but not more than bi-weekly.
b. To ensure proper accounting of costs, reimbursement requests for costs incurred prior to June 30 shall be
submitted to the DEPARTMENT by August 1.
c. Reimbursement claims shall include a certification that all eligible project costs, for which reimbursement
is requested, have been reviewed by an official or governing board of the RECIPIENT, are reasonable
and proper, have been paid in full, and were completed in substantial compliance with the terms of this
agreement.
d. Reimbursement claims shall be submitted on forms identified by the Department along with all required
supporting documentation. The DEPARTMENT will reimburse the RECIPIENT for properly documented
and certified claims for eligible project costs. The DEPARTMENT may withhold up to 5% of the Federal
share of construction costs or 5% of the total Federal funds available for the project, whichever is less.
Reimbursement will be made either by State warrant or by crediting other accounts from which payment
was initially made. If, upon final audit or review, the DEPARTMENT determines the RECIPIENT has been
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overpaid, the RECIPIENT shall reimburse the overpaid amount to the DEPARTMENT. After the final audit
or review is complete and after the RECIPIENT has provided all required paperwork, the DEPARTMENT
will release the Federal funds withheld.
e. The total funds collected by the RECIPIENT for this project shall not exceed the total project costs. The
total funds collected shall include any Federal or State funds received, any special assessments made by
the RECIPIENT (exclusive of any associated interest or penalties) pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 384
(cities) or Chapter 311 (counties), proceeds from the sale of excess right-of-way, and any other revenues
generated by the project. The total project costs shall include all costs that can be directly attributed to the
project. In the event that the total funds collected by the RECIPIENT do exceed the total project costs, the
RECIPIENT shall either:
i. In the case of special assessments, refund to the assessed property owners the excess special
assessments collected (including interest and penalties associated with the amount of the
excess), or
ii. Refund to the DEPARTMENT all funds collected in excess of the total project costs (including
interest and penalties associated with the amount of the excess) within 60 days of the receipt of
any excess funds. In return, the DEPARTMENT will either credit reimbursement billings to the
FHWA or credit the appropriate State fund account in the amount of refunds received from the
RECIPIENT.
9. Project Close-out.
a. Within 30 days of completion of construction or other activities authorized by this agreement, the
RECIPIENT shall provide written notification to the DEPARTMENT. The RECIPIENT shall follow and
request a final audit, in accordance with the procedures in I.M. 6.110, Final Review, Audit, and Close-out
Procedures for Federal-aid, Federal-aid Swap, and Farm-to-Market Projects. Failure to comply with the
procedures will result in loss of federal funds remaining to be reimbursed and the repayment of funds
already reimbursed. The RECIPIENT may be suspended from receiving federal funds on future projects.
b. For construction projects, the RECIPIENT shall provide a certification by a professional engineer,
architect, or landscape architect as applicable, licensed in the State of Iowa, indicating the construction
was completed in substantial compliance with the project plans and specifications.
c. Final reimbursement of Federal funds shall be made only after the DEPARTMENT accepts the project as
complete.
d. The RECIPIENT shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, reports, and other
evidence pertaining to costs incurred for the project. The RECIPIENT shall also make these materials
available at all reasonable times for inspection by the DEPARTMENT, FHWA, or any authorized
representatives of the Federal Government. Copies of these materials shall be furnished by the
RECIPIENT if requested. Such documents shall be retained for at least 3 years from the date of FHWA
approval of the final closure document. Upon receipt of FHWA approval of the final closure document, the
DEPARTMENT will notify the RECIPIENT of the record retention date.
e. The RECIPIENT shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, the completed improvement in a manner
acceptable to the DEPARTMENT and the FHWA.
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ITEM #:32
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (KELLOGG
AVENUE - 7TH STREET TO 13TH STREET) AND (11TH STREET -
BURNETT AVENUE TO KELLOGG AVENUE)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Water System Improvements program provides for replacing water mains in areas that are
experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains in areas that
have a high concentration of 4” supply lines, transferring water services from 4” water mains in streets
where larger water mains exist, and abandoning 4” water mains.
Eliminating duplicate water mains, where possible, improves water flow and helps reduce rusty water.
Installing larger distribution lines in areas that have a high concentration of 4” supply lines and less
than desirable fire-fighting capacity (predominantly in the older areas of the community) provides larger
supply quantities in relation to the current and proposed land uses, in accordance with the Land Use
Policy Plan.
This project will include improvements on Kellogg Avenue from 7th Street to 13th Street and on 11th
Street from Burnett Avenue to Kellogg Avenue. City staff has completed plans and specifications for
this project with revenue and estimated expenses as follows:
Funding Source Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
23/24 Water Utility Fund $1,200,000
Construction (Base Bid) $ 890,652.50
Construction (Add Alternate) $ 20,000.00
Engineering/Administration $ 140,000.00
TOTAL $1,200,000 $1,050,652.50
PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Staff sent letters to all area residents and met with several property owners to obtain input on staging,
construction timing, and special access needs. Staff also discussed the scope of the project, and access
needs with Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic staff. Comments were received and
incorporated into the project design.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the 2023/24 Water System Improvements Program
(Kellogg Avenue - 7th Street to 13th Street) and (11th Street - Burnett Avenue to Kellogg
Avenue) project, setting May 22, 2024, as the bid due date and May 28, 2024, as the date for
report of bids.
2. Direct staff to revise the project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By improving the water systems in these local neighborhoods, residents will see improved water quality
and firefighting capacity. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1 as describe above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Kellogg Ave Water.pdf
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ITEM #:33
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE SOUTH GRAND AVENUE EXTENSION
PROJECT - 0.1 MILES NORTH OF SOUTH 16TH STREET NORTH 0.54
MILES TO SOUTH 5TH STREET
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This project is part of the extension of South Grand Avenue from S 3rd Street to S 16th Street and
associated projects to extend S 5th Street and for intersection improvements at S 16th Street/S Duff
Avenue. This project includes the extension of South Grand Avenue from South 5th Street to 0.1
North of South 16th Street.
On March 10, 2020, City Council awarded the contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck,
Iowa, in the amount of $9,368,716.27. Six change orders have been approved:
CO No. 1 in the amount of $16,286.26 for irrigation and electrical repair, adding a stabilized
construction entrance, and removing concrete foundation.
CO No. 2 in the amount of $1,050 to install a subdrain outlet.
CO No. 3 in the amount of $2,090 for removal of existing timber pile in Ioway Creek channel.
CO No. 4 in the amount of $24,417.58 for adding concrete structure thermal protection and
changing the symbols and legends from paint to thermoplastic.
CO No. 5 in the amount of $24,466.20 for changing bridge deck sealant as recommended by Iowa
DOT.
CO No. 6 in the amount of ($553,461.68) which is the balancing change order for this project and
is a deduction.
This project required DOT audit prior to final acceptance. The DOT has now completed the audit
and approved the project for final acceptance. Construction was completed for this portion of the
project in the amount of $8,883,564.62.
A summary of final expenses and corresponding revenues is shown below:
Activity Expenses Revenue
Engineering (Overall total)$ 2,625,350.00
South 5th St Project (Completed)$ 3,187,255.70
South Grand Ave Extension (Completed)$ 8,883,564.62
South 16th St Imp (Completed - Punch list)$ 4,085,830.80
Land Acquisition $ 841,848.40
Tree Clearing & Temporary Signal $ 138,206.39
Traffic Signal (Cabinet/Poles/Camera)$ 210,000.00
Pedestrian Bridge (Relocate to Schulte)$ 250,000.00
G.O. Bonds $ 11,580,000.00
2022/23 Stormwater Imp. Program $ 200,000.00
2021/22 Water System Imp. $ 165,000.00
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MPO/STP Funds ($4,300,000 in CIP) $ 5,500,000.00
Federal/State Grants ($4,273,000 in CIP) $ 2,791,485.00
Total $ 20,222,055.91 $ 20,236,485.00
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the South Grand Avenue Extension - 0.1 Miles North of South 16th Street North 0.54
Miles to South 5th Street project as completed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. (PCI) of Reinbeck,
Iowa in the amount of $8,883,564.62.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The DOT has
completed the audit and approved the project for final acceptance. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted
above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
S. Grand Ave.pdf
Certification Letter - S. Grand Ave Extension.pdf
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Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
April 18, 2024
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the South Grand Avenue Extension (0.1 Miles North of South 16th Street
North 0.54 Miles to South 5th Street) project was completed in an acceptable manner by
Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of $8,883,564.62 and was
inspected by the Public Works Department of the City of Ames, Iowa.
Sincerely,
John C. Joiner, P.E.
Public Works Director
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cc: City Clerk, Finance, Contractor, Administrative Services, Project File
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ITEM #:34
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR A MASTER PLAN WITH A REZONING
APPLICATION TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY FLOATING
ZONE (FS-RL) FOR 2212 OAKWOOD ROAD
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On April 16th, the City Council referred to staff a request from Nick and Cassie Cheney, owners of the
property at 2212 Oakwood Road, to waive the Master Plan application requirement for a rezoning of
their property to the Suburban Residential Low Density Floating Zone (FS-RL). (See Attachment A for
a location and zoning map.) The owner desires to apply for a rezoning to facilitate an addition to
their home, not for development of the property. No further divisions and development of the
property are proposed at this time. No action on an actual rezoning is part of this request, only
whether an application requirement applies to their forthcoming rezoning application.
The subject property is 2.83 acres and currently zoned Agricultural (A). It contains a single-family
dwelling and several accessory structures. Rezoning would facilitate an addition to the home with
reduced setbacks within FS-RL zoning compared to A zoning.
The procedures for Zoning Text and Map Amendments (Sec. 29.1507 of the Ames Municipal
Code) require a Master Plan prior to rezoning to FS-RL, unless the City Council determines it is
not required. Master Plans are typically used to:
Illustrate phasing and planned building types.
Designate environmentally sensitive areas and designate open space
Define allowed uses
Establish development densities, especially in the case that a development requires off-site public
improvements.
Prescribe a certain site layout or design requirements, access points, such as the location of
landscaping, circulation patterns, greater setbacks, or building façade characteristics.
Given the size of the site (2.83 net acres), further division and development may be desired in the
future . However, given the limited nature of the proposed improvements on the subject property
at the current time, staff does not believe a Master Plan is necessary to guide the development of
the site. Any future development would be required to meet development standards for the FS-
RL zone and standards for subdivision design and improvements.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Waive the Master Plan with Rezoning application requirement for a rezoning application
requesting Suburban Residential Low Density Floating Zone (FS-RL) for 2212 Oakwood Road
submitted prior to December 31, 2024.
2. Determine a Master Plan shall be submitted with any rezoning application addressing any or all
of the following requirements related to specific use limitations, general development
attributes/layout, or conservation of natural or historic features on the site.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The determination that a Master Plan is not needed will facilitate a rezoning request by the property
owner to FS-RL. A Master Plan is typically used with larger developments to guide density,
design, layout, and phasing. The owner does not propose to add uses or to intensity development
on the site at this time. The request is only to facilitate an addition to their home. Therefore, it is
the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - Zoning and Location Map.pdf
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ITEM #:35
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:FIN
SUBJECT:RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 ADJUSTED BUDGET
AND FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On April 9, 2024, during a special meeting, the City Council held a public hearing to receive feedback
on the proposed property tax levy of $10.09 for the FY 2024/25 budget, which generates $36,032,301 in
annual property tax collections. No comments were received at that time. Additionally, at the regular
meeting on April 9, 2024, the City Council set the public hearing for the final adoption of the FY
2024/25 proposed budget and the amended FY 2023/24 budget for April 23, 2024. Approval and
adoption of this resolution is the final statutory step in approving the amended and final budgets.
The totals reflected in the proposed adjusted FY 2023/24 budget and FY 2024/25 budget are the same
as was originally approved by the City Council at the Budget Wrap-Up Session in February 2024. As is
customary, Staff will be preparing a final amendment to the FY 2023/24 budget for City Council
consideration in May 2024.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a resolution approving:
a. The adjusted FY 2023/24 City Budget
b. The proposed FY 2024/25 City Budget
2. Delay adoption of the Adjusted FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 Budget
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
State law requires that the City hold a public hearing and take action to adopt the Adjusted FY 2023/24
and FY 2024/25 Budgets. In the event the City delays the adoption of the annual budget and does not
meet the required deadline, the City will be limited to the FY 2023/24 budget amount. The proposed
budget documents contain the programs, revenues, and expenditures directed by the City Council to be
included. Therefore, it is recommended that City Council approve Alternative No. 1 a & b, as described
above.
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ITEM #:36
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 SHARED USE PATH SYSTEM EXPANSION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program provides for construction of shared use paths on street rights-of-way, adjacent to streets,
and through greenbelts. The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) identifies those paths that separate
bicycle traffic from higher-speed automobile traffic. This project involves the extension of a shared
use path along E. Lincoln Way from Carnegie Avenue to the SW corner of Dayton Avenue to
eliminate the need for bicyclists and pedestrians to use the existing frontage road (see attached
map). On April 17, 2024, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $306,813.50
Con-Struct, Inc.$195,405.40
Howrey Construction, Inc.$196,884.25
TK Concrete, Inc.$203,505.05
Concrete Professionals $213,686.80
Absolute Group $229,981.05
A & A Concrete LLC $230,756.90
Holzworth Construction, LLC $247,743.00
Jasper Construction Services, Inc.$255,338.17
The table below shows the revenues and expenses for this project:
Revenue Type Amount Expense Type Amount
Local Option Sales Tax $300,000 Design $ 24,050.00
Savings from 2020/21
Shared Use Path - Vet
Med Trail
$ 75,000 Construction (Con-
Struct)$195,405.40
Administration $ 35,000.00
TOTALS $375,000 TOTALS $254,455.40
ALTERNATIVES:
1.
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2023/24 Shared Use Path System Expansion.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project and award the 2023/24 Shared Use
Path System Expansion to Con- Struct, Inc. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $195,405.40
2.
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2023/24 Shared Use Path System Expansion.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project and award the project to one of the
other bidders.
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3. Do not proceed with the project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will provide a key connection to the shared use path network in the eastern part of the City.
The award of this project will keep this project on pace for 2024 construction. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
SUP (E. Lincoln Way).pdf
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ITEM #:37
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 22.31 AND CHAPTER 5.118 EXPANDING
OPTION FOR WAIVERS FOR MISSING INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND AMENDING THE SUBSTANTIAL
IMPROVEMENT FINANCIAL THRESHOLD.
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Last fall the City Council placed on the Planning Department work plan a referral to draft a
zoning text amendment to Chapter 22 addressing the issue of limited development along non-
residential streets with missing infrastructure. This referral was based upon an issue of cost and
feasibility brought up by the Bob Schaeffer for a property they own on the unimproved street of
Pullman.
The City Council reviewed a staff report which included options for addressing this issue and directed
staff to write language addressing development proposals on existing sites along certain unimproved
non-residential streets such as Pullman Street, Carnegie Avenue, Freel Drive. Staff also indicated with
the referral they would review issues for other nonconforming street conditions, waiver of sidewalks in
relation to Intensive Industrial zoned sites, and the sidewalk improvements triggers related to
remodeling and additions, known as Substantial Improvements.
In 2015, the City of Ames established requirements that new development, as well as projects that
were Substantial Improvements (building permit value of $100,000 or more) to existing sites,
would be required to construct missing public improvements that would otherwise be required
with new development in subdivisions. At the time, the only trigger for finishing street paving,
sidewalks, streetlights, dedicate ROW, was and actual subdivision that created new lots. This left many
legacy sites without a requirement to complete infrastructure that matches current requirements or fills
in missing gaps.
