HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - May 9, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilAGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
MAY 9, 2023
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public
during discussion. If you wish to speak, please complete an orange card and hand it to the City
Clerk. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for the record,
and limit the time used to present your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity
to speak. The normal process on any agenda item is that the motion is placed on the floor, input is
received from the audience, the Council is given an opportunity to comment on the issue or respond
to the audience concerns, and the vote is taken. On ordinances, there is time provided for public
input at the time of the first reading.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1. Proclamation for “Peace Officers Memorial Day”
2. Proclamation for “Mental Health Awareness Month”
3. Proclamation for “Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month”
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.
4. Motion approving payment of claims
5. Motion approving Minutes of Special Meeting on April 18, 2023, and Regular Meeting on
April 25, 2023
6. Motion certifying Civil Service candidates
7. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period April 16-30, 2023
8. Motion approving new 5 Day License (May 16 – May 20), Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co, 1930 East 13th Street
9. Motion approving ownership update for Class E Retail Alcohol License – Caseys #2298, 428
Lincoln Way
10. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Class C Liquor License – North Grand Cinema, 2801 Grand Avenue
b. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Octagon Center for the Arts, 427
Douglas Avenue
c. Class E Liquor License - Casey’s General Store #2298, 428 Lincoln Road
d. Class B Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Gateway Hotel and Conference Center,
LLC., 2100 Green Hills Drive
11. Request for Midnight Madness on July 8, 2023:
a. Resolution approving partial street closures of Collaboration Place Road to S Riverside
Drive (north side lane), S Riverside Drive North to Airport Road (west side lane), Airport
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Road between S Riverside Drive & South Loop Drive (south side of east bound traffic),
South Loop Drive (east side of road), and University Boulevard from Cottonwood Road
to Collaboration Place (east side of road)
12. Resolution approving request from Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance to close Clark
Avenue between 6th and 7th Street from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 21, 2023, for
the Annual Street Party Celebration
13. Resolution approving request to modify the City’s FY 2022/23 ASSET contract with
ChildServe by reallocating $6,000 from Infant Daycare to Children Daycare
14. Resolution setting May 23, 2023, as date of public hearing on the Final Adjusted Budget for
FY 2022/23
15. Resolution approving updates to Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Bylaws
16. Resolution awarding contract for the 2023/24 rock salt requirements to Independent Salt Co.,
of Kanopolis, Kansas in the amount of $83.85 per ton
17. Resolution awarding contract to the State Hygienic Laboratory of Coralville, Iowa for water
quality monitoring at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in the amount of $79,872
18. Resolution approving contract renewal with Earth Services & Abatement, LLC of Des
Moines, Iowa, for the Asbestos Maintenance Services contract at the Power Plant not to
exceed $120,000 and approve performance bond
19. Resolution approving contract renewal with MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, for MISO Market Participant Services in the amount of $115,011.89
20. Resolution approving contract renewal with Diamond Oil Company, of Des Moines, Iowa,
for the Fuel Oil Supply Contract at the Power Plant
21. Resolution approving contract renewal with TEiC Construction Services, Inc., of Duncan,
South Carolina for Boiler Maintenance Services at the Power Plant
22. Resolution awarding Year Two of a Two Year contract with Rowell Chemical Corp of
Hinsdale, Illinos for the purchase of liquid sodium hypochlorite for the Water Plant and Power
Plant in an amount not to exceed $192,950
23. Resolution awarding Year Two of a Five Year contract with Northway Well & Pump
Company of Waukee, Iowa for the Well Rehabilitation Project in an amount of $120,066.16
24. Resolution approving Change Order No. 3 deducting $90,000 from the TEiC Construction
Services, Inc. contract for Unit 8 Boiler Repair Project
25. Resolution approving delay of construction for the Cherry Avenue Extension Project and
reallocating funding to the Hyland Avenue Project (Lincoln Way to Ontario Street)
26. Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer System
Improvements (Basin 12 – US 69) setting June 7, 2023, as bid due date and June 13, 2023, as
date of public hearing
27. Resolution approving contract and bond for the CyRide 2023 HVAC Improvement Project
with Mechanical Comfort, Inc. of Ames, Iowa
28. Resolution approving contract and bond for the North River Valley Well Field and Pipeli ne
Project with Keller Excavating, Inc. of Boone, Iowa
29. Resolution approving contract and bond for the Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Storage Bin
Repair Project with Neumann Brothers, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa
30. Ioway Creek Restoration and Flood Mitigation Project
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a. Resolution approving FEMA Sub-award Agreement Amendment No. 2, increasing
FEMA funds received in the amount of $981,383
b. Resolution accepting the Ioway Creek Restoration and Flood Mitigation Project as
completed by Keller Excavating, Inc. of Boone, Iowa in the amount of $3,664,368.67
31. Resolution approving partial completion and reducing financial security for Domani
Subdivision 1st Addition
32. Resolution accepting completion of the Parks and Recreation Administration Building Siding
Replacement Project with TMJ Construction Services, Ames, Iowa in the amount of
$57,762.39
33. Resolution approving agreement with Ames Historical Society for capital improvements to
facilities in the amount of $150,000
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. The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public;
however, at no time is it appropriate to use profane, obscene, or slanderous language. The Mayor
may limit each speaker to three minutes.
FINANCE:
34. Resolution approving Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June
30, 2022
ADMINISTRATION:
35. Resolution approving road closures for RAGBRAI Route
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
36. Resolution approving substantial amendment to 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Projects to
the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
37. Resolution approving 2023/24 Proposed Annual Action Plan Projects for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs (Public Forum Follow-up)
38. The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms
a. Resolution approving agreement
b. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4498 on rezoning a portion of the
property adjacent to the southwest corner of Cameron School Road and GW Carver
Avenue (The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms) (continued from April 11, 2023)
c. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat
39. Downtown Façade Grants
a. Resolution approving Downtown Façade Grant for 214 Main Street
40. Amendment to the Downtown Façade Grant Program
a. Resolution approving amendment
41. Ames Plan 2040
a. Resolution approving amendments for clarification to the Plan 2040
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WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL:
42. Resolution approving the Nutrient Reduction Facility Plan and direct staff to submit it to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (continued from April 11, 2023, City Council
meeting)
43. Resolution approving amendment Number 1 to the professional services agreement with
Strand Associates for design phase services related to the Water Pollution Control Facility
Nutrient Reduction Modifications Project in the amount of $763,000 (continued from April
11, 2023, City Council meeting)
HEARINGS:
44. Hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan Agreement and to borrow money
thereunder
a. Resolution approving a loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance of an
incremental increase of $4,000,000 for the North River Valley Well Field & Pipeline
Project
45. Hearing on Electrical Maintenance Services Contract
a. Resolution approving final plans and specification and award contract to Tri-City Electric
Company of Iowa, of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount not-to-exceed $110,000
46. Hearing on Nuisance Assessments:
a. Resolution assessing costs of snow/ice removal and certifying assessments to Story
County Treasurer
b. Resolution assessing costs of sidewalk repair and certifying assessments to Story County
Treasurer
c. Resolution assessing cost of garage demolition and certifying assessments to Story
County Treasurer
ORDINANCES:
47. Second reading of ordinance to increase water rates by 8% effective July 1, 2023
48. Second reading of ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment on Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations Setbacks
49. Second reading of ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment on Affordable Housing Parking
Requirements
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 18, 2023
The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00
p.m. on the 18th day of April, 2023, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria Betcher, Amber
Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Tabitha Etten was absent.
ORDINANCE FOR GEOTHERMAL SERVICE: RATES, CHARGES, OWNERSHIP,
AND REPAIR OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS FOR THE BAKER SUBDIVISION: Moved
by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve RESOLUTION NO. 23-220 directing staff to
draft an ordinance for Geothermal Service: rates, charges, ownership, and repair of service
connections for the Baker Subdivision.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN: Assistant City Manager Deb Schildroth
introduced the project team for the Climate Action Plan (CAP) consisting of herself, Public
Relations Officer Susan Gwiasda, Director of Electric Services Donald Kom, and Sustainability
Coordinator Merry Rankin. She recognized that several members of the Supplemental Input
Committee were in the audience before introducing Sustainability Solutions Group (SSG)
consultants Naomi Devine, Erik Frenette, and Yuill Herbert.
Consultant Devine presented the project overview, noting the significant amount of work
accomplished in the past two years. She highlighted the iterative nature of the planning process,
which incorporated feedback from staff, the City Council, the Supplemental Input Committee, and
the public. The original aspirational goal set by the City Council was 83% reduction of base year
emissions by 2030 and Net Zero (NZ) by 2050. She emphasized that climate action planning
provided the “what” and “why,” while the implementation strategy addressed the “how.”
Consultant Frenette explained that the modeling results identified a 70% reduction by 2030 and
94% reduction by 2050, meaning greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2030 would be 4.8 tonnes
per capita, while GHG emissions in 2050 would be 0.8 tonnes per capita. This did not quite meet
the aspirational goal of an 83% reduction by 2030 and NZ by 2050. Factors slowing progress
included the transportation sector and ongoing emissions in the electric grid.
Consultant Frenette then reviewed the Six Big Moves: (1) Renewable Energy Generation, (2)
Building Retrofits Program, (3) Net-Zero New Construction, (4) Reduce Vehicle Emissions, (5)
Increase Active Transportation and Transit Use, and (6) Reduce Waste Emissions. He presented
images showing the cumulative impact of the Six Big Moves on emissions reductions, noting the
biggest impact as Renewable Energy Generation, followed by Building Retrofits Program and Net-
Zero New Construction. Consultant Frenette framed the CAP as an investment that would have
returns, illustrating how capital expenditures early in the process pay off in the form of cost savings
for energy, operations, and maintenance. He identified 2036 as the undiscounted break-even year.
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Presenting the summary of financial results, Consultant Frenette noted that SSG modeled the Low-
Carbon Scenario (LCS) with both undiscounted financials and with a 3% discount rate. He
explained that it is an industry standard to use a discount rate when calculating and evaluating
investments. Discount rates capture the opportunity cost of investing and the general preference
for gaining returns on investment sooner rather than later. Consultant Frenette observed that using
a discount rate was a more conservative approach than undiscounted calculations, because it
discounts expected returns on investment down the line, when climate investments really start to
pay off. In the Ames CAP, the total savings associated with the CAP between 2023 and 2050 were
$3 billion when calculated without a discount rate. However, the 3% discount rate put the total
savings at $1.5 billion. The undiscounted total capital investment between 2023 and 2050 was $3.2
billion, while the 3% discount rate put that total investment at $2.4 billion. This shows that
discounting impacted the savings significantly more than the capital investments. Thus,
discounting the longer-term savings yielded a higher net cost calculation. Consultant Frenette
clarified that the report includes data for both discounted and undiscounted calculations.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 made the single largest investment in climate and
energy in American history, according to Consultant Frenette. The IRA had a cumulative potential
of $770 million in climate funding for Ames from 2023-2050. He noted that the Ames CAP
included the first analysis of the impact of the IRA for a municipal CAP in the nation.
Consultant Frenette then addressed the financial breakdown for the actions within the Six Big
Moves. The data presented examined cumulative emissions reductions, proportion of total
reduction, net present value, and marginal abatement cost for the actions. Large-scale renewable
electricity generation stood out, comprising 21% of the proportion of total emissions reduction
with a marginal abatement cost of $155 per tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent. In contrast,
home retrofits made up 5% of the total reduction, but cost $562 per tonne.
The Implementation Strategy for enacting the goals of the CAP was next addressed by Consultant
Frenette. He explained that the whole community shared responsibility for the Low Carbon
Actions discussed earlier. On the other hand, the Implementation Plan was specific to the City of
Ames, providing guidance on initiatives to support the broader roadmap of the Six Big Moves.
Consultant Frenette emphasized the importance of incremental progress to build momentum.
The first Big Move addressed by Consultant Frenette was the Building Retrofits Program. The net
cost for this category was $930 million, providing 15% of cumulative emissions reductions.
Promoting heat pumps would involve financial incentives, creating a repository of vendors and
installers, contractor training, and resident feedback. A pilot retrofit program focused on older
homes would provide useful information for a larger-scale program. Consultant Frenette also noted
the goal of retrofitting municipal buildings by 2030 and partnering with a community loan
provider. He introduced the potential of a Neighborhood Finance Association (NFA), which
provides loans for energy upgrades and home improvements at low to no cost. Such programs
were currently available in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. The IRA also allocates significant
funding for retrofit projects involving electrification.
Renewable Energy Generation, the second Big Move discussed by Consultant Frenette, came at a
net cost of $850 million and comprised 47% of total emissions reductions. Implementation would
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involve increasing ground mount solar and wind generation through power purchasing agreements
and through City-owned generation. Promoting rooftop solar would involve offering incentives
for solar on new and existing buildings, ideally partnered with a non-profit loan provider.
Consultant Frenette also raised the possibility of starting a Solar Group Buy program with Midwest
Renewable Energy Association (MREA).
Consultant Frenette noted that Net-Zero New Construction, the third Big Move, had a net cost of
$180 million, making up 3% of total emission reductions. Implementation for this move focused
on zoning code requirements and tax incentives for new NZ buildings. Other implementation steps
included making all new municipal buildings NZ starting in 2025, offering training for builders in
NZ design principals, and energy use disclosure for large new buildings.
The fourth Big Move that Consultant Frenette reviewed was Reducing Vehicle Emissions, which
had net savings of $960 million making up 4% of total emissions reductions. Implementation steps
included education about the IRA Clean Vehicle credit, a municipal policy for new vehicle
purchases, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure policies, and supporting CyRide decarbonization.
Consultant Frenette explained that Active Transportation and Transit Use, the fifth Big Move, had
a net savings of $660 million while making up 3% of total emissions reductions. Steps to
implement this goal involved working with Iowa State University (ISU) to introduce a bikeshare
program, improving and expanding active transportation infrastructure, creating CyRide bus pass
partnerships with large employers, and creating car-free zones.
Reducing Waste Emissions, the sixth Big Move, made up 3% of total emissions reductions. The
pathway to implementation for this goal involved an organized garbage collection system,
education on composting and waste reduction, and implementing an alternative waste-to-energy
system allowing refuse to be combusted in a separate boiler.
The consultants invited questions from the City Council about the presentation. Discussion ensued
about the feasibility of phasing out nearly all natural gas use by 2028. Consultant Frenette noted
that achieving this target would require aggressive phasing out of natural gas, supplemented by
renewable natural gas (RNG). Director Kom explained for Council Member Gartin that RNG is
essentially methane that results from decomposition of organic matter. A small amount is produced
at the Water Pollution Control Facility in Ames as community waste is processed, but it is difficult
to find large amounts of RNG. Director Kom identified three options for the Electric Utility to do
their part in meeting this target: (1) continue burning natural gas and switch to RNG, (2) switch to
a separate Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) boiler, and (3) drastically reduce the amount of RDF
brought to the plant so that natural gas would not be required to burn it. Mayor Haila pointed out
that the target was for the entire community, so Alliant would have to reduce reliance on natural
gas as well. Mayor Haila flagged a potential equity concern with relying on RNG, noting that its
higher cost could drive up utility rates and disproportionately impact underresourced community
members.
Mayor Haila emphasized the importance of making the assumptions behind the modeling clear to
ensure that the objectives were achievable. Consultant Frenette clarified for Mayor Haila that costs
for electric infrastructure upgrades were not factored into the model because the model compares
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a Low-Carbon Scenario with Business as Planned (BAP), and upgrades to electric infrastructure
would be necessary in BAP. Thus, those upgrades would not represent an additional cost compared
to BAP. Director Kom clarified for Mayor Haila that a study on the capacity of the electric grid to
handle widespread conversion to heat pumps had not yet been conducted. He noted that heat pumps
were more efficient than air conditioners, so electric consumption in the summer would go down,
while consumption would increase in the winter as heat pumps replaced natural gas furnaces.
Director Kom also clarified for Council Member Gartin that the natural gas boilers in the Power
Plant would be maintained for emergencies and Midcontinent Independent System Operator
(MISO) capability requirements, but would run much less as wind and solar generation increased.
Discussion ensued regarding strategies for influencing residential, commercial, and industrial use
of natural gas. Consultant Devine explained for Council Member Gartin that other cities have
created formal partnerships with interested parties in their communities to sign on to the CAP and
take responsibility for actions in their sectors. Council Member Beatty-Hansen emphasized that
the City should act as a conduit. Creating directories of service providers and connecting people
with available rebates and incentives like those in the IRA would make a significant difference.
Consultant Devine noted that the leadership of the City could demonstrate possibility and support
progress in other sectors to build momentum. Sustainability Coordinator Rankin shared that ISU
has its own CAP and recently switched from coal to natural gas. She noted that reports on
opportunities for further emission reductions at ISU would be coming soon.
Reviewing the year-over-year LCS investments and returns, Consultant Frenette clarified for
Mayor Haila that this particular chart did not include financing, but the report did include an
amortized graph. Consultant Herbert explained for Mayor Haila that the industry standard was to
exclude inflation from calculations as it can have an extreme distortionary effect, so the model
presented did not account for inflation. Consultant Herbert noted an encouraging data point, stating
that the annual cost of the CAP would be 0.15% of the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
of Ames. Many other municipalities faced costs of 5-10% of their GDPs for similar CAPs. He
clarified for Mayor Haila that this GDP was downscaled from reports on the GDP of Iowa as a
whole. In response to questions from Council Member Betcher and Mayor Haila, Consultant
Herbert stated that the “out of pocket” cost for the CAP was $3.2 billion, but that number did not
factor in discount rates, inflation, or IRA savings.
Regarding projected IRA savings, Council Member Betcher expressed concern that the IRA may
not endure past changes in the political composition of the federal government. Consultant Devine
affirmed this as an important consideration but also expressed confidence that the 15-year trend of
a variety of new funding programs starting up would continue. Council Member Gartin expressed
skepticism that a city of less than 70,000 people would receive $770 million in federal funding.
Consultant Frenette pointed out that there was even more funding in the IRA that was not included
in the model, such as funding for electric buses and utilities. Council Member Betcher suggested
considering the IRA funding as aspirational. Consultant Herbert noted that Ames was well-
positioned to take advantage of IRA funding because Ames was the first municipality in the
country to conduct a quantified analysis of the IRA and its impacts for the City.
Council Member Gartin requested that the consultants provide an estimate of the cost per capita
of the CAP. Consultant Herbert noted that such a calculation was complicated. He also offered to
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Council Member Gartin examples of several municipalities whose CAP had a similar cost,
including Lakewood, Ohio, Tacoma, Washington, and Bellingham, Washington. Consultant
Herbert pointed out that $3.2 billion of capital investments over 27 years would be invested one
way or another, and the function of the CAP was to push those investments toward options that
reduced emissions. He emphasized CAP investment as an economic development opportunity
while recognizing the challenges of figuring out the best way to finance the projects.
Council Member Gartin inquired about the average cost to retrofit a typical residential home.
Consultant Frenette identified $50,000 for a 50% reduction in energy as a standard cost, which
often includes changes like air sealing, improved insulation, and improved windows and doors. In
response to Mayor Haila, Consultant Frenette noted that, although retrofits had a high price tag for
a small percentage of total reduction, they functioned as an enabler for realizing the full value of
other changes. Switching to heat pumps would reduce direct fossil fuel emissions, but the full
benefit would only be realized as the electric grid was decarbonized. In response to a question
from Mayor Haila about how NFAs sourced their funding for energy upgrade loans, Assistant City
Manager Schildroth explained that NFAs operate as a partnership with banks, lending institutions,
and municipal and county funding. Consultant Frenette added that the IRA offered a max consumer
rebate of $14,000 for qualified electrification projects, which would help offset the cost of retrofits.
Council Member Betcher inquired about the path to retrofitting municipal buildings. City Manager
Steve Schainker explained that hiring a consultant to analyze the options would be the next step,
noting that financing could be a challenge depending on how the state legislature categorized
retrofits. He also observed that the City asked consultants designing new municipal buildings to
consider energy efficiency and NZ readiness.
Discussion about Renewable Energy Generation focused on ground solar. Director Kom reported
that staff was in the proposal process for rooftop solar on municipal buildings, and identified the
closed landfill as a site with additional solar potential. Both options would add power generation
to land that could not be used for a different purpose. Director Kom noted that the City was
partnering with ISU in their exploration of the possibility of growing crops underneath ground-
mounted solar panels. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Betcher, Director Kom
explained that the infrastructure required to install solar panels over parking lots would be quite
difficult.
While cities are not allowed to set standards stricter than the state building code, City Manager
Schainker explained that contract-free zoning may be an option to promote NZ New Construction.
Consultant Herbert shared that other municipalities implemented zoning code requirements in
phases to allow the building industry to adapt incrementally, reducing the initial costs of the change
and making green development the standard. Consultant Frenette explained for Mayor Haila that
NZ New Construction had a price premium of up to 12%, depending on the building type. Assistant
City Manager Schildroth identified the importance of clarifying what the City means by NZ, as
that term can encompass different standards with varying costs. In response to concern about
housing costs expressed by Mayor Haila and Council Member Gartin, Consultant Devine
emphasized the long-term energy and maintenance cost savings of NZ buildings. Consultant
Herbert added that NZ New Construction price premiums usually included the cost of solar
installation. If the grid was decarbonized, solar installation would not be necessary for the home
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to be NZ ready, which would reduce costs significantly. Council Member Gartin expressed
concern that the costs would make Ames less competitive when there was already a housing
shortage. Mayor Haila noted the ongoing challenge of balancing competing goals.
Transportation was a category characterized by net savings rather than net costs, explained
Consultant Frenette. Mayor Haila pointed out that CyRide was projected to have 17 electric buses
in a fleet of 100 by 2050. Consultant Frenette stated that the model assumes either 100% electric
buses or use of alternative fuels for any non-electric buses by 2050. Council Member Gartin
questioned the feasibility of car-free zones that did not discriminate against mobility-impaired
residents. Consultant Frenette affirmed the importance of considering equity and inclusion in any
implementation strategy, and Consultant Devine shared that car-free zones could create new
opportunities for local businesses by opening up space for patios.
On the topic of Reducing Waste Emissions, Consultant Frenette clarified for Council Member
Rollins that the model included the cost of building a new waste-to-energy facility. He assured the
Council Members that waste diversion was addressed in the report.
Council Member Gartin identified that the discussion had not covered potential tax and utility rate
increases associated with the CAP as a whole. City Manager Schainker stated that electricity rates
and property taxes would likely increase, but emphasized the benefit to the environment as worthy
of consideration. The levelized costs approach to capital improvements would help to keep cost
increases incremental and manageable. He explained that staff would develop a chart mapping the
Six Big Moves, associated action steps, and sources of funding to illustrate the options of where
to focus and at what level. City Manager Schainker stated that the City would probably not be able
to do it all, but the costs would become clearer as the next steps provided further information.
Reflecting on the overall approach to CAP implementation, Council Member Gartin inquired
whether the City Council intended to approach it incrementally, limited by affordability, or
aggressively, regardless of cost. City Manager Schainker encouraged the City Council to be
aggressive within parameters of cost, legal limits, and feasibility. Mayor Haila stated that the CAP
was not a Capital Improvements Program (CIP), but rather an aspirational strategy to show the
possibilities of how to get to the emissions reduction goal. He shared his assessment that the City
would not be able to meet the 2030 targets, but the City could try to do as much as possible to get
to that point. Public engagement to collect feedback on what to do and how to do it would be
crucial. Council Member Beatty-Hansen built on Mayor Haila’s comments, emphasizing that costs
are distributed across the entire community. She stressed that a large part of the role of the City
would be serving as a conduit for people interested in taking steps on their own, connecting people
with external funding and building directories of service providers. Cataloging complicated
systems and making existing resources accessible would go a long way, she continued.
City Manager Schainker reminded the City Council that adopting the CAP was not a commitment
to specific actions. Rather, the CAP would establish the process of developing an annual action
plan in which specific costs were quantified. Each year, the City Council would determine what
was achievable. Assistant City Manager Schildroth added that the City could adjust to new
challenges and opportunities in the annual action plans. Council Member Rollins stated that scaling
back to achievable steps was not abandoning the aspirational goals originally set by the City
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Council. She compared the City to a driver trying to figure out how to get to a destination. The
CAP developed with SSG identified the road for the City to travel to that destination. With the
plan in place, the City could now decide how far and how fast to go along the road.