The 2015 ordinance set requirements tied to the issuance of building permits to allow for
incremental improvements with new construction. The ordinance also defined limited waiver
allowances to ensure improvements were constructed contemporaneously with development and
not deferred for long periods of time that required tracking and monitoring by City staff and a
hardship limitation of 20% of the project cost for additions and remodels, new development
includes no hardship provision.
On occasion, as illustrated by the Shafer situation on Pullman, the missing infrastructure on
unimproved legacy streets can be substantial and not match the ability of one project to make
complete improvements. These improvements can involve paving streets or installing water and sewer
mains or installing sections of public improvements that create undesirable partial segments of
improvement that are impracticable for small projects. In other cases, significant amounts of non-
conforming rights-of-way with wide accesses and parking for properties may inhibit the ability to
meet current standards, such as Sondrol Avenue. This can hinder or create excessive time and cost
for property owners related to their desired improvements. As a result, projects that would
otherwise occur along these unimproved or atypical streets likely won't be able to proceed.
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The current ordinance overall has served its primary purpose well with new development completing
appropriate infrastructure extensions and filling gaps. At this time Council is being asked to consider
changes related to unique conditions of fully unimproved streets, atypical street ROW
dimensions, and the Significant Improvement financial threshold. The proposed changes would
create greater discretion for the Public Works Director to waive or defer improvements,
primarily related to smaller projects.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE:
Chapter 22 is the Street and Sidewalks Chapter of the Ames Municipal Code and includes the Missing
Infrastructure standards and process. Chapter 5 is the City's Building Code Chapter that includes the
requirement to make improvements in relation to the issuance of a building permit, including the dollar
value of a Significant Improvement.
Unimproved and Atypical Streets
The proposed changes to Section 22.31 create a new section that addresses when the Public Works
Director may waive some or all of the required Public Improvements when development is
proposed in relation to specific streets identified in the ordinance, i.e. Pullman, Carnegie, Edison,
Freel, Cherry, Sondrol, McCormick, Flemming. The language creates a threshold for what is
considered limited development by allowing the Public Works Director discretion to require
public improvements if a high demand on public services is determined through review. This
means, it is possible for a small project to not install and or all water main, sewer main, street
paving, sidewalks, street light improvements otherwise required through a waiver by the Public
Work. However, if there is a health and safety need for any of these improvements to get a
building permit they can still be required.
Significant Improvements
City Council determined in 2015 that all types of improvements could trigger infrastructure, if the
minimum building permit value exceeded $100,000. In 2015, it was estimated that only 25% of
building permits exceed that value, excluding new construction of buildings. There is also a 20%
hardship limitation, meaning if the improvement was $100,000 a roughly a maximum of $20,000 could
be required for infrastructure as determined by the Public Works Director. Since 2015, costs have gone
up for certain projects. Staff reviewed construction costs indexes of various types and found an increase
in cost of 30% to 80% from 2015 to 2023.
The proposed amendment includes a higher threshold for substantial improvement to existing
buildings when missing sidewalk is required in all non-residential areas across the City by
proposing to raise the $100,000 Substantial Improvement amount to $200,000. Staff compared this
threshold to building permits issues in 2023, and surprisingly the percentage of permits in relation to
the $100,000 threshold vs the $200,000 were not substantially different. Meaning, 25% of permits were
still captured either way. Staff still supports raising the number in light of known increased costs in
general. The changes apply to both Section 22.31 and Section 5.118.
Other Waivers and Deferrals City Council
The current language of Chapter 22 requires Industrial zoned properties to have a sidewalk constructed
on only one side of the road, following a set of predefined rules. This system also requires that if a site
borders non-industrial zoning the sidewalks are automatically required. These standards were all
established well before creation of the Prairie View Industrial Park. Development on these large sites
along with interspersed Agricultural zoned properties has created concerns about the sidewalk
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requirements specifically for new business development. An example would be the first phase of
Wyffels where a sidewalk deferral was approved by City Council with no security. Staff proposes to
allow for consideration of II zoned properties differently that other sites due to these conditions
and allow City Council approval of waiver or deferral that exceeds other authority of staff, which
could then occur outside of a platting process.
Staff has also added an additional option for sidewalk and shared use path deferrals for other
atypical row situations are not addressed in the section above. This standard could apply to
narrow rights-of-way or locations where legacy improvements may preclude sidewalk
construction in the ROW or on site. An example would be Market Street that has high voltage
lines in the ROW and existing site improvements may not permit adding a sidewalk. In these
cases there will likely be a balancing decision about practicality of implementing the requirement
related to the level of redevelopment.
Overall, the changes described above grant some limited additional flexibility in regard to timing
and extent of improvements. Staff believes that the proposed changes will allow property owners
to make limited improvements to their properties along these streets without imposing undue cost
burden relative to the size of smaller projects. The proposed amendment does maintain that all other
building code, environmental and zoning standards must be met regardless of the proposal. This means
that if some infrastructure is necessary to serve the site based upon the proposed project, regardless of
size, the owner would still need to extend service in accordance with those requirements at their full
cost.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the proposed changes to Chapter 22.31 and Chapter 5.118 of the Ames
Municipal Code allowing for waiver of missing infrastructure requirements on certain unimproved
streets and raising the substantial improvement cost threshold.
2. The City Council can approve the proposed changes to Chapter 22.31 and Chapter 5.118 of the Ames
Municipal Code allowing for waiver of missing infrastructure requirements on certain unimproved
streets and maintaining the existing substantial improvement of existing buildings threshold of
$100,000.
3. The City Council can propose other changes to the proposed new language in Chapter 22.31 and
Chapter 5.118 and direct staff to modify the draft ordinance.
4. The City Council can decline to approve the proposed changes to Chapter 22.31 and Chapter 5.118.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff believes that the proposed waiver allowance along the streets named in the new ordinance
language is adequate to allow for limited small-scape development based upon feasibility and
desirability as determined by the Public Works Director. The changes apply only to the listed
streets and do not address other situations that could arise related to unique conditions. Staff also
believes that raising the Substantial Improvement threshold in Chapters 22.31 and Chapter 5.118
can be seen as appropriate given the current cost of construction. Changes related to atypical
ROW and to the II zoning district create a clear process for a deferral or waiver with City
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Council approval that does not otherwise exist.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council act in accordance with
Alternative #1 which is to approve the new language in Chapter 22.31 and Chapter 5.118 allowing for
waiver of missing infrastructure requirements on certain unimproved streets and raising the substantial
improvement cost threshold.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance Chapters 5 and 22.PDF
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5, SECTION
5.118 AND CHAPTER 22, SECTION 22.31 THEREOF, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF AMENDING INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED
FOR MODIFIED IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-
RESIDENTIAL STREETS REPEALING ANY AND ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO
THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby
amended by amending Section 5.118 and Section 22.31 as follows:
“Sec. 5.118. INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE INSTALLED.
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(4)Definitions: For purposes of this section, the following definition shall be used.
(a)Substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition, or improvement of a principle building, the cost of which has a value of $200,000 or more. The
term does not, however, include any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing
health, sanitary, or safety code violations identified by the Building Official and that are the minimum
necessary to assure a safe living condition. The term also does not include improvements to the site or to an
accessory structure.
***
Sec. 22.31. INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED.
***
(6)Modified Improvement Requirements for Non-Residential Streets
The Public Works Director shall have the discretion to waive some or all of the required public
improvements along the following named streets within this section when it is determined the improvement
is infeasible or as a result there will be an undesirable partial segment of improvement along the frontage:
Carnegie Avenue
Cherry Avenue
Edison between Whitney Avenue and Carnegie Avenue
Flemming Avenue between East Lincoln Way and the Ames City Limits
Freel Drive
Pullman Street between Carnegie Avenue and Whitney Avenue
Sondrol Avenue and McCormick Avenue
(a) The extent to which Public Improvements can be waived will depend upon the
individual project proposed. In cases where Development presents a significant increase in demand for
public services installation of some or all public improvements will be required. If the proposed
development is a low intensity development, the Public Works Director will determine whether some or
none of the public improvements are required.
(b) All zoning, building, fire code and all other City standards as well as local and state
environmental standards will apply to any proposed development on a site along the streets identified in
this section.
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(c) City Council may approve additional infrastructure waivers or deferral agreements,
with or without financial security, for properties within the Intensive Industrial Zoning District and for
previously developed properties abutting atypical right-of-way widths and improvements, such as high
voltage transmission lines and on-street parking, that may preclude the construction of a sidewalk or shared
use path as required by this ordinance.
(6)(7) Definitions: For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall be used.
(a)Satisfactory condition means in a state of good repair meeting the adopted
standards of the City, such as Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS).
(b)Substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition, or improvement of a principle building, the cost of which has a value of $200,000 or more. The
term does not, however, include any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing
health, sanitary, or safety code violations identified by the Building Official and that are the minimum
necessary to assure a safe living condition. The term also does not include improvements to the site or to an
accessory structure.
***”
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2024.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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ITEM #:38
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
FOR LOT 27
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
With the development of Baker Subdivision, the City embarked upon an effort to create a geothermal
system for use by multi-family homes within the subdivision. The multifamily development will be
located on Lot 27 of the development. The City Council approved plans and specifications for a
multifamily geothermal system on March 26, 2024.
Bids were due on April 17, 2024 and are reported in a separate council action item. If the City awards
the contract for geothermal, the geothermal contractor will need access to the site during
construction while the property is under the ownership of Townhomes at Creekside LLLP. A
temporary construction easement has been drafted to allow construction and installation of the
geothermal wells and appurtenant tubing and piping for the geothermal systems. City staff
worked with Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP to prepare the agreement. The temporary construction
easement will expire upon completion of construction and acceptance of the project by the City
Council. A copy of the temporary construction easement signed by Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP, is
attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Geothermal Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Creekside
Townhomes LLLP for the installation and construction of the multifamily geothermal well system on
Lot 27.
2. Direct staff to modify the proposed agreement.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The temporary construction easement will allow a contractor to complete the construction of the
geothermal well system for the multifamily homes. The agreement has been reviewed and accepted by
Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council approved Alternative #1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Geothermal Temp Construction Easement.pdf
Signed Temp Construction Easement for Lot 27.pdf
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ITEM #:39
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:BAKER SUBDIVISION MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING GEOTHERMAL
INSTALLATION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On March 26, 2024, City Council approved preliminary plans and specifications for Baker Subdivision
Multi-Family Housing Geothermal Installation. The Baker Subdivision is a unique opportunity for the
City to support a geothermal pilot program, since the City is the developer of this subdivision.
Geothermal systems are expected to have beneficial reductions in electric peak loads and related
greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional heating and cooling systems. The system as
intended to serve as a demonstration of the performance of geothermal heat pumps and introduce
more local contractors and residents to the technology. This could encourage further adoption of
geothermal heat pumps, which would further reduce summer peak loads and community greenhouse gas
emissions. For those reasons, customer-owned geothermal systems have been supported with rebates
for many years. The unique aspect of the Baker Subdivision project is the City installation and
management of the system.
Bid documents were sent to eight contractors. The bid was also advertised on the Current Bid
Opportunities section of the Purchasing webpage and a Legal Notice was published on the websites of a
contractor plan room service with statewide circulation.
On April 17, 2024, one bid was received from Koester Construction Company, Inc., of Grimes,
IA, in the amount of $1,999,120 (inclusive of sales tax). The engineer's estimate for the
geothermal well installation at the multi-family lot is $595,017. The FY 2023/24 budget includes
$594,254. for this project. Staff evaluated the bid and determined that the cost is too high to
justify moving ahead as proposed.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the report of bids and reject the bid.
2. Accept the report of bids and award a contract to the bidder and direct staff to identify an
additional $1,404,866 to complete the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Attempt was being made to combine two goals of the City Council; 1) provide additional low &
moderate income housing and 2) reduce carbon emissions. Unfortunately, the cost for the work as
currently bid is not feasible within the existing budget. In order to reduce the cost related to the
installation of a geothermal system, a new redesigned project would be required. However, the time it
would take to redesign and rebid a new project would place in jeopardy the LIHTC funding for our
development partner because of delays in initiating construction. In order to assure accomplishment
of the first Council goal for this project, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
City Council adopt Alternative #1 as stated above and reject the sole bid.
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Rather than redesign the project, the developer is proposing the elimination of the use of geothermal and
utilizing other methods to achieve high efficiency apartment heating and cooling. This change will
require the City Council to approve an amendment to the developer agreement to remove the
geothermal requirement. This request will be on the May 14 agenda.
However, should the Council desire to move ahead with the geothermal system regardless of the cost,
then Alternative #2 should be approved. The additional funding could come from the Electric Fund
balance.
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ITEM #:40
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:FIRST PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 ESTABLISHING
GEOTHERMAL SERVICES AND RULES AND CHARGES THEREFORE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City of Ames Electric Services has established geothermal wells within public utility easements in
the Baker Subdivision of the city to provide low-cost, environmentally friendly, and sustainable heating
and cooling to the single-family homes in that subdivision. The geothermal wells are owned and
maintained by the City of Ames. The proposed ordinance commits the City to maintain the geothermal
wells for a period of 50 years allowing for cost-recovery of the City’s investment as well as ongoing
maintenance and repair, and costs relating to future replacement or abandonment of the wells at the end
of their useful life.
The geothermal wells serving the single-family lots in the Baker Subdivision are 300' deep vertical
wells. The piping in the geothermal system is HDPE piping with thermally bonded joints with an
expected lifespan of 50+ years. All geothermal piping, including the wells and their service lines are a
minimum of 6’ below grade.
In April 2023, Council authorized the Legal Department to draft an ordinance to allow the collection of
charges from geothermal users and to set rules delineating ownership of geothermal service
connections. The proposed ordinance commits Electric Services to maintain the geothermal wells
for 50 years. Fifty years is an adequate period of time that will give future homeowners confidence to
continue utilizing the geothermal wells and invest in new geothermal equipment when replacing their
heating and cooling systems at the end of their useful life. In addition, the the ordinance specifies
that property owner will be responsible for repairs to the geothermal service lines between the
public utility easement and the building. Finally, the ordinance calls for customers to pay a $15
monthly fee to offset costs associated with initial construction of the wells, annual operation and
maintenance, and costs of eventual replacement or abandonment.
The separate restrictive covenants for the Baker Subdivision further require that all homes in the
Baker subdivision utilize and connect to the geothermal wells serving their parcel at least through
2034 after which customers can continue to utilize the geothermal wells or choose another heating
and cooling source. The City has the option to remove and abandon a well if it is not being utilized
by the homeowner.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the proposed of Ordinance amending Chapter 28 establishing Geothermal Services and rules and
charges therefore for single-family homes in the Baker Subdivision (321 State Avenue).
2. Do not approve the proposed Ordinance and refer back to staff for additional information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed ordinance commits the City to maintain the geothermal wells for a period of 50 years allowing for
cost-recovery of the City’s investment as well as ongoing maintenance and repair, and costs relating to future
replacement or abandonment of the wells at the end of their useful life. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the
City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
DRAFT-Geothermal ordinance.docx
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 28, DIVISION I, ELECTRIC AND ENACTING
A NEW SECTION 28.111 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ESTABLISHING GEOTHERMAL SERVICES,
REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF
SUCH CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is
hereby amended by enacting a new Division XI Geothermal Services as follows:
“Sec. 28.111. GEOTHERMAL SERVICES
The City of Ames Electric Services has established geothermal wells within public utility
easements in the Baker Subdivision of the city to provide low-cost, environmentally friendly, and
sustainable heating and cooling to the single-family homes in that subdivision. The geothermal
wells are owned and maintained by the City of Ames and the customers will pay a monthly fee to
support the initial and ongoing costs to maintain the wells.
(1)Geothermal Rate Policy. It is determined and declared to be necessary and
conducive to the protection of the public health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the City of
Ames to collect fees from all users who use the City’s geothermal wellfields to help cover expenses
relating to initial construction, ongoing maintenance and repair, and replacement. Any fees will
be placed in the Ames Electric Utility’s general fund.
(2)Geothermal Utility Rates and charges. The rates and charges to consumers
utilizing the City’s geothermal wells, to be billed on or after June 1, 2024 are as follows:
(a)Single Customer Residential Rates.
(i) Availability. The residential rate shall apply to all single-family customer
accounts within the Baker Subdivision.
(ii)Rate per billing period. For each monthly billing period, a residential rate
customer shall be charged a rate of $15.00 per month, or a different rate if established by resolution
of the City Council.
(3)Ownership and Repair, Geothermal Service Connections.
(a) The ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the geothermal wells will be the
responsibility of the City of Ames through May 31, 2074; thereafter, the City may continue to
operate the wells and charge for their use or may choose to abandon the wells at the City’s expense.
If, after 10 years, a homeowner discontinues the use of the geothermal wells serving their property,
the City reserves the right to abandon its geothermal wells that serve that property. At any time,
the City reserves the right to abandon a well and install a new well if it is deemed necessary or
convenient.
(b) All service connections with the City geothermal wells shall be installed and
maintained at the expense of the property to be served. Ownership of the entire service connection
remains with the title holder of the property. The City is responsible for the wells and all piping
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located within the geothermal utility easement, the homeowner is responsible for the service line
located on their property, outside the geothermal utility easement.
(c)Whenever any part of the geothermal service lines between public utility
easement and the building served becomes out of repair, it shall be the duty of the property owner,
to repair the defect, and if needed to refill the geothermal system with the proper water glycol mix.
To prevent or reduce damage to public or private property, the City Manager or his designee shall,
if the owner does not act to correct the defect within fourteen (14) calendar days after notice, cause
the discontinuance of geothermal service to the premises. The City Manager or his designee is
authorized to repair service leaks without prior notice to the property owner or tenant in emergency
situations to prevent service interruption, damages, or injury to others. Any costs incurred by the
city for excavation and replacement, and repair of damages to property caused by such, shall be
charged to the owner, and may be assessed as a lien against the property as provided in Sections
384.62 and 364.12 Code of Iowa.
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage
and publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2024.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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ITEM #:41
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR BAKER
SUBDIVISION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Baker Subdivision, located at 321 State Ave, was developed by the City to create a mixed-income
housing subdivision that will address affordable housing needs of low- and- moderate income
households and market rate housing through the development of a variety of housing types.
As a one-time experiment to test the impact of geothermal heating and cooling, Electric Services
installed geothermal wells on all 26 single-family lots to provide an efficient heating and cooling
system with lower initial costs to homes in the subdivision. These wells will be connected to the home
they serve during the home’s construction.
Geothermal heating and cooling is an energy-efficient and cost-effective method of conditioning a
home. Electric Services will own and operate the wells, for a monthly fixed cost charged to users to
support the initial and ongoing costs of building and maintaining the geothermal wells.
In December 2021, Council authorized restrictive covenants for the neighborhood. The restrictive
covenants require that “homes must utilize and connect to the geothermal system installed within the
reserved public utility easements located in the rear yards of each Lot.”
The amended language sets an end date to the obligation of homeowners “to utilize and connect to the
geothermal systems” in 2034.
After that date, homeowners who replace their home’s heating and cooling system may continue to
utilize the geothermal wells that serve their home or choose another heating and cooling system.
Electric Services will continue to provide geothermal service to the 26 single-family lots even after
homeowners are no longer obligated to utilize the systems. Electric Services will provide geothermal for
at least 50 years, or when a homeowner opts out.
Setting the ability for homeowners to choose another heating and cooling system after 2034 still
ensures that the first homes built in the Baker Subdivision will connect and utilize the geothermal
wells installed in the subdivision. After a home is connected to the geothermal wells, it is likely
that subsequent homeowners in the future will continue to use the geothermal wells.
Currently, u pfront replacement costs of a geothermal system (not counting the wells) is very similar to
the upfront costs of an alternative heating system. However, that cost differential may change in the
future. Future homeowners may want greater flexibility in choosing a replacement system, especially if
future installation costs for air-source heat pumps drops dramatically and the efficiency gap between
air-source heat pumps and geothermal continues to narrow.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached modified restrictive covenants and regulations for single-family homes in
the Baker Subdivision (321 State Avenue).
2. Do not approve the proposed restrictive covenants and regulations and refer back to staff for
additional information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The amendment to the restrictive covenants will ensure that all new homes in the Baker Subdivision
will connect initially to the city’s geothermal wells when homes are constructed and allow for future
homeowners to choose another heating and cooling system after a period of ten years. Further, this
amendment offers peace of mind to the property owners that the wells will be maintained for at least 50
y e a r s . Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approved
Alternative #1.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Amendment to Restrictive Covenants (Baker Subdivision).pdf
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR BAKER
SUBDIVISION, AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Ames, Iowa, (hereinafter “City”) adopted certain Restrictive
Covenants, filed January 6, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-00200; and
WHEREAS, the City continues to be the titleholder and owner of multiple lots in Baker
Subdivision and retained the right to amend the Restrictive Covenants until such time as the City
no longer owns a Lot (as that term is defined in the Restrictive Covenants) within the subdivision;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Restrictive Covenants should be amended.
NOW THEREFORE, the City amends the Restrictive Covenants as follows:
1. Paragraph 7(h) is deleted therefrom and substituted Paragraph 7(h) is inserted in lieu
thereof:
All homes must utilize and connect to the geothermal wells installed within the reserved
public utility easements located in the rear yards of each Lot. The affirmative
requirement imposed herein to utilize and connect to the geothermal wells shall expire
on July 1, 2034.
2. Paragraph 12 is amended by adding the following sentence to the paragraph:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, at such time as the City no longer owns a Lot within
the subdivision, the owners of Lots may not amend, diminish, delete or supplement the
requirement for the homes to utilize and connect to the geothermal wells without the
written consent of the City.
S P A C E A B O V E R E S E R V E D F O R O F F I C I A L U S E
Return document to:
Document prepared by:
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Passed and approved on ________________________, 2024, by Resolution No. 24-________
adopted by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa.
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
John A. Haila,
Renee Hall,
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF STORY, SS.:
This instrument was acknowledged before me on ______________________, 2024, by John A. Haila and
Renee Hall, as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Ames, Iowa.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:Mark O. Lambert
Date:April 19, 2023
Subject:Option Agreement
Item No. 42
MEMO
On March 28, 2023, the Council approved an Option Agreement for the sale of Lot 27 to
Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP (affiliated with the Hatch Development Group) in
conjunction with a development agreement for a low-income housing tax credit (LITC)
application for a multi-family housing development within the Baker Subdivision.
As we prepare to transfer title to the property, the Iowa Finance Authority has requested
proof of publication of the proceedings approving the sale. We have not been able to
locate proof of publication, and it appears that may not have been done.
Therefore, we are requesting the Council to set a public hearing for April 23, 2024, to
approve the Option Agreement so that it may be published to meet the state’s
requirement.
ATTACHMENT(S):
CAF from 2023.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: SETTING MARCH 28, 2023, AS DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO
APPROVE AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF LOT 27 TO
TOWNHOMES AT CREEKSIDE, LLLP, (AFFILIATED WITH THE HATCH
DEVELOPMENT GROUP) IN CONJUNCTION WITH A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR A LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (LIHTC)
APPLICATION FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN
BAKER SUBDIVISION (321 STATE AVENUE)
BACKGROUND:
On February 28, 2023, City Council voted to select the Hatch Development Group as its
partner to develop multi-family rental housing on Lot 27 in Baker Subdivision. The City
Council directed staff to begin preparing agreements to partner on a Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit (LIHTC) application for this project.
In order to meet the LIHTC submittal deadline of April 19, 2023 and adhere to the
transfer of land requirements, staff is recommending that the City Council set
March 28, 2023 as the date for the public hearing for the approval of an option for
sale of Lot 27 within the Baker Subdivision to Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP (an
Iowa Limited Liability Partnership affiliated with the Hatch Development Group).
At the March 28 meeting, staff will present a completed option to purchase agreement
with Townhomes at Creekside, LLLP and a development agreement with Hatch
Development Group. Hatch Development Group will also have an updated site concept
plan completed to address staff comments about access and parking. However, the
actual Site Development Plan and building permit applications will not be prepared unless
the developer receives an award of tax credits.
Award of tax credits is expected in August 2023 and then developers would complete
design and site acquisition in the winter with a plan for construction to begin spring of
2024 and a plan for occupancy to begin in the summer of 2025.
ITEM #: 33
DATE: 03-14-23
DEPT: P&H
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Set March 28, 2023, as the date of the public hearing for the review and approval
of an Option Agreement for the purchase of Lot 27 within the Baker Subdivision.
A development agreement will accompany the Option Agreement and the
City will then partner with Hatch to submit a LIHTC application to IFA for
multi-family housing units on Lot 27 by the April 19, 2023 deadline.
2. Do not set a date of public hearing, and do not proceed with the project.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
On March 28, staff will present land option to purchase agreement and development
agreement for Lot 27. City Council approval of the option agreement and development
agreement on March 28 will allow time for Hatch Development Group to finalize its LIHTC
application before the Iowa Finance Authority’s April 19, 2023 deadline.
As noted during the February meeting, HOME funds are separate from CDBG funds and
can be used to directly assist in the construction of affordable housing. To date, the City
has been allocated three years (2018-2021) of HOME funding, which has an approximate
balance of $1.8 million dollars (not including program administration). Developer
assistance with HOME funds would not occur until after the award and closing on the
acquisition of the property in 2023.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1, as described above.
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ITEM #:43
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:REDUCED PARKING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 207 S. SHERMAN
AVENUE AND CONSENTING TO TERMINATION OF THE PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED REMOTE PARKING AGREEMENT THAT PROVIDES PARKING
AT 214 S. SHERMAN AVENUE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City Council recently adopted Ordinance #4513 on December 12, 2023 that allows for reducing
parking standards for affordable housing developments. Various parking reductions are allowed through
administrative review for low-income households and through City Council approval based upon transit
proximity or for affordable housing of extremely low-income households. The applicant has
requested a reduction based upon serving extremely low-income households.
Shelter Housing Corporation (The Bridge Home) has applied for a parking reduction for the 18-
unit affordable housing apartments that are under construction at 207 S. Sherman Avenue. This
location will serve family households with extremely low incomes at or below 30% of AMI for a
minimum of 30 years. Construction financing of the facility included a grant for serving extremely
low-income households and a limitation of use for a minimum of 30 years. The applicant provided
documentation in support of these income restrictions as part of Attachment A, Addenda.
Bridge Home previously was approved to construct an 18-unit project with a mix of bedroom
configurations that required 39 total parking spaces. The site at 207 S Sherman Avenue
accommodates 13 vehicle parking spaces, so Shelter Housing Corporation (Bridge Home) entered into
a remote parking agreement approved by the City Council to provide 27 remote spaces at 214 S.
Sherman Avenue (see Attachment B, Remote Parking Agreement, June 27, 2023).
Under the new reduced parking requirements, several options for reduced parking are now
available to the property owner that were not previously available. The applicant could propose
staff approval of an 18-space reduction, Council approved reduction of 21 spaces for transit
proximity, or Council approved reduction of 26 based upon service of extremely low-income
household s . The applicant requests the 26-space reduction due to the households served by the
project and believes that the onsite parking of 13 spaces is adequate.
As a property permanently serving households with extremely low incomes at or below 30% of AMI
and given that the location of the property is within a quarter-mile walking distance of a public transit
stop, the property can be approved for a parking rate of one parking space or less per apartment unit.
The area is also walkable and well served by various commercial uses. On-street parking is also
available on Sherman. During the review of the affordable housing parking ordinance, staff provided
background with parking observations of other sites where .75 to 1.13 spaces per unit were utilized. The
proposed reduction would have ratio of .72 spaces per unit.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the “Affordable Housing Agreement” (Attachment C) allowing 207 S. Sherman Ave. to
reduce and meet their parking requirements with the provision of 13 on-site parking spaces and
terminate the prior remote parking agreement. (Note this includes a permanent commitment to
affordable housing. No remote parking would be required and the existing “Remote Parking
Agreement” from June 27, 2023, between Shelter Housing Corporation (Bridge Home) and the City of
Ames would be terminated based upon the mutual consent of all parties.)
2. Approve the “Affordable Housing Agreement” (Attachment C) with a modification to require a
total of 18 parking spaces serving 207 S. Sherman Ave with the provision of one parking space per
unit (13 on-site parking spaces and 5 remote spaces) as allowed under the public transit option and
modify the remote parking agreement. With this option, the existing “Remote Parking Agreement” from
June 27, 2023, would be amended to reduce the required remote parking spaces to five at 214 S
Sherman Avenue.
3. Deny the execution of the “Affordable Housing Agreement” (Attachment C) and not allow the
property at 207 S. Sherman Ave. to reduce their remote parking requirement and direct the applicant to
apply to staff for an administrative approval of a parking reduction to 21 parking spaces total (13 on-
site and 8 remote) with approve a change to the remote parking agreement for eight (8) remote parking
spaces at 214 S Sherman Avenue.
4. Refer this item to staff or the applicant for further information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The applicant seeks the maximum parking reduction available, and requests that no remote parking be
required for their property at 207 S. Sherman Ave. City Council approval is necessary to proceed with
the parking reduction.
The applicant has signed the Affordable Housing Agreement (Attachment C) that binds the property
owner and all successors to serving households with very low incomes at or below 30% of AMI for a
minimum of 30 years. If approved by the City Council, the Agreement will then be recorded by the
Clerk’s office. Additionally, if approved, the remote parking agreement of June 27, 2023, will be
terminated by mutual consent of all parties involved. Bridge Home can then proceed with the site
development plan approval for 214 S. Sherman Ave. without providing any remote parking for 207 S.
Sherman Ave. or any associated development improvements, prior to development of the 214 S.
Sherman Ave. site.
Staff believes the combination of factors such as access to transit, walkability of the neighborhood
to services, availability of on-street parking as needed, and the service of extremely-low income
households which traditionally have very low car ownership rates are all factors that support the
r e q u e s t . Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve
Alternative #1, thereby approving the attached “Affordable Housing Agreement” (Attachment C)
allowing 207 S. Sherman Ave. to reduce and meet their parking requirements with the provision of 13
on-site parking spaces and terminating the prior remote parking agreement.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - Addenda.pdf
Attachment B - Remote Parking Agreement 06-27-24.pdf
Attachment C - Agreement.pdf
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Attachment ‘A’
Addenda
Shelter Housing Holdings, LLC (Bridge Home) has received an award in the amount of
$4,053, 818 through the Iowa Finance Authority National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF)
Program for the development of the property at 207 S. Sherman Avenue into 18 rental
housing units for Extremely Low-Income families, including homeless families
(households at or below the 30% AMI level).
A rental contract has been signed between Shelter Housing Holdings, LLC (Bridge
Home) and the Iowa Finance Authority National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Program to
finance a portion of the costs for the residential rental housing project. The funding of
the NHTF Grant is expressly conditioned upon the Owner complying with all of the
Program Requirements and the terms of the Contract.
The NHTF Grant will be forgiven at the end of 35 years, unless the NHTF requires
repayment due to an Event of Default.
The following documents further describe Shelter Housing Holdings, LLC (Bridge
Home) operations and how they meet the qualifications for this reduction.
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Remote Parking Agreement of June 27, 2023
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ITEM #:44
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:FIN
SUBJECT:COLLECTION PROCEDURES FOR PAST DUE PARKING TICKETS AND
UTILITY ACCOUNTS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
At the January 23, 2024 meeting, staff presented to the City Council a resolution for the
utilization of additional debt collection practices. Agreements with the Story County Treasurer,
the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the Iowa Department of Revenue were approved to
facilitate the collection of unpaid parking tickets and utility bills. At that meeting the City
Council also directed staff to bring back recommendations for a minimum payment threshold to
safeguard those who may be at risk in the community and affected by these practices.