Assistant City Manager Schildroth shared that staff was seeking additional input from the public.
She stated that the CAP report would be available on the City website, and feedback could be
submitted to sustainability@cityofames.org. After May 10th, 2023, the input collected would be
shared with SSG for inclusion in the final CAP. Mayor Haila clarified that the City Council still
welcomed feedback at that email address until the final version of the CAP was presented for
adoption.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted four
dispositions to the City Council.
The first item was an email from Lisa Hovis, building owner of 317 Main Street, requesting
amendments to the noise ordinance.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to have staff contact Ames Main Street to work
with the involved parties to try to come to a resolution before considering amendments to the
ordinance.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from David Blakeley and Joel Paulson regarding paved parking at 2803 West Street was
the second item.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request a memo from staff with more
information on the issue.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The third and fourth items were emails from Kurt Friedrich, President of R. Friedrich and Sons,
Inc. Mayor Haila stated that a letter on a related topic would be included in the packet for April
25th, 2023.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to defer discussion of the two emails from Kurt Friedrich
until April 25th, 2023.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Haila recognized the workshop as a great example of the work
staff does.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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Jeramy Neefus, Principal Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA APRIL 25, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:00
p.m. on the 25th day of April, 2023, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue,
pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Gloria Betcher, Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Tim
Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Vice President of Iowa State University Student
Government Emily Roberts was present on behalf of ex officio Tabitha Etten. Council Member
Amber Corrieri was brought into the meeting telephonically.
PROCLAMATION FOR “ARBOR DAY,” APRIL 28, 2023: Mayor Haila proclaimed Friday,
April 28, 2023, as Arbor Day. He announced the Arbor Day tree planting at the Ames Municipal
Cemetery on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., and highlighted the opportunity for Ames
residents to receive a rebate for planting a native tree on their property or in the adjacent right-of-
way. City Forester Gabriele Edwards, Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham, and members
of Ames Trees Forever accepted the proclamation. City Forester Edwards noted that last year was
the 150th Arbor Day, which was started in Nebraska and typically observed on the last Friday in
April. She also highlighted that Ames has been recognized as a “Tree City USA” for the 39th
straight year.
PROCLAMATION FOR “NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH,” MAY
2023: Mayor Haila proclaimed May as National Historic Preservation Month and Historic
Preservation Commission Chair Susan Minks accepted the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION FOR “NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK,” APRIL 23-29, 2023: Mayor
Haila proclaimed April 23-29, 2023, as National Library Week. He invited all residents to visit the
Library to explore the wealth of resources available. Ames Public Library Director Sheila Schofer
accepted the proclamation. She noted this was an exciting time for libraries across the country,
highlighting the special exhibit being featured at the Ames Library by means of a scavenger hunt.
PRESENTATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARDS: Mayor Haila recognized the
2023 award recipients for their work to rehabilitate and restore residential and commercial
properties, and Historic Preservation Chair Susan Minks presented the awards. Jerry and Mary
Nelson accepted the 2023 Renewing the Past Award for the rehabilitation of the commercial
building at 412 Burnett Avenue and 330 5th Street. Jason Dietzenbach, architect for the project,
accepted the 2023 Architecturally Compatible New Additions or Structures Award on behalf of
the recipient Karly Hermanson for the building located at 721 Douglas Avenue. Kristy Collins and
Alex Fejfar accepted the 2023 Crown Jewel of Ames Award on behalf of the recipient Dennis
Jones, who passed away in 2018, for the restoration of the building located at 410 Douglas Avenue.
James Wilcox also accepted the 2023 Crown Jewel of Ames Award for the restoration of the front
porch at the home located at 320 9th Street.
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Council Member Corrieri was disconnected from the meeting at 6:17 p.m. due to technical
difficulties.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve the consent
agenda.
4. Motion approving payment of claims
5. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting on April 11, 2023
6. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period April 1-15, 2023
7. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses
a. Special Class C Liquor License – The Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co, 129 Main Street
b. Class E Liquor License – Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Ave
c. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service – Mother’s Pub,
2900 West Street
d. Class B Beer Permit, Jeff’s Pizza Shop LLC, 2402 Lincoln Way
e. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Bar la Tosca, 303 Welch Avenue
8. Motion approving temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor
Service - Tip Top Lounge, 201 E. Lincoln Way, for the following dates in 2023:
a. May 20 – May 21
b. June 1 – June 2
c. June 15 – June 16
d. June 29 – June 30
e. July 13 – July 14
f. July 27 – July 28
g. August 10 – August 11
h. August 24 – August 25
i. August 31 – September 1
j. September 9 – September 10
9. Ames on the Half Shell:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-221 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 June 2 – June 30, 2023
b. Motion approving 8-month Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service – Ames on the Half Shell, Bandshell Park
10. Motion approving 5-day Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service for Ames
Chamber of Commerce 515 Celebration for closed area on May 17 and License Premise
Transfer for May 19
11. RESOLUTION NO. 23-222 approving appointments to Campus and Community
Commission
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-223 approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March
31, 2023
13. RESOLUTION NO. 23-224 waiving enforcement of prohibition of motorized vehicles in Ada
Hayden Heritage Park for the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park golf cart tours on
September 11 and 12, 2023
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14. RESOLUTION NO. 23-225 approving exception to Section 22.32(c)(2)(v) to allow alcohol
service in Sidewalk Café at Noir, 405 Kellogg
15. RESOLUTION NO. 23-226 approving request to modify the City’s FY 2022/23 ASSET
contract with NAMI of Central Iowa by reallocating $3,203 from Public Education and
Awareness to Activity and Resource Center and $1,102 from Public Education and Awareness
to Family/Peer Support services for a total of $4,305
16. RESOLUTION NO. 23-227 setting May 9, 2023, as date of public hearing on proposal to
enter into a Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Agreement and to borrow money
thereunder
17. RESOLUTION NO. 23-228 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the Water
Plant Distributed Antenna System, setting May 31, 2023, as bid due date and June 13, 2023,
as the date of public hearing
18. RESOLUTION NO. 23-229 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2023/24
Traffic Signal Program (S. Duff & Chestnut); setting May 17, 2023, as bid due date and May
23, 2023, as date of public hearing
19. RESOLUTION NO. 23-230 approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2025/26
Traffic Signal Program (S. Duff Avenue & S. 3rd Street ); setting May 17, 2023, as bid due
date and May 23, 2023, as date of public hearing
20. RESOLUTION NO. 23-231 awarding contract for the purchase of playground equipment for
University Community Childcare (UCC) in conjunction with CARES Round 2 (COVID-19)
Grant Funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
21. RESOLUTION NO. 23-232 approving purchase of eight solid rubber tires from SETCO Tire,
Idabel, Oklahoma for a total of $84,396.56, to be delivered after July 1, 2023
22. RESOLUTION NO. 23-233 approving professional services agreement for 2023/24
Intelligent Transportation System Program (Phase 3) project with HR Green, Inc., of Johnston,
Iowa in an amount not to exceed $172,620
23. RESOLUTION NO. 23-234 approving the contract renewal with ChemTreat, Inc, of Glen
Allen, Virginia, for Chemical Treatment Program in an amount not to exceed $365,000
24. RESOLUTION NO. 23-235 approving contract and bond for 2021/22 Concrete Street
Pavement Improvements (Stange and 24th) with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, Iowa
25. RESOLUTION NO. 23-236 approving contract and bond for 2021/22 Shared Use Path
System Expansion – Ioway Creek with Caliber Concrete, LLC, of Adair, Iowa
26. RESOLUTION NO. 23-237 approving contract and bond for 2022/23 Concrete Pavement
Improvements (Brookridge Avenue, Ridgewood Avenue, Lee Street, 9th Street, Park Way,
and Alley) with Shekar Engineering, P.L.C. of Des Moines, Iowa
27. RESOLUTION NO. 23-238 approving contract and bond for the SAM Pump Station Standby
Generator with Price Electric of Robins, Iowa
28. RESOLUTION NO. 23-239 accepting the South 5th St (S Grand Ave to 600’ west of S Duff
Ave) and South Grand Ave (Ioway Creek Dr to S 5th St) project as completed by Peterson
Contractors, Inc. (PCI) of Reinbeck, Iowa in the amount of $3,188,148.65.
29. RESOLUTION NO. 23-240 accepting the 2021/22 Arterial Street Pavement Improvements
(North Dakota & Ontario Street) project as completed by Con-Struct Inc. of Ames, Iowa, in
the amount of $1,427,992.70
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Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum.
Grant Olsen, 3812 Ontario Street, Ames, spoke in regard to bicycle and pedestrian accessibility
and safety at the intersection of S Duff Avenue and SE 16th Street considering the construction
project currently underway.
Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
Council Member Corrieri was reconnected to the meeting at 6:31 p.m.
CYCLONE WELCOME WEEKEND: Police of Chief Geoff Huff noted that on July 29, 2022,
the City Council approved an ordinance to allow for enhanced penalties for nuisance parties when
authorized by City Council resolution for certain dates and times. The requested approval of a
resolution is to authorize the use of enhanced penalties for nuisance parties beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 18, 2023, and ending at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023. These dates correspond
with the weekend before Iowa State University classes begin, which has been associated with an
increase in alcohol consumption, illegal parking, nuisance parties, and other high-risk activities.
Chief Huff explained that City leadership, Iowa State University (ISU) leadership, and both the
Ames and ISU Police Departments discussed ways to refocus the event order way to reduce harm,
reduce noise complaints, reduce parking complaints, etc. The unofficial events hosted that
weekend are being transitioned to an official ISU event, Cyclone Welcome Weekend, explained
Chief Huff. ISU created several activities to take the focus off alcohol use and overuse and steer
activities towards community events and safer alternatives.
Chief Huff explained that the current fine for a first violation of the ordinance is $100, and $200
for second and subsequent violations. It is believed this fine structure is an insufficient deterrent
to nuisance parties on the Saturday before classes. The new ordinance passed on July 29, 202 2,
allows for enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations of $650 for a first offense and $855 for
each repeat offense on dates and times approved through a resolution by City Council. The
enhanced fine structure for nuisance party violations was utilized for Cyclone Welcome Weekend
last year and City staff noticed reduction in large parties, with only three citations written in 2022
for the enhanced penalty Nuisance Party Violation. He furthered that inclement weather in the area
also helped dissuade high-risk activities.
Cyclone Welcome Weekend is several months away which provides ample time to notify the
community of the enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations, Chief Huff noted. He detailed
the outreach efforts, highlighting that ISU agreed to send out notifications to students and staff to
make them aware of the new towing policy as a part of a larger campaign regarding Cyclone
Welcome Weekend.
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Chief Huff responded to an inquiry from Council Member Betcher regarding multiple citations,
noting that the Police Department did not write a second offense for a nuisance party during the
increased penalty period last year. Council Member Betcher asked a follow-up question involving
the parameters for second offenses. Chief Huff explained that if a citation was issued to the same
resident at the same location as last year, it would be considered a second offense, while if it were
to be issued at a different location to the same resident it would be considered a first offense.
ISU Student Government Vice President Emily Roberts questioned the hours for enhanced fines
and Chief Huff noted that the proposed hours mirrored those that were approved last year. Council
Member Corrieri asked if Chief Huff could provide the City Council with other suggestions to
mediate other challenges the Department may be anticipating. Chief Huff shared that the structure
of Cyclone Welcome Weekend would be similar to that of last year and emphasized that the
weather would be the determining factor in evaluating how effective the proposed penalties would
be.
The Public Input for enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations was opened and closed by
Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-241 authorizing
enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations beginning at 5:00 p.m., Friday August 18 and
ending at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Chief Huff shared that, similarly to the previous item, the City Council approved an ordinance to
allow for the immediate towing of vehicles parked illegally when authorized by City Council
resolution. The resolution that authorizes such towing must designate certain types of illegal
parking subject to towing, along with the specific dates, times, and geographic area subject to
immediate towing, he furthered. The requested approval of a resolution was to authorize the use
of the immediate towing ordinance for certain areas and times on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Included are the areas of Lincoln Way between Beach Avenue and State Street, State Street
between Lincoln Way and Mortensen Avenue, Mortensen Avenue between State Street and Beach
Avenue, and Beach Avenue between Mortensen Avenue and Lincoln Way on Saturday, August
19 from midnight to 11:59 p.m. for Cyclone Welcome Weekend. Chief Huff justified this request
by highlighting the safety hazard of illegally parked vehicles on residential streets, which has
escalated to the extent that in some cases emergency vehicles are unable to travel down the street
safely.
The strategy of towing illegally parked vehicles was authorized for August 20, 2022, for Cyclone
Welcome Weekend, and City staff was pleased to see few illegally parked vehicles. In total, only
32 vehicles were towed. Council Member Gartin highlighted a discussion from last year
concerning inordinately penalizing those who have their car towed. Chief Huff noted that the
vendor for the City would store all towed vehicles for the City at their location due to liability
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purposes. He furthered that because it is a City initiated tow, it is less expensive than a private tow,
with fees amounting to $50 with a $5 per day storage fee. Council Member Rollins inquired about
how the 32 citations issued compared to other towing events. Chief Huff noted that the number of
citations was on par with a Snow Ordinance.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input regarding the Immediate Towing of Vehicles
when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-242 authorizing the
Immediate Towing of Vehicles on Saturday, August 19, 2023, midnight to 11:59 p.m. in the
designated area of Beach Avenue west to State Avenue and Lincoln Way south to Mortensen
Avenue for certain illegal parking violations.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
JAMES HERMAN BANNING AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT: City Manager Steve
Schainker noted that this item had been included on the agenda for discussion per the request of
the City Council. Action taken on this item would appropriate the funds in order to progress the
item to the point of contract and allocation of funding, which would return to the City Council for
approval.
Council Member Gartin shared that he would be respectfully dissenting on this item due to his
belief that the City Council did not make full consideration of other possible candidates for the
renaming of the airport. He noted that Hartley “Hap” Westbrook flew B-24s in World War II, spent
two years in a Prisoner of War Camp, started Haps Air Service in Ames in 1947, and spent decades
of his life trying to enhance and develop the Ames Municipal Airport. Council Member Gartin
furthered that he has received a tremendous amount of feedback from the community that is baffled
by the decision to rename the airport after someone when there was not adequate consideration of
Mr. Westbrook and his contributions. Mr. Gartin stated that he believes this was an injustice and
emphasized again that he would be respectfully dissenting.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-243 approving request
for the City Council to allocate up to $10,000 for ribbon-cutting event at the James Herman
Banning Ames Municipal Airport in conjunction with Juneteenth activities.
Roll Call Vote: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins. Voting Nay:
Gartin. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these
Minutes.
STEVEN L. SCHAINKER PLAZA: Parks and Recreation Director Keith Abraham provided an
update on the vision and design of the plaza. He noted that the original plans for the project
included two water features: a spray pad and water runnel. The spray pad included three column
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jets, three large ground jets, three tri-stream jets, two fog nozzles with light, and an activator post.
The runnel was to have a constant flow of water moving through it at a depth of half to three-
quarters of an inch. Additionally, the runnel included three column jets, three tri-stream jets, and
four fog nozzles with lights.
As a measure of water conservation, the design included the use of a recirculation system, rather
than a flow-through system. The system would recirculate and chemically treat the water, saving
millions of gallons of water versus a flow-through system. Director Abraham explained that since
the water would be recirculated, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Swimming Pool
and Spa Code must be followed. He noted that getting the runnel to meet code would be cost
prohibitive and instead, staff recommended pursuing a linear spray pad in place of the runnel. Staff
worked with the project consultant to develop an updated plan, which IDPH has indicated should
meet code, but cannot provide a final determination until the final drawings are submitted.
Director Abraham reviewed the several items from the original plan that would need to be changed
in order to accomplish the linear spray pad. Council Member Betcher asked for an explanation for
the proposed added cost. Director Abraham replied, noting that the most significant cost came in
adding the second bollard. He justified the addition of the bollard by highlighting the sustainability
measures it implements. Council Member Gartin noted that this is not the first issue the City has
had with the IDPH on this project. Director Abraham explained that the recirculation system calls
for this high level of review, while a flow-through system requires no regulation. He reiterated the
need for the recirculation system in terms of conservation.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to proceed with the project as proposed.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
INFILL DESIGN: Planning and Housing Director Kelly Diekmann presented the staff report,
which focused on infill solutions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and duplexes. He
noted that the March 21, 2023, City Council Workshop was the first step in implementing Plan
2040 in regard to infill. Broad discussion took place at that workshop, with the primary focus on
design attributes with a secondary focus on layering in building types and features to augment
housing supply across the City. Staff noted at the workshop that guidance would be needed to
focus on priorities for infill.
Director Diekmann reviewed the relevant issues: 1) Allowing for ADU and Duplexes city-wide or
only in designated areas, 2) Allowing for new construction of ADUs or Duplexes and/or Single
Family Conversions, and 3) Formulating standards for ADUs, such as owner/rental options, size,
parking, lot coverage, setbacks, design features, ownership, flexibility, etc. He then discussed the
relevant additional information including covenants, imperious coverage, and rental concentration.
It was identified that private covenants may prohibit all versions of a second dwelling within many
single-family neighborhoods, primarily those developed since the 1990s. This question is pertinent
to the potential distribution of units across the City, explained Director Diekmann. Additionally,
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staff was able to review initial covenants that were filed with the City at time of the original
subdivision review. Some of the initial covenants have not been renewed and expired after 21
years. Director Diekmann noted that staff estimates 2,337 single-family properties currently have
a covenant limiting second units, which is approximately 23.3% of all single-family homes in the
city.
Director Diekmann noted that staff utilized impervious coverage as a proxy for estimating viability
of adding new paving or structures to a lot. Most single-family zones allow for a maximum of 60%
of the lot area to be covered by paving or a structure. Director Diekmann explained that staff
concluded that most properties across the City are well under the 60% threshold and most
properties could add an additional structure or paving. Although the impervious coverage is a
reasonable estimate of initial feasibility, there would be numerous site factors that would apply to
siting a new structure related to setbacks, parking and paving, rear yard encroachments, building
code separation between dwellings, utility services, parking requirements, etc. He highlighted the
related Building and Rental Code issues that would also need to be resolved to create separate
units within one residential structure.
Rental concentration has been an issue with a long history, especially in certain areas of Ames.
Director Diekmann displayed a map of all registered units for rental, which encompassed single-
family homes as well as larger apartment complexes. Director Diekmann noted the core areas
south of Campus to the east of Ioway Creek, including the Oak-Riverside Neighborhood, as having
a strong concentration of rentals. He added that the City still has a Near Campus Neighborhood
overlay limiting increases in residential occupancies of rental properties based upon existing
bedroom counts as of 2018. He emphasized that one outstanding issue is whether ADUs could be
rented and result in having two rental dwellings on a property, or if ADUs are only going to be
associated with owner-occupied properties.
Director Diekmann discussed questions from staff for the City Council to consider, including: 1)
Allowing for ADUs and/or Duplexes; 2) City-wide or Designated Areas; 3) Allowing for New
Construction of ADUs or Duplexes and/or Allow for Conversions of Existing Structures; 4)
Ownership or Rental; 5) Size and Bedroom Limits; 6) Parking; and 7) Design and Flexibility. He
then discussed comments from staff, emphasizing the goal to support infill that is contextual with
the fabric of a neighborhood.
Council Member Betcher discussed points of clarification regarding the first three bullets under
staff comments. As part of that discussion, Director Diekmann noted that an accessory structure
that is made into an ADU would not be restricted by the new construction standard. He also stated
that if a second unit were to be built on a property, there would be a notice of limitations recorded
on the property to inform any future potential buyer that the property is restricted from allowing
both units to be rented. Additionally, Director Diekmann emphasized that it is important to make
it clear that an ADU is not a fully independent unit, rather it is an accessory to the primary unit,
which needs to be tied together in the Rental Code.
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Council Member Gartin asked for a reminder as to the scope of use of ADUs in peer communities.
Director Diekmann noted that the portfolios of peer communities were small with six ADUs in
Des Moines and seven in Cedar Falls. Council Member Gartin shared that he thinks it would be
unlikely for ADUs to be a large part of the infill projects in Ames if the City were to constrain
ADUs to new construction only. Director Diekmann clarified that under the recommendation of
staff, an ADU could be built on a lot with an existing home as long as the unit was built wholly
independent.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to proceed with creating an allowance for second
units as recommended by staff in the seven bullet points listed under staff comments in the staff
report:
• Allow for ADUs and Duplexes as new construction only, city-wide.
• Allow properties with ADUs to have only one rental Letter of Compliance (LOC).
• Within Near Campus Neighborhoods treat ADUs as accessory only, not a new unit.
• Allow for ADUs to have a maximum of one bedroom, meaning no dens, office, or extra
rooms that would qualify as a bedroom.
• Require one parking space per ADU and require the property overall to comply with total
required parking for the home and ADU, meaning three parking spaces.
• Apply design standards to duplexes for single-family compatibility.
• Apply standards ADUs uniformly for all buildings rather than create exceptions uniquely
for ADUs.
Council Member Gartin asked what the process would be for a resident interested in adding an
ADU to their property and noted particular interest if there would be an opportunity in that process
for the neighborhood to provide input. Director Diekmann replied by stating that staff would
anticipate a prospective property would meet all the basic zoning standards, resulting in no notice
to the abutting property owners. He supported this by noting that the goal is to create uniform
expectations across the community. City Planner Eloise Sahlstrom provided an example from the
City of Bloomington, where residents were initially required to obtain a Special Use Permit or
Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an ADU. This process was unsuccessful as it only
resulted in a handful of units, and City officials ultimately decided to eliminate that process
entirely.
Moved by Gartin to amend the motion to create a process of approval involving the Zoning Board
of Adjustment (ZBA) that would grant neighbors in the affected areas the opportunity to raise
concern and permit the ZBA authority to provide review.
Council Member Beatty-Hansen shared her lack of concern regarding review because there are
many things a person can do to their property without getting the permission or approval of their
neighbors. She noted that she could build an accessory structure under current standards as long
as she did not make it habitable. Council Member Rollins shared agreement, noting that the City
does not regulate how many people can live in an owner-occupied home. She stated that her family
members can stay with her in her home without the input of her neighbors. She explained that she
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views ADUs as a similar situation, as it is usually a family member that is living in the accessory
structure. Council Member Rollins emphasized that it is an opportunity for families to be able to
support other family members.
As the amendment to the motion lacked a second, Mayor Haila called for a vote on the original
motion.
Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins. Voting Nay:
Gartin. Motion declared carried.
PLAT OF SURVEY FOR 220 & 420 SOUTH TELLER AVENUE AND 5810 & 5898 EAST
LINCOLN WAY (WYFFELS HYBRIDS): Planner Justin Moore reviewed the proposed Plat of
Survey, noting it is a boundary line adjustment merging four parcels for a resulting two parcels.
He noted that the current owner is Wyffels Hybrids (Wyffels), and they desire to develop part of
the site with construction of a seed warehouse in 2023 and for development of multiple phases
with additional buildings and facilities in the future. The proposed survey is composed of Parcel
D at 32.23 acres and Parcel E at 117.78 acres. He furthered that Right-Of-Way Tracts 1 and 2 are
described for the purpose of the dedication of the right-of-way to the City. Additionally, the
applicant submitted a waiver request for consideration by the City Council to permanently waive
sidewalk improvement requirements along Teller Avenue, as the applicant believes it is
unwarranted given no other development in the area would commence in the near future. Planner
Moore emphasized that staff is not recommending full waiver of the requirements and instead
support a deferral option.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input regarding the Plat of Survey and Dedication of
Right of Way when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-244 approving Plat of
Survey for 220 & 420 South Teller Avenue and 5810 & 5898 East Lincoln Way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-245 approving
Dedication of Right of Way.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Planner Moore responded to a request from Council Member Gartin to discuss the logistics of the
sidewalk by highlighting that the sidewalk would be five feet wide and located on an easement
along the front of the property that faces Teller Avenue. He reviewed the extent of the sidewalk
installation requirement with the presentation of a map. He explained that there is not a lot of the
community in this area that has been developed, thus the sidewalk would terminate at the north
end of the property as well as the far south end. Council Member Gartin inquired about plans for
future development in the area, specifically along the south end of the property. Director Diekmann
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explained that the land to the south of Wyffels could be annexed and developed, adding that a
frontage road is being built by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) that would run
parallel to Highway 30. He elaborated that whatever sidewalk that is constructed would ultimately
connect with the intersection at the frontage road. It is unknown if the IDOT has accommodated a
pedestrian crossing into the design of the intersection; however, there should be long-term
sidewalk extension to the east and west.