As the staff emphasized previously, unpaid parking tickets and utility bills, combined with low
collection rates, have led to a significant amount of revenue not be realized by the City. Staff believes
the aforementioned agreements will decrease the City’s collection cost and improve the collection
of outstanding tickets and delinquent accounts.
COLLECTION PROCEDURES:
In response to Council's directive, the staff developed updated collection procedures for
managing delinquent receivables arising from past-due utility accounts and parking fines. The
objective is to institute transparent and equitable practices in pursuit of past-due accounts. While
some practices are already in place, the revised procedures will provide additional
communication regarding timelines and additional opportunities before utilizing the state
collection programs.
Currently, mailed notices are provided to individuals as a reminder of their financial obligations if they
remain unpaid after a due date. In the case of utilities, additional communication through phone calls,
postings, and final notices are provided following the requirements of the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB).
The staff has included additional language in the proposed revised procedures regarding the parking and
utility notices to provide information regarding an appeal process if an individual feels they have been
billed or fined in error.
It is always the goal of City staff to work with individuals who cannot fulfill their financial obligations.
Understanding unforeseen circumstances do arise, the proposed procedures will provide for alternative
payment arrangements to prevent service interruptions, holds, or further collection efforts.
In response to the Council's directive, the staff is proposing the following minimum payment thresholds
before referring debt to collections. Staff believes these thresholds provide flexibility while ensuring
offenders do not continually disregard the Municipal Code.
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For Parking Tickets
Parking fines exceeding $50.00 for Story County residents will be forwarded to the Iowa Department of
Transportation, resulting in a vehicle registration "stop" or "hold" being imposed on the account
holder's annual vehicle registration by the Story County Treasurer. This hold will continue until the
fines are settled in full or a mutually agreeable payment arrangement is reached.The County Treasurer
will issue the registration upon payment confirmation or a satisfactory arrangement.
Additionally, all outstanding parking tickets issued to State of Iowa license plates exceeding $50.00 will
be submitted to the Iowa Setoff Program, administered by the Iowa Department of Revenue. This
program allows public agencies in the State of Iowa to collect delinquent debts by requesting the Iowa
Department of Revenue divert tax refunds, casino and sports wagering winnings, State-issued vendor
payments, and Iowa Lottery winnings in the amount of the obligation owed to public agencies, prior to
any State issued payments to the affected party.
Regardless of the amount, Gameday parking tickets will be referred to the Setoff Program and
the Iowa Department of Transportation for collection using the abovementioned methods.
For Utility Accounts
Utility accounts with a balance exceeding $50.00 and having received notifications of past-due status as
per IUB requirements will be referred to the state Setoff program noted above. These accounts will
remain active on the Setoff list until the financial obligation is satisfied, with the City notifying the State
upon satisfaction of the debt for removal from the list.
Staff believes these updated collection procedures will allow for the recovery of debt while
remaining transparent and equitable with obligors.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the collection procedures for past due utility accounts and parking fines and authorize staff
to begin utilizing vehicle registration stops and the State’s “Setoff Program.”
2. Do not approve the collection procedures for past due utility accounts and parking fines, and refer
back to staff for additional details or alternatives.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The staff is proposing transparent and equitable procedures to maintain communication with individuals
to prevent referral of unpaid parking tickets and utility charges to a collection agency. These
procedures provide additional opportunities for individuals and the City to satisfy a debt that is
reasonable for both parties. These procedures will also aid the City in the collection of the substantial
number of unpaid parking tickets, charges, fines, and fees that remain outstanding after a significant
period of time. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Collection Procedures.pdf
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City of Ames
Collection Procedures for
Past Due Utility Accounts and Parking Fines
Objective
The City of Ames is committed to establishing and maintaining structured collection practices for
managing delinquent receivables arising from past-due utility accounts and parking fines. The objective is
to institute transparent and equitable practices in the pursuit of past-due accounts. The Finance
Department of the City will implement these practices to ensure consistent communication and collection
procedures.
Collection Practices and Notification
Parking fines are deemed delinquent after a thirty-day period, while unpaid utility accounts are considered
delinquent after twenty-one days. Initial notices are dispatched to individuals with past-due utility
accounts and parking fines as part of the collection process. These notices serve to remind recipients of
their financial obligations and the appeal process and also provide contact information for arranging
payments.
City staff will diligently work to accommodate alternative payment arrangements in all instances,
recognizing that unforeseen circumstances may hinder fulfilling financial obligations. As a standard
practice, staff will offer modified payment schedules to account holders facing financial difficulties to
facilitate affordable payments until the obligation is fully settled. These schedules are designed to prevent
service interruptions, holds, or further collection efforts.
For delinquent utility accounts, additional communication avenues such as postings, phone calls, and final
notices will be utilized before discontinuing services and exploring other avenues for collection. All
communication and service discontinuation procedures for past-due utility accounts will adhere to the
minimum notification requirements stipulated by the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB).
Collection Programs
The collection methods for past-due parking tickets and utility accounts are delineated in the following
subsections:
Parking Tickets
Parking fines exceeding $50.00 for Story County residents will be forwarded to the Iowa Department of
Transportation, resulting in a vehicle registration "stop" or "hold" being imposed on the account holder's
annual vehicle registration by the Story County Treasurer. This hold will persist until the fines are settled
in full or a mutually agreeable payment arrangement is reached. The County Treasurer will issue the
registration upon payment confirmation or a satisfactory arrangement.
Additionally, all outstanding parking tickets issued to State of Iowa license plates exceeding $50.00 will
be submitted to the Iowa Setoff Program, administered by the Iowa Department of Revenue. This
program allows public agencies in the State of Iowa to collect delinquent debts by requesting the Iowa
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Department of Revenue divert tax refunds, casino and sports wagering winnings, State-issued vendor
payments, and Iowa Lottery winnings in the amount of the obligation owed to public agencies, prior to
any State issued payments to the affected party.
Regardless of the amount, Gameday parking tickets will be referred to the Setoff Program and
the Iowa Department of Transportation for collection using the abovementioned methods.
Utility Accounts
Utility accounts with a balance exceeding $50.00 and having received notifications of past-due status as
per IUB requirements will be referred to the state setoff program noted above. These accounts will remain
active on the setoff list until the financial obligation is satisfied, with the City notifying the state upon
satisfaction of the debt for removal from the list.
Appeal of Debt
In the circumstance that an account holder believes the account has been billed in error or the City did not
comply with any city policy or local, state, or federal law, the obligor may request an appeal with the
Director of Finance. Depending on the circumstances, the City may waive, accept payment, or certify the
financial obligation to the appropriate collection process.
Out-of-State Accounts and Write-Off
Delinquent accounts of 12 months or more or for account holders located outside of the State of Iowa may
be referred to an outside collection agency as an additional option for the recovery of funds. After all
collection efforts have been exhausted, the remaining balances will be placed in a write-off status.
Accounts and fines will remain in a write-off status unless new debt or account reactivation is requested,
at which time, the debt can be renewed for collection or required to be satisfied before the account is re-
established.
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ITEM #:45
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:FIRE
SUBJECT:AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE #2
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Fire apparatus are essential equipment for firefighting. The replacement program ensures the
replacement of fire apparatus at the end of their operational life. Front line apparatus are kept for
approximately 15 years, with the goal of then rotating the apparatus to serve as backups for another 10
to 15 years.
The City currently has two frontline engines: Engine 1 and Engine 2. Engine 2 is identified in the City’s
Capital Improvements Plan as due for replacement in FY 2025/26. Engine 2 was purchased in 2010,
and after replacement it will be refurbished and used as a backup. This will provide the department with
two backup engines.
The City's Purchasing Policies call for formal bids for purchases over $50,000. For a vehicle or
apparatus purchase, this would involve staff writing a specification describing the desired features and
performance characteristics for each purchase based on the needs of the department. In 2022, the Fire
Department used this formal bid process to purchase Engine 1. The engine specification drafted at
that time was developed to be used as the standard specification for future engine purchases.
Now that an ideal specification has been used in the previous procurement, and the City's intent to is
standardize the engines which will maintain compatibility with the specification, promotes
interoperability and familiarity with existing equipment. This approach minimizes the need for
extensive retraining, thereby enhancing overall efficiency in emergency response scenarios.
At the March 12, 2024 Ames City Council meeting, a motion was approved directing staff to negotiate a
single source contract for the purchase of fire apparatus with Sourcewell. Sourcewell offers a
cooperative purchasing model that provides a streamlined procurement process saving time and
staff resources through pre-negotiated contracts for a wide range of products. Their purchasing
model creates a standard specification on which all vendors bid.
By using Sourcewell, an apparatus from Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. was identified as meeting the
City's preferred specifications at the lowest cost of $1,019,302.
FUNDING:
The Capital Improvements Plan in FY 2025/26 includes $1,071,499 of G.O. Bond proceeds for this
purchase and the refurbishment of current Engine 2. The purchase price for new Engine 2 is $1,019,302.
The estimated refurbishment cost for current Engine 2 is $125,000. This leaves an estimated shortfall of
$72,803 in available funds allocated for the refurbishment of current Engine 2.
Although Staff is requesting the Council to award a bid for a new engine at this time, it is
important to note that the payment for the new Engine 2 will not be due until the time of delivery,
which is not expected until FY 2027/28. The anticipated funding shortfall for the refurbishment of
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current Engine 2 will be reevaluated as a potential cost change in future Capital Improvement Plans.
The refurbishment of current Engine 2 will not move forward until the delivery of new Engine 2.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Waive City's formal bidding procedures and authorize staff to use a single source contract for the
purchase of Fire Engine 2 replacement through Sourcewell's current agreement with the City.
b. Award the contract to Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell for the purchase of a new
fire engine at a cost of $1,019,302. (Note: payment for this engine will not be due until delivery
of the apparatus to the City.)
2. a. Waive City's formal bidding procedures and authorize staff to use a single source contract for the
purchase of Fire Engine 2 replacement through Sourcewell's current agreement with the City.
b. Reject the contract with Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc., and direct staff to reevaluate current fire
engine specifications and negotiate with a different vender.
3. Reject the proposal and instruct staff to buy the fire engine utilizing traditional purchasing procedures
that could result in increased costs and further delays.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Engine 2 is almost 15 years old and is due for replacement in FY 2025/26. Expected build times are 46-
49 months, which is why this request to authorize the purchase is before Council now instead of waiting
until July 2025 to start the procurement process. Full payment is not due until the time of delivery. This
extended build time will also allow staff time to further refine estimated refurbishment costs for current
Engine 2 and address the anticipated funding shortfall.
By waiving City's formal bidding procedures and allowing staff to purchase a new fire engine
through the Sourcewell contract, the City will benefit from proven, standardized apparatus
specifications, and realize an additional savings of $10,052 by using the cooperative contract.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1A
and B, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Reliant - Pierce Customer Contract Ames IA 4.9.2024.pdf
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This Purchase Agreement (together with all attachments referenced herein, the “Agreement”), made and entered into by and
between Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“Reliant”), and the City of Ames, Iowa (“Customer”), is effective
as of the date specified in Section 3 hereof.
1. Definitions.
a. “Product” means the fire apparatus and any associated equipment manufactured or furnished for the Customer by
Reliant pursuant to the Specifications.
b. “Specifications” means the general specifications, technical specifications, training, and testing requirements for the
Product contained in the Reliant Proposal for the Product prepared in response to the Customer’s request for proposal.
c. “Reliant Proposal” means the proposal provided by Reliant attached as Exhibit C prepared in response to the
Customer’s request for proposal.
d. “Delivery” means the date Reliant is prepared to make physical possession of the Product available to the Customer.
e. “Acceptance” The Customer shall have the opportunity, as described in Section 9(b) below, to inspect the Product for
substantial conformance with the material Specifications; unless Reliant receives a Notice of Defect within the time
frame described in Section 9(b), the Product will be deemed to be in conformance with the Specifications and accepted
by the Customer.
2. Purpose. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of Reliant’s sale of the Product to the Customer.
3. Term of Agreement. This Agreement will become effective on the date it is signed and approved by both Customer and Reliant
(“Effective Date”) and, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, it will terminate upon the Customer’s
Acceptance and payment in full of the Purchase Price.
4. Purchase and Payment. The Customer agrees to purchase the Product specified on Exhibit A for the total purchase price of
$1,019,302.00 (“Purchase Price”). Prices are in U.S. funds. Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, money order, wire
transfer, or ACH payment. Credit card or purchase card (P-Card) payments are not accepted.
5. Future Changes. Various state or federal regulatory agencies (e.g. NFPA, DOT, EPA) may require changes to the Specifications
and/or the Product and in any such event any resulting cost increases incurred to comply therewith will be added to the Purchase
Price to be paid by the Customer. In addition, any future drive train upgrades (engine, transmission, axles, etc.), or any other
specification changes have not been calculated into our annual increases and will be provided at additional cost. To the extent
practicable, Reliant will document and itemize any such price increases for the Customer.
6. Agreement Changes. The Customer may request that Reliant incorporate a change to the Products or the Specifications for
the Products by delivering a change order to Reliant; provided, however, that any such change order must be in writing and
include a description of the proposed change sufficient to permit Reliant to evaluate the feasibility of such change (“Change
Order”). Within [ten (10) business days] of receipt of a Change Order, Reliant will inform the Customer in writing of the
feasibility of the Change Order, the earliest possible implementation date for the Change Order, of any increase or decrease in
the Purchase Price resulting from such Change Order, and of any effect on production scheduling or Delivery resulting from such
Change Order. Reliant shall not be liable to the Customer for any delay in performance or Delivery arising from any such Change
Order. A Change Order is only effective when counter-signed by Reliant’s authorized representative. Manufacturer and/or
supplier cost increases or surcharges imposed after the time of contract execution, beyond the control of Reliant, that have not
been calculated into the contract amount will be documented and itemized as increases for the Customer on the Change Order.
7. Persistent Inflationary Environment Changes. If the Producer Price Index of Components for Manufacturing [www.bls.gov
Series ID: WPUID6112] (“PPI”) has increased at a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% or more between the month Pierce
accepts our order (“Order Month”) and a month 14 months prior to the then predicted Ready For Pi ckup date (“Evaluation
Month”), then pricing may be updated in an amount equal to the increase in PPI over 5.0% for each year or fractional year
between the Order Month and the Evaluation Month. The seller will document any such updated price for the customer’s
approval before proceeding and provide an option to cancel the order.
8. Cancellation/Termination. In the event this Agreement is cancelled or terminated before completion, Reliant may charge a
cancellation fee. The following charge schedule based on costs incurred may be applied: (a) 10% of the Purchase Price after
order is accepted and entered by Reliant; (b) 20% of the Purchase Price after completion of approval drawings, and; (c) 30% of
the Purchase Price upon any material requisition. The cancellation fee will increase accordingly a s costs are incurred as the order
progresses through engineering and into manufacturing. Reliant endeavors to mitigate any such costs through the sale of such
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Product to another purchaser; however, Customer shall remain liable for the difference between the Purchase Price and, if
applicable, the sale price obtained by Reliant upon sale of the Product to another purchaser, plus any costs incurred by Reliant to
conduct any such sale.