Mayor Haila shared his confusion that the proposed sidewalk would not lead to anywhere,
referencing the related ordinance which states that sidewalk should provide convenient access to
all properties and shall connect to the City-Wide sidewalk system. He asked if it was possible to
have the land graded and prepared for sidewalk, with an agreement in place that predicated the
construction of sidewalk to future development in a manner that is compliant with the Municipal
Code. Director Diekmann explained that staff wrote Alternative 2B, as outlined in the staff report,
to create a method for deferred installation of sidewalk that eliminated the requirement of Financial
Security and attached it instead to future development with the construction of the third building.
He furthered that if the City Council were to choose to defer the sidewalk and not tie it to the
construction of a third building, a formal agreement would need to be in place with the developer
to ensure compliance.
Council Member Gartin asked about the range of possibilities for development around the future
interchange to the south of the Wyffels property. Director Diekmann noted that per Plan 2040 the
land is designated as employment, which is expected to be industrial but may at some point in the
future require a commercial component. Council Member Betcher asked for clarification on
Alternative 2B, wondering what the plan was for building out the site. Planner Moore noted that
the general Master Plan includes an initial distribution facility with small units for office space,
ultimately leading to expansion to the south and east northeast. Director Diekmann clarified that
Alternative 2B is based on internal development on the site, adding that Phase 1 of construction
does not trigger the full half-mile of sidewalk, but rather the length of Parcel D.
The Public Input regarding the waiver or deferment of sidewalks was opened by Mayor Haila.
Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker Development, 105 S 16th Street, Ames, elaborated on his views of
the impractical nature of the sidewalk requirement at this point in time , considering that the
sidewalk would need to be a half-mile in length, and encouraged the City Council to consider an
alternative that necessitates sidewalks at the time of future development in the area.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Members of the City Council engaged in thorough discussion with staff to determine the proper
legal mechanism to grant a conditional waiver for the deferral of the sidewalk requirement, giving
consideration to the project timeline.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junk, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-246 approving a waiver
of financial security for sidewalk installation with a signed agreement for deferral of sidewalk
installation along the Teller Avenue frontage of Paracel D and Parcel E that identifies a
requirement for future installation of sidewalks upon notice by the City to install a sidewalk and
for the property owner to provide a minimum of a 10-foot wide easement for sidewalk installation
along the frontage of both parcels. The signed agreement and easement are to be provided to the
City prior to approval of a certificate of occupancy for a building on Parcel D or Parcel E.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Mayor Haila recessed the meeting at 8:13 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
HEARING ON CITY OF AMES BUDGET AND PROPERTY TAX LEVY: Finance Director
Corey Goodenow and Budget Manager Nancy Masteller reviewed the City of Ames Budget and
Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2022/23 and 2023/24. Director Goodenow provided sample tax
calculations, highlighting the dollar change and percentage change.
City Manager Schainker clarified that the proposed budget reflects the 37-cent increase on average
that residents can expect on every one hundred thousand dollars of their assessed property values.
He noted that this may be confusing because the new property assessments do not affect the budget
being presented. Council Member Gartin inquired about the percent increase in the budget from
last fiscal year. City Manager Schainker noted that it was a 3.6% increase in the overall tax asking,
which encompassed all increases, including insurance, property, and salary increases. Council
Member Gartin discussed the level of fiscal restraint exercised by City staff to a have a 3.6%
increase in the current inflationary environment.
City Manager Schainker assured the City Council and Ames residents that the City does not need
action from the State Legislature to ensure City staff is prudent with the budget. Mayor Haila
opened discussion regarding increases in property assessments, asking for explanation on the roll
back. Director Goodenow focused on the process of reevaluation for residential properties that
occurs year to year, providing a detailed example. He added that the residential rollback is
currently projected by the Department of Revenue to be 47%. City Manager Schainker pointed out
that when he first started at the City many years ago, the residential rollback rate was about 88%.
He furthered that there is a dedicated team of City staff that strive to maintain the same level of
service at the least possible cost. When the Budget is prepared, staff first determines what it takes
to provide programming, which includes new levels of service each year, before figuring out what
it takes to generate that amount. Council Member Gartin shared in City Manager Schainker’s
statement and noted that the City has an expanding tax base, spreading that cost over an increasing
number of commercial, industrial, and residential properties, and Mayor Haila reminded everyone
that the City is just about one-third of the total property tax bill. City Manager Schainker added
that there are two proposed bills at the State level, one of which would mandate that no one
property can have more than a three percent increase in property taxes. With the level of fiscal
restraint City staff is currently exercising, there is an average increase of nearly five percent, he
explained. In order to meet the proposed mandate, City staff would have to further reduce the
budget, which cannot be done without affecting existing service levels to the community.
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Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing on the Adjusted Fiscal Year 2022/23 City
Budget when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-247 authorizing and
approving the Adjusted Fiscal Year 2022/23 City Budget.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
The Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023/24 City Budget was opened and closed by Mayor
Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-248 authorizing and
approving Fiscal Year 2023/24 City Budget.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
STATIONS SETBACKS: Council Member Betcher inquired about the language in the proposed
Ordinance that allows for an unlimited number of charger encroachments, but only allows for one
cabinet per four chargers to encroach. She asked if it is intent to limit it to one cabinet and four
chargers for all properties or to allow it in an incremental process. Director Diekmann explained
that it is supposed to read to allow an unlimited number of charger pedestals with one cabinet for
every four chargers. After reviewing available examples, Council Member Betcher discussed
screening. Director Diekmann shared that electric vehicle chargers and the cabinets are not
considered a mechanical unit and are not subject to screening, which has been clarified in the
proposed Ordinance. Mayor Haila asked if there were any new definitions written for the proposed
Ordinance and if there was a need present. Director Diekmann replied in the negative.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding
Zoning Text Amendment on Electric Vehicle Charging Station Setbacks.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Mayor Haila opened and close the Public Forum when no one
came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding
Zoning Text Amendment on Affordable Housing Parking Requirements.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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HEARING ON 2022/23 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (SOUTH APRON
REHAB): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward
to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to accept the Report of Bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-249 approving
final plans and specification and awarding Division 1 and its Alternate A, and Division 2 and its
Alternate B, of the 2022/23 Airport Improvements Program (South Apron Rehab) to Con-Struct
of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,251,705, contingent upon the receipt and execution of the
agreements for 1) Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, 2) Federal Entitlement, and 3) State
Airport Improvement Program grants in amounts necessary to finance the project expenditures.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE TO INCREASE WATER RATES BY 8%
EFFECTIVE FOR BILLS MAILED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2023: Water and Pollution
Control Director John Dunn presented the water rate adjustment for fiscal year 2023/24, before
reviewing the national and state trends. He emphasized that Ames is at the 26th percentile based
on 2022 rates for Cities with population >10,000 with lime softening, 600 cubic feet per month,
for water rates and the 21st percentile, based on 2022 rates for Cities with populations >10,000,
600 cubic feet per month, for sewer rates. He then discussed the forces driving drinking water
capital expenses, including new and replacement well capacity, infrastructure renewal and
replacement, and recent jumps in commodity prices, especially chemicals.
The Water Fund Rate Model with no adjustments was reviewed before Mr. Dunn discussed the
approach to rates, which encompassed meeting debt coverage requirements, meeting operating
reserve target, and smaller percentage increases on a more frequent basis. He then dove into detail
regarding the Water Fund Rate Model as proposed and engaged the City Council members in
thorough discussion regarding the capital need, highlighting the need for flexibility. City Manager
Schainker discussed the effect of economic development and industry, including cost benefit and
sustainability issues.
Director Dunn focused on the cost realized by the customer, reviewing a sample bill with the
proposed increases highlighted. He noted that the recommendation from staff is to approve on first
reading an ordinance to increase water rates by 8% effective for bills mailed on or after July 1,
2023, with second and third reading to follow on April 25, 2023, and May 9, 2023, respectively.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Forum when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Junck, to adopt on first reading an ordinance to increase water rates
by 8% effective for bills mailed on or after July 1, 2023.
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Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4499 TO AMEND THE
AMES MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 18.31(32) AND (343) REGULATING PARKING
ON BRISTOL DRIVE AND HAMPTON STREET: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to
pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4499.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted there were
seven items to consider. Items one and two were from Building Official Sara Van Meeteren
regarding homeowner permits and fireblocking code requirements. City Manager Schainker noted
that the items were for information only.
Items numbers three, four, and five all related to housing development.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from Jay Vannice-Adams regarding traffic improvements in Campustown and West
Ames was the sixth item.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The seventh item was an email from Sandy Swanson, Overflow Thrift Store Managing Director,
regarding parking code requirements.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to request a memo from staff.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Haila took the privilege of commending City Manager
Schainker, who received the Dwight Ink Award in recognition of dedication to Public Service. He
stated that those who know Mr. Schainker know that public service is his highest passion. Mayor
Haila shared his congratulations, noting that the award is well deserved.
Council Member Betcher shared her congratulations to City Manager Schainker as well. She also
noted that the City Council heard during the Public Forum about the challenges that are being
faced by some residents because of the construction at S Duff Avenue and SE 16th Street. She
stated that she believed this to be an issue worthy of investigation by the Public Works Department
to determine if there is a viable solution to improve the situation. Council Member Beatty-Hansen
shared her agreement and the City Council members engaged in robust consideration of the issue.
Council Member Gartin shared his belief that staff in the Public Works Department has already
thoroughly evaluated this issue prior to beginning the project.
Moved by Junck, seconded by Betcher, to request staff to research bicycle and pedestrian detours
for the construction at S Duff Avenue and SE 16th Street to improve accessibility.
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Vote on Motion: 5-1. Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins. Voting Nay:
Gartin. Motion declared carried.
Council Member Gartin announced that Stash the Trash would be taking place on Saturday, April
29, 2023. He encouraged everyone to help clean-up the community, noting that his running group
would be participating in plogging (Swedish for jogging and picking-up litter).
Council Member Rollins noted that also on Saturday, April 29, 2023, the City would be hosting
the first No-Charge Yard Waste Day of the year. She stated that there would be student groups
available to assist and shared appreciation for their efforts.
Council Member Junck added to the events on Saturday, April 29, 2023, by noting that the Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony for the new Battery Electric Buses at CyRide. Rides are available in the new
buses from City Hall to the CyRide facility from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with the ceremony
taking place at noon.
ISU Student Government Vice President Roberts thanked the City Council for having her at the
meeting and noted that ex officio Etten should be back at the next meeting. She also shared that
Student Government is beginning planning operations for Cyclone Welcome Weekend and
encouraged the City Council to reach out if any members had questions.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AMES, IOWA APRIL 27, 2023 The Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission was called to order by Chairperson Mike Crum at 8:15 AM on APRIL 27, 2023. As it was impractical for the Commission members to attend in person, Commission Chairperson Mike Crum, Commission Members Harold Pike and Kim Linduska were brought in telephonically. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 2023: Moved by Pike, seconded by Linduska, to approve the Minutes of the March 23, 2023, Regular Service Commission meeting. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS: Moved by Crum, seconded by Pike, to certify the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Entry-Level Applicants: Environmental Engineer I Daria Dilparic 83 Mitchell VanderVeen 71 Police Officer Garrett Daughton 76 Carlos Jimenez-Soriano 75 Jordan Babcock 74 Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF PROMOTIONAL-LEVEL APPLICANTS: Moved by Linduska, seconded by Crum, to certify the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Promotional-Level Applicants: Fire Lieutenant Chad Bundy 81* Pat Murphy 81 Matthew Thompson 79* Jason Vennard 78* Wes Hubbard 69 TJ Trau 69 Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST TO EXHAUST PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER LIST: Moved by Crum, seconded by Pike to exhaust the Public Safety Dispatcher entry-level certified list. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
COMMENTS: The next Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission is scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 8:15 AM. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:24 AM. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Mike Crum, Chairperson Vicki Hillock, Commission Clerk
REPORT OF
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
Department
General Description
of Contract
Contract
Change
No.
Original Contract
Amount Contractor/ Vendor
Total of Prior
Change Orders
Amount this
Change Order
Change
Approved By
Purchasing
Contact
(Buyer)
Public Works 2020/21 Collector Street
Pavement Improvements
(E. 20th Street)
1 $776,718.91 All Star Concrete, LLC $0.00 $-(33,455.38) J. Joiner KS
Public Works South Grand Avenue (PCC
Pavement)
3 $3,159,304.15 Peterson Contractors, Inc. $66,988,49 $-(38,143.99) J. Joiner KS
Public Works 2021/22 Arterial Street
Pavement Improvements
(North Dakota Avenue
and Ontario Avenue)
2 $1,430,118.60 Con-Struct, Inc. $19,528.00 $-(21,653.90) J. Joiner KS
Public Works 2019/20 Concrete
Pavement Improvements
Program (Douglas, 5th
Street, E. 3rd Street, E. 2nd
Street, Des Moines
Avenue & Center Avenue)
4 $1,571,889.43 Manatts, Inc. $25,580.00 $-($13,549.94) B. Phillips KS
Public Works 22/23 Main Street Paver
Replacement (Kellogg to
Douglas and Douglas to
Duff)
2 $333,333.00 Con-Struct, Inc. $6,000.00 $36,367.15 B. Phillips KS
Period: 1st – 15th
16th – End of Month
Month & Year: April 2023
For City Council Date: May 9, 2023
Item No. 7
$ $ $
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
APRES BAR CO LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Apres Bar Co
BUSINESS
(515) 422-4224
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) 422-4224
EMAIL
admin@apresbarco.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Item No. 8
Page 2 of 2
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
May 16, 2023
POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
May 19, 2024
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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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
CASEY'S MARKETING
COMPANY
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
CASEY'S GENERAL STORE
#2298
BUSINESS
(515) 207-7512
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
428 LINCOLN WAY
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
1 SE CONVENIENCE BLVD
CITY
Ankeny
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50021
Contact Person
NAME
Madison Paulson
PHONE
(515) 381-5974
EMAIL
madi.paulson@caseys.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER
LE0003515
LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class E Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE
June 15, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE
June 14, 2024
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class E Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Item No. 9
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Corporation
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF
OWNERSHIP
U.S.
CITIZEN
BRIAN
JOHNSON
JOHNSTON Iowa 50131 VICE PRESIDENT 0.00 Yes
DOUGLAS
BEECH
ANKENY Iowa 50021 ASSISTANT
SECRETARY
0.00 Yes
SAMUEL
JAMES
Ankeny Iowa 50021 PRESIDENT 0.00 Yes
SCOTT FABER Johnston Iowa 50131 SECRETARY 0.00 Yes
ERIC LARSEN Ankeny Iowa 50023 TREASURER 0.00 Yes
Companies
COMPANY NAME FEDERAL ID CITY STATE ZIP % OF OWNERSHIP
CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC. 42-1435913 Ankeny Iowa 50021 100.00
Insurance Company Information
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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
515.239.5133 non-emergency
515.239.5130 Administration
515.239.5429 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Police Department
MEMO
Smart Choice
To: Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From: Lieutenant Mike Arkovich, Ames Police Department
Date: April 21, 2023
Subject: Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
The Council agenda for May 9th, 2023, includes beer permits and liquor license renewals
for:
North Grand Cinema , 2801 Grand Ave, Class C Retail Alcohol License
Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave, Special Class C Liquor
License with Outdoor Service
Casey’s General Store #2298, 428 Lincoln Way, Class E Liquor License
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, LLC, 2100 Green Hills Dr., Class C
Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for
North Grand Cinema, Octagon Center for the Arts, Gateway Hotel and Conference
Center, and Ichiban. On 2/23/23, an employee at the Casey’s General Store #2298 failed
an alcohol compliance check. There has not been any prior failed compliance checks at
this location or any other recent alcohol violations. The department will continue to
monitor this location. The Ames Police Department recommends the license renewal for
the listed businesses.
Item No. 10
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ITEM #: 11
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: Admin
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REQUESTS FOR MIDNIGHT MADNESS
BACKGROUND:
The annual Midnight Madness races will be held at Ames Fitness Center South (ISU
Research Park) on Saturday, July 8. The event includes 5k, 10k, and kid runs, followed
by activities at Ames Fitness Center South. An estimated 600 people will enter all races
and approximately 800 spectators will be at the event.
Organizers are requesting the following partial street closures from on Saturday, July 8.
Collaboration Place Road to S Riverside Drive (north side lane)
S Riverside Drive North to Airport Road (west side lane)
Airport Road between S Riverside Drive & South Loop Drive (south side of east
bound traffic)
South Loop Drive (east side of road)
University Blvd from Cottonwood Rd to Collaboration Place (east side of road)
City staff will provide barricades and traffic cones to facilitate this event, blocking
a dedicated running lane while allowing vehicle traffic to continue using other
lanes.
Midnight Madness organizers have also obtained a Noise Permit for this event. Event
organizers will clean up the event on Saturday night, with cleanup being completed by
11:00 P.M.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests for Midnight Madness on July 8, 2023, as outlined above.
2. Do not approve the requests for Midnight Madness.
CITY’S MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Midnight Madness has been held since 1979 and is a popular event that draws many
competitors and spectators from a wide area to Ames. There have been no significant
problems in the past with the arrangements requested above.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1, as described above.
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ITEM #: 12
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT Admin.
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REQUESTS FROM GOOD NEIGHBOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
BACKGROUND:
Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance (GNEA), located at 613 Clark Avenue, is
requesting to host an event on Sunday, May 21, 2023 celebrating the Good Neighbor
Emergency Assistance organization and those it serves.
Although the event takes place mainly on private property, organizers are requesting the
closure of Clark Avenue between 6th Street and 7th Street for event activities. Clark
Avenue would close at 2:00 p.m. and would re-open at 8:00 p.m. The main event will
take place between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Event organizers have secured the use of the Fareway parking lot for temporary porta
potty locations, parking and the scheduled band, Vinyl Vagabonds. Organizers expect
approximately 200 attendees. Organizers have provided staff with an Emergency Safety
Plan. A Noise Permit has also been requested from the Police Department. Staff has
been informed that no alcohol will be permitted at this event.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the request from GNEA to close Clark Avenue from 6th Street to 7th
Street on May 21, 2023, as indicated above.
2. Do not approve the request.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This requested closure will facilitate an event on private property and Clark Avenue that
is open to the public.
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 #: 13
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: CMO
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO MODIFY FY 2022/23 ASSET ALLOCATION TO
CHILDSERVE
BACKGROUND:
ChildServe has submitted a request (Attachment A) to the City to modify its FY 2022/23
ASSET allocation. The request is to transfer $6,000 from Infant Daycare services to
Children Daycare services.
Funding for the Children Daycare services was exhausted in March 2023, while the
funding for Infant Daycare has not been utilized this fiscal year due to no current
openings in that level of service.
The revised allocations appear in the table below.
Service Original
Allocation
Change Revised
Allocation
Infant Daycare $ 6,000 - $6,000 0
Children Daycare 16,000 + 6,000 22,000
TOTAL 22,000 0 22,000
If the request to reallocate funds to Children Daycare services is approved, the unit rates
of both services will remain unchanged. The number of units purchased will increase for
Children Daycare while no units of service will be provided under Infant Daycare.
ChildServe will be able to draw down units already provided during this fiscal year,
but which have not been paid because City funds were exhausted in this program
as of March 2023.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the request to modify the City’s FY 2022/23 ASSET contract with
ChildServe by reallocating $6,000 from Infant Daycare services to Children
Daycare services.
2. Do not approve the request.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ChildServe submits its budget to ASSET based on estimates of the number of
children needing assistance. Due to no openings occurring in Infant Daycare, the
funds allocated to this program cannot be utilized. ChildServe is requesting that
those funds be transferred to the Children Daycare program where they can be
utilized by the end of FY 2022/23.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, thereby approving the request to modify the City’s FY 2022/23 ASSET
contract with ChildServe, as described above.
5406 Merle Hay Road | Johnston, IA 50131 | 515.727.8750 | FAX 515.27.8757 | www.childserve.org
May 1, 2023
City Managers Office
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
To whom this may concern:
I am writing to request a change in the allocation for ASSET funds approved for day care
services. City funds have been used as follows from July 2022 through March 2023.
Service $Approved $ Spent $Balance
Day Care-Infant $6,000.00 $0 $6,000
Day Care-children $16,000.00 $17292.28 -$1292.28
We have experienced higher than anticipated utilization for children 2-5 years of age and
lower than anticipated for infants 0-24 months of age. We apply to cover an infant in case
one enrolls that needs the assistance. We want to be able to take a new family under ASSET that
may have an infant. Currently we have not had any come off the waiting list that needs
assistance.
As a result I am requesting that $6,000.00 be reallocated from Day Care-Infant to Day
Care-Children to assure that funds are available through the end of the fiscal year for the
children using the city ASSET funds. This does not change the total amount of funds
requested and approved. We will have expended the funds approved for Day Care
Children from the other ASSET funding agencies by the end of the year.
We currently continue to serve 4 Day Care-Children who will need funding from
February through June 2023. All of these children reside in Ames/Story County.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Rachelle Flory
Ames Program Manager
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ITEM #: 14
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: FINANCE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SETTING MAY 23, 2023 AS DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON FINAL ADJUSTED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
BACKGROUND:
The Code of Iowa requires that city spending by program not exceed Council
approved budget amounts at any time during the year. To maintain compliance, the
City of Ames monitors spending against the approved budget and prepares amendments
to the budget several times during the fiscal year. The following is the customary
amendment schedule:
Amendment #1 - In the fall, a first amendment is prepared to carry over unspent
project amounts from the prior fiscal year.
Amendment #2 - The second amendment again as part of the adoption process
for the next fiscal year’s budget. This is typically done in March, but in FY 2022/23
it was done in April. It should be noted that due to a publication error, Amendment
#2 will be shown as part of the final amendment in the publication notice to ensure
compliance with state budget guidelines.
Amendment #3 - A final spring amendment is done to adjust for any significant
changes that have occurred since the prior amendment. This amendment typically
is restricted to the early start of CIP projects approved for the following fiscal year,
new grants that have been received and their associated project expenses, and
any significant changes in CIP projects, operating expenses, or revenues.
The deadline for adoption of amendments to the FY 2022/23 budget is May 31, 2023.
Setting the hearing date as May 23, 2023 allows time for the publication of the hearing
notice as required by the State of Iowa.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a resolution setting May 23, 2023 as the date of public hearing on the final
adjusted budget for FY 2022/23.
2. Refer this item back to staff for additional information or other adjustments to the
amendments.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Amending the FY 2022/23 budget better reflects new grant funded projects, significant
changes in CIP projects, and changes to operational expenses and revenues. Therefore,
it is recommended that City Council approve Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ITEM #: 15
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BYLAWS
BACKGROUND:
On August 9, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 4475 amending Section
29.1403 (Zoning Board of Adjustment) of the Municipal Code. Changes were made to the
following subsections of Section 29.1403: (4) Board Action, (5) Officers and Duties, and
(9) Applications to the Board. The changes reassigned duties among City staff,
clarified notification requirements, and modified voting procedures for approval to
be clear that three votes are required to approve an application or appeal; a lack of
three votes would be a denial.
As the Board conducted its annual review of Bylaws, changes were necessary to bring
components of the Bylaws into conformance with adopted amendments to the Municipal
Code. See Attachment A (Rules of the Zoning Board of Adjustment).
The ZBA approved the attached amendments to the Bylaws, at its meeting on April 12,
by a vote of 5-0. Those amendments are now pending approval by the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached amendments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Bylaws.
2. Refer the proposed Bylaw amendments back to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
or staff for revisions.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed amendments to the ZBA Bylaws are consistent with changes made to
Section 29.1403 of the Municipal Code. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1, as described above.
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Attachment A
RULES OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
City of Ames, Iowa
Please note that proposed amendments to the Bylaws are shown
in bold type. Deletions are shown as a “cross-through” and
additions are shown as “underlined.”
These are the rules of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Ames, Iowa,
made and promulgated pursuant to authority of Section 414.9, Code of Iowa, and
Section 29.1403, Ames Municipal Code.
I. FORCE, EFFECT, AVAILABILITY AND AMENDMENT TO THESE RULES.
A. Force and Effect.
1. These rules supplement but do not supersede the provisions of Chapter
29 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa.
2. The Board of Adjustment shall act in accordance with procedures
specified by laws of the State, City ordinances, and the provisions of
these rules.
B. Availability.
1. These rules will be available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk
and copies made for such fee as the Clerk shall determine reasonable.
C. Amendment.
1. Any additions, alterations, or amendments to these rules shall be
approved by a majority vote of all members of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, sitting in regular session, and shall go into effect as of the
date of the additional approval of the City Council.
II. REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS OR APPLICATIONS
A. Initiation of an Appeal or Application.
1. All appeals and applications made to the Board shall be in writing on
forms provided by the City of Ames and shall be filed with the secretary
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to the Board.
2. Every appeal or application shall refer to the specific provision of the
ordinance involved and shall set forth exactly the interpretation that is
claimed, the use for which the special permit is sought, or the details
of the variance, exception, or other relief requested, and the grounds
on which it is claimed that the request should be granted, as the case
may be.
3. There shall be a separate filing of appeal or application for each tract of
land. No appeal or application naming or describing more than one (1)
tract will be considered.
4. Each appeal or application to the Board shall be assigned a case number
and the secretary shall make a case file in which all documents,
exhibits and reports submitted as evidence relative to the matter, and
the Decision and Order of the Board shall be retained. The secretary
shall cause an index of such files to be made relating case numbers to
street address or other appropriate description of properties affected.
The files shall be managed in accordance with the Records Retention
Schedule of the City of Ames.
5. Each appeal or application must be signed by the property owner, if
owned by a natural person, or owner’s agent, if owned by some other
entity. If the applicant is not the owner, the applicant must also sign the
application.
6. All applications shall be filed by 9:00 a.m. on the Wednesday 14
days before the next regularly scheduled meeting in order to be
docketed for that meeting. The secretary may docket a late appeal
after consultation with and approval of the chair, if it is determined
that a delay would result in hardship to the applicant or other
affected parties. Application deadlines may be altered when
schedules are affected by a holiday.
Applications to the Board for a Special Use Permit, Variance,
Exception, or Reasonable Accommodation may be made by any
person. Such application shall be made by filing with the secretary of
the Board an application as provided for by the City of Ames. The
secretary shall publish notice of the application in a paper of general
circulation in the City.
7. Upon receipt of an application or appeal, the secretary to the
Board shall promptly transmit to the Department of Planning and
Housing of the City of Ames a copy of said application or appeal,
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together with a copy of the notice of the aforesaid hearing and
shall request that said department submit to the Board its analysis
and comments on this matter.
The Planning and Housing Director is responsible for appointing
staff to serve as secretary of the Board. In the absence of the
secretary, the chair may appoint one of the members of the Board to
act as secretary pro tem for the meeting. The secretary shall keep
minutes of the Board’s proceedings, showing the vote for each
member upon each question. If a member is absent or does not vote
on any matter, the minutes shall indicate this fact. The Board shall
keep records of all official actions, which shall be on file in the office
of the City Clerk as a public record.
B. Condition Precedent to Appeal or Application.
1. Refusal of a zoning permit shall be a condition precedent to hearing
appeal or application for an area, height or architectural variance or
exception.
2. No such refusal of a zoning permit is required as a condition
precedent to applications for a use variance, special use permit or
exception.
C. B. Time Limits for Appeals or Applications.
1. Limitation on appeals of interpretation: Appeals based upon alleged
erroneous application or misinterpretation of zoning regulations by the
zoning administrator shall be taken within a reasonable amount of time,
not to exceed thirty (30) days after the administrator’s decision was made.
III. PROOF OF REQUESTED ACTION
A. Evidence Required.
1. The facts asserted as a basis for granting or denying a variance,
exception, appeal, or special use permit must be proved by evidence.
Technical rules of evidence will not be applied; however, the Board may
continue consideration of a matter pending production of evidence it
deems necessary to a reasonable and valid determination on any matter
before it.
2. Testimony relative to the facts of a matter before the Board shall be
made under oath administered by the chair.
B. Subpoenas.
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1. Subpoenas to compel attendance of material witnesses may be issued
by the chair on his or her own initiative or at the request of any
member of the Board.
IV. DECISIONS BY THE BOARD.
A. Decisions.
1. The Board will endeavor to make a decision immediately following
presentation of evidence and arguments but may take a matter under
advisement and make a decision at a later date. If a matter is taken
under advisement, a decision thereon shall be made and announced not
later than the next regularly scheduled session of the Board.
2. If the appellant or applicant fails to appear, either in person or by an
agent knowledgeable about the appeal or application, to present his or
her appeal or application to the Board on the date the hearing is
scheduled on the petition, the Board may automatically deny the appeal
or application.
3. The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary
for any final action to be taken. to reverse any order, requirement,
decision, or determination of any administrative official, or to decide
in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to
pass under any such ordinance or to effect any variation in such
ordinance.
At the request of the person seeking action from the Board and prior
to the beginning of the hearing on the person’s matter, the hearing
on the matter may be delayed until such time that the full Board is
present to hear the person’s request. The hearing may be delayed up
to 45 days in an attempt to accommodate the request. However, if a
meeting where the full Board is present cannot be held within 45 days
of the original hearing date, the hearing on the matter shall proceed
at the next Board meeting following the 45-day delay.
B. Effect of the Board Decision.
1. Once the Board has rendered final decision on a petition, resubmission
of the same application shall be in accordance with the provisions of
the Zoning Code. However, the same claim may be resubmitted to the
Board for reconsideration if new material evidence is offered that could
not have been presented at the prior hearing by use of reasonable
diligence.
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2. A petition denied for failure to appear to present evidence can be
refiled only upon good cause shown for nonappearance at the initial
hearing date.
V. MEETINGS
A. The Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month during the
months of November through March. During the months of April through
October the Board shall meet on the second Wednesday of each month
and on the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless no applications are
filed, and no other business requires action by the Board. The meeting date
may also be changed by a majority vote of the Board when conflicts exist
which preclude meeting on the regularly scheduled date. The Board
Secretary, in consultation with the chairperson, may contact the Board
members to establish an additional or replacement meeting and set
such date, without a vote of the Board.
B. When it is determined that it is necessary for the agenda to be deferred due
to lack of a quorum of the members, and if there is insufficient time to
notify the media, the Chair or Acting Chair shall declare the meeting open,
explain the reason for deferral, and permit any interested person to speak.
C. No agenda will include more than five applications for hearing. After
consultation with and approval of the chair, the secretary may docket
additional agenda items when it is determined that a delay in docketing
the appeal would result in hardship to the applicant or other affected parties.
Adopted by City Council 9-1-1987.
Readopted with amendments by City Council 6-28-1994, 5-23-2000, and 1-23-2007.
ITEM #: 16
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ROCK SALT
REQUIREMENTS FOR 2023/24 SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PROGRAM
BACKGROUND:
This contract is to furnish rock salt for the 2023/24 Snow and Ice Control Program.
Materials are to be delivered as requested by the City throughout the winter season. The
estimated total cost is based on 2,500 tons. The contract for FY 2022/23 is with
Independent Salt Co. at $79.50/ton. The FY 2023/24 budget includes $205,000 for rock
salt.
The following bids were received on April 19, 2023:
ESTIMATED
BIDDER UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST
Independent Salt Co., Kanopolis, KS $83.85/ton $209,625.00
Skyline Salt Solutions, LLC, Dubuque, IA $85.36/ton $213,400.00
Central Salt, LLC, Lyons, KS $90.73/ton $226,825.00
Black Strap, Inc., Neligh, NE $160.00/ton $400,000.00
The low bid from Independent Salt Co., Kanopolis, KS, is approximately 5.5% higher than
the current year contracted unit price. The anticipated amount of salt required (2,500 tons)
would exceed the budgeted amount for salt by $4,625. However, the actual amount
paid will depend on the quantities ordered by the City as the winter progresses. If
the cost of the required salt exceeds the budgeted amount, staff will amend the
operating budget using Road Use Tax savings from other street activities.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award the contract for the 2023/24 rock salt requirements to Independent Salt Co.
of Kanopolis, KS, in the amount of $83.85 per ton, to be delivered as requested by
the City throughout the winter season.
2. Reject all bids and attempt to purchase rock salt on an as-needed basis.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Rock salt is an essential supply for the City’s snow and ice control in winter months. The
amount needed depends on the frequency and scale of snow events. If usage exceeds
the budgeted amount, the operating budget will be amended using savings from other
street activities. 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 #: 17
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: W&PC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK WATER QUALITY MONITORING
BACKGROUND:
The lakes at Ada Hayden Heritage Park are used recreationally for fishing and boating,
and act as an aquifer recharge source for the Ames Water Plant in times of extreme
drought. Staff has included a schedule for routine water quality monitoring in the Capital
Improvements Plan that looks at the lakes’ health every five to seven years. In-depth
monitoring of the lakes was last performed during the summers of 2017 and 2018.
On March 21, 2023, a request for proposals (RFP) for professional services was issued
for Water Quality Monitoring at Ada Hayden Heritage Park to be performed during the
summer months in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Firms were asked to submit their fee
proposals separate from their qualification-based proposals to allow staff to make a
selection based primarily on the firms’ qualifications for the project. One proposal was
received in response to the RFP. That proposal included the baseline monitoring
requested by staff, and also offered additional monitoring for Chlorophyll a which is typical
of lake water quality studies.
After thorough review of the proposal, staff determined that the State Hygienic Laboratory
(SHL) was qualified to conduct the study. The fees proposed, while higher than the
2017/2018 monitoring event, are in line with fees from earlier monitoring events. The fee
proposal from SHL is shown below.
Base Proposal Alternate Proposal Total Fee
State Hygienic Laboratory $77,535 $2,337 $79,872
Staff has worked with the State Hygienic Laboratory before for analysis related to drinking
water, wastewater, and a previous study of the Ada Hayden water quality. SHL conducted
the 2017/2018 study and provided informative, professional reports of the water quality
at Ada Hayden. Staff is confident that the State Hygienic Laboratory will again provide a
high-quality final report that can be compared to prior testing results as well as be useful
for future planning purposes. Staff recommends inclusion of SHL’s optional proposal to
include Chlorophyll a for a total study expense of $79,872.
The project is included in FY 23/24 and FY 24/25 Capital Improvements Plan at a total of
$46,000. Additional funding is available from a planned remote site solar feasibility
study ($25,000) that has been replaced by the Electric Department’s solar study;
and from savings in the Distribution System Monitoring Network project ($10,000).
The resulting available budget for the Ada Hayden monitoring work is as shown below.
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Funding Sources:
FY 23/24 CIP $ 23,000
FY 24/25 CIP 23,000
Remote Site Solar Feasibility Study (savings) 25,000
Distribution Monitoring Project (savings) 10,000
Total Funds Available $ 81,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract for water quality monitoring services at Ada Hayden Heritage
Park to the State Hygienic Laboratory of Coralville, Iowa, in the amount of $79,872.
2. Do not award a contract at this time.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The lakes at Ada Hayden Heritage Park are identified in the Ames Water Treatment
Plant’s Drought Management Plan as a source of replenishment for the Ames aquifer and
are used by the community for recreation. The long-range capital budgeting plan for the
Water Utility includes monitoring of the lakes’ health every 5-7 years. Staff has solicited
proposals for the work and the proposal received from the State Hygienic Laboratory was
determined to meet staff’s expectations. 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#: 18
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ASBESTOS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR POWER PLANT –
CONTRACT RENEWAL
BACKGROUND:
This contract involves the removal and proper disposal of asbestos insulation at the
City’s Power Plant, including Units 5 and 6 (both retired) and operating Units 7 and 8.
The two retired units and Unit 7 are primarily insulated with asbestos type insulation. Unit 8
is considered “asbestos free,” excluding some gasket material and steam pipe insulation
around the turbine. In addition, other equipment and piping located in the Power Plant has
been insulated with asbestos type insulation. Asbestos removal is an ongoing process.
Each year Electric Services estimates how much asbestos can be removed from the plant
based on location and impact on plant operations.
The Power Plant benefits from having a service contract with a company that
provides both routine and emergency asbestos remediation services. These
services include removal and disposal of asbestos containing insulation, as well as
the remediation/ encapsulation of identified areas or areas where an encapsulated
surface is damaged. Asbestos must be removed and disposed of per State and
Federal regulations before retired equipment can be physically removed. In addition,
asbestos should be removed or encapsulated in areas where employees will be
working.
On July 23, 2019, Council awarded a contract to Earth Services & Abatement, LLC, Des
Moines, IA for the asbestos maintenance services contract. 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, 2023 through June 30, 2024, is the fourth of the four-renewal
periods subject to Council approval of funding for asbestos removal.
The contract’s rate provision increases 3% for both Labor and Travel &
Subsistence. The FY 2023/24 rates are shown on Attachment 1.
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
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specifications and other procurement documentation.
The approved FY 2023/24 Power Plant operating budget includes $120,000 for this
contract. Invoices will be based on contract rates for time and materials for
services actually received.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Approve a contract renewal with Earth Services & Abatement LLC, Des
Moines, IA, for the Asbestos Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant
for the one-year period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an
amount not-to-exceed $120,000.
b. Approve a performance bond in the amount of $120,000.
2. Do not renew the agreement and direct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Asbestos removal and encapsulation are an on-going effort, since most of the old
equipment at the Power Plant was insulated with asbestos. This contract establishes
rates for service and provides for guaranteed availability, thereby setting in place known
timing and rates.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1 as stated above.
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ITEM#: 19
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ELECTRIC MARKET PARTICIPANT SERVICES SOFTWARE
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 first 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.
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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.
The approved FY 2023/24 operating budget includes $150,000 for this software and
related support services.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a one-year contract renewal to MCG Energy Solutions, LLC, Minneapolis,
MN, for MISO Market Participant Services in the amount of $115,011.89 for the
period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
2. Reject the renewal and direct staff to rebid.
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 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#: 20
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ELECTRIC SERVICES FUEL SUPPLY CONTRACT RENEWAL
BACKGROUND:
This contract is for the purchase of #2 ultra low sulfur diesel fuel for Electric Services.
The utility has a 250,000-gallon main fuel tank located at the Dayton Substation to fuel
the two GT (gas turbine) units, which are primarily used at times of peak electricity
demand and during emergencies. The utility’s two gas turbines could burn 250,000
gallons of fuel in a 60-hour time period, requiring larger refill volumes and quick refills
should an emergency dictate that they stay on-line.
The scope of work for this contract includes supplying fuel to the gas turbine
units as needed. Suppliers were asked to provide pricing in the form of a markup
or markdown to the daily-published “rack” average fuel price at the Des Moines,
Iowa, terminal for stated products.
On August 27, 2019, City Council awarded the contract to Diamond Oil Company, Des
Moines, Iowa to provide these services. The contract includes a provision that would
allow the City to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. The
proposed renewal contract would be the fourth of the four optional terms. The
renewal period is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
The renewal terms do not have any price increases. The goal of the contract is to
create efficiency and flexibility in the purchase of a valuable commodity, ensuring that
the City is able to use opportunity purchasing and to lock in performance criteria for the
suppliers.
The approved FY 2023/24 operating budget includes $300,000 for this fuel
purchase. The City Council should note that actual cost invoices will be based on
the amount of fuel purchased and the price of the fuel at the time of purchase.
Typical fuel usage over a one-year period is estimated to cost $200,000. However, in
the upcoming fiscal year, Power Plant staff plans to operate the combustion
turbines more frequently than in past years to accomplish additional training and
reliability testing. This will result in higher costs during this contract year.
It should be noted that under the Diamond Oil contract, the Power Plant can take
delivery from two distinct points: Buckeye and Magellan. The fuel from Buckeye
meets General Electric specifications. Fuel from Magellan is received from many
different refineries, which could potentially result in a fuel blend that differs slightly from
the General Electric specifications. Therefore, the Buckeye fuel is the primary delivery
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point. However, staff obtained prices from Magellan in case fuel is urgently needed and
it is unavailable from Buckeye.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve renewal of the contract for supplying diesel fuel to the City’s gas turbine
units to Diamond Oil in a total amount not to exceed $300,000, with the options for
pricing to be computed as a:
a. (-$0.0062) deduct off of the Magellan “rack” fuel price, or,
b. $0.0163 increase off of the Buckeye “rack” fuel price.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This contract will offer the City flexibility in fuel purchasing and maintain standards of
performance for fuel content and fuel delivery. Detailed ordering and delivery
procedures will also be part of this contract. The actual contract amount will be based
on the actual quantities delivered.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1a-b as stated above.
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ITEM #: 21
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: BOILER MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR POWER
PLANT– CONTRACT RENEWAL
BACKGROUND:
This contract consists of a variety of boiler and pressure vessel maintenance,
including structural steel and pressure vessel repair at the Power Plant. The
contractor provides emergency service as well as regularly planned repairs and
services during scheduled outages.
On July 26, 2022, Council awarded a contract to TEI Construction Services, Inc., Duncan,
SC, for the Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant. These services were
to be furnished as requested from the award date through June 30, 2023. This contract
included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four additional
years. This is the first renewal out of four possible renewal periods.
The City Council should note that the rates which will be charged by TEI
Construction Services, Inc. will increase 3%, as indicated on their bid document.
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.
Invoices will be based on contract rates for time and materials for services actually
received and accepted by the City. The FY 2023/24 operating budget includes
$345,000 for these services.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Approve the contract renewal with TEI Construction Services, Inc., Duncan,
SC, for the Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-
year period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not-to-
exceed $345,000.
b. Approve the contract and bond for the Boiler Maintenance Services Contract
for Power Plant.
2. Do not renew the agreement and direct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is important to have a highly skilled company to perform maintenance services on the
City’s power plant boilers. These boilers operate at high temperatures and under high
pressures. Work may be scheduled or required under short notice conditions. Having a
contract in place allows for quick response time at a predetermined cost.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1 as stated above.
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ITEM #: 22
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: WPC/ELECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AWARD YEAR 2 OF LIQUID SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE PURCHASE
CONTRACT FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND POWER PLANT
BACKGROUND:
On December 13, 2022, City Council awarded a contract for the purchase of liquid sodium
hypochlorite, which is used for disinfection in the water treatment process at the Water
Plant and treatment of cooling tower water at the Power Plant. The initial contract period
was from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023, at $2.27 per gallon. The contract
offered one optional renewal for 12 months from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Staff is recommending approval of Year Two of the contract with Rowell Chemical Corp.
of Hinsdale, IL. The cost for the FY 2023/24 renewal period will remain $2.27 per
gallon. The Water Plant estimates a usage of 65,000 gallons of liquid sodium
hypochlorite in FY 2023-24 and the Power Plant estimates its usage will be 20,000
gallons. The combined estimated usage of 85,000 gallons yields a total contract value of
$192,950 ($147,550 for Water Plant and $45,400 Power Plant).
The FY 2023/24 Water Plant operating budget includes $112,560 for the purchase of
liquid sodium hypochlorite, and the Power Plant budget includes $42,000. The operating
budgets for Water Plant and Power Plant will need to be revised during the mid-
year budget adjustment in order to identify offsetting savings to cover these
overages.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award Year Two of the contract in the amount of $192,950 for the purchase of
liquid sodium hypochlorite in FY 2023/24 to Rowell Chemical Corp. of Hinsdale,
IL.
2. Do not award Year Two of the contract, and direct staff to solicit new bids for the
purchase of liquid sodium hypochlorite.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Liquid sodium hypochlorite is an essential treatment chemical, as it provides the final
disinfectant barrier that keeps drinking water and cooling tower water safe from microbial
contaminants. 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 #: 23
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: W&PC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AWARD YEAR TWO OF WATER PLANT WELL REHABILITATION
CONTRACT
BACKGROUND:
On June 14, 2022, City Council awarded a well rehabilitation contract to Northway Well
and Pump Company of Waukee, Iowa. The contract offered optional annual renewals to
rehabilitate additional wells over the next four years (for a maximum total of five years).
Well rehabilitation is an important maintenance activity to ensure proper functioning of the
water wells and prevent premature well failure.
Staff is recommending approval of Year Two of the contract with Northway Well and Pump
Company. This will provide rehabilitation of four wells in FY 2023/24. As provided in the
contract, price adjustments for future years are made using a Consumer Price Index (CPI)
adjustment factor. The March CPI factor used to adjust from the FY 2022/23 bid to the
FY 2023/24 contract is 6.19%, yielding a contract price for FY 2023/24 of $120,066.16.
The FY 2023/24 Water Plant operating budget estimated $118,946 for the rehabilitation
of City Well Nos. 9, 10, 13, and 21, and an additional $28,000 for repairs as needed.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award Year Two of the contract in the amount of $120,066.16 for rehabilitation of
four wells in FY 2023/24.
2. Do not award Year Two of the contract, and direct staff to solicit new bids for the
rehabilitation work.
3. Do not award Year Two of the contract, and direct staff not to pursue well
rehabilitation for FY 2023/24. This could result in lowered capacity in the wells and
potentially to premature failure of the well and its appurtenances.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Regular well maintenance is necessary to ensure water volumes meet the city’s current
and future drinking water demands. Staff has determined a five-year cycle of well
rehabilitation to be an effective means of maintaining well production. The contract
awarded to Northway Well and Pump Company included an option for up to four annual
renewals. Northway has performed effectively in the prior years’ work.
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Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
The goal is to rehabilitate twenty-one wells over the five years. With the completion of
this proposed project, eight wells will have been rehabilitated.
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ITEM# 24
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: Electric
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: UNIT 8 BOILER REPAIR PROJECT – CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
BACKGROUND:
On November 24, 2020, the City Council approved a contract for the Unit 8 Boiler Repair
Project to TEi Construction Services, Inc. (TEiC) of Duncan, South Carolina, for the bid
amount of $6,690,271. The project involved replacing all three superheat sections of the
boiler with new, laser-applied Inconel-coated tubes. The project also included installing
six new lower headers of the water wall tubes and eight riser tubes between the upper
wall headers and the steam drum.
Change Order No. 1 was approved by City Council on December 20, 2020, in the amount
of $369,324, in order to account for additional sales tax obligation. The total price
necessary to complete the scope of work totals $7,059,595.
Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $44,488, was to add extra work to straighten and
repair the bow sag of the front and rear lower waterwall headers of Unit 8 boiler.
TEiC has installed the new superheat sections of the boiler and the boiler has operated
with the new pressure parts for over a year. The contract has remained open because
the portion of the job scope to install six new lower headers and eight riser tubes has not
been performed. The pressure parts required for this work were severely delayed due to
issues outside the contractor’s control. The parts were received only after the superheat
sections were replaced and the boiler was back online.
Because the installation of the pressure parts can now no longer be coupled with the
boiler re-tube project as originally planned, it would now be significantly disruptive and
costly to Power Plant operations to complete the project at this time. Doing so would
require mobilizing and demobilizing the contractor, removing large sections of the boiler
for access and then reinstalling them, removing and reinstalling a large portion of
refractory, and performing additional heat treatment on existing equipment to accept the
new pressure parts.
Staff is requesting City Council approval for Change Order No. 3, to deduct $90,000
from the TEiC contract amount, and to remove from the project scope the work to
install six new lower headers and eight riser tubes. The pressure parts installation will
be needed in the future in the event the boiler continuously burns RDF into the future. If
needed, the installation will be completed when the opportunity arises to complete a future
boiler repair.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Change Order No. 3 to TEi Construction Services, Inc. of Duncan, SC to
deduct $90,000 for removing the portion of job scope including installing six new
lower headers and eight riser tubes.
2. Do not approve the requested change order.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Most of this project has been completed except for replacing lower headers and adding
eight additional riser tubes to the steam drum. This portion of the scope should be
removed, and the contract price be reduced. 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 #: 25
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REALLOCATING FUNDING FROM CHERRY AVENUE EXTENSION TO
HYLAND AVENUE (LINCOLN WAY TO ONTARIO STREET)
BACKGROUND:
The City was awarded a grant in the amount of $1,890,000 through the Iowa DOT Surface
Transportation Block Grant Program for the Cherry Avenue Extension. The Cherry Street
extension project was initially identified in the Ames Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (AAMPO) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) as a potential solution
to relieve traffic congestion at the Lincoln Way and Duff Avenue intersection. The options
to address the congestion were to widen the intersection or provide alternative routes.