9. Delivery, Inspection and Acceptance. (a) Delivery. Delivery of the Product is scheduled to be within approximately
46.5-49.5 months of the Effective Date of this Agreement, F.O.B. Ames Fire Station #2: 132 Welch Ave., Ames, IA 50014, Risk
of loss shall pass to Customer upon Delivery. Any delivery date contained herein is a good faith estimate as of the date of this
order/contract, and merely an approximation based on current information. Delivery updates will be made available during
process, and a final firm delivery will be provided when committed. (b) Inspection and Acceptance. Upon Delivery, Customer
shall have fifteen (15) days within which to inspect the Product for substantial conformance to the material Specifications, and
in the event of substantial non-conformance to the material Specifications to furnish Reliant with written notice sufficient to
permit Reliant to evaluate such non-conformance (“Notice of Defect”). Any Product not in substantial conformance to material
Specifications shall be remedied by Reliant within thirty (30) days from the Notice of Defect. In the event Reliant does not
receive a Notice of Defect within fifteen (15) days of Delivery, Product will be deemed to be in conformance with Specifications
and accepted by Customer.
10. Notice. Any required or permitted notices hereunder must be given in writing at the address o f each party set forth below,
or to such other address as either party may substitute by written notice to the other in the manner contemplated herein, by one
of the following methods: hand delivery; registered, express, or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or
nationally-recognized private express courier:
Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc.
880 Enterprise Drive
Slinger, Wisconsin, 53086
Fax (262) 297-5022
Customer
The City of Ames
515 Clark Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
11. Standard Warranty. Any applicable manufacturer warranties are attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part hereof. Any
additional warranties must be expressly approved in writing by Reliant’s authorized representative.
a. Disclaimer. OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER RELIANT, ITS
PARENT COMPANY, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS, THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES, MAKE ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS PROVIDED HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE
REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. WITHOUT
LIMITING THE FOREGOING, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT, AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. STATEMENTS MADE BY SALES
REPRESENTATIVES OR IN PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES.
b. Exclusions of Incidental and Consequential Damages. In no event shall Reliant be liable for consequential, incidental
or punitive damages incurred by Customer or any third party in connection with any matter arising out of or relating to this
Agreement, or the breach thereof, regardless of whether such damages arise out of breach of warranty, tort, contract, strict
liability, statutory liability, indemnity, whether resulting from non-delivery or from Reliant’s own negligence, or otherwise.
12. Insurance. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.) maintains the following limits of insurance
with a carrier(s) rated A- or better by A.M. Best:
Commercial General Liability Insurance:
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate: $1,000,000
Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance:
Aggregate: $25,000,000
Each Occurrence: $25,000,000
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The Customer may request: (x) Reliant to have Pierce provide the Customer with a copy of a current Certificate of
Insurance with the coverages listed above; (y) to be included by Pierce as an additional insured for Commercial General
Liability (subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Pierce insurance policy); and (z) all policies to provide a
30 day notice of cancellation to the named insured .
13. Force Majeure. Reliant shall not be responsible nor deemed to be in default on account of delays in performance due to
causes which are beyond Reliant’s control which make Reliant’s performance impracticable, including but not limited to civil
wars, insurrections, strikes, riots, fires, storms, floods, other acts of nature, explosions, earthquakes, accidents, any act of
government, delays in transportation, inability to obtain necessary labor supplies or manufacturing facilities, allocation
regulations or orders affecting materials, equipment, facilities or completed products, failure to obtain any required license or
certificates, acts of God or the public enemy or terrorism, failure of transportation, vehicle accidents during manufacturing and/or
testing and/or delivery, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, failure of vendors (due to causes similar to those within the scope of
this clause) to perform their contracts or labor troubles causing cessation, slowdown, or interruption of work.
a. Commercial Chassis Price Volatility. Company shall not be responsible for any commercial chassis price increases
enacted by a commercial chassis supplier after the execution of this contract. Any commercial chassis price
increases will be passed through to end user and will be documented on a Change Order. Price reflects an estimate
for the commercial chassis; final price of the contract may be adjusted upon final cost from the chassis manufacturer.
b. Component Price Volatility. Company shall not be responsible for any unforeseen price increase enacted by
suppliers of major components of the Product (including but not limited to engine, transmission, and fire pump)
after the execution of this Agreement. Any price increases for major components of the product will be passed
through to the Customer and will be documented on a Change Order.
14. Default. The occurrence of one or more of the following shall constitute a default under this Agreement: (a) the Customer
fails to pay when due any amounts under this Agreement or to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement; (b) Reliant
fails to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement; (c) either party becomes insolvent or become subject to a bankruptcy
or insolvency proceedings; (d) any representation made by either party to induce the other to enter into this Agreement is false
in any material respect; (e) the Customer dissolves, merges, consolidates or transfers a substantial portion of its property to
another entity; or (f) the Customer is in default or has breached any other contract or agreement with Reliant.
15. Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin. It is agreed that the manufacturer’s statement of origin (“MSO”) for the Product covered
by this Agreement shall remain in the possession of Reliant until the entire Purchase Price has been paid and that payment has
cleared Reliant’s financial institution. If more than one Product is covered by this Agreement, then the MSO for each individual
Product shall remain in the possession of Reliant until the Purchase Price for that Product has been paid in full and that payment
has cleared Reliant’s financial institution. In case of any default in payment, Reliant may take full possession of the Product, and
any payments that have been made shall be applied as payment for the use of the Product up to the date of taking possession.
16. Independent Contractors. The relationship of the parties established under this Agreement is that of independent contractors
and neither party is a partner, employee, agent, or joint venture of or with the other.
17. Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement unless it has obtained the prior written
approval of the other party.
18. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. Without regard to any conflict of laws provisions, this Agreement is to be governed by and
under the laws of the state of Iowa.
19. Facsimile Signatures. The delivery of signatures to this Agreement by facsimile transmission shall be binding as original
signatures.
20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement shall be the exclusive agreement between the parties for the Product. Additional or
different terms proposed by the Customer shall not be applicable, unless accepted in writing by Reliant’s authorized
representative. No change in, modification of, or revision of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by
Reliant’s authorized representative.
21. Conflict. In the event of a conflict between the Customer Specifications and the Reliant Proposal, the Reliant Proposal shall
control. In the event there is a conflict between the Reliant Proposal and this Agreement, the Reliant Proposal shall control.
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22. Signatures. This agreement is not effective unless and until it is approved, signed and dated by Reliant Fire Apparatus
Inc.’s authorized representative.
Accepted and agreed to:
RELIANT FIRE APPARATUS, INC. CUSTOMER: The City of Ames, Iowa
Signature: _________________________ Signature: ___________________________
Name: ____________________________ Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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EXHIBIT A
PURCHASE DETAIL FORM
Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc.
880 Enterprise Drive
Slinger, WI 53086
Fax (262) 297-5022
Date: April 9, 2024
Customer Name: The City of Ames, Iowa
Quantity Chassis Type Body Type Price per Unit
1 Enforcer Pumper $1,019,302.00
$
$
$
$
The price is based on Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. bid #731 as presented to the Ames Fire Department, Iowa dated February 19,
2024.
Warranty Period: The warranty period includes a one-year bumper to bumper warranty along with all other individual warranties
as outlined within the full proposal book provided to the Ames Fire Department under bid #731.
Training Requirements: Training to be done by Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. at the Ames Fire Department upon delivery of the
completed apparatus at a scheduled time to be coordinated between Reliant Fire Apparats, Inc. and the Ames Fire Department,
Iowa.
Other Matters: Pricing on contract only valid if executed prior to May 1, 2024. Purchase of unit utilizing Sourcewell cooperative
purchasing under the City of Ames, IA Sourcewell #2089.
This contract is available for inter-local and other municipal corporations to utilize with the option of adding or deleting any
manufacturer available options, including chassis models. Any addition or deletion may affect the unit price.
Payment Terms: Payment in the amount of $1,019,302.00 +/- any changes will be due Reliant Fire Apparatus, Inc. ten (10) days
prior to final inspection and shipment of the completed apparatus from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
[NOTE: If deferred payment arrangements are required, the Customer must make such financial arrangements through a financial institution acceptable to
Reliant.] All taxes, excises and levies that Reliant may be required to pay or collect by reason of any present or future law or by any governmental authority
based upon the sale, purchase, delivery, storage, processing, use, consumption, or transportation of the Product sold by Reliant to the Customer shall be for the
account of the Customer and shall be added to the Purchase Price. All delivery prices or prices with freight allowance are b ased upon prevailing freight rates
and, in the event of any increase or decrease in such rates, the prices on all unshipped Product will be increased or decreased accordingly. Delinquent payments
shall be subject to a carrying charge of 1.5 percent per month or such lesser amount permitted by law. Reliant will not be required to accept payment other than
as set forth in this Agreement. However, to avoid a late charge assessment in the event of a dispute caused by a substantial nonconformance with material
Specifications (other than freight), the Customer may withhold up to five percent (5%) of the Purchase Price until such time that Reliant substantially remedies
the nonconformance with material Specifications, but no longer than sixty (60) days after Delivery. If the disputed amount i s the freight charge, the Customer
may withhold only the amount of the freight charge until the dispute is settled, but no longer than sixty (60) days after Delivery. Reliant shall have and retain a
purchase money security interest in all goods and products now or hereafter sold to the Customer by Reliant or any of its affiliated companies to secure payment
of the Purchase Price for all such goods and products. In the event of nonpayment by the Customer of any debt, obligation or liability now or hereafter incurred
or owing by the Customer to Reliant, Reliant shall have and may exercise all rights and remedies of a secured party under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial
Code (UCC) as adopted by the state of Wisconsin.
THIS PURCHASE DETAIL FORM IS EXPRESSLY SUBJECT TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TERMS AND
CONDITIONS DATED AS OF APRIL 9, 2024 BETWEEN RELIANT AND THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHICH TERMS
AND CONDITIONS ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED IN, AND MADE PART OF, THIS PURCHASE DETAIL FORM AS
THOUGH EACH PROVISION WERE SEPARATELY SET FORTH HEREIN, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OTHERWISE
STATED OR SUPPLEMENTED BY RELIANT HEREIN.
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EXHIBIT B
WARRANTY
WARRANTY CERTIFICATES OF COVERAGE ARE INCLUDED IN RELIANT FIRE APPARATUS PROPOSAL #731
PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF AMES FIRE DEPARTMENT, IOWA DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2024.
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EXHIBIT C
RELIANT PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL FOR APPARATUS TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT IS RELIANT FIRE APPARATUS
PROPOSAL #731 PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF AMES FIRE DEPARTMENT, IOWA DATED FEBRUARY 19, 2024.
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ITEM #:46
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:W&PC
SUBJECT:SANITARY SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 28, Division III of the Ames Municipal Code contains the following passages related to sewer
rates.
Sec. 28.301. SEWER RATE POLICY.
It is determined and declared to be necessary and conducive to the protection of the public
health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the City of Ames to collect charges from all
users who contribute wastewater to the City's treatment works. The proceeds of such
charges so derived will be used for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and retiring the
debt for such public wastewater treatment works.
Sec. 28.303. USE OF RATE REVENUE.
The user charge system shall generate adequate annual revenues to pay costs of annual
operation and maintenance, including replacement, and costs associated with debt
retirement of bonded capital associated with financing the treatment works which the City
may by ordinance designate to be paid by the user charge system.
Sec. 28.304. SEWER RATES ESTABLISHED
(7) The City will review the user charge system at least every three years and revise user
charge rates as necessary to ensure that the system generates adequate revenues to pay the
costs of operation and maintenance including replacement and that the system continues to
provide for the proportional distribution of operation and maintenance including
replacement costs among users.
Each year as a part of the annual budget process, staff updates a spreadsheet model for the Water and
Sewer Funds that reflect current and projected operating and capital expenses for the utilities over the
next ten years, and the resulting annual ending fund balance in each of the funds. This model is used to
establish a long-range pattern of rate increases that will fully finance these self-funded enterprise
utilities, including a 25% operating reserve.
During the development of the FY 24/25 budget, staff determined that a seven percent (7%)
increase to sewer rates would be needed, effective July 1, 2024. Staff provided an informational
presentation at the March 26, 2024 City Council meeting. The attached ordinance would
implement the recommendation for a 7% increase.
Please note that Slide #30 in the handouts provided on March 26 was incorrect and has been revised in
the attachment to this document.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve on second reading an ordinance that increases sanitary sewer rates by seven percent
(7%) effective for bills due on or after July 1, 2024.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the rate ordinance to enact some alternate rate adjustment.
3. Do not take any action to adjust sanitary sewer rates and give staff direction on expenditure
reductions in order to maintain a positive Sewer Fund balance.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed rate increases are necessary to fund the on-going operations and maintenance budget plus
the anticipated capital improvements projects. The recommendation is part of a consistent, predictable
pattern of rate increases projected over the next ten years. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the
City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, thereby approving on second reading an
ordinance that increases sewer rates by seven percent (7%) effective for bills due on or after July 1,
2024.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance Sewer Rates.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION
28.304(3) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING
SEWER RATES ESTABLISHED, REPEALING ANY AND
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT TO THEEXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby
amended by amending Section 28.304(3) as follows:
“Sec. 28.304. SEWER RATES ESTABLISHED.
…
(3) For each monthly billing on or after July 1, 2022 2024, each customer shall be charged a
minimum monthly charge. The minimum charge for each location shall be twelve thirteen dollars and
sixteen one cents ($12.16 13.01). The minimum monthly charge may be prorated, based on a 30-day billing
period, for the customer’s initial and/or final bills, provided that in no case shall the prorated minimum
monthly charge be less than four five dollars and sixty-seven cents ($4.67 5.00). In addition, for all water
metered beginning with the first cubic foot each month, each user shall pay three dollars and eleven thirty-
three cents ($3.1133) per 100 cubic feet.
…”
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2024.
______________________________________ _______________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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ITEM #:47
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:Legal
SUBJECT:APPOINTMENT CRITERIA FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City has a variety of boards and commissions to assist with advising regarding policies and
administration, as well as to perform quasi-judicial functions. Five of the existing boards/commissions
have ordinances that specifically prohibit City staff from serving on the board/commission: Building
Board of Appeals, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Property
Maintenance Appeals Board, and the Public Nuisance Appeals Board. The rest do not have guidance
regarding the appointment of employees.
This can create confusion to applicants and to City staff in attempting to determine whether a potential
applicant is eligible. Additionally, the opportunity arises for a potential conflict of interest or for
conflicting supervisory-subordinate relationships if City employees are permitted to be on a City board
or commission.
There is at least one instance where a City employee is required to serve on a City board: the City
Manager is named specifically as an appointee to the Transit Board of Trustees. Therefore, any
overarching prohibition on City employees serving on boards or commissions needs to include
exceptions for individuals required by statute or ordinance to serve on the board/commission.
At the March 26, 2024 meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance prohibiting City employees from holding or being appointed to a position on a City
board or commission, except where required by statute or ordinance. An ordinance has been
prepared and is attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve first reading of the attached ordinance prohibiting City employees from serving on City
boards and commissions.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the proposed ordinance.
3. Do not approve the ordinance on first reading.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City's various boards and commissions handle a variety of matters related to City business.
Employment by the City can create a conflict of interest for board/commission members. It is clear that
several commissions have existing ordinances to address this potential situation, but there is not a
uniform standard for all City boards and commissions. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance No City Employee Appt.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION
2.10, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING APPOINTMENTS TO
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,
REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby
amended as follows:
“Sec. 2.10. APPOINTMENTS TO ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS.
***
(5) No City employee shall be appointed to or serve on any City administrative agency, board, or
commission, except where required by statute or ordinance.
***”
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2024.
______________________________________ _______________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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ITEM #:48
DATE:04-23-24
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:CITYWIDE URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA DESIGNATION AND PLAN
TO INCENTIVIZE NEW RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On February 27, City Council reviewed the request from the AEDC Short Term Housing Taskforce to
consider incentives for new construction of residential housing. Staff provided background information
regarding housing construction and examples of other communities with property tax abatement
incentives. City staff also discussed options for eligibility criteria, including green building
requirements.
At the February 27 meeting, City Council directed staff to prepare an Urban Revitalization Area
(URA) designation for the entire City if feasible, and to include a Plan for incentivizing
construction of new ownership housing, subject to certain eligibility limitations pertaining.