The broad level modeling done with the LRTP showed the most cost-effective solution
was to provide an alternative route.
However, regulations governing the development of the LRTP prohibit any engineering
follow up to that initial modeling until the local government sponsor (City of Ames)
programmed a project. Once the project was programmed, a traffic engineering study
was needed to so that the proposed improvements would accommodate existing and
future traffic patterns.
A traffic study with detailed modeling was performed for the Cherry Street
extension project. This study found that the project provides little to no benefit in
level of service and vehicle delay for current and 2045 projected traffic operations
for the Lincoln Way and Duff Avenue intersection. In fact, the study found that the
project will actually have negative impacts on traffic operations of S. 3rd and S. 5th
Streets. When future development in the areas east of Wal-Mart and Target are included
with the project, the study shows a decrease in level of service and a significant increase
in delay for intersections in the area.
Based on the traffic study findings, staff recommends that the funding originally
programmed for the Cherry Street extension project (including AAMPO funding) be
reprogrammed to Hyland Avenue (Lincoln Way to Ontario Street). The current
grant funding would continue to be secured and utilized by reprogramming the
project location with the AAMPO to the Hyland Avenue project. These pavement
improvements are needed to restore structural integrity, serviceability, and rideability.
The $550,000 in Water Utility Funds that were programmed for the Cherry Avenue project
have already been reallocated to the North River Valley Well Field project. The funding
will be used to mitigate debt service costs associated with the SRF funding for the project.
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Of the $810,000 in G.O. bond funding originally issued for the Cherry Avenue project,
approximately $75,000 has been spent on engineering costs. The balance of $735,000
remains available to be reallocated to the Hyland Ave project.
Revenues and expenses associated with this program are estimated, as follows:
Revenue Expenses
Federal/State Grants
GO Bonds (Cherry Ave. balance)
$ 1,890,000
$ 735,000
Hyland Ave (estimated)
$ 2,375,000
Engineering/Administration (estimated) $ 250,000
$ 2,625,000 $ 2,625,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve eliminating the Cherry Avenue Extension project from the current CIP and
reallocating funds to the Hyland Avenue (Lincoln Way to Ontario Street) project.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the Cherry Ave Extension project.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on the traffic study findings, staff recommends that the funding originally
programmed for the Cherry Street extension project (including AAMPO funding) be
reprogrammed to Hyland Avenue (Lincoln Way to Ontario Street). The Cherry Street
connection itself will be reevaluated during the upcoming AAMPO LRTP (now
Metropolitan Transportation Plan) update, which will begin later this year. Overall, this
approach will allow for the most effective use of funds while still allowing the Cherry Street
extension to be considered in the future if conditions change and a project is warranted.
The current pavement management data and field observations indicate that
Hyland Ave. is in need of having the rehabilitation accelerated to prevent ongoing
pavement degradation. Therefore, the reallocation of $1,890,000 of AAMPO grant
funds along with $735,000 G.O. Bonds from the Cherry Avenue project will allow
us to move ahead with the completion of the Hyland Ave. rehabilitation project in
FY 2023/24 rather than in FY 2024/25 as currently planned for in the CIP.
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 #: 26
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (BASIN 12 - US HWY 69)
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers
and deteriorated manholes at various locations throughout the city. The goal of this
program is to identify and remove major sources of inflow/infiltration (I/I) as means of
lowering the peak wet weather flow at the treatment plant. By eliminating I/I in these
mains, the sanitary sewer system will also regain needed capacity.
This project includes rehabilitation of sanitary sewers along US Hwy 69 (S. Duff, Lincoln
Way, and Grand Ave). WHKS & Co. of Ames, Iowa has completed plans and
specifications for the work. Revenues and expenses associated with this program are
estimated, as follows:
Revenue Expenses
State Revolving Fund
Sewer Utility Fund
$ 4,050,000
$ 450,000 Construction Estimate (this project)
Future phase(s) Construction Estimate
$ 1,500,000
$ 2,500,000
Engineering/Administration (Est.) $ 300,000
TOTALS $ 4,500,000 $ 4,300,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
(Basin 12 - US Hwy 69) project and establish June 7, 2023, as the date of letting
and June 13, 2023, as the date of report of bids.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project advances City Council’s commitment to improve the sanitary sewer system.
This is the eighth of several large projects that will have an immediate impact by removing
inflow and infiltration to regain valuable capacity in the City’s existing sanitary sewer
system. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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MEMO
515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Clerk’s Office
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: City Clerk’s Office
Date: May 9, 2023
Subject: Contract and Bond Approval
There is no Council Action Form for Item No. 27. City Council approval of the contract
and bond for this project is simply fulfilling a State Code requirement.
/cmw
MEMO
515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Clerk’s Office
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: City Clerk’s Office
Date: May 9, 2023
Subject: Contract and Bond Approval
There is no Council Action Form for Item No. 28. City Council approval of the contract
and bond for this project is simply fulfilling a State Code requirement.
/cmw
MEMO
515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Clerk’s Office
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: City Clerk’s Office
Date: May 9, 2023
Subject: Contract and Bond Approval
There is no Council Action Form for Item No. 29. City Council approval of the contract
and bond for this project is simply fulfilling a State Code requirement.
/cmw
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Amendment Number Two
SUBAWARD AGREEMENT
Between
Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
And
City of Ames
SUBAWARD AGREEMENT NO: PDMC-2018—011
PROJECT TITLE: City of Ames Squaw Creek Resilient Infrastructure Flood Mitigation Project
AMENDED FEDERAL FUNDS OBLIGATED AMOUNT: $4,728,833.00
This is Amendment Number Two to the above-referenced Subaward Agreement (AGREEMENT) between Iowa
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) and City of Ames (SUBRECIPIENT).
The original AGREEMENT was executed on 2/21/2020.
Page 1 of 11, Section I. SCOPE OF WORK, paragraph 1, of said AGREEMENT is amended to read:
This Subaward Agreement (AGREEMENT) is to provide City of Ames (SUBRECIPIENT) with federal assistance
from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and applicable non-federal matching funds for the above referenced
hazard mitigation grant. The total subaward is $6,305,111.00. The federal share shall not exceed $4,728,833.00 or
(75%) of the actual allowable subaward costs, whichever is less. The SUBRECIPIENT shall provide at least
$1,576,278.00 or (25%) through local non-federal (cash and/or in-kind) sources for actual allowable subaward
costs. Funds will be released as described in the attached FEMA Award Letter dated 04/17/2023. These funds are to
assist the SUBRECIPIENT with completing the approved scope of work in accordance with the work schedule,
milestones, and scope of work that were submitted to and approved by Iowa Department of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Any changes to the
approved scope and/or amount budgeted must be submitted to, and reviewed by, HSEMD prior to executing the
changes. This includes all change orders. The SUBRECIPIENT is required to obtain all necessary permits before
any construction begins.
Exhibit B: Scope of Work of said AGREEMENT is amended as attached.
All other paragraphs in said AGREEMENT remain unchanged.
Item No. 30
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, HSEMD, the SUBRECIPIENT, and the AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE have
executed this AGREEMENT by the signatures of authorized persons of the entities and on the date indicated below:
City of Ames:
____________________________________
John Haila
Mayor
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Iowa Department of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management:
______________________________________
Dennis Harper
Recovery Division Administrator
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Date Date
____________________________________
Authorized Representative (Optional)
____________________________________
Date
Exhibit B: Scope of Work
Amended Scope of Work
Approved Budget
Cost Type Amount
Engineering and Design $2,162,111.00
Construction $4,143,000.00
Total Award $6,305,111.00
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ITEM #: 30
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: IOWAY CREEK FLOOD MITIGATION – RIVER FLOODING
BACKGROUND:
On February 11, 2020, City Council approved the FEMA grant funding agreement for the
stream bank restoration project, providing flood mitigation in Ioway Creek, making
channel conveyance improvements approximately 2,000 feet either side of the South Duff
Avenue bridge. The grant funding designated federal share up to 75% and local non-
federal funding of 25%.
On November 9, 2021, the project was awarded to Keller Excavating, of Boone, Iowa, in
the amount of $3,327,523.50. On December 10, 2021, City Council approved Change
Order No. 1 in the amount of $107,340.00 to properly dispose of vehicle parts that were
discovered buried in the southeast quadrant of the project. Change Order No. 2 was
administratively approved in the amount of $19,572.20 to install an 8-inch valve on
the existing water main, add a major manhole adjustment south of U-Haul in the new
berm, and replace a sanitary sewer manhole cone section that was more deteriorated
than anticipated.
On July 12, 2022, City Council approved Change Order No. 3 in the amount of
$223,713.72 for a variety of additional work and quantities, as well as changes to the
contract completion. This additional work in Change Order No. 3 included rip rap and
storm sewer pipe relocation necessary for the upcoming Ioway Creek Trail project along
the north side of Ioway Creek, cleaning a storm sewer pipe, increased quantity of wattles
and a stabilized construction entrance to prevent erosion and tracking due to rainy spring
weather, removal of an unknown concrete foundation near Howe’s, cutting/partial removal
of existing steel sheet pile to improve water user safety, disposing of additional garbage
on the north side of Ioway Creek, increased quantity of non-regulated waste disposal,
and balancing a majority of the field quantities encountered as part of the project.
Change Order No. 4 was approved to update the completion date. Change Order
No. 5, resulted in a savings in the amount of ($13,780.75) that was approved to reflect
final field quantities and update the completion date (required as we awaited the enclosed
FEMA Agreement Amendment). Construction has now been completed in the
amount of $3,664,368.67.
Because land acquisition costs were much higher than originally planned, the
Municipal Engineer wrote a request to FEMA through Iowa Homeland Security for
additional grant funds. Additional grant funds were awarded increasing the federal
funding by an extra $981,383 for a total federal fund obligation amount of
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$4,728,833. These additional funds are for cost overrun on land acquisition (pre-
construction). The table below shows final funding and costs for the project as we
move ahead with the required project close-out of June 19, 2023.
Expenditures
Total
Expenditures
Design Contract (WHKS) $319,200.00 Local Funds
Land Acquisition Agent (CGA) $75,097.99 Grant Funds
Land Acquisition $2,090,402.40 Grant Funds
Land Acquisition Fees (Permits, Recording, Taxes, Titles, etc.) $7,519.46 Grant Funds
Tree Clearing Contract (RW Excavating) $164,085.00 Grant Funds
Construction Contract Awarded (Keller Excavating) $3,327,523.50 Grant Funds
Change Order No. 1 $107,340.00 Grant Funds
Change Order No. 2 $19,572.20 Grant Funds
Change Order No. 3 $223,713.72 Grant Funds
Change Order No. 4 $0.00 Grant Funds
Change Order No. 5 -$13,780.75 Grant Funds
Construction Consultant (WHKS) $9,900.56 Local Funds
Engineering/Constr Admin (City Staff) $242,000.00 Local Funds
$6,572,574.08
Funding Total Funding Actual Funding Spent
20/21 Storm Water Utility Funds $500,000 $500,000
GO Bonds $1,848,000 $1,523,284.64
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant $3,747,450 $3,519,722
Additional FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant $981,383 $981,383
21/22 Water System Improvement Funds $55,000 $13,206
21/22 Sanitary Sewer System Improvement Funds $140,000 $34,978
21/22 Storm Water Improvement Funds $200,000 $0
GO Bonds - CO 1 Council Authorized 12/10/21 $100,000 $0
$7,571,833 $6,572,574
Remaining funds will be utilized on additional future eligible projects associated with the
respective fund sources. Remaining Grant Funds will be returned to FEMA.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Approve Sub-award Agreement No. PDMC-2018-011 Amendment Number
Two, thereby increasing federal funding up to $4,728,833.
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b. Accept the Ioway Creek Restoration and Flood Mitigation project as completed
by Keller Excavating, of Boone, Iowa in the amount of 3,664,368.67.
2. Direct staff to make changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The project was completed in accordance plans and all Federal and State requirements.
The additional FEMA funding will offset any additional local funds that may have been
needed.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Engineering 515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Public Works Department
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-5160 Fax 515-239-5404
April 21, 2023,
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
RE: Domani Subdivision 1st Addition Financial Security Reduction #6
Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify that portion of the Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control required as
a condition for approval of the final plat of Domani Subdivision 1st Addition have been
completed in an acceptable manner by various contractors. The above-mentioned
improvements have been inspected by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
of the City of Ames, Iowa, and found to meet City specifications and standards.
As a result of this certification, it is recommended that the financial security for public
improvements on file with the City for this subdivision be reduced to $7,800.00. The remaining
work covered by this financial security includes COSESCO and Street Trees.
Sincerely,
John C. Joiner, P.E.
Director
JJ/cc
cc: Finance, Planning & Housing, Subdivision file
Item No. 31
Domani Subdivision 1st Addition
April 21, 2023
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Street Trees EA 48
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ITEM # 32
DATE:05-09-23
DEPT:P & R
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: CONTRACT COMPLETION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SIDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT
BACKGROUND:
This project included replacing the siding on the Parks and Recreation Administration
Building, 1500 Gateway Hills Park Drive. The siding that was replaced had been on the
building since it was purchased from Iowa State University in 1979. Over the past few
years, staff had noticed portions of the siding deteriorating, thus affecting the appearance
and energy efficiency of the building. Staff researched siding options and determined to
specify foam-backed vinyl siding for this project.
At its October 26, 2022 meeting, City Council awarded a contract in the amount of
$57,762.39 to TMJ Construction Services, Ames. Since funding budgeted for this project
was $50,000, Council also approved reallocating $7,763 of savings from the completed
Ada Hayden Heritage Park Wetland Dredging Project to cover the cost of the project. The
project began in mid-March and was completed in early April.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept completion of the contract for the Parks and Recreation Administration
Building Siding Replacement Project with TMJ Construction Services, Ames, Iowa
in the amount of $57,762.39.
2. Do not accept completion of the contract for the Parks and Recreation
Administration Building Siding Replacement Project with TMJ Construction
Services, Ames, Iowa in the amount of $57,762.39.
3. Refer back to staff.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Parks and Recreation Administration Building is utilized for staff offices and Parks
and Recreation programs. Completing the siding project was an important step in
continuing to provide a quality building space for staff and patrons. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1 as
stated above.
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ITEM # _33____
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: _ADMIN.
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: CAPITAL GRANT AGREEMENT WITH AMES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BACKGROUND:
In February 2022, the City Council directed staff to include $150,000 of one-time funding
in the FY 2021/22 adjusted City budget from the Hotel-Motel Fund balance for the Ames
Historical Society (d/b/a Ames History Museum). These funds were then carried over into
FY 2022/23. The purpose of the funding is to support the Ames History Museum
expansion project. This project will restore the Ames Pantorium building, provide
community gathering space, expand the available exhibit space, and provide additional
space for storage and archival of historical artifacts.
An agreement is necessary for the City to provide the funding to the Ames History
Museum. City staff has prepared an agreement that contains the following four
deliverables in exchange for the $150,000 in funding:
1. Rehabilitate and restore the Pantorium Building located at 410 Douglas Avenue,
Ames.
2. Remodel the existing Ames History Museum building located at 416 Douglas
Avenue, Ames.
3. Construct new space to connect the Pantorium Building and existing Ames
History Museum building.
4. Upon completion (anticipated in spring 2024) of the renovation, rehabilitation,
and construction projects described above, install and host a permanent exhibit
in the renovated facility featuring the history of transportation in Ames.
A representative of the Ames History Museum has signed the agreement, and it is now
presented for City Council approval. The agreement contains the option for up to 10% of
the total contract amount to be paid to the organization as an initial “start-up payment.”
Except for that optional start-up payment, the funds provided under the agreement will be
paid on a reimbursement basis with documented receipts, or contracts for work provided
by the Ames History Museum. The final payment and closeout of the agreement may only
occur with City Council approval.
The agreement contains repayment provisions if the organization completes the project
and receives the funds, but does not maintain occupancy of the building or fails to adhere
to the requirements in the contract. The repayment penalties decrease each year for five
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years; after the fifth year, the obligation to repay expires and the organization is free to
do what it wishes with the property.
The City Council may recall a memo delivered on January 20, 2022 from the City
Attorney regarding City funds being used for the capital project being undertaken
by the Ames History Museum. That memo indicated that certain issues existed with
funding for the Ames History Museum capital project being construed as a
“donation.” This contract has therefore been drafted with specific components
intended to demonstrate compliance with state law. The contract reflects the
guidance from the State Auditor dated November 2, 2021, regarding public funds
being used to support outside entities. Attachment 1 outlines the language in the
contract that addresses the State Auditor guidance.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve an agreement with Ames Historical Society in the amount of $150,000 for
a capital improvement project to the Ames History Museum.
2. Do not approve an agreement with Ames Historical Society.
3. Refer this item back to the review committee for further information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The attached agreement reflects the proposed project that Ames History Museum intends
to undertake for its renovation and expansion project. The requirements included in the
agreement meet the legal requirements for the provision of public funds for such a project.
Once complete, the project will provide a significant improvement to the cultural and
historical resources available in Ames, and will enhance the Downtown Ames area.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1 as described above.
Attachment 1: State Auditor Guidance Compared to Contract Language
State Auditor Guidance Discussion/Relevant Contract Provision
Public funds may be provided to a non-profit when the
payment is for economic development purposes, if the
governing body considers any or all of the following:
i. Businesses that add diversity to or generate new
opportunities for the Iowa economy should be favored over
those that do not.
“The City of Ames has determined, by its City Council acting in open and regular session,
that a professionally curated historical collection, when cataloged and made accessible
to the community, improves the welfare, comfort, and convenience of Ames’ citizens,
promotes economic development and tourism, and enhances the community identity.
It has been further determined that the existence of quality facilities and equipment is
necessary for such historical resources to be effectively delivered to the community; and
that such facilities and equipment do not yet exist in the community to the extent
necessary to achieve these objectives.”
ii. Development policies in the dispensing or use of the funds
should be targeted toward businesses that generate public
gains and benefits, which gains, and benefits are warranted
in comparison to the amount of the funds dispensed.
“The City of Ames has determined that the activities outlined in this Agreement represent
the highest value to the citizens of Ames in exchange for the funds provided.”
iii. Development policies in dispensing the funds should not be
used to attract a business presently located within the state
to relocate to another portion of the state…
This is not an issue with the proposed contract.
Public funds may be provided to a non-profit, if the
following requirements are met:
a. Agreements should be reduced to a written contract. A written contract has been prepared.
b. The terms and conditions of each party to the contract
should be plain, detailed, and unambiguous.
The contract describes the terms and conditions in a detailed and organized fashion.
c. There should be clear language as to how much the
government is paying, the schedule of payments, and what
the government (or the public) is receiving from the non-
profit in return. Overall, consideration should be balanced
for each party and the government should seek the highest
value possible for taxpayers.
The contracts include specific payment amounts and provisions for which payment may
be received. Each contract includes a scope of services describing what each recipient
must complete in exchange for funding.
“The City of Ames has determined that the activities outlined in this Agreement represent
the highest value to the citizens of Ames in exchange for the funds provided.”
d. When a government contracts with a non-profit and the non-
profit is providing a service is to the public, the public benefit
will be the “consideration” the government receives under
the contract. This consideration, how the public (as a whole)
is benefitting, should be made clear in the contract.
“Therefore, the purpose of this Agreement is to procure for the City of Ames and its
citizens certain historical programming and resources as hereinafter described and set
out; to ensure these resources facilitate increased historical programming accessible to
the Ames community; to establish the conditions governing payment by the City of Ames
for such resources…”
e. The total cost of the contract and required supporting
invoices and/or documentation should be clearly defined.
The government should ensure it is not overpaying for the
product or services received.
The contract includes a specific funding amount and requires supporting documentation
and invoices.
f. All contracts should include a requirement for the non-profit
to account to the government for the public funds and how
they are spent to meet the state public purpose requirement.
The form and frequency of that accounting should be clear
in the contract.
“All payments made to the Provider by the City of Ames shall be made in accordance
with procedures established by the City and on such forms as the City may prescribe.
The City will reimburse the Provider only for allowable costs the Provider incurs in
performing the work under this Agreement in the manner described in Section II. The
City will not reimburse the Provider for any cost that is contrary to this Agreement, is
categorically disallowed from purchase under the City’s Purchasing Policies and
Procedures (e.g., alcoholic beverages, items for personal use, etc.), or violates local,
state, or federal law.”
“At such time and in such form as the City may require, there shall be furnished to the
City such statements, records, reports, data, and information including any such reports
or information as the Provider is required to complete to receive State or Federal funds.
These records shall be made available to qualified City personnel for the purpose of
conducting management or financial audits or program evaluations.”
g. The contract should be signed by a representative of the
government and a representative of the non-profit.
The contract includes a signature section.
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CONTRACT FOR FUNDING
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into _____________ ___, 2023, through June 30, 2024, by
and between the CITY OF AMES, IOWA, a municipal corporation organized and existing pursuant to
the laws of the State of Iowa (hereinafter sometimes called "City" or “City of Ames”) and Ames
Historical Society (hereinafter called "Provider"); for funding of said Provider up to and including
$150,000.
WITNESSETHS THAT:
WHEREAS, the City of Ames has, by its City Council acting in open and regular session, determined
that the Provider shall receive funds in accordance with the written agreement as hereinafter set
out;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto have agreed and do agree as follows:
I: PUBLIC PURPOSE
The City of Ames has determined, by its City Council acting in open and regular session, that a
professionally curated historical collection, when cataloged and made accessible to the community,
improves the welfare, comfort, and convenience of Ames’ citizens, promotes economic
development and tourism, and enhances the community identity.
It has been further determined that the existence of quality facilities and equipment is necessary
for such historical resources to be effectively delivered to the community; and that such facilities
and equipment do not yet exist in the community to the extent necessary to achieve these
objectives.
The City of Ames has determined that the activities outlined in this Agreement represent the
highest value to the citizens of Ames in exchange for the funds pro vided.
Therefore, the purpose of this Agreement is to procure for the City of Ames and its citizens certain
historical programming and resources as hereinafter described and set out; to ensure these
resources facilitate increased historical programming accessible to the Ames community; to
establish the conditions governing payment by the City of Ame s for such resources; and, to
establish other duties, responsibilities, terms, and conditions mutually undertaken and agreed to
by the parties hereto in consideration of the activities to be performed and monies paid.
The activities financed through this Agreement are initiatives to be completed solely at the
direction of the Provider; the Provider shall have complete control regarding the development of
specifications, selection of architects, engineers, and contractors, and the methods of fulfilling the
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scope of services as herein described. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a joint
enterprise with the City of Ames or shall confer an ownership interest to the City of Ames for the
project constructed or premises improved.
II: SCOPE OF SERVICES
The provider shall use the funds received under this Agreement as follows:
1. Rehabilitate and restore the Pantorium Building located at 410 Douglas Avenue, Ames.
2. Remodel the existing Ames History Museum building located at 416 Douglas Avenue, Ames.
3. Construct new space to connect the Pantorium Building and existing Ames History Museum
building.
4. Upon completion (anticipated in spring 2024) of the renovation, rehabilitation, and
construction projects described above, install and host a permanent exhibit in the
renovated facility featuring the history of transportation in Ames.
III: METHOD OF PAYMENT
All payments made to the Provider by the City of Ames shall be made in accordance with
procedures established by the City and on such forms as the City may prescribe. The City will
reimburse the Provider only for allowable costs the Provider incurs in perf orming the work under
this Agreement in the manner described in Section II. The City will not reimburse the Provider for
any cost that is contrary to this Agreement, is categorically disallowed from purchase under the
City’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures (e.g., alcoholic beverages, items for personal use, etc.), or
violates local, state, or federal law.