Council also directed staff to provide options at a late date for incentivizing green building
construction with an alternative program. Staff returned to City Council on March 7 to finalize
the city-wide area designation and notification requirements for all property owners in the City
and set April 9 as the public hearing date for the URA Designation and Plan.
The Draft Plan is included as Attachment A. The URA designation will apply city-wide to the current
boundaries of the City. When the City annexes additional lands, an amendment to the Plan would be
required to incorporate the new lands into the boundaries of the URA.
To approve an Urban Revitalization Area, Iowa Code 404 outlines certain conditions that must exist. A
City Council resolution must be adopted that declares that a URA designation is necessary and that it
conforms to the requirements of Chapter 404. Expanding housing options within the community is
both desirable and necessary for the economic health of the city and having a URA is in the
interest of general welfare of the residents of the City. The designation of the entire city as a URA
conforms to the criteria that the area is appropriate for the construction of new housing
described in Iowa Code 404.1.
The URA Plan includes background and objectives of the City of Ames for encouraging the creation of
additional new construction ownership housing in the City. Section 7 of the Plan includes
requirements for new residential construction to comply with certain requirements to be
"Qualified Real Estate" eligible for a partial property tax abatement incentive, including:
i. A residential dwelling with its related improvements, for the actual value of improvements up to a
maximum value of $500,000.
ii. The qualified improvement must have received a building permit from the City of Ames, Iowa
prior to December 31, 2027.
iii. Improvements must be completed in conformance with zoning and building code standards of the
Ames Municipal Code.
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iv. Only the Residential assessment classification of improvements is eligible, regardless of underlying
zoning. Property classified as agricultural or zoned agricultural is not eligible.
v. The property must be owner-occupied, inclusive of all building types with individual defined
ownership, including single family detached, single family attached, condominiums, accessory,
dwelling units, and two-family homes.
vi. Located on a vacant lot that was not previously developed with a single-family dwelling that was
demolished to allow for new improvements.
Section 8 of the Plan includes a duration designed to allow for new construction of housing
starting as late as December 31, 2027 and requires the construction to be completed no later than
December 31, 2028. This means that any improvements that begin on or after January 1, 2028 will be
ineligible as Qualified Real Estate and any improvements completed on or after January 1, 2029 will be
ineligible, regardless of when construction had begun.
Properties with improvements may be eligible for a partial property tax exemption on New Construction
improvements as described in Section 7 of the Plan and within the duration of the Plan listed in Section
8 of the Plan. A partial property tax exemption on the first $500,000 of eligible improvements is
authorized on five-year sliding scale as follows:
Year 1- 100%
Year 2- 80%
Year 3- 60%
Year 4- 40%
Year 5- 20%
The required improvements and eligibility must be maintained for the life of the tax exemption. If the
home is not owner-occupied the City Council can determine the property is no longer Qualified Real
Estate and notify the City Assessor the property is no longer eligible for abatement. Staff intends to
relay on the "homestead credit" primarily to determine consistency with the owner occupied
requirement.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Notification for the public hearing was mailed to all property owners in the City on March 8. A public
hearing notice was also published in the newspaper. The draft URA Plan was made available on the
City's website on the Planning Division webpage.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the resolution for conformance to Iowa Code 404, approve the ordinance for city-wide
Urban Revitalization Area (URA) designation, and the resolution approving the Plan to incentivize new
construction of ownership residential housing as described in Attachment A.
2. Approve the resolution for conformance to Iowa Code 404, approve the ordinance for city-wide
Urban Revitalization Area (URA) designation, and the resolution approving the Plan to incentivize new
construction of ownership residential housing with modifications.
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3. Continue the public hearing to another date and direct staff to provide additional information.
4. Deny approval of the ordinance for the URA designation and resolution for the Plan.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff estimates (using 2023 tax rates) that if a property owner claims the full $500,000 allowance, then
during the 5-year abatement schedule the homeowner would pay approximately $7,400 in taxes to the
County and City. Over the same period, the homeowner's property tax liability would be reduced by
$11,100 compared to no abatement. The homeowner will pay 100% of the school district taxes during
the five years.
A critical element of the new housing construction incentive is the timing of completing the
i m p r o v eme n t s . State law only allows for improvements made after approval of a URA to be
eligible to file for the property tax abatement incentive. This means homes completed before
approval of the URA will not receive a tax abatement incentive. If a home is under construction but not
completed, part of the improvement may be eligible for abatement based upon the date of approval of
the URA. The owner will need to provide information at the time they file for the abatement what the
specific qualified improvements are and their estimated value that will be eligible for abatement. All
improvement started after approval of the URA will be eligible for the maximum incentive of $500,000
of abatement of improvement value if they are completed in accordance with the URA Plan.
Approval of the URA designation and Plan require: the following two actions by City Council. First, the
city-wide URA designation will require approval of an ordinance including the typical three readings.
Second, the URA Plan will require approval of a resolution.
If City Council desires to accelerate the final approval of the URA designation, it could consider
waiving the Council's rules and complete all three readings on April 9 and approve the ordinance.
If City Council waives the rules, the ordinance would be published on April 12 and become effective.
If City Council does not waive the rules, the third reading is scheduled for the Council's regular
meeting on May 14 and the ordinance would be published on May 17. Approval of the resolution
for the Plan will be contingent on the date the ordinance is effective.
In accordance with the City Council's goal to increase the diversity of housing in the city, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve either Alternative #1 for the city-
wide URA designation and Plan consistent with Attachment A.
Please note that at the February 27th City Council meeting, there was a motion to direct staff to
provide options for criteria related to green building and sustainability measures as an additional
option to the basic requirements of the proposed URA. Approval of the proposed city-wide URA
allows for City Council to amend the URA Plan at any time to modify criteria or to provide an
alternative abatement schedule with a normal published notice requirement and not full citywide
mailed notification.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance Ames City-wide URA.PDF
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
ORDINANCE TO DESIGNATE AMES CITY-WIDE URBAN
REVITALATION AREA.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The legal description of the Ames City-wide Urban Revitalization Area is as
follows:
“The land described as all that area presently within the Corporate Boundary of the City of Ames, Story
County, Iowa, West of the 5th P.M., more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point 1699.38 feet west of the Northeast Corner of Section 22, Township 84, Range 24 said
point being the northeast corner of Lot C of the Quarry Estates Subdivision, First Addition, City of Ames,
Story County, Iowa; thence south 507.22 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 11 of the H.P. Jensen’s
Subdivision, Story County, Iowa; thence southwesterly along the west line of said Lot 11 a distance of
35.39 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 10 of the said H.P. Jensen’s Subdivision; thence southwesterly
along the northwest line of said Lot 10 and Lot 9 of the said H.P. Jensen’s Subdivision a distance of 149.57
feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 9; thence southeasterly along the west line of said Lot 9 a distance
of 74.21 feet to a point on the south line of said Outlot A of the said Quarry Estates Subdivision, First
Addition; thence continuing southeasterly along the west line of said Lot 9 a distance of 89.25 feet to the
southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence southwesterly along the north line of the right-of-way of Alta Vista
Road in the said H.P. Jensen’s Subdivision a distance of 26.75 feet; thence southeasterly along the western
extent of said road right-of-way and the west line of Lot 8 of the said H.P. Jensen’s Subdivision a distance
of 163.04 feet; thence northeasterly along the south line of said Lot 8, Lot 7, and Lot 6 of the said H.P.
Jensen’s Subdivision a distance of 415.88 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 1 of the Oaks Subdivision,
Story County, Iowa; thence south along the west line of said Lot 1 a distance of 702.23 feet to the
southwest point of said Lot 1; thence east along the south line of said Lot 1 a distance of 519.24 feet to the
southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence southeasterly along the southwest line of Lot 5 of the said Oaks
Subdivision a distance of 391.5 feet to a point on the southwest line of said Lot 5; thence continuing south
along the southwest line of said Lot 5 a distance of 135.5 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 5; thence
east along the south line of said Lot 5 a distance of 155.8 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 5 also
being a point on the west right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 69; thence southwesterly along the west line of
the U.S. Highway 69 right-of-way and Dawes Drive right-of-way a distance of approximately 3,944 feet to
the northeast corner of Parcel S in the Northeast Quarter of said Fractional Northeast Quarter of Section 27,
Township 84, Range 24 (Slide 219, Page 1); thence east along a line intersecting the Dawes Drive right-of-
way a distance of 100 feet to the northwest corner of Parcel V part of Lots 3 and 6 in the Northeast Quarter
of said Fractional Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 84, Range 24 (Slide 219 Page 6); thence east
along the north line of said Parcel V to a point on the westerly right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 69 a
distance of 331.67 feet; thence continuing east to the northeast corner of Lot 3 in the Northeast Quarter of
said Fractional Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 84, Range 24 distance of 474.19 feet; thence
south along the east line of said Northeast Quarter of said Fractional Northeast Quarter to the southeastern
corner of said Northeast Quarter of said Fractional Northeast Quarter a distance of 630.8 feet also being a
point along the centerline of the South Skunk River; thence southeasterly along said centerline of the South
Skunk River being also the east line of Lot 1 Lying West of the River in the Southwest Quarter of the
Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 220.52 feet; thence
northeasterly along the south line of a parcel described as the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional
Northwest Quarter Lying East of said South Skunk River and West of Gary Purvis Property as Shown on
Book 1 Page 249 Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 100 feet; thence northwesterly along the
west line of said parcel described as the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter Lying East
of said South Skunk River and West of Gary Purvis Property as Shown on Book 1 Page 249 to the
northeast corner thereof a distance of 185.36 feet; thence northwesterly along the west line of a parcel
described as the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter West of Gary Purvis Property as
Shown on Book 1 Page 249 Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 420.06 feet; thence
northeasterly along the west line of said parcel a distance of 503.02’ feet; thence northeasterly along the
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west line of said parcel to the northwest corner of said parcel a distance of 322.52 feet; thence east along
the south line of the Riverside Heights and Purvis Subdivisions, Story County, Iowa, to the northeast
corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24
a distance of 1,087.86 feet; thence south along the east line of the West Half of the Fractional Northwest
Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 to the southwest corner of Lot 2 of the Southwest Quarter of
the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 , a distance of 1,866.23 feet;
thence west to the northwest corner of Lot 4 Lying Northeast of the said South Skunk River of the
Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 , also being
a point in the center of said South Skunk River a distance of 562.55 feet; thence following the centerline of
the South Skunk River more or less and the west line of Lot 4 Lying Northeast of the said South Skunk
River southeasterly 238 feet, southeasterly 334.93 feet, southeasterly 188.11 feet; thence northeasterly
along the south line of said Lot 4 Lying Northeast of the said South Skunk River a distance of 248.57 feet;
thence northeasterly along the north line of a parcel described as Lot 4 Lying Southwest of the said South
Skunk River and Part of Lot 8 West of said River in the South Half of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of
Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 232.46 feet; thence southeasterly along the east line of
said parcel and a parcel described as Lot 1 and Lot 8 West of the South Skunk River in the Northeast
Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 distance of 353.92 feet;
thence southeasterly along the east line of a parcel of land described as said Lot 1 and Lot 8 West of the
South Skunk River to a point on the south line of said Lot 1 a distance of 156.2 feet; thence southeasterly
more or less along the centerline of said South Skunk River and the east line of Lot 2 Lying West of the
River Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 a
distance of 41.06 feet; thence southwesterly along the east line of said Lot 2 a distance of 149.15 feet;
thence southwesterly along the east line of said Lot 2 a distance of 200.32 feet; thence southwesterly along
the east line of said Lots 2 a distance of 216.85 feet to the southeast corner thereof; thence southwesterly
along the east line of a parcel described as Lots 2, 3, and 4 West of the South Skunk River and E of Outlot
A of the Scaldo Ridge Subdivision, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa a distance of 334.38 feet to the
southeast corner thereof; thence southeasterly along the west line of a part of a Tract Lying East of the said
South Skunk River described as Beginning at the northeast corner of the South Half of the Northeast
Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 W1330.5 feet, S328.8
feet, E76.8 feet, SE219.7 feet, SE171.3 feet, SE442.9 feet, SE249.5 feet, W322.7 feet, S20.8 feet, SE592
feet, E520 feet, N1470.5 feet to the Beginning a distance of 219.7 feet; thence southeasterly continuing
along of the west line of said tract to the center of the South Skunk River a distance of 171.3 feet; thence
southeasterly continuing along of the west line of said tract a distance of 442.9 feet; thence southeasterly
continuing along of the west line of said tract a distance of 125.77 feet; thence continuing southeasterly
along the west line of said tract and along a curve in said river a distance of 678.03 feet to the southwest
corner of said tract; thence east to the southeast corner of said tract to a point on the east line of the
Southeast Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 a distance of
323.38 feet; thence south along said east line to the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the
Fractional Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 650.65 feet; thence east
along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Southeast Quarter and Southeast Quarter of
the Fractional Southeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 84, Range 24 also being the southeast corner of
the West half of said Southeast Quarter of the Fractional Southeast Quarter the a distance of 1,980 feet;
thence south a distance of 1,242.91 feet along the east line of the West half of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northeast Fractional Quarter of Section 35, Township 84, Range 24; thence east to a point on the east line
of the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 84, Range 24 a
distance of 1,982.8 feet; thence south along the east line of said Northwest Quarter of the Fractional
Northwest Quarter to the southeast corner thereof a distance of 99.01 feet; thence west along the south line
of said Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter a distance of 1,214.72 feet; thence south to a
point 344 feet north of the south line of the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter of
Section 36, Township 84, Range 24 and 100 feet east of the west line of the said Northwest Quarter of the
Fractional Southwest Quarter a distance of 2,296 feet; thence east to a point on the east line of said
Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter a distance of 1,220 feet; thence south along the east
line of said Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter distance of 86.6 feet; thence
southwesterly a distance of 485.58 feet; thence southeasterly to a point on the east line of the Southwest
Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter of Section 36, Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 961.9
feet; thence south along the east line of said Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter to the
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southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Southwest Quarter a distance of 268 feet;
thence east along the south line of the South Fractional Half of Section 36, Township 84, Range 24 to a
point on the west line of the Walter Family Campus Subdivision a distance of 1,879.86 feet; thence north
along the west line of the said Walter Family Campus Subdivision to the northwest corner of the said
Walter Family Campus Subdivision a distance of 594.91 feet; thence east along the north line of the said
Walter Family Campus Subdivision to the northeast corner of the said Walter Family Campus Subdivision
a distance of 722.58 feet; thence north along the east line of the West Half of the East Fractional Half of
Section 36, Township 84, Range 24 to a point on said east line 16.5 feet south of the northwest corner of
the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northeast Quarter also being the northwest corner of the North
Dayton Industrial Subdivision, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 4,696.35 feet; thence east
along the north line of the said North Dayton Industrial Subdivision and a line 16.5 feet south of the north
line of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northeast Quarter a distance of 1,321 feet also being a point