The Provider may invoice the City for payment under this Agreement as follows:
Option for Startup Payment (10%): Within 30 days of the execution of this Agreement by the
Parties, the Provider may request issuance of payment for an amount not to exceed 10% of the
total contract amount. This payment request is not required to be accompanied by
documentation indicating expenses actually incurred. If such a startup payment is requested
and issued, the amount of the retainage to be withheld until the completion of the project
shall be increased by the amount of the startup payment. If no request for a startup payment
is made within 30 days of the execution of this Agreement, the Provider is considered to have
forfeited the option to such payment, and all payments under this Agreement will be made in
accordance with the “Standard Payments” and “Retainage” paragraphs as outlined below.
Standard Payments: Except any optional Startup Payment and the Payment of Retainage,
standard payments under this Agreement shall be issued only:
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1. On the basis of reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in accomplishing the
project as outlined in Section III of this Agreement, supported by properly executed
invoices, receipts, vouchers, or other documentation evidencing in proper detail the
nature and propriety of the charges, OR
2. Upon presenting a contract between the Provider and a third party obligating the
Provider to pay for goods/services related to the project.
Retainage (10% minimum): Until the completion of the Scope of Services as described in this
Agreement, the City shall hold as retainage an amount equal to 10% of the total contract
amount, plus the amount of any startup payment issued. Payment of the retainage amount to
the Provider shall only occur after the following has been completed:
1. Provider submits a request for final payment containing an invoice, documentation of
expenses incurred, and a statement furnished by Provider’s contractor(s) indicating the
project has been completed and is free from all liens (if determined applicable by City).
2. City staff inspects the project to verify completeness (City staff may waive this
requirement at their own discretion)
3. City Council approves completion of the project and release of remaining funds. The
date of City Council approval shall be considered the date of completion of the project.
IV: REPAYMENT REQUIREMENT
Provider shall occupy the premises improved with these funds for a period of at least five years
from the date the improvements are completed.
The Provider is required to repay any grant funds received in the event of any of the following
during that five-year period:
1. Any portion of the improved property is sold, transferred, leased, or sub-leased to another
party, unless the other party continues the operation funded by the grant (this requirement
does not apply to a Provider that uses grant funds solely for the purchase of moveable
capital equipment, provided the moveable capital equipment remains in use by Provider in
the City of Ames).
2. Occupancy of the property by the Provider ceases for any reason, except for instances in
which the property is destroyed or otherwise rendered uninhabitable due to fire , flood,
wind, or other disaster.
3. Any default under or breach of the promises, terms, and conditions stated in the program
requirements or this Agreement.
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Any funds required to be repaid will be repaid in accordance with the following schedule:
100% of funds received shall be repaid if a demand to repay is issued prior to or during the
1st year after completion of the project
80% of funds received shall be repaid if a demand to repay is issued during the 2nd year
after completion of the project
60% of funds received shall be repaid if a demand to repay is issued during the 3rd year
after completion of the project
40% of funds received shall be repaid if a demand to repay is issued during the 4th year
after completion of the project
20% of funds received shall be repaid if a demand to repay is issued during the 5th year
after completion of the project
V: SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The City shall have access to all records relating to the expenditure of funds provided under this
Agreement.
All records shall be maintained in accordance with procedures and requirements established by the
City Finance Director, and the City Finance Director may, prior to any disbursemen t under this
Agreement, conduct a pre-audit of recordkeeping and financial accounting procedures of the
Provider. All records and documents required by this Agreement shall be maintained for a period
of five (5) years following final disbursement by the City.
At such time and in such form as the City may require, there shall be furnished to th e City such
statements, records, reports, data, and information including any such reports or information as
the Provider is required to complete to receive State or Federal funds. These records shall be made
available to qualified City personnel for the purpose of conducting management or financial audits
or program evaluations.
The contribution of funds provided by the City of Ames should be acknowledged by the Provider
where practical for the project (e.g., signage, ribbon-cutting events, sponsor walls, etc.).
The Provider is responsible for compliance with any state or federal tax obligations associated with
the receipt of funding under this Agreement.
The Provider shall ensure that any improvements completed using funds provided by this
Agreement are in compliance with all applicable state and local development and building codes. It
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is understood and agreed that the receipt of funding through this Agreement doe s not imply or
confer approval to Provider for any permit or license required to complete the project.
VI: DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
In accordance with Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code, no person shall, on the grounds of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under
any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this
Agreement.
VII: ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER
Neither party to this Agreement may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder to any other
person or entity, nor may either party transfer or sell the same, without the prior written consent
of the other party hereto.
VIII: DURATION
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect from and after February 14, 2023, through June 30,
2024, or, until terminated by resolution of the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa. The City
Council may terminate this Agreement prior to June 30, 2024, by giving written notice to the
Provider at least sixty (60) days before the effective date of such termination. From and after the
effective date of termination, no further disbursement under this Agreement shall be made by the
City. Any money disbursed to the Provider and unencumbered or unspent as of the effective date
of termination, shall be repaid to the City.
The repayment provisions contained in Section V of this Agreement shall survive the termination of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have, by their authorized representatives, set their hand
and seal as of the date first above written.
CITY OF AMES, IOWA ATTEST:
BY______________________________ __________________________________
John Haila, Mayor Renee Hall, City Clerk
PROVIDER
AMES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BY______________________________ __________________________________
Printed Name
__________________________________
Title
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ITEM # 34
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: FINANCE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
BACKGROUND:
Iowa Code requires the City to publish a complete set of audited financial statements
presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements, referred to as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), serve
many purposes including the following:
Provide information needed for both financial decision making and the assessment
of financial stewardship
Lend insight into the financial health of the City
Preserve public and investor trust through financial transparency
Demonstrate compliance with public decisions concerning the raising and
spending of public monies
Demonstrate the extent to which operating objectives are met efficiently and
effectively, using all resources available for that purpose, and whether it can
continue to do so
Demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions
The ACFR consists of many sections and contains information that may seem confusing
even to those who are familiar with private sector accounting reports. The main difference
between private sector accounting and governmental accounting is the use of fund
accounting. Fund accounting is used by governments to organize and present data to
demonstrate that certain resources have been segregated for specific activities or
objectives in accordance with special regulations, restrictions, or limitations. The
constraints on how financial resources can be used are either imposed externally
(grantors and creditors) or internally through the budget adopted by the City Council.
Governmental accounting regulations require that the statements contained in the ACFR
use methods of accounting that don't completely match the method of recording
transactions in the accounting software, which is primarily on a budgetary basis for
tracking and control against the Council approved budget. An extensive effort is required
to close out the accounting records and make the numerous adjusting entries that are
required to convert to the accounting basis required for the ACFR. Because of this, the
City produces this financial report only on an annual basis.
Eide Bailly LLP, Certified Public Accountants, has audited the City's financial statements
as of and for the year ended June 30, 2022, and expressed its opinion on these
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statements based on the audit. In the auditor's opinion, the financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental
activities, the business-type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component
unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City as of June
30, 2022, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash
flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America with the exception described below.
AUDIT OPINION AND REPORT
The auditor’s report on the financial statements is an unmodified or “clean”
opinion (page 9). There were no significant deficiencies, but there were material
audit adjustments made (page 153). Those adjustments include changes to the
capital asset list for construction in progress and the schedule of expenditures of
federals awards (SEFA). Additional procedures and staff training have been
implemented to prevent adjustments to these areas in the future.
The compliance section (page 165) also reports a finding related to disbursements
during year ended June 30, 2022, exceeding the amounts budgeted in the debt
service function. This was due to an unusually large amount of refunding bonds
resulting in charges more than expected. Beginning in FY 2023, future bond fees
will be included in the budget. There was also a finding related to the Annual Urban
Renewal Report, where in one instance, the TIF debt balances did not reconcile to
City records. Additional procedures and staff training have been implemented to
assure completeness in the future.
Also included with the report is the management letter (page1) that discloses any findings,
difficulties in performing the audit, misstatements, disagreements with management, and
other issues that came up during the audit. The letter confirms that there were no other
issues to report related to the June 30, 2022, audit. It does include a statement related to
the adjustments mentioned in the previous paragraph.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as presented.
2. Request further information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City is required by state law to have an annual audit of its financial statements. The
City Council needs to accept the audited financial statements so they can be submitted
to the state and other users of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
annual comprehensive financial report
City of Ames, Iowa for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
annual comprehensive financial report
City of Ames, Iowa for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated across the nation and focused attention on the environment and the importance of conservation. Within five years, the City of Ames opened the first in the nation municipally owned waste-to-energy facility to provide a unique solution to waste disposal by using processed garbage to produce electricity. In the decades that followed, the City of Ames, with support from Ames residents, continued to pursue options, programs, and services that conserve natural resources and support a healthy environment.
Today, our Ames utilities incentivize water and electric use reduction through rebates, incentives, and education. We have implemented our own
glass and food recycling programs. Our fleet vehicles have diversified into hybrid, all-electric, and biofuels. Our facilities are retrofitted and constructed with energy-savings as a priority. As our community grows, we incorporate parks and green space into our planning, and we consider multi-modal transportation to connect our city.
More than 50 years since the first Earth Day, the City of Ames is now creating a community-wide Climate Action Plan (CAP). Encouraged by residents and focused on the future of our shared planet, the CAP provides a road map to reduce our carbon footprint. The City of Ames remains committed to the goal of building a safe, healthy, livable, and sustainable community.
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2022
Prepared by:
Department of Finance
Accounting Division
City of Ames
Table of Contents
June 30, 2022
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Letter of Transmittal ..................................................................................................................1
Organizational Chart ..................................................................................................................4
List of Elected and Appointed Officials ....................................................................................5
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor's Report ....................................................................................................9
Management's Discussion and Analysis ..................................................................................13
Basic Financial Statements:
Government-Wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position ............................................................................................26
Statement of Activities .................................................................................................28
Fund Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds .........................................................................29
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds to the
Statement of Net Position ......................................................................................30
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Governmental Funds ..............................................................................................31
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities .................32
Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds............................................................33
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position –
Proprietary Funds ...................................................................................................35
Statement of Cash Flows – Proprietary Funds .............................................................36
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position ............................................................................38
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position .........................................................39
Notes to the Financial Statements ......................................................................................40
Required Supplementary Information:
Schedule of the City's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability (Asset) – Iowa
Public Employees' Retirement System ........................................................................99
Schedule of City Contributions – Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System .............100
Schedule of the City's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability (Asset) –
Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa .............................................101
Schedule of City Contributions – Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System
of Iowa .......................................................................................................................102
Schedule of Changes in Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios .................................103
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Governmental and Proprietary Funds .....................105
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Budget to GAAP Reconciliation .............................106
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information .........................................................107
Combining Fund Financial Statements and Schedules:
Combining Balance Sheet – Non-Major Governmental Funds .......................................112
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances – Non-Major Governmental Funds ............................................................113
Combining Balance Sheet – Non-Major Special Revenue Funds ...................................114
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances – Non-Major Special Revenue Funds.........................................................116
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Combining Statement of Net Position – Non-Major Enterprise Funds ...........................119
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position –
Non-Major Enterprise Funds .....................................................................................121
Combining Statement of Cash Flows – Non-Major Enterprise Funds ............................122
Combining Statement of Net Position – Internal Service Funds .....................................125
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position –
Internal Service Funds ...............................................................................................126
Combining Statement of Cash Flows – Internal Service Funds ......................................127
STATISTICAL SECTION
Financial Trends:
Net Position by Component .............................................................................................131
Changes in Net Position ...................................................................................................132
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds ...........................................................................135
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds ........................................................136
Revenue Capacity:
Assessed and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property ............................................137
Property Tax Rates – Direct and Overlapping Governments ..........................................138
Principal Property Taxpayers ...........................................................................................139
Property Tax Levies and Collections ...............................................................................140
Debt Capacity:
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type ...............................................................................141
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding ...................................................................142
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt ...................................................143
Legal Debt Margin ...........................................................................................................144
Pledged-Revenue Coverage .............................................................................................145
Demographic and Economic Information:
Demographic and Economic Statistics ............................................................................147
Principal Employers .........................................................................................................148
Operating Information:
Full-Time Equivalent Employees by Function ................................................................149
Operating Indicators by Function ....................................................................................150
Capital Asset Statistics by Function ................................................................................151
COMPLIANCE SECTION
Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on
Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements
Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards ....................................153
Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program and
Report on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance ........155
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ........................................................................155
Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ...................................................162
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs ..........................................................................163
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May 1, 2023
To the Honorable Mayor, City Council Members, and Citizens of Ames, Iowa:
The City of Ames, Iowa (City) is required by the Code of Iowa to publish a complete set of audited
financial statements presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Pursuant to these requirements, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, is hereby submitted.
Management assumes full responsibility for the completeness and reliability of the information
contained in this report, based upon a comprehensive framework of internal control that it has
established for this purpose. Because the cost of internal control should not exceed anticipated
benefits, the objective is to provide reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance that the financial
statements are free of any material misstatements.
Eide Bailly LLP, a firm of licensed certified public accountants, has issued an unmodified
(“clean”) opinion on the City’s financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022. The
independent auditor’s report is presented as the first component of the financial section in this
report.
Management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) immediately follows the independent auditor’s
report and provides a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis of the basic financial
statements. The MD&A complements this letter of transmittal and reads in conjunction with it.
Profile of the City of Ames
The City was incorporated in 1864 under the laws of the State of Iowa, later amended in July 1975
under the Home Rule City Act. The City is located in central Iowa, 30 miles north of Des Moines.
Ames is the ninth largest city in Iowa and serves a population of 66,427, according to the 2020
census. The City is empowered to levy a property tax on real property located within its boundaries.
It also is empowered by state statute to extend its corporate limits by annexation, which occurs
periodically when deemed appropriate by the governing council.
The City operates under a mayor-council form of government with an appointed manager. Policy-
making and legislative authority are vested in the governing council consisting of the mayor and
six other council members. The council members serve four-year staggered terms with three
council members elected every two years. The mayor is elected for a four-year term. Four of the
council members are elected by district. The mayor and the two remaining council members are
elected at large.
The City provides a full range of services, including police and fire protection; snow removal;
construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other infrastructure; recreational and
cultural activities; library services; community development; electric, water, and sewer systems;
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parking lot facilities; resource recovery; a municipal airport; transit services; and a municipal
hospital. The City is also financially accountable for a legally separate hospital foundation reported
separately within the City’s financial statements. Additional information on the hospital
foundation can be found in the notes to the financial statements (see note I(B)).
The annual budget serves as the foundation for the City's financial planning and control and is
prepared by function. The City Manager is responsible for developing a budget proposal for
presentation to the City Council in January and February of each year. In most years, the City
Council is then required to hold public hearings on the proposed budget and adopt a final budget
no later than March 31 for the fiscal year beginning the following July 1. Any amendments to the
budget must be prepared and adopted in the same manner as the original budget.
Local economy
The City is supported by a diverse economy that includes both the private and public sectors. Ames is
home to several large governmental agencies including Iowa State University (ISU), Iowa Department
of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Animal Disease Center and National
Veterinary Services Laboratories, and a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory. ISU and other
government employers add significant local economic stability that has resulted in an unemployment
rate below the national and state averages for the past 30 years.
In December 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Ames metropolitan statistical
area (MSA) unemployment rate of 1.9% (preliminary) was one of the lowest in the nation, below the
Iowa and national unemployment rates of which were at or above 2.9%. The City has continued a
general trend of steady employment growth since the onset of employment loss during the COVID
pandemic and has nearly fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels. The City has also experienced steady
growth in population, increasing from 58,965 in the 2010 census to 66,427 in 2020, a 12.65% increase
over ten years.
Ames has continued steady, moderate, and sustainable growth in both population and property
valuation. The assessed valuation for property in Ames grew by 4.4 % from January 2020 to January
2021. ISU student enrollment has fallen slightly from recent peaks with 29,969 students enrolled for
the fall 2022 semester, a reduction of 2% from the prior year.
The commercial and industrial sectors, which were slowed during the COVID Pandemic, began the
process of returning to standard construction activity, including new construction valuation of roughly
$37.3 million in FY 2021/22. The City continues to work with the state of Iowa and a local developer
to make significant enhancements to the City’s downtown area through the redevelopment of the
Lincoln Way Corridor. The proposed project includes a City constructed indoor aquatics center as well
as private commercial, retail, and housing. This project, which will transform a highly visible sections
of the City, was awarded a $10 million Iowa Reinvestment District Grant by the Iowa Economic
Development Authority.
Long-term financial planning and major initiatives
In 2013 the Iowa Department of Natural Resources released the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.
This strategy required the largest municipal wastewater facilities in Iowa to install process changes for
nutrient removal. To comply with the updated requirements, the City has identified a staged approach
to compliance which is expected to be materially under construction in the upcoming three fiscal years.
To avoid placing significant financial burdens on the utility’s customers, the second phase of the project
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is currently expected to begin design in FY 2035/36. Additionally, the City is in the process of
developing a Climate Action Plan which establishes a community carbon reduction goal and develops
a relevant, achievable, and cost-effective strategy, timeline, and metrics to track progress toward
achieving the goal.
Relevant financial policies
The City Council has adopted a comprehensive set of budget and fiscal policies, including financial
management, general revenue management, user fee cost recovery goals, enterprise fund fees and
rates, grant funding, revenue distribution, investments, fund balance designations and reserves,
capital improvement management, and capital improvement financing and debt management.
The minimum fund balance requirement for the General Fund is 25% of operating expenditures
less pass-through amounts. The City met this requirement and adhered to all other financial
policies established by the City Council.
Awards and acknowledgements
The City received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its annual budget
document for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. To qualify for this award, the City's budget
document has to be judged proficient as a policy document, an operations guide, a financial plan,
and a communication device. This was the 37th consecutive year the City has received this award.
The preparation of this report would not have been possible without the skill, effort, and dedication
of the entire staff in the Finance Department. We wish to thank all of the City departments for their
assistance in providing data necessary for this report. Credit is also due the Mayor and members
of the City Council for their interest and support of our efforts in conducting the financial
operations of the City in a responsible and progressive manner.
Respectfully submitted,
Steven L. Schainker
City Manager
Corey Goodenow
Director of Finance
City of Ames
Organizational Chart
June 30, 2022
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City of Ames
List of Elected and Appointed Officials
June 30, 2022
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Elected Officials:
Mayor John Haila
Council Member – Ward 1 Gloria Betcher
Council Member – Ward 2 Tim Gartin
Council Member – Ward 3 Anita Rollins
Council Member – Ward 4 Rachel Junck
Council Member – At Large Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Council Member – At Large Amber Corrieri
Council-Appointed Officials:
City Manager Steven Schainker
City Attorney Mark Lambert
City Manager-Appointed / Council-Approved Official:
City Clerk Renee Hall
City Manager-Appointed Officials:
Assistant City Manager Debra Schildroth
Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips
City Treasurer Roger Wisecup II
Director of Electric Utility Don Kom
Director of Finance Corey Goodenow
Director of Fleet Services Corey Mellies
Director of Human Resources Bethany Jorgenson
Director of Parks and Recreation Keith Abraham
Director of Planning and Housing Kelly Diekmann
Director of Public Works John Joiner
Director of Water and Pollution Control John Dunn
Fire Chief Rich Higgins
Police Chief Geoff Huff
Other Officials:
Director of Transportation Barbara Neal
Library Director Sheila Schofer
Hospital Administration:
President / Chief Executive Officer Brian Dieter
Vice President / Chief Financial Officer Gary Botine
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
As management of the City of Ames (City), we offer readers of the City’s financial statements this
narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2022. We encourage readers to consider the information presented here in conjunction with
additional information that we have furnished in our letter of transmittal, which can be found on
pages 1-3 of this report.
Financial Highlights
The assets and deferred outflows of resources of the City exceeded its liabilities and
deferred inflows of resources at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $1,026,620,454
(net position). Of this amount, $471,704,352 represents unrestricted net position, which
may be used to meet the City's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
The City’s total net position increased by $12,529,138, most of which was attributable to
governmental-type activities, including Capital Projects and Federal Relief funds.
As of the close of the current fiscal year, the City’s governmental funds reported combined
fund balances of $74,011,012, an increase of $14,986,607 in comparison with the prior
year’s restated balance. Approximately 12.35% of this amount ($9,140,823) is available
for spending at the government’s discretion (unassigned fund balance).
At the end of the current fiscal year, unrestricted fund balance (the total of the committed,
assigned, and unassigned components of fund balance) for the General Fund was
$14,164,585, or approximately 41.0% of total General Fund expenditures.
The City’s total long-term outstanding debt decreased by $9,633,187 during the current
fiscal year.
Within the City's business-type activities, expenses exceeded revenues by $7,999,804. The
City policy is to set rates that fund operational expenses of business-type activities and
most capital improvements. The majority of the decrease in net position represents Mary
Greeley’s nonoperating investment losses of $38.7 million.
Overview of the Financial Statements
The discussion and analysis provided here are intended to serve as an introduction to the City’s
basic financial statements. The City's basic financial statements consist of three components: 1)
government-wide financial statements; 2) fund financial statements; and 3) the notes to financial
statements. This report also includes other supplementary information intended to furnish
additional detail to support the basic financial statements themselves.
Government-wide Financial Statements. The government-wide financial statements are
designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the City's finances, in a manner similar to
private-sector business.
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The statement of net position presents financial information on all City assets and liabilities, and
deferred inflows/outflows of resources, with the difference reported as net position. Over time,
increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial
position of the City is improving or deteriorating.
The statement of activities presents information showing how the City’s net position changed
during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying
event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus,
revenues and expenses are reported for some items that will only result in cash flows in future
fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave).
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City that are
principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from
other functions that are intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user
fees and charges (business-type activities). The governmental activities of the City include general
government, public safety, public works, health and social services, culture and recreation, and
community and economic development. The business-type activities of the City include the
hospital, electric, sewer, water, transit, storm sewer, parking, resource recovery, an ice arena, and
a golf course.
The government-wide financial statements include not only the City itself (known as the primary
government), but also a legally separate medical center foundation for which the City is financially
accountable. Financial information for this component unit is reported separately from the
financial information presented for the primary government itself.
The government-wide financial statements can be found on pages 25-27 of this report.
Fund Financial Statements. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain
control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City, like
other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance
with finance-related legal requirements. All funds of the City can be divided into two categories:
governmental funds and proprietary funds.
Governmental Funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions
reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike
the government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-
term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources
available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in assessing a government’s
near-term financing requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements.
By doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the City’s near-term financing
decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and governmental fund statement of
revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this
comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.
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The City maintains 25 individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the
governmental fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues,
expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the General Fund, capital projects fund, and debt
service fund, all of which are major funds. Data from the other 22 governmental funds are
combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each of these non-major
governmental funds is provided in the form of combining statements in the combining fund
statements and schedules section of this report.
The City adopts an annual appropriated budget for its general, capital projects, debt service, special
revenue, and enterprise funds according to the Code of Iowa. A budgetary comparison schedule
has been provided as required supplementary information to demonstrate compliance with this
budget.
The basic governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 28-31 of this report.
Proprietary Funds. The City maintains two different types of proprietary funds. Enterprise funds
are used to report the same functions presented as business-type activities in the government-wide
financial statements. The City uses enterprise funds to account for its hospital, electric, sewer,
water, airport, parking, transit, storm sewer, ice arena, golf course, and resource recovery. Internal
service funds are an accounting device used to accumulate and allocate costs internally among the
City's various functions. The City uses internal service funds to account for fleet services,
information technology, risk management, printing, messenger, and health insurance. Because
these services benefit both the governmental and business-type functions, they have been
apportioned accordingly in the government-wide financial statements.
Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial
statements, only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate
information for the hospital, electric, sewer, and water, all of which are major funds of the City.
Data from the other six enterprise funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation.
Individual fund data for each of these non-major enterprise funds is provided in the form of
combining statements in the combining fund statements and schedules section of this report.
Conversely, internal service funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation in the
proprietary fund financial statements. Individual fund data for the internal service funds is
provided in the form of combining statements in the combining fund statements and schedules
section of this report.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 32-36 of this report.
Fiduciary Funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties
outside of the government. Fiduciary funds are not reported in the government-wide financial
statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the City’s own
programs. The accounting used for fiduciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds.
The City maintains one type of fiduciary fund. One custodial fund reports resources held by the
City in a custodial capacity for individuals, private organizations, and other governments.
The fiduciary fund financial statements can be found on page 37-38 of this report.
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Notes to the Financial Statements. The notes provide additional information that is necessary to
acquire a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial
statements. The notes to the financial statements can be found on pages 39-95 of this report.
Other Information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this
report also presents required supplementary information concerning the City's net pension liability
(asset), obligation to provide other post-employment benefits to its employees, and budgetary
comparisons. Required supplementary information can be found on pages 97-107 of this report.
The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with non-major governmental funds,
non-major enterprise funds, and internal service funds are presented immediately following the
required supplementary information. Combining fund statements and schedules can be found on
pages 111-127 of this report.
Government-Wide Overall Financial Analysis
As noted earlier, net position, may serve as a useful indicator of a government’s financial position
over time. In the case of the City, assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded liabilities
and deferred inflows of resources by $1,026,620,454 at the close of the most recent fiscal year.
The following chart summarizes the government-wide assets, deferred outflows of resources,
liabilities, deferred inflows of resources, and net position of the City.
The largest portion of the City's net position (49.10%) reflects its net investment in capital assets
(e.g., land, buildings, machinery, and infrastructure) less any related outstanding debt that was
used to acquire those assets. The City uses these capital assets to provide a variety of services to
its citizens. Accordingly, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the City's net
investment in capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources
used to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves
cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.
2022 2021, as restated 2022 2021, as restated 2022 2021, as restated
Current and other assets 134,704,297$ 125,892,616$ 578,133,854$ 613,887,827$ 712,838,151$ 739,780,443$
Net capital assets 202,712,338 198,164,193 494,871,959 487,003,454 697,584,297 685,167,647
Total assets 337,416,635 324,056,809 1,073,005,813 1,100,891,281 1,410,422,448 1,424,948,090
Deferred outflows of resources 5,831,028 9,983,026 18,931,059 25,399,353 24,762,087 35,382,379
Long-term liabilities outstanding 76,666,355 101,395,151 176,993,292 257,683,586 253,659,647 359,078,737
Other liabilities 9,808,591 16,148,448 33,073,623 33,799,325 42,882,214 49,947,773
Total liabilities 86,474,946 117,543,599 210,066,915 291,482,911 296,541,861 409,026,510
Deferred inflows of resources 53,398,786 33,651,247 58,623,434 3,561,396 112,022,220 37,212,643
Net position:
Net investment in capital
assets 156,680,795 155,290,908 347,429,640 340,520,232 504,110,435 495,811,140
Restricted 39,812,571 26,517,909 10,993,096 21,349,489 50,805,667 47,867,398
Unrestricted 6,880,565 1,036,172 464,823,787 469,376,606 471,704,352 470,412,778
Total net position 203,373,931$ 182,844,989$ 823,246,523$ 831,246,327$ 1,026,620,454$ 1,014,091,316$
Net Position
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
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An additional portion of the City's net position ($50,805,667 or 4.95%) represents resources that
are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of
$471,704,352 is unrestricted and may be used to meet the City’s ongoing obligations to citizens
and creditors.
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City is able to report positive balances in all reported
categories of net position, both for the government as a whole, as well as for its separate
governmental and business-type activities.
The following chart shows the components of net position for the years ended June 30, 2022 and
2021:
Governmental Activities. During the current fiscal year, net position for governmental activities
increased $20,528,942 after restatement of FY2021 funds for an ending balance of $203,373,931.
Taxes are the largest source of governmental revenue with property taxes of $35,243,169 and local
option sales taxes of $11,231,768 in 2022. The $501,145 increase in property tax collections in
2022 over 2021 is due to an increase in taxable valuation. Charges for services increased $336,750
from 2021 revenues.
Governmental activity expenses decreased $2,206,240 from 2021, or 3.80%, mainly due to change
in reporting airport fund as an enterprise fund, when previously it was reported as a governmental
fund.
The following chart shows the expenses and related program revenues for the functions of
governmental activities:
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City of Ames
Changes in Net Position
June 30, 2022
2022 2021, not restated 2022 2021, not restated 2022 2021, not restated
Revenues:
Program revenues
Charges for services 5,535,224$ 5,198,474$ 325,823,138$ 309,527,651$ 331,358,362$ 314,726,125$
Operating grants & contributions 22,525,675 12,952,426 15,205,764 15,629,698 37,731,439 28,582,124
Capital grants & contributions 1,882,523 10,169,954 8,366,793 3,581,879 10,249,316 13,751,833
General revenues
Property taxes 35,243,169 34,742,024 - - 35,243,169 34,742,024
Other taxes 13,647,503 11,904,531 - - 13,647,503 11,904,531
Unrestricted grants & contributions 16,152 21,126 - - 16,152 21,126
Investment earnings (1,582,910) 436,298 (40,796,262) 79,779,629 (42,379,172) 80,215,927
Other 75,019 489,323 3,744,892 3,501,603 3,819,911 3,990,926
Total revenues 77,342,355 75,914,156 312,344,325 412,020,460 389,686,680 487,934,616
Expenses:
General government 3,343,575 3,722,100 - - 3,343,575 3,722,100
Public safety 16,610,543 21,464,000 - - 16,610,543 21,464,000
Public works 17,447,329 11,484,497 - - 17,447,329 11,484,497
Health & social services 1,634,556 1,387,924 - - 1,634,556 1,387,924
Culture & recreation 11,306,025 12,452,132 - - 11,306,025 12,452,132
Community & economic development 4,030,738 6,381,948 - - 4,030,738 6,381,948
Interest on long-term debt 1,474,802 1,161,207 - - 1,474,802 1,161,207
Mary Greeley Medical Center - - 220,771,985 208,743,252 220,771,985 208,743,252
Electric - - 62,489,331 59,123,227 62,489,331 59,123,227
Sewer - - 6,788,649 6,933,018 6,788,649 6,933,018
Water - - 9,720,409 10,563,721 9,720,409 10,563,721
Airport - - 971,080 - 971,080 -
Parking - - 757,891 842,179 757,891 842,179
Transit - - 13,663,553 13,624,865 13,663,553 13,624,865
Stormwater - - 840,274 662,387 840,274 662,387
Ames/ISU Ice Arena - - 540,335 557,566 540,335 557,566
Homewood Golf Course - - 266,379 253,985 266,379 253,985
Resource Recovery - - 4,500,088 4,709,977 4,500,088 4,709,977
Total expenses 55,847,568 58,053,808 321,309,974 306,014,177 377,157,542 364,067,985
Increase in net position before
transfers 21,494,787 17,860,348 (8,965,649) 106,006,283 12,529,138 123,866,631
Transfers (965,845) (1,036,017) 965,845 1,036,017 - -
Increase in net position 20,528,942 16,824,331 (7,999,804) 107,042,300 12,529,138 123,866,631
Net position, beginning (as
previously reported) 192,125,054 175,300,723 821,966,262 714,923,962 1,014,091,316 890,224,685
Net position restatement (9,280,065) - 9,280,065 - - -
Net position, beginning (as
restated) 182,844,989 175,300,723 831,246,327 714,923,962 1,014,091,316 890,224,685
Net position, ending 203,373,931$ 192,125,054$ 823,246,523$ 821,966,262$ 1,026,620,454$ 1,014,091,316$
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
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The following chart shows revenues by source for governmental activities:
Business-Type Activities. The net position for business-type activities decreased by $7,999,804,
after 2021 restatements. The majority of this decrease is attributable to the hospital’s total
nonoperating losses of $42.6 million, which largest component is nonoperating investment losses
of $38.7 million.
The following chart shows the expenses and related program revenues for the functions of
business-type activities:
Financial Analysis of Governmental Funds
As noted earlier, the City uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with
finance-related legal requirements.
Governmental Funds. The focus of the City’s governmental funds is to provide information on
near-term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in
assessing the City’s financing requirements. In particular, unassigned fund balance may serve as a
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useful measure of a government’s net resources available for discretionary use as they represent
the portion of fund balance that has not yet been limited to use for a particular purpose by either
an external party, the City itself, or a group or individual that has been delegated authority to assign
resources for use for particular purposes by the City Council.
The City's governmental funds reported combined fund balances of $74,011,012 at June 30, 2022,
an increase of $14,986,607 from the prior year. Approximately 12.35% of this amount
($9,140,823) constitutes unassigned fund balance, which is available for spending at the City's
discretion. The remainder of the fund balance is either non-spendable, restricted, committed, or
assigned to indicate that it is 1) not in spendable form ($1,172,975); 2) legally required to be
maintained intact ($2,067,397); 3) restricted for particular purposes ($57,406,305); 4) committed
for particular purposes ($2,388,405); or 5) assigned for particular purposes ($1,835,107).
The General Fund is the chief operating fund of the City. At the end of the current fiscal year,
unassigned fund balance of the General Fund was $12,329,478, while total fund balance decreased
by $1,260,892 to $14,329,577. The ending fund balance is 42% of the fiscal year expenditures,
exceeding the City's goal of 20% of expenditures.
The Capital Projects Fund had an increase of $2,287,291 in fund balance during the fiscal year,
which put the overall fund balance at $22,512,299. Some of the capital projects for the year
included safety and access improvements, work on the extension of Grand Avenue and the
expansion of Iowa State University Research Park Phase IV, updating the Long-Range
Transportation Plan, as well as annual street maintenance and improvement.
The fund balance in the Debt Service Fund is just over $2 million at the end of the fiscal year, an
increase of $880,322 from the prior year.
The fund balances of other governmental funds increased by $13,079,886 from the 2021 balances.
A large part of this increase is in the Federal Relief Funds, with an increase in revenue due to
funding requirements being defined.
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Proprietary Funds. The City's proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in
the government-wide financial statements, but in more detail.
The combined net position of the enterprise funds at June 30, 2022, totaled $810,713,538, of which
55.79% ($452,290,802) is unrestricted. This is a $8,544,447, or 1.05%, decrease in net position
from last fiscal year’s restated balance. On page 94 the $9,280,065 restatement of moving airport
funds from governmental to enterprise funds is detailed. The net position of the internal service
funds is $34,499,620, a $1,048,196 increase in net position. Unrestricted net position accounts for
$24,448,184 (70.87%) of the total internal service fund net position balance.
Charges for services for the internal service funds increased 2.9% over the prior year.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Original Budget Compared to Final Budget. There were three amendments to the City's 2022
budget. The first amendment was approved in September 2021, primarily to reflect carryovers of
capital project expenditures from the prior year. The second and third amendments were approved
in February and May of 2022 to reflect year-end expenditures and revenues more accurately.
The main source of variation in the General Fund budget is the carryover of funds from fiscal year
2021 for capital projects that were not completed.
Capital Assets and Debt Administration
Capital Assets. The City's investment in capital assets for its governmental and business-type
activities as of June 30, 2022, amounts to $697,584,297 (net of accumulated depreciation), an
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increase of $12,416,650 from prior year restated capital assets. The investment in capital assets
includes land, buildings, infrastructure, plant and distribution systems, machinery, and equipment.
Some of the major capital asset additions include:
$1.7 million in traffic signal upgrades/replacements
$3.2 million in water line system improvements
$2.2 million for underground and overhead electric improvements
$3.3 million CyRide fleet vehicles
$6.5 million in Street Network improvements
Additional information on the City's capital assets can be found in note IV (E) on pages 56-57 of
this report. The following shows capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation.
Long-term Debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, the City had $170,930,293 in outstanding
bonded debt, as shown in the following chart. Of this amount, $69,268,009 is debt backed by the
full faith and credit of the government and $101,662,284 is revenue bonds issued by proprietary
funds.
The City's total debt decreased by $9,633,187 (-4.10%) during the current fiscal year. Revenue
bonds also decreased due to no new issuances resulting in the full principal and interest payments
lowering the balance.
State statutes limit the amount of general obligation debt an Iowa city may issue to five percent
(5%) of the actual assessed valuation at January 1, 2019, related to the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The
current debt limitation for the City is $259,375,523. A portion of the outstanding general obligation
debt is abated by revenue sources other than the property tax levy. Additional information on the
City's long-term debt can be found in note IV (K) on pages 80-87 of this report.
2022 2021, as restated 2022 2021, as restated 2022 2021, as restated
Land 13,237,769$ 13,237,769$ 17,028,319$ 15,977,402$ 30,266,088$ 29,215,171$
Other non-depreciable assets 622,326 611,826 - - 622,326 611,826
Depreciable assets 164,006,482 155,170,653 441,879,461 441,620,848 605,885,943 596,791,501
Construction in progress 24,845,761 29,143,945 35,964,179 29,405,204 60,809,940 58,549,149
Total 202,712,338$ 198,164,193$ 494,871,959$ 487,003,454$ 697,584,297$ 685,167,647$
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
2022 2021, as restated 2022 2021, as restated 2022 2021, as restated
General obligation bonds, net 65,692,675$ 64,196,018$ 3,575,334$ 4,259,031$ 69,268,009$ 68,455,049$
Revenue bonds - - 101,662,284 108,824,332 101,662,284 108,824,332
Loans payable - - 54,542,182 57,826,281 54,542,182 57,826,281
Total 65,692,675$ 64,196,018$ 159,779,800$ 170,909,644$ 225,472,475$ 235,105,662$
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
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ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET AND RATES
The following economic factors were considered in developing the fiscal year 2023 budget:
The City of Ames MSA employment remains strong and other economic indicators such
as retail sales and new construction generally indicate a strong local economy and
continued recovery from the COVID pandemic.
A 5% increase in water pollution control utility rates to fund a portion of a capital
improvement projects, and estimated operational expenses
A 5% increase in storm water utility fees to cover the cost of maintaining the existing storm
water system and cover the necessary cost for capital improvement plans.
A 6.4% increase in the per ton tipping fee to support projects identified in the City’s five-
year capital improvement plan.
No rate increase in electric or water rates.
A decrease in property tax rate from $9.87 to $9.83 per $1,000 of taxable valuation due to
control of expenses, increase in taxable valuation, and improvement in other revenue
A modest increase of $51,850 in the amount of the City's support for transit to continue
existing service levels and minimize the impact on ISU student fee support.
An increase in full-time equivalents by 3.45 positions with additions of a new firefighter,
reassignment of school resource officer back to the Police Department, a full-time evidence
technician position in the Police Department, a full-time park maintenance worker position
within the Park and Recreation Department, a full-time SCADA/controls Technician
within the Water and Pollution Controls Department and two other park time positions at
the Animal Shelter and Police Department.
A 7.0% increase in health insurance costs due to increases in claim activity and cost for
prescription drugs and stop loss coverage. The strong fund balance in the self-insured
health insurance fund will help to absorb any fluctuations in claims
Estimated 10% growth in local option sales tax, primarily resulting from the increased
growth of internet sales and general consumer sentiment.
Requests for Information. This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the
City's finances for all those with an interest in the government’s finances. Questions concerning
any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information
should be addressed to the Director of Finance, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010.
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City of Ames
Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2022
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental Business-Type Component
Activities Activities Total Unit
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 19,538,964$ 31,097,319$ 50,636,283$ 959,074$
Investments 81,086,855 68,046,392 149,133,247 -
Taxes receivable 43,759 - 43,759 -
Special assessments receivable 237,277 - 237,277 -
Accrued interest receivable 114,442 89,072 203,514 -
Accounts receivable, net 450,263 44,633,605 45,083,868 -
Leases receivable 2,180 776,690 778,870 -
Pledges receivable, net - - - 146,617
Intergovernmental receivable 6,331,273 9,042,721 15,373,994 -
Loans receivable 886 - 886 -
Internal balances (9,513,346) 9,513,346 - -
Inventories 1,100,318 9,570,398 10,670,716 -
Assets held for resale - - - -
Prepaid items 235,952 4,647,486 4,883,438 -
Restricted current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents - 1,386,353 1,386,353 -
Investments - 9,606,743 9,606,743 -
Accrued interest receivable - 17,022 17,022 -
Total current assets 99,628,823 188,427,147 288,055,970 1,105,691
Non-current assets:
Investments - 25,907,444 25,907,444 14,474,077
Succeeding year taxes receivable 33,537,181 - 33,537,181 -
Long-term loans receivable 2,136 - 2,136 -
Long-term special assessments receivable 1,028,340 - 1,028,340 -
Other assets - 8,720,590 8,720,590 -
Net pension asset 40,606 1,554,099 1,594,705 -
Leases receivable 467,211 1,939,260 2,406,471 -
Non-depreciable assets 38,705,856 52,992,498 91,698,354 -
Depreciable assets, net of accumulated
depreciation 164,006,482 441,879,461 605,885,943 -
Restricted non-current assets:
Long-term investments - 351,585,314 351,585,314 -
Total non-current assets 237,787,812 884,578,666 1,122,366,478 14,474,077
Total assets 337,416,635 1,073,005,813 1,410,422,448 15,579,768
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred charge on refunding - 5,189,118 5,189,118 -
Deferred outflows related to OPEB 543,324 929,591 1,472,915 -
Deferred outflows related to pensions 5,287,704 12,812,350 18,100,054 -
Total deferred outflows of resources 5,831,028 18,931,059 24,762,087 -
Primary Government
City of Ames
Statement of Net Position (continued)
June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental Business-Type Component
Activities Activities Total Unit
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 3,002,928 14,479,442 17,482,370 432,721
Accrued payroll 317,570 7,777,389 8,094,959 -
Accrued compensated absences 129,177 663,963 793,140 -
Accrued interest payable 171,379 261,689 433,068 -
Retainage payable 415,252 3,140,164 3,555,416 -
Customer deposits 758,250 950,352 1,708,602 -
Intergovernmental payable 566,979 186,053 753,032 -
Claims payable 568,855 2,133,243 2,702,098 -
Loans payable - 3,338,099 3,338,099 -
Notes payable - - - -
Accrued other - 2,457,275 2,457,275 -
Lease liabilities 48,709 539,461 588,170 -
Bonds payable, net 8,765,498 8,662,001 17,427,499 -
Unearned revenue 4,007,378 1,688,016 5,695,394 -
Accrued landfill post-closure costs - 15,246 15,246 -
Total current liabilities 18,751,975 46,292,393 65,044,368 432,721
Non-current liabilities:
Accrued compensated absences 2,380,368 8,324,699 10,705,067 -
Accrued other post-employment benefits 1,608,716 5,667,514 7,276,230 -
Net pension liability 6,790,445 1,061,837 7,852,282 -
Claims payable - - - -
Annuities payable - - - -
Loans payable - 51,204,082 51,204,082 -
Notes payable - - - -
Bonds payable, net 56,927,176 96,575,617 153,502,793 -
Lease liablities 16,266 873,443 889,709 -
Accrued landfill post-closure costs - 67,330 67,330 -
Total non-current liabilities 67,722,971 163,774,522 231,497,493 -
Total liabilities 86,474,946 210,066,915 296,541,861 432,721
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Succeeding year property taxes 33,537,181 - 33,537,181 -
Deferred charge on refunding 468,562 14,604 483,166 -
Deferred inflows related to leases 450,492 2,623,853 3,074,345 -
Deferred inflows related to OPEB 225,451 679,033 904,484 -
Deferred inflows related to pensions 18,717,100 55,305,944 74,023,044 -
Total deferred inflows of resources 53,398,786 58,623,434 112,022,220 -
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 156,680,795 347,429,640 504,110,435 -
Restricted:
Expendable for:
Debt service 3,649,071 10,993,096 14,642,167 -
Capital projects 12,436,925 - 12,436,925 -
Public safety 356,038 - 356,038 -
Employee benefits 155,198 - 155,198 -
Library services 430,588 - 430,588 -
Aquatic center 80,414 - 80,414 -
Community welfare 4,820 - 4,820 -
Housing services 9,712 - 9,712 -
Economic development 1,502,648 - 1,502,648 -
Community betterment 19,119,760 - 19,119,760 -
Mary Greeley Medical Center - - - 10,466,589
Non-expendable for:
Perpetual care 1,067,397 - 1,067,397 -
Aquatic center 1,000,000 - 1,000,000 -
Bliss Cancer Endowment Fund - - - 253,390
Unrestricted 6,880,565 464,823,787 471,704,352 4,427,068
Total net position 203,373,931$ 823,246,523$ 1,026,620,454$ 15,147,047$
Primary Government
City of Ames
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Operating Capital
Charges for Grants and Grants and Governmental Business-type Component
Functions / Programs:Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Activities Activities Total Unit
Primary government:
Governmental activities:
General government 3,343,575$ 106,659$ 43,717$ -$ (3,193,199)$ -$ (3,193,199)$ -$
Public safety 16,610,543 3,406,960 224,030 - (12,979,553) - (12,979,553) -
Public works 17,447,329 119,170 9,575,155 1,882,523 (5,870,481) - (5,870,481) -
Health and social services 1,634,556 - 23,915 - (1,610,641) - (1,610,641) -
Culture and recreation 11,306,025 1,879,755 474,047 - (8,952,223) - (8,952,223) -
Community and economic development 4,030,738 22,680 12,184,811 - 8,176,753 - 8,176,753 -
Interest 1,474,802 - - - (1,474,802) - (1,474,802) -
Total governmental activities 55,847,568 5,535,224 22,525,675 1,882,523 (25,904,146) (25,904,146) -
Business-type activities:
Mary Greeley Medical Center 220,771,985 221,854,322 2,081,593 1,424,473 - 4,588,403 4,588,403 -
Electric 62,489,331 67,655,268 78,670 - - 5,244,607 5,244,607 -
Sewer 6,788,649 9,027,049 1,334,367 704,031 - 4,276,798 4,276,798 -
Water 9,720,409 11,959,469 2,093 1,152,005 - 3,393,158 3,393,158 -
Airport 971,080 244,473 589,321 - - (137,286) (137,286)
Parking 757,891 952,298 - - - 194,407 194,407 -
Transit 13,663,553 7,062,349 7,997,119 3,694,231 - 5,090,146 5,090,146 -
Stormwater 840,274 1,890,675 3,122,601 1,372,053 - 5,545,055 5,545,055 -
Ice arena 540,335 529,289 - 20,000 - 8,954 8,954 -
Golf course 266,379 348,492 - - - 82,113 82,113 -
Resource recovery 4,500,088 4,299,454 - - - (200,634) (200,634) -
Total business-type activities 321,309,974 325,823,138 15,205,764 8,366,793 - 28,085,721 28,085,721 -
Total primary government 377,157,542$ 331,358,362$ 37,731,439$ 10,249,316$ (25,904,146) 28,085,721 2,181,575 -
Component unit:
Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation 3,164,661$ -$ 1,909,770$ -$ (1,254,891)
General revenues:
Property taxes 35,243,169 - 35,243,169 -
Sales taxes 11,231,768 - 11,231,768 -
Hotel/motel taxes 2,415,735 - 2,415,735 -
Unrestricted grants and contributions 16,152 - 16,152 -
Investment income (1,582,910) (40,796,262) (42,379,172) (1,961,677)
Other income 58,780 3,744,892 3,803,672 -
Gain on disposal of capital assets 16,239 - 16,239 -
Transfers (965,845) 965,845 - -
Total general revenues and transfers 46,433,088 (36,085,525) 10,347,563 (1,961,677)
Change in net position 20,528,942 (7,999,804) 12,529,138 (3,216,568)
Net position, beginning, as restated 182,844,989 831,246,327 1,014,091,316 18,363,615
Net position, ending 203,373,931$ 823,246,523$ 1,026,620,454$ 15,147,047$
Primary Government
Program Revenues Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position
City of Ames
Balance Sheet
Governmental Funds
June 30, 2022
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total Total
Capital Debt Nonmajor Governmental
General Projects Service Funds Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 2,507,084$ 2,704,808$ 396,309$ 8,846,134$ 14,454,335$
Investments 10,485,253 21,802,144 1,666,346 29,211,783 63,165,526
Taxes receivable 27,295 - 13,282 3,182 43,759
Special assessments receivable - 237,277 - - 237,277
Accrued interest receivable 43,285 40,548 2,939 4,019 90,791
Accounts receivable, net 294,364 - - 5,786 300,150
Intergovernmental receivable 1,404,838 2,319,680 10,929 2,565,033 6,300,480
Loans receivable - current - - - 886 886
Leases receivable - current 2,180 - - - 2,180
Due from other funds 1,859,931 - 483,065 1,996,738 4,339,734
Inventories 11,007 - - 961,353 972,360
Prepaid items 153,985 - - 46,630 200,615
Succeeding year taxes receivable 20,748,159 - 10,606,127 2,182,895 33,537,181
Lease receivable - long term 467,211 - - - 467,211
Long-term loans receivable - - - 2,136 2,136
Long-term special assessments receivable - 1,028,340 - - 1,028,340
Total assets 38,004,592$ 28,132,797$ 13,178,997$ 45,826,575$ 125,142,961$
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable 464,110$ 1,011,466$ -$ 1,270,192$ 2,745,768$
Accrued payroll 172,212 17,227 - 110,871 300,310
Retainage payable 28,881 326,992 - 59,379 415,252
Customer deposits 29,433 - - 728,817 758,250
Intergovernmental payable 479,239 - - 2,469 481,708
Due to other funds 1,285,125 681,786 482,331 1,768,308 4,217,550
Unearned revenue - - - 4,007,378 4,007,378
Total liabilities 2,459,000 2,037,471 482,331 7,947,414 12,926,216
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable revenue:
Property taxes 20,748,159 - 10,606,127 2,182,895 33,537,181
Special assessments - 1,265,617 - - 1,265,617
Charges for services 9,080 - - - 9,080
Leases 450,492 - - - 450,492
Licenses and permits 8,284 - - - 8,284
Grants - 2,317,410 - 617,669 2,935,079
Total deferred inflows of resources 21,216,015 3,583,027 10,606,127 2,800,564 38,205,733
FUND BALANCES
Non-spendable 164,992 - - 3,075,380 3,240,372
Restricted - 23,794,392 2,090,539 31,521,374 57,406,305
Committed - 1,240,669 - 1,147,736 2,388,405
Assigned 1,835,107 - - - 1,835,107
Unassigned 12,329,478 (2,522,762) - (665,893) 9,140,823
Total fund balances 14,329,577 22,512,299 2,090,539 35,078,597 74,011,012
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of
resources, and fund balances 38,004,592$ 28,132,797$ 13,178,997$ 45,826,575$ 125,142,961$
City of Ames
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds
to the Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Amounts reported for governmental activities in +A2:B47the statement of net position (page 26-27) are different
because:
Fund balance - total governmental funds (page 29) 74,011,012$
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources
and, therefore, are not reported in the funds. 192,660,902
Revenues not collected within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year are
not available to pay for current period expenditures and, therefore, are
unavailable.