on the centerline of Dayton Avenue; thence north also said road centerline a distance of 1,976.9 feet; thence
along the north line of said parcel described as the South 42.23 Acres of the North Half of the Southwest
Fractional Quarter Section 30, Township 84, Range 23 to a point on the west right-of-way line of Interstate
35 a distance of 3041.74 feet; thence south along said right-of-way line to the northeast corner of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter Section 31, Township 84, Range 23 a distance of
4,507.93 feet; thence east along the north line of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 31, Township
84, Range 23 to the northeast corner of said Southeast Fractional Quarter a distance of 2,666.42 feet;
thence south along the east line of said Southeast Fractional Quarter to the southeast corner of said
Southeast Fractional Quarter a distance of 2,640.2 feet; thence along the north line of a parcel described as
Parcel A in the Northwest Fractional Quarter Section 5, Township 83, Range 23 (Instrument 2011-11372)
also being the centerline of East 13th Street to the northeast corner of said parcel a distance of 2,002.69 feet;
thence south along the east line of said parcel described as Parcel A to the southeast corner of said parcel
also being a point on the north line of the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company Railroad a
distance of 1,334.27 feet; thence east along the north line of said railroad to the east line of Section 4,
Township 83, Range 23 also being the center of Potter Avenue a distance of 5,280.24 feet; thence south
along the east line of said Section 4 to the northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast
Fractional Quarter of Section 9, Township 83, Range 23 also being the centerline of Lincoln Highway a
distance of 2,188.04 feet; thence west along the south line of said Section 4 to the northwest corner of the
Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of Section 9 a distance of 1,310 feet; thence south
along the west line of the East Half of the East Fractional Half to the southeast corner of the Northwest
Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 9, Township 83, Range 23 a distance of 3,960 feet;
thence west along the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter to the
southwest corner thereof a distance of 1,320 feet; thence north along the west line of said Northwest
Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter to the northwest corner there of a distance of 1,320 feet; thence
west along the north line of the Southwest Fractional Quarter of said Section 9 and the north line of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 8, Township 83, Range 23 to the
northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter a distance of 3,960 feet;
thence south along the west line of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter to the
northwest corner of Parcel F of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter (Slide 596 Page
5 a distance of 544.59 feet; thence east along the north line of said Parcel F to the northeast corner thereof
also being a point on the centerline of 580th Avenue a distance of 1335.88 feet; thence southwesterly along
the east line of said Parcel F to the southeast corner there of a distance of 1,233 feet; thence south along the
west line of the East 450 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 8,
Township 83, Range 23 a point on the west line of the JDA Subdivision, Story County, Iowa, a distance of
1,035.41 feet; thence east following the line of the said JDA Subdivision a distance of 249.62 feet; thence
northeasterly along said line following a curve a distance 214.38 feet; thence south following said line and
west right-of-way line of 580th Avenue a distance of 71.91 feet; thence southwesterly following said line
and right-of-way line to a point on the north right-of-way of U.S. Highway 30 a distance of 154.3 feet;
thence west along said right-of-way line to a point on the west line of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southeast Fractional Quarter of said Section 8 a distance of 2,540.36 feet; thence north along the west line
of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of said Section 8 to the northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of
the Southeast Fractional Quarter of said Section 8 a distance of 2,427.15 feet; thence west along the south
line of the North Fractional Half of said Section 8 and Section 7, Township 83, Range 23 to the northeast
corner of the Ames Community Development Park, Fourth Addition, Subdivision, City of Ames, Story
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County, Iowa, being also point on the west right-of-way line of Interstate 35 a distance of 5,719.55 feet;
thence south along said Interstate 35 right-of-way to a point on the east line of the Ames Community
Development Park Subdivision, Fourth Addition, City of Ames, Iowa, a distance of 1,074.68 feet; thence
southwesterly along a curve and said Interstate 35 right-of-way to the southeast corner of the Minard’s Plat
Subdivision, City of Ames, Iowa, a distance of 2,767.59 feet; thence southwesterly to a point on the east
line of Section 13, Township 83, Range 24, being also the centerline of South Dayton Place a distance of
955.3 feet; thence south following said line a distance of 254.19 feet; thence east along the south line of the
right-of-way of U.S. Highway 30 to the northeast corner of a parcel described as commencing at the
northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter S588.05’ feet to the
beginning COR S531.33' E398.43' N560.61' SW400' to the beginning except the right-of-way sold to State
of Iowa, (Book 95 Page 591) a distance of 400.1 feet; thence south along the east line of said parcel to the
southeast corner thereof a distance of 560.61 feet; thence west along the south line of said parcel to a point
on the centerline of South Dayton Place a distance of 402.43 feet; thence south along the centerline of
South Dayton Place a distance of 458.34 feet; thence west along the south right-of-way line of Southeast
18th St a distance of 1,486.75 feet; thence northwesterly along the east line a parcel described as the
Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter except the South Dayton Avenue right-of-way and
SE 18th Street right-of-way and a parcel described as the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Fractional
Quarter South of U.S. Highway 30 except the Iowa, DOT Condemned Parcel to the northeast corner
thereof both being in Section 13, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 416.6 feet; thence northwesterly
along the north line of said parcel in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter to the
northwest corner of said parcel, a distance of 1,125.4 feet; thence north to the northeast corner of a parcel
described as Part of Parcel G in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter and Part of the
in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter Section 13, Township 83, Range 24 a
distance of 77.23 feet; thence west along of the north line of said parcel to the northwest corner thereof a
distance of 925.5 feet; thence south along the west line of said parcel and the west line of a parcel described
as Part of Said Parcel G East of the River also being the centerline of the South Skunk River to the
southwest corner thereof a distance of 3,043.66 feet; thence west along the south line of the previously
described parcel being also the south line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 13,
Township 83, Range 24 to the southwest corner of said parcel a distance of 1,135.2 feet; thence south
along the east line of West Half of the West Fractional Half of Section 13 and Section 24, Township 83,
Range 24 to the southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter also being
a point on the centerline of Ken Maril Road a distance of 3,960 feet; thence south continuing along the east
line of West Half of the West Fractional Half of Section 24, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 200 feet;
thence west along the south line of a parcel described as the North 200 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the
Southwest Fractional Quarter Section 24 Township 83, Range 24 to a point on the centerline of 550th
Avenue a distance of 1,320 feet; thence continue west to the southwest corner of a parcel described as the
East 286.9 Feet of the North 200 Feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter of a
distance of Section 23, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 2,925.25 feet; thence north along the west
side of said parcel, a parcel described as the Northwest 3.77 acres of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northwest Fractional Quarter Section 23, Township 83, Range 24, and Lot 2 of the Armstrong’s
Subdivision Third Addition to a point on the south line of Lot 1 of the Armstrong’s Subdivision, Third
Addition, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 1,010.9 feet; thence west along the south line of
said Lot 1 a distance of 106.1 feet; thence north along the west line of said Lot 1 to the northwest corner
thereof a distance of 194.9 feet; thence west along the south line of a parcel described as BEG 50' W NE
COR W400' S300' E400' N300' TO BEG and a parcel described as the West 537.25 feet of the East 987.25
feet of the North 300 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter Section 23,
Township 83, Range 24 to the southwest corner thereof a distance of 594.25 feet; thence south along the
west line of a parcel described as Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter beginning 1317.25'
W OF NE COR S380' E330' N380’ W to the beginning Section 23, Township 83, Range 24 to the
southeast corner thereof a distance of 80 feet; thence west along the south line of the previously described
parcel a distance of 330 feet; thence continuing west along the south line of a parcel described as Southwest
Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter beginning 1317.25' W OF NE COR SE NWS330' W664.5'
N330' to the beginning Section 23, Township 83, Range 24 to the southwest corner there of a distance of
994.5 feet; thence north along the west line of said parcel to a point on the south line of the Northwest
Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter Section 23, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 380 feet;
thence west along the south line of said the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter to the
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northeast corner of a parcel described as in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter
beginning at the Northwest Quarter E267.81' SW940.14' to the section line North to the beginning a
distance of 382.12 feet; thence southwesterly along the east line of said parcel to a point on the east line of
Section 22, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 941.14 feet; thence south along said section line to the
southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 22, Township 83,
Range 24 a distance of 3,066.04 feet; thence west along the south line of said the Southeast Quarter of the
Southeast Fractional Quarter a distance of 1,040.21 feet; thence southwesterly along the east line of Parcel
B of the Northeast Fractional Quarter Section 27, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 1,614.64 feet;
thence northwesterly along the south line of said Parcel B to the southwest corner thereof also being a point
on the centerline of South Riverside Drive a distance of 1,404.51 feet; thence north along the centerline of
South Riverside Drive to the northeast corner of Parcel A of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest
Fractional Quarter Section 22, Township 83, Range 24 (CFN12-38) a distance of 1,698.32 feet; thence east
along the south line of a parcel described as the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter
Except the North 912.85 feet of the West 417.7 feet Section 22, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of
456.08 feet to a point at the center of S Riverside Drive; thence north along the east line of said parcel and
the west line of the W417' of the Southeast Fractional Quarter to the northeast corner thereof a distance of
3,057.34feet; thence west along the north line of said parcel to the northwest corner thereof along being a
point on the centerline of South Riverside Drive a distance of 417.7 feet; thence west along the south line
the north half of Section 22 and Section21, Township 83, Range 24 and Section 21, Township 83, Range
24 to a point on the east line of the Ansley Subdivision, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of
4,873.63 feet; thence southwesterly along the east line of said Ansley Subdivision to a point on the west
line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter Section 21, Township 83, Range 24 a
distance of 1,391.22 feet; thence north along the west line of the Ansley Subdivision to the northwest
corner of the said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter being also a point on the
centerline of Cedar Lane a distance of 1,176.31 feet; thence west along the south line of the Southeast
Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter to the southwest corner thereof also being the southwest corner
of Outlot E Riggenberg Park Subdivision Second Addition, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance
of 1,320.24 feet; thence north along the west line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Fractional and
said Outlot E to the northwest corner thereof a distance of 1,315.2 feet; thence continuing north along the
east line of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter to the northeast corner thereof also
being the east line of the Ringgenberg Park Subdivision First and Third Additions, City of Ames, Story
County, Iowa, a distance of 1,315.22 feet; thence west along the north line of said Northwest Quarter of
the Northwest Fractional Quarter, the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter and the
Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter Section 20, Township 83, Range 24 to a point on
the centerline of Zumwalt Station Road also being the southwest corner of the Chicago and Northwestern
Transportation Company Railroad in the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 17, Township 83, Range
24 a distance of 2,990.95 feet; thence northeasterly along said railroad property to the southeast corner of a
parcel described as Parcel A Section 17, Township 83, Range 24 (CFN15-54) a distance of 1,137.4 feet;
thence west along the south line of said Parcel A to the southwest corner thereof a distance of 462.19 feet;
thence north along the west line of said Parcel A to the northwest corner thereof a distance of 407.3 feet;
thence west along the south line of the Ferguson Subdivision, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, to the
southwest corner thereof a distance of 120.45 feet; thence north along the west line of said Ferguson
Subdivision a distance of 308 feet to a point on the west line of Lot 8 of said subdivision; thence
northwesterly along said west line of said Lot 8 to the northwest corner thereof a distance of 20.26 feet;
thence east along the north line of said Lot 8 to the northeast corner thereof a distance of 128.69 feet;
thence north along the west line of said Ferguson subdivision to the northeast corner thereof along being a
point on the centerline of Dartmoor Road distance of 304.3 feet; thence southeasterly along the centerline
of Dartmoor Road a distance of 374.99 feet; thence east along the north line of a parcel described as
described as Parcel B (Slide 75, Page 1) and Parcel E (Slide 75 Page 3) Section 17, Township 83, Range a
distance of 70.36 feet; thence north to a point on the centerline of Dartmoor Road along being on said
Parcel B and E a distance of 17.93 feet; thence northeasterly along the north line of said parcel and the
centerline of Dartmoor Road a distance of 291.48 feet; thence southeasterly along the north line of said
parcel and the centerline of Dartmoor Road a distance of 339.95 feet; thence south along the east line of
said parcel a distance of 30.55 feet; thence east long the north line of said parcel a distance of 37.61 fee;
thence north along the west line of a parcel described as Part of Lot 15 and Part of Lot 7 of the
Christensen’s (Anton) Subdivision, Story County, Iowa, COMM SW COR LOT 10 SE192.9' SE102' TO
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BEG NW458' SW128.3' S227.3' W140.3' S244.6' SE401.4' NE80.7' NE100.5' NW104.3' TO BEG a
distance of 277.8 feet; thence east along the north line of said parcel a distance of 140.3 feet; thence north
along the west line of said parcel to the north corner of said parcel a distance of 355.6 feet; thence southeast
along the west line of said parcel to a point on the east line thereof also being a point on the centerline of
State Avenue a distance of 458 feet; thence southwesterly along the east line of said parcel and the
centerline of State Avenue to the north corner of Lot 12 of said Christensen’s (Anton) Subdivision a
distance of 204.8 feet; thence southeast along the east line of said Lot 12 a distance of 52.87 feet; thence
northeast along the north line of a parcel described as Parcel A (Slide 36, Page 4) of Lot 11 of said
Christensen’s (Anton) Subdivision a distance of 176.7 feet; thence continuing northeast along said north
line of said Parcel A to the northeast corner there of a distance of 200 feet; thence southeasterly along the
east line of said Parcel A to the east corner thereof a distance of 130 feet; thence northeasterly along the
west line of the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company Railroad property in the Northwest
Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter Section 16, Township 83, Range 24 to a point on the north
line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter; thence continuing northeasterly along
the west line of the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company Railroad property in the Northwest
Fractional Quarter Section 16, Township 83, Range 24 to the northeast corner of Lot 11 of the
Christensen’s (Anton) Subdivision Auditor’s Plat Part of Lots 18 & 19, Story County, Iowa, being also a
point on the south line of the U.S. Highway 30 right-of-way; thence southeasterly along the south line of
said right-of-way a distance of 272.73 feet; thence north intersecting said U.S. Highway 30 to a point on the
west line of Lots W, X, Y, and Z of the Gateway Hills Subdivision, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a
distance of 642.52 feet; thence west intersecting said U.S. Highway 30 along the north line of said
Christensen’s (Anton) Subdivision to the northeast corner of a parcel described as the West 25 Acres of the
said Christensen’s (Anton) Subdivision Except the Highway and Lots 16 & 17 a distance of 1,649.92 feet;
thence south along the east line of said parcel to the southeast corner thereof a distance of 1091.8 feet;
thence west along the south line of said parcel to the southwest corner thereof also being a point on the
centerline of State Avenue and the east line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of
Section 17, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 971.16 feet; thence south along the west line of the
Southeast Quarte of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 17 to the southeast corner thereof a distance of
853.66 feet; thence west along the south line of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of said Section 17 to a
point 20 feet east of the southwest corner thereof a distance of 2,637.99 feet; thence northwest to a point on
the west line of said Northeast Fractional Quarter 20 feet north of the southwest corner thereof a distance of
28.47 feet; thence north along the west line of said Northeast Fractional Quarter to a point on the north line
of the Highway 30 right-of-way along being the southeast corner of the Fountainview Subdivision, City of
Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 2,186.03 feet; thence continuing along the north line of the U.S.
Highway 30 right-of-way also being also the south line of the Fountainview Subdivision to the southwest
corner thereof a distance of 1,368.9 feet; thence south along the west line of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section 17 to the southeast corner of the Cochrane’s Second Addition
Subdivision, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 25.97 feet; thence northwest along the south
line of said Cochrane’s Second Addition Subdivision to the southwest corner thereof a distance of 1,245.25
feet; thence continuing northwest intersecting the South Dakota Avenue and U.S. Highway 30 right-of-way
to the southeast corner of the Dauntless Subdivision Fourth Addition, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a
distance of 286.87 feet; thence continuing along the south line of said Dauntless Subdivision Fourth
Addition to the southwest corner thereof being also a point on the north line of the said U.S. Highway 30
right-of-way a distance of 2,717.18 feet; thence continuing northwesterly along the north line of the said
U.S. Highway 30 right-of-way to the southwest corner of a parcel described as Parcel A (Slide 98 Page 4)
of Section 7, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 2,910.31; thence north along the west line of said Parcel
A and Lot 2 of the Crane Farm Subdivision Fifth Addition City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, to the
northwest corner of said Lot 2 a distance of 305.45 feet; thence east along the north line of said Lot 2, the
north line of the Crane Farm Subdivision Third and Sixth Additions City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, to
a point being the southeast corner of Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section
7a distance of 1,381.63 feet; thence north along the east line of the West Fractional Half of the Northwest
Fractional Quarter of Section 7, Township 83, Range 24 to the northeast corner thereof also being a point
on the centerline of Lincoln Highway a distance of 2,642.48 feet; thence along the centerline of said
Lincoln Highway to a point on the Boone Story County line and centerline of S 500th Avenue also being the
southwest corner of the Crestview Acres Subdivision a distance of 1,497.64 feet; thence north along the
centerline of N 500th Avenue to the northwest corner a parcel described as the North 198 feet of the West
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440 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter of Section 6, Township 83, Range
24 of the a distance of 2,631.2 feet; thence east along the south line of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of
Section 6, Township 83, Range 24 to a point on said south line 50.02 feet from the southeast corner of the
said Northwest Fractional Quarter a distance of 2,782.73 feet; thence south 50.02 feet; thence east 50.02
feet to a point on the east line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 83,
Range 24 ; thence continuing east along the south line of a parcel described as Parcel P in the North Half of
the Southwest Fractional Quarter and the Norwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter (Slide 191
Page 1) of Section 6, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 561.63 feet; thence south along the west line of
said Parcel P a distance of 385.09 feet; thence continuing south along the west line of a parcel described as
Parcel M in the Norwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter (Slide 167 Page 5) of Section 6,
Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 247.08 feet; thence east along the south line of said Parcel M a
distance of 50.57 feet to the southeast corner thereof; thence south along the west line of a parcel described
as BEG 311.8' W OF SE COR W349.6' N669.2' E349.6' S TO BEG of the Norwest Quarter of the
Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 6, Township 83, Range 24 a distance of 673.11 feet to the
southwest corner thereof; thence west along the north line of a parcel described as Parcel K (Slide 159 Page
3) of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter of Section 6, Township 83, Range 24 to
the northwest corner thereof a distance of 650.85 feet; thence south along the west line of said Parcel K to
the southwest corner thereof also being a point on the north right-of-way line of Lincoln Way a distance of
1,224.06 feet; thence east along the south line of said Parcel K a distance of 907.77 feet; thence north along
the boundary of said Parcel K a distance of 60 feet; thence east along the boundary of said Parcel K the
southeast corner thereof a distance of 90 feet; thence north along the east line of said Parcel K to the
northeast corner thereof a distance of 1,167.92 feet; thence continuing north along the west line of said
parcel describe as BEG 311.8' W OF SE COR W349.6' N669.2' E349.6' S TO BEG to the northeast corner
thereof a distance of 669.92 feet; thence west along the north line of said parcel to the northwest corner
thereof a distance of 349.6 feet; thence north along the east line of said Parcels M and P to the northeast
corner of Parcel P a distance of 632.16 feet; thence west along the north line of said Parcel P to a point
50.02 feet from the northwest corner there of a distance of 610.37 feet; thence north along the east line of
the Northwest Fractional Quarter of Section 6, Township 83, Range 24 to a point on the centerline of
Ontario Street a distance of 1,621.91 feet; thence continuing west along the centerline of Ontario Street to a
point 33 feet south of the southwest corner of the Birch Meadows Subdivision First Addition, City of
Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 2,108.85 feet; thence north 33 feet to the west line of the said
Birch Meadows Subdivision First Addition and thence along the said west line to the northwest corner of
Lot 5 in said subdivision a distance of 344.67 feet; thence west along the boundary of the said Birch
Meadows Subdivision First Addition and Second Addition City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, to the
southwest corner of Outlot A of said First Addition a distance of 311.72 feet; thence north along the west
line of said Outlot A to the northwest corner thereof a distance of 1,272.7 feet; thence southeasterly along
the north line of said Outlot A a distance 292.72 feet; thence north along the boundary of said Outlot A a
distance of 24.29 feet; thence southeasterly along the north line of said Outlot A to the northeast corner
thereof a distance of 158.91 feet; thence southeasterly along the north line of Outlot YY in the said Birch
Meadows Subdivision Second Addition to the northeast corner thereof a distance of 591.68 feet; thence
north along the west line of Lot 11 of the Brookview Place West Subdivision Third Addition, City of
Ames, Story County, Iowa, to the northwest corner thereof a distance of 25.7 feet; thence southeasterly
along the north line of said Brookview Place West Subdivision a distance of 1,354.61 feet; thence
southeasterly along the north boundary of said subdivision a distance of 25.37 feet; thence southeasterly
along the north boundary of said subdivision a distance of 714.25 feet to the northeast corner thereof;
thence continuing southeasterly along the north boundary of the Patio Homes West Subdivision Second
Addition, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 281 feet; thence southwesterly along the north
boundary of the said Patio Homes West Subdivision Second Addition a distance of 25 feet; thence
southeasterly along the north boundary of the said Patio Homes West Subdivision Second Addition to the
northeast corner thereof a distance of 323.94 feet; thence north along the west boundary of the Chicago and
Northwestern Transportation Company Railroad in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional
Quarter Section 31, Township 84, Range 24 to the northwest corner of said railroad property a distance of
146.4 feet; thence southeasterly along the north line of said railroad property to the southwest corner Lot I
of the I B Howes Subdivision First Addition City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 741.23 feet;
thence north along the west line of said I B Howes Subdivision Lot I to the northwest corner there of a
distance of 85.5 feet; thence east along the north line of said Lot I to the northeast corner there of a distance
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of 529.5 feet; thence south along the east line of said Lot I to the southeast corner thereof said point being
also on the west line of the North Dakota Avenue right-of-way a distance of 172 feet; thence southeasterly
along the north line of said railroad property in Section 31 and the Chicago and Northwestern
Transportation Company Railroad in the Southwest Fractional Quarter Section 32, Township 84, Range 24
to the southwest corner of a parcel described as the East 675 feet North of said Railroad Right-of-Way in
the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter Section 32, Township 84, Range 24 a distance
of 2,043.84 feet; thence north along the west line of said parcel to the northwest corner thereof a distance of
585.71 feet; thence east along the north line of said parcel to the northeast corner there of a distance of
692.10 feet; thence north along the east line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter
and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of said Section 32 to the northeast corner
thereof a distance of 2,633.7 feet; thence east along the north line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast
Fractional Quarter of said Section 32 to the northeast corner thereof a distance of 1,320 feet; thence north
along the west line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter to the southwest corner of a
parcel described as the North 15.75 Acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of
said Section 32 a distance of 811.88 feet; thence east long the south line of said parcel described as the
North 15.75 Acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter to the southeast corner
thereof a distance of 1,320 feet; thence north along the east line of said parcel described as the North 15.75
Acres of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter to the northeast corner thereof a distance
of 513.51 feet; thence north along the west line of Section 28 Township 84, Range 24 to the northwest
corner of the Norwest Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter a distance of 2,606.19 feet; thence east
along the south line of two parcels of land described as the West 252 Feet of the Norwest Quarter of the
Southwest Fractional Quarter of said Section 28 South and West of the Road and the Norwest Quarter of
the Southwest Fractional Quarter of said Section 28 South of the Road Except the West 252 Feet to the
southwest corner of the Northridge Heights Subdivision First Addition, City of Ames, Story County, Iowa,
a distance of 792 feet; thence northwesterly along the boundary of the said Northridge Heights Subdivision
First Addition to the southwest corner of Lot A a distance of 982.64 feet; thence south along the west line
of said parcel described as the West 252 Feet of the Norwest Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter
of said Section 28 South and West of the Road to the southeast corner of Outlot A of the Scenic Point
Subdivision First Addition City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 302.88 feet; thence west along
south line of said Outlot A to the southwest corner thereof a distance of 281.77 feet; thence northwesterly
along the boundary of said Scenic Point Subdivision First Addition to a point on the boundary of Outlot C a
distance of 447.39 feet; thence west along the boundary of said Outlot C 30.58 feet; thence south along the
boundary of said Outlot C a distance of 80.5 feet; thence west along the boundary of said Outlot C to the
southwest corner thereof a distance of 48.3 feet; thence west along the south line of Outlot F of the Scenic
Valley Subdivision First Addition City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 824.13 feet; thence
south along the south boundary of said Outlot F a distance of 24.41 feet; thence west along the south
boundary of said Outlot F to the southwest corner thereof a distance of 735.39 feet; thence northeasterly
along the west boundary of said Outlot F a distance of 227.22 feet; thence northwesterly along the west
boundary of said Outlot F to the northwest corner there of a distance of 1,336.81 feet; thence east along the
north line of said Outlot F to the northeast corner thereof a distance of 1,216.77 feet; thence north along the
east line of the North Half of the Norwest Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of Section 28
Township 84, Range 24 to the northeast corner there of a distance of 662.05 feet; thence west along the
north line of said North Half of the Norwest Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter to the northwest
corner thereof a distance of 1,309.62 feet; thence north along the west line of Outlot YY of the Bluffs at
Dankbar Farms Subdivision First Addition City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, to the northwest corner
thereof a distance of 2,261.66 feet; thence east along the north line of said Outlot YY a distance of 325.37
feet; thence southeasterly along the north line of said Outlot YY to a point also being the southeast corner
of a parcel described as Parcel Q (CFN 14-35) of Section 20 Township 84, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M a
distance of 410.81 feet; thence north along the boundary of said Outlot YY to a point also being the
northeast corner of said Parcel Q a distance of 621.29 feet; thence east along the north line of said Outlot
YY a distance of 687.28 feet; thence south along the boundary of said Outlot YY to a point being also the
southeast corner of the Jamison Subdivision, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 300.94 feet; thence east
along the boundary of Outlot YY to a point being also the southwest corner of said Jamison Subdivision a
distance of 521 feet; thence north along the boundary of Outlot YY to a point being also the northeast
corner of said Jamison Subdivision a distance of 251 feet; thence north to a point on the centerline of
Cameron School Road a distance of 50 feet; thence east along said centerline to the center of the
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intersection of Camerson School Road and George Washington Carver also being the southwest corner of
The Irons Subdivision, Story County, Iowa, a distance of 790.63 feet; thence south along the centerline of
George Washington Carver Avenue to the southeast corner of Outlot ZZ of the said Bluffs at Dankbar
Farms Subdivision a distance of 1,314.34 feet; thence west along the south line of said Outlot ZZ a distance
of 430.86 feet; thence south along east line of the Scenic Valley Subdivision to the southwest corner of
parcel described as BEG NE COR W430.86' S418.01' E432' N418.03' TO BEG in the Southeast Quarter of
the Southeast Fractional Quarter Section 20 Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 418.13 feet; thence east
along the south boundary of said parcel to the northeast corner of Lot 5 of the Scenic Valley Subdivision
Sixth Addition City, of Ames, Story County, a distance of 193.61 feet; thence south along the east line of
the said Scenic Valley Subdivision Sixth Addition to the southwest corner of a parcel described as Parcel T
(Slide 50 Page 3) of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter Section 20 Township 84,
Range 24 a distance of 220.32 feet; thence east along the south line of said Parcel T to the southeast corner
thereof also being a point on the centerline of George Washington Carver Avenue a distance of 238.44 feet;
thence south along said centerline to the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarte of the Southwest
Fractional Quarter Section 21 Township 84, Range 24 a distance of 676.1 feet; thence east along the south
line of the Southwest Fractional Quarter of said Section 21 to the southeast corner thereof a distance of
2,625.22 feet; thence east along the south line of a parcel described as Parcel D (Slide 10 Page 3) of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Fractional Quarter to the southeast corner thereof a distance of 527.06
feet; thence southeasterly along the west line of the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company
Railroad property in Sections 21 and 28 Township 84, Range 24 to a point on the east line of a parcel
described as BEG 723.88' W & 33' N OF SE COR W259.12' N504.32' SE567' TO BEG in the Southeast
Quarter of the Northeast Fractional Quarter of said Section 28 a distance of 2,525.9 feet; thence east along
the south line of said railroad property a distance of 100 feet; thence northwesterly along the east line of
said railroad property to the southwest corner of Outlot A of the Cochrane Farm Subdivision, Story County,
Iowa, a distance of 3908.05 feet; thence east along the south line of said Outlot A to the southeastern corner
thereof a distance of 1,287.22 feet; thence north along the east line of said Outlot A to the northeast corner
thereof a distance of 50 feet; thence east along the south line of Outlot X of the Rose Prairie Final Plat,
Franklin Township, Subdivision, to the southeast corner thereof a distance of 1,162.99 feet; thence south
along the west line of Outlot B of said Cochrane Farm Subdivision to the southwest corner thereof a
distance of 50 feet; thence east along the south line of said Outlot B to the southwest corner thereof also
being a point on the centerline of Hyde Avenue a distance of 99.76 feet; thence south along the centerline
of Hyde Avenue to the southwest corner of the parcel described as BEG SW COR N553.22' TO BEG
N129.43' E391.37' SE119.34' SW168.78' N13.73' W269.38' TO BEG in the Southwest Corner of the
Southwest Fractional Corner of Section 22, Township 84, Range 24, 698.8 feet; thence northeasterly along
the south line of said parcel and a parcel described as Parcel F (Slide 21 page 3) Except Tract A (Slide 114
Page 1) in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter of Section 22, Township 84, Range
24, a distance of 552.45 feet; thence south along the west line of said Parcel F to the southwest corner
thereof a distance of 493.37 feet; thence east along the south line of said Parcel F to the southeast corner
thereof a distance of 134.55 feet; thence north along the east line of said Parcel F and a parcel described as
N462.24' W974.36' EX PARCEL A (CFN 14-2) & EX TRACT A (SLIDE 114 PAGE 1) in the Southwest
Quarter of the Southwest Fractional Quarter of Section 22, Township 84, Range 24, to the northeast corner
thereof a distance of 1,128.22 feet; thence west along the north line of said described parcel and said Outlot
B a distance of 720 feet; thence north along the east line of said Outlot X to the northeast corner thereof a
distance of 117.86 feet; thence east to the centerline of Hyde Ave a distance 50 feet; thence north along the
centerline of Hyde Avenue to the northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
said Section 22 a distance of 1,199.43 feet; thence west along the north line of the Northeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter to the northwest corner thereof a distance of 1,2963.98 feet; thence south along the west
line of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and said Outlot X to the southwest corner thereof a
distance of 1,314.24 feet; thence west along the north line of said Outlot A to the northwest corner thereof a
distance of 1,243.65 feet; thence north along the west line of Lot 2 of the Rose Prairie Subdivision Final
Plat, Story County, Iowa, to the northwest corner of said Lot 2 a distance of 3,309.88 feet; thence east
along the north line of said Lot 2 to the southeast corner of Lot 1 of the Rose Prairie Subdivision Final Plat
a distance of 1,258.33 feet; thence north along the west line of said Lot 2 to the northwest corner thereof a
distance of 663.14; thence east along the north line of said Rose Prairie Subdivision to the northeast corner
thereof also being a point on the centerline of the Hyde Avenue right-of-way a distance of 1,311.23 feet;
thence east along the north line of the Quarry Estates Subdivision First Addition to the point of beginning a
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distance of 3,557.5 feet; EXCEPT that part of the Christensen’s (Anton) Subdivision located in
unincorporated Story County, Iowa, more particularly described as Part of Sublot 2 of Lot 14 beginning
1,460.5 feet south of the northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16,
Township 83, Range 24 W210 feet, N373.2 feet, N157 feet, W196.1 feet, NW117.7 feet, NE32 feet,
NE71.6 feet, NE122.4 feet, NE42 feet, NE80.9 feet, NE86.7 feet, NE100 feet, NE100 feet, NE65.8 feet,
NE116 feet, SE32.8 feet, SE168.2 feet, S487.3 feet, S228.6 feet, S206.6 feet, S372 feet, to Beginning.”
Is hereby designated, pursuant to Chapter 404,Code of Iowa, as the Ames City-wide Urban
Revitalization Area.
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2024.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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