Special assessments 1,265,617
Other revenues 2,952,444
Pension-related deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources are not due and payable in the current year and, therefore,
are not reported in the governmental funds.
Deferred outflows of resources 5,107,600
Deferred inflows of resources (18,088,062)
OPEB-related deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources are not due and payable in the current year and, therefore,
are not reported in the governmental funds.
Deferred outflows of resources 499,532
Deferred inflows of resources (206,810)
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of
fleet management, information services, risk management, and health
insurance to individual funds. The assets and liabilities of internal
service funds are split between the governmental and business-type
activities in the statement of net position. 21,966,635
Long-term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in
the current period and, therefore, are not reported in the funds.
General obligation bonds payable (59,281,586)
Interest payable on general obligation bonds (171,379)
Deferred charges on general obligation bonds refunded (468,562)
Unamortized premiums on the issuance of general obligation bonds (6,411,089)
Lease liabilites on leased assets (64,975)
Accrued compensated absences (2,377,630)
Total other post-employment benefits payable (1,475,338)
Net pension liability (6,544,380)
Net position of governmental activities 203,373,931$
City of Ames
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
Government Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Total Total
Capital Debt Nonmajor Governmental
General Projects Service Funds Funds
REVENUES
Taxes 20,584,293$ -$ 10,270,357$ 18,036,023$ 48,890,673$
Special assessments - 250,101 - - 250,101
Licenses and permits 1,204,048 - - - 1,204,048
Intergovernmental 506,440 3,787,224 43,717 21,395,895 25,733,276
Charges for services 4,257,685 - - 29,356 4,287,041
Fines and forfeitures 30,690 - - - 30,690
Investment income (660,263) (370,832) (67,899) (66,872) (1,165,866)
Interest revenue 23,510 - - - 23,510
Miscellaneous 235,128 57,469 - 56,378 348,975
Total revenues 26,181,531 3,723,962 10,246,175 39,450,780 79,602,448
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government 2,894,169 120,602 30,502 482,306 3,527,579
Public safety 19,525,219 - - 135,528 19,660,747
Public works 1,117,282 - - 6,479,024 7,596,306
Health and social services - - - 1,634,714 1,634,714
Culture and recreation 8,773,252 - - 648,587 9,421,839
Community and economic development 984,823 - - 3,113,940 4,098,763
Debt service:
Principal - - 19,221,616 - 19,221,616
Interest and fiscal charges - - 2,316,384 - 2,316,384
Capital outlay 638,203 13,488,592 - 3,737,136 17,863,931
Total expenditures 33,932,948 13,609,194 21,568,502 16,231,235 85,341,879
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures (7,751,417) (9,885,232) (11,322,327) 23,219,545 (5,739,431)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in 11,735,851 1,517,576 1,549,738 138,180 14,941,345
Transfers out (5,245,326) (479,025) - (10,277,839) (16,002,190)
General obligation bonds issued - 9,850,000 - - 9,850,000
Premium on general obligation bonds - 1,283,972 - - 1,283,972
Refunding bonds issued - - 9,372,505 - 9,372,505
Premium on refunding bonds - - 1,280,406 - 1,280,406
Total other financing sources (uses) 6,490,525 12,172,523 12,202,649 (10,139,659) 20,726,038
Net change in fund balances (1,260,892) 2,287,291 880,322 13,079,886 14,986,607
Fund balances, beginning, as restated 15,590,469 20,225,008 1,210,217 21,998,711 59,024,405
Fund balances, ending 14,329,577$ 22,512,299$ 2,090,539$ 35,078,597$ 74,011,012$
City of Ames
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances of Government Funds to the Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities (page 28) are
different because:
Net changes in fund balances - total governmental funds (page 31) 14,986,607$
Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current financial
resources are not reported as revenues in the funds.
Special assessments (196,494)
Other revenues (2,396,696)
Contributed capital assets do not provide current financial resources. 757,414
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the
statement of activities, the cost of these assets is allocated over their estimated
useful lives and reported as depreciation expense.
Capital outlay 15,547,770
Disposals (2,758)
Depreciation expense (10,897,751)
The issuance of long-term debt (e.g., bonds, leases) provides current financial
resources to governmental funds, while the repayment of the principal of long-term
debt consumes the current financial resources of governmental funds. Neither
transaction, however, has any effect on net position. Also, governmental funds
report the effect of premiums, discounts, and similar items when debt is first
issued, whereas these amounts are amortized in the statement of activities.
This amount is the net effect of these differences in the treatment of long-term debt
and related items.
Current year premium on issuance of bonds (2,564,378)
Amortization of bond premiums 788,281
Amortization of deferred charges on refunding debt 55,093
Proceeds from issuance of bonds (19,222,505)
Principal payments 19,221,616
Interest payments (1,792)
The change in deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources is
not recorded in the governmental funds. (21,573,792)
Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current
financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures in governmental
funds.
Increase in accrued compensated absences (3,487)
Increase in accrued other post-employment benefits (164,173)
Decrease in net pension liability 25,666,296
The internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of fleet
management, information services, risk management, and health insurance to
individual funds. The net revenue of certain activities of internal service funds
is reported with both governmental and business-type activities. 529,691
Changes in net position of governmental activities 20,528,942$
City of Ames
Statement of Net Position
Proprietary Funds
June 30, 2022
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities
Mary Greeley Other Internal
Medical Enterprise Service
Center Electric Sewer Water Funds Totals Funds
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 18,789,018$ -$ 1,916,562$ 3,459,467$ 6,084,346$ 30,249,393$ 5,932,555$
Investments - 23,873,519 7,024,759 13,567,320 20,693,207 65,158,805 20,808,916
Accrued interest receivable - 30,004 9,299 18,495 27,421 85,219 27,504
Accounts receivable, net 33,602,278 7,994,937 997,695 1,415,750 608,956 44,619,616 164,102
Leases receivable 733,255 - - 43,256 179 776,690 -
Due from other funds - 140,515 49,434 130,491 737,866 1,058,306 853,645
Intergovernmental receivable - 1,243,690 1,299,474 575,030 5,924,527 9,042,721 30,793
Inventories 4,698,561 4,144,382 - 362,217 365,238 9,570,398 127,958
Prepaid items 4,601,347 26,742 - 1,147 18,250 4,647,486 35,337
Restricted current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents - 1,030,546 45,095 310,712 - 1,386,353 -
Investments 9,606,743 - - - - 9,606,743 -
Interest receivable 17,022 - - - - 17,022 -
Total current assets 72,048,224 38,484,335 11,342,318 19,883,885 34,459,990 176,218,752 27,980,810
Non-current assets:
Investments - 25,907,444 - - - 25,907,444 -
Other assets 8,720,590 - - - - 8,720,590 -
Net pension asset 355,028 809,978 - 310,284 71,098 1,546,388 48,317
Leases receivable 1,354,051 - - 547,933 37,276 1,939,260 -
Capital assets:
Land 4,470,719 2,223,783 3,860,600 2,678,902 3,794,315 17,028,319 -
Land improvements 1,454,706 - - - 19,530,431 20,985,137 192,433
Plant and distribution systems - 221,965,803 99,588,892 129,310,046 - 450,864,741 -
Buildings 256,272,882 - - - 44,880,389 301,153,271 1,131,640
Equipment 119,491,538 - - - 44,266,504 163,758,042 21,442,573
Leased equipment 2,470,158 - - - 32,932 2,503,090 -
Construction in progress 9,592,910 10,281,295 8,179,132 1,225,579 6,685,262 35,964,178 -
Less accumulated depreciation (211,027,074) (135,024,649) (59,673,399) (28,230,488) (63,429,209) (497,384,819) (12,715,210)
Restricted non-current assets:
Investments 351,585,314 - - - - 351,585,314 -
Total non-current assets 544,740,822 126,163,654 51,955,225 105,842,256 55,868,998 884,570,955 10,099,753
Total assets 616,789,046 164,647,989 63,297,543 125,726,141 90,328,988 1,060,789,707 38,080,563
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred charge on refunding 5,189,118 - - - - 5,189,118 -
Deferred outflows related to OPEB 482,256 185,092 46,332 57,491 156,971 928,142 45,241
Deferred outflows related to pensions 10,859,575 412,213 150,896 115,395 1,258,539 12,796,618 195,836
16,530,949 597,305 197,228 172,886 1,415,510 18,913,878 241,077
Business-Type Activities
City of Ames
Statement of Net Position (continued)
Proprietary Funds
June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities
Mary Greeley Other Internal
Medical Enterprise Service
Center Electric Sewer Water Funds Totals Funds
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 8,461,574 4,239,406 575,786 172,944 968,762 14,418,472 318,130
Accrued payroll 7,350,650 165,802 10,664 34,063 216,210 7,777,389 17,260
Accrued compensated absences 574,114 35,450 6,815 11,911 35,153 663,443 7,575
Due to other funds - 447,958 289,817 258,809 906,798 1,903,382 130,752
Claims payable 684,848 - - - - 684,848 2,017,250
Retainage payable 1,582,809 865,855 365,978 86,441 239,081 3,140,164 -
Customer deposits - 950,352 - - - 950,352 -
Accrued interest 134,050 29,898 13,919 80,654 3,168 261,689 -
Loans payable 114,099 - 441,000 2,783,000 - 3,338,099 -
Intergovernmental payable - 101,746 7,156 54,637 22,514 186,053 85,271
Accrued landfill post-closure costs - - - - 15,246 15,246 -
Accrued other 2,457,275 - - - - 2,457,275 -
Lease liabilities 528,720 - - - 10,741 539,461 -
Bonds payable, net 7,087,203 916,998 352,162 114,550 191,088 8,662,001 -
Unearned revenue - - 1,497,167 182,378 8,471 1,688,016 -
Total current liabilities 28,975,342 7,753,465 3,560,464 3,779,387 2,617,232 46,685,890 2,576,238
Non-current liabilities:
Accrued compensated absences 6,819,893 565,149 113,830 208,121 611,982 8,318,975 130,585
Accrued other post-employment benefits 4,384,841 541,657 143,226 168,992 425,527 5,664,243 136,649
Net pension liability - - 86,797 - 975,040 1,061,837 246,065
Loans payable 95,082 - 6,615,000 44,494,000 - 51,204,082 -
Accrued landfill post-closure costs - - - - 67,330 67,330 -
Lease liabilities 856,353 - - - 17,090 873,443 -
Bonds payable, net 89,774,089 4,029,891 1,458,498 389,006 924,133 96,575,617 -
Total non-current liabilities 101,930,258 5,136,697 8,417,351 45,260,119 3,021,102 163,765,527 513,299
Total liabilities 130,905,600 12,890,162 11,977,815 49,039,506 5,638,334 210,451,417 3,089,537
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred charge on refunding - - - - 14,604 14,604 -
Deferred inflows related to leases 2,011,755 - - 572,232 39,866 2,623,853 -
Deferred inflows related to OPEB 498,517 76,030 19,965 23,699 60,353 678,564 19,110
Deferred inflows related to pensions 45,877,528 2,795,377 629,395 902,014 5,017,295 55,221,609 713,373
48,387,800 2,871,407 649,360 1,497,945 5,132,118 58,538,630 732,483
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 97,992,846 94,499,343 43,088,565 57,203,483 54,645,403 347,429,640 10,051,436
Restricted for debt service 9,606,743 1,030,546 45,095 310,712 - 10,993,096 -
Unrestricted 346,427,006 53,953,836 7,733,936 17,847,381 26,328,643 452,290,802 24,448,184
Total net position 454,026,595$ 149,483,725$ 50,867,596$ 75,361,576$ 80,974,046$ 810,713,538 34,499,620$
Adjustment to report the cumulative internal balance for the net effect of the activity between the internal
service funds and the enterprise funds over time 12,532,985
Net position of business-type activities 823,246,523$
Business-Type Activities
City of Ames
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities
Mary Greeley Other Internal
Medical Enterprise Service
Center Electric Sewer Water Funds Totals Funds
Operating revenues:
Charges for services 221,854,322$ 67,655,268$ 9,027,049$ 11,959,469$ 15,327,030$ 325,823,138$ 22,009,157$
Operating expenses:
Cost of goods and services 159,550,649 54,479,661 4,639,878 5,827,876 14,982,035 239,480,099 19,073,688
Administration 38,521,475 2,591,023 386,636 443,321 2,586,686 44,529,141 -
Depreciation 16,810,356 5,519,438 1,676,790 2,554,205 4,131,723 30,692,512 1,557,959
Total operating expenses 214,882,480 62,590,122 6,703,304 8,825,402 21,700,444 314,701,752 20,631,647
Operating income (loss) 6,971,842 5,065,146 2,323,745 3,134,067 (6,373,414) 11,121,386 1,377,510
Non-operating revenues (expenses):
Intergovernmental 2,081,593 47,323 1,334,367 - 11,675,365 15,138,648 -
Reimbursements - 31,347 - 2,093 33,676 67,116 -
Investment (expense) (38,744,177) (1,267,022) (222,829) (202,726) (359,508) (40,796,262) (440,553)
Interest expense (4,083,880) (103,335) (148,067) (977,544) (26,237) (5,339,063) -
Gain (loss) on disposal of capital assets (1,805,625) (3,316) - - - (1,808,941) 16,239
Miscellaneous - 108,697 153,245 587,282 2,890,807 3,740,031 -
Total non-operating revenues (expenses) (42,552,089) (1,186,306) 1,116,716 (590,895) 14,214,103 (28,998,471) (424,314)
Income (loss) before capital
contributions and transfers (35,580,247) 3,878,840 3,440,461 2,543,172 7,840,689 (17,877,085) 953,196
Capital contributions 1,424,473 - 704,031 1,152,005 5,086,284 8,366,793 -
Transfers in - - - - 3,311,527 3,311,527 95,000
Transfers out - (2,295,682) (25,000) (25,000) - (2,345,682) -
Change in net position (34,155,774) 1,583,158 4,119,492 3,670,177 16,238,500 (8,544,447) 1,048,196
Net position, beginning, as restated 488,182,369 147,900,567 46,748,104 71,691,399 64,735,546 33,451,424
Net position, ending 454,026,595$ 149,483,725$ 50,867,596$ 75,361,576$ 80,974,046$ 34,499,620$
Adjustment for the net effect of the current year activity between the internal service
funds and the enterprise funds 544,643
Change in net position of business-type activities (7,999,804)$
Business-Type Activities
City of Ames
Statement of Cash Flows
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities
Mary Greeley Other Internal
Medical Enterprise Service
Center Electric Sewer Water Funds Totals Funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers 218,950,575$ 66,223,360$ 8,272,663$ 11,084,422$ 13,640,903$ 318,171,923$ 22,135,203$
Other receipts 1,082,138 - - - - 1,082,138 -
Payments to suppliers (97,824,666) (46,282,644) (650,614) (2,496,204) (5,090,082) (152,344,210) (15,671,617)
Payments to employees (113,013,165) (10,861,331) (2,164,737) (2,747,775) (11,315,937) (140,102,945) (2,283,177)
Payments to other funds for services provided - (2,847,173) (2,837,641) (1,418,619) (1,851,754) (8,955,187) (803,604)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 9,194,882 6,232,212 2,619,671 4,421,824 (4,616,870) 17,851,719 3,376,805
CASH FLOW FROM NON-CAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Operating grants 2,081,593 47,323 - - 11,675,365 13,804,281 -
Reimbursements - 31,347 - 2,093 33,676 67,116 -
Miscellaneous - 99,276 153,245 587,282 2,890,807 3,730,610 -
Proceeds from sale of non-capital assets - - - - - - -
Interest revenue - - - 26,317 1,857 28,174 -
Transfers in - - - - 3,311,527 3,311,527 95,000
Transfers out - (2,295,682) (25,000) (25,000) - (2,345,682) -
Net cash provided by (used for) non-capital
financing activities 2,081,593 (2,117,736) 128,245 590,692 17,913,232 18,596,026 95,000
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition and construction of capital assets (15,221,152) (3,515,734) (6,125,594) (2,877,532) (9,109,740) (36,849,752) (787,297)
Capital grants - - 1,334,367 - - 1,334,367 -
Proceeds from the sale of capital assets - - - - - - 167,083
Proceeds from the issuance of bonds - - - - 474,467 474,467 -
Principal paid on capital debt (6,406,467) (807,400) (309,026) (102,730) (659,228) (8,284,851) -
Interest paid on capital debt (3,408,048) (176,297) (82,898) (27,632) (48,443) (3,743,318) -
Principal paid on loans - - (434,000) (2,736,000) - (3,170,000) -
Interest paid on loans - - (106,493) (1,000,260) - (1,106,753) -
Interest paid on leases - - - - (335) (335) -
Capital contributions 1,424,473 - 205,653 228,407 3,714,231 5,572,764 -
Net cash used for capital and related financing activities (23,611,194) (4,499,431) (5,517,991) (6,515,747) (5,629,048) (45,773,411) (620,214)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of investments (130,150,618) (33,987,493) (197,539) (3,768,953) (13,641,561) (181,746,164) (9,781,693)
Proceeds from sale of investments 116,416,783 30,285,786 60,783 1,159,707 4,197,510 152,120,569 3,009,826
Other assets 1,515,109 - - - - 1,515,109 -
Interest on investments 15,415,203 (145,119) (186,670) (148,955) (312,314) 14,622,145 (372,983)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities 3,196,477 (3,846,826) (323,426) (2,758,201) (9,756,365) (13,488,341) (7,144,850)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (9,138,242) (4,231,781) (3,093,501) (4,261,432) (2,089,051) (22,814,007) (4,293,259)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 27,927,260 4,231,801 5,010,117 7,720,256 8,173,397 53,062,831 10,225,814
Cash and cash equivalents, ending 18,789,018 20 1,916,616 3,458,824 6,084,346 30,248,824 5,932,555
Plus: beginning amount reported in restricted assets - 1,030,526 45,041 311,355 - 1,386,922 -
Less: ending amount reported in restricted assets - 1,030,546 45,095 310,712 - 1,386,353 -
Cash and cash equivalents, ending - statement of net position 18,789,018$ -$ 1,916,562$ 3,459,467$ 6,084,346$ 30,249,393$ 5,932,555$
Business-Type Activities
City of Ames
Statement of Cash Flows (continued)
Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental
Activities
Mary Greeley Other Internal
Medical Enterprise Service
Center Electric Sewer Water Funds Totals Funds
Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net
cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Operating income (loss) 6,971,842$ 5,065,146$ 2,323,745$ 3,134,067$ (6,373,414)$ 11,121,386$ 1,377,510$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense 16,810,356 5,519,438 1,676,790 2,554,205 4,131,723 30,692,512 1,557,959
Interest expense - - - - - - -
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (1,907,624) (795,095) (119,693) (22,721) (533) (2,845,666) 283,155
(Increase) decrease in lease receivable 777,323 - - (591,189) (37,455) 148,679 -
(Increase) decrease in due from other funds - (4,953) 600,837 283,709 1,195,849 2,075,442 (189,426)
(Increase) decrease in intergovernmental receivable - (674,893) (1,294,532) (572,063) (2,843,837) (5,385,325) 32,317
(Increase) decrease in inventories (30,853) (342,977) - (68,785) 3,851 (438,764) 20,119
(Increase) decrease in prepaid items (1,180,834) 48,732 5,297 10,373 10,307 (1,106,125) 613,598
(Increase) decrease in deferred outflows of resources 4,472,044 290,879 31,477 131,618 535,586 5,461,604 68,214
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (466,251) (1,687,452) 125,312 (522,574) 280,087 (2,270,878) (66,253)
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll 439,343 37,483 244 7,414 16,603 501,087 (665)
Increase (decrease) in accrued compensated absences - (58,332) (3,806) 15,638 37,276 (9,224) 52
Increase (decrease) in due to other funds - (185,065) (742,506) (241,679) (27,166) (1,196,416) 492
Increase (decrease) in other long term liabilities 38,768 - - - - 38,768 (81,141)
Increase (decrease) in retainage payable - (94,677) 127,381 33,838 184,893 251,435 -
Increase in customer deposits - 43,033 - - - 43,033 -
Increase in estimated net settlements due to third-party payors 191,643 - - - - 191,643 -
Increase (decrease) in intergovernmental payable - 15,937 478 21,174 (60,623) (23,034) (6,436)
Decrease in accrued landfill post-closure costs - - - - (4,898) (4,898) -
Increase (decrease) in unearned revenue - - 59,002 27,217 (150) 86,069 -
Increase (decrease) in post-employment benefits 106,607 63,041 12,406 19,249 68,420 269,723 13,530
Increase (decrease) in pension liability (60,314,037) (3,736,829) (791,831) (1,248,329) (6,612,167) (72,703,193) (935,896)
Increase in deferred inflows of resources 43,286,555 2,728,796 609,070 1,450,662 4,878,778 52,953,861 689,676
Total adjustments 2,223,040 1,167,066 295,926 1,287,757 1,756,544 6,730,333 1,999,295
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 9,194,882$ 6,232,212$ 2,619,671$ 4,421,824$ (4,616,870)$ 17,851,719$ 3,376,805$
Schedule of non-cash capital and related financing activities:
Capital asset contributions -$ -$ 498,378$ 923,598$ 1,372,053$ 2,794,029$ -$
Business-Type Activities
City of Ames
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Custodial Funds
City
Assessor
ASSETS
Current assets:
Accounts receivable, net 433$
Intergovernmental receivable 93,997
Total current assets 94,430
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 93,997
Accrued payroll 433
Total current liabilities 94,430
NET POSITION
Restricted for:
Pensions -
Restricted for debt service -
Total net position -$
-
City of Ames
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Custodial Funds
City
Assessor
Additions
Contributions:
Private contributions 294,689$
Total additions 294,689
Deductions
Benefits 59,859
Payroll 233,591
Recruitment 1,203
Supplies 36
Total deductions 294,689
Net increase (decrease) in fiduciary net position -
Net position - beginning -
Net position - ending -
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statement
June 30, 2022
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I. Summary of significant accounting policies
A. Description of government-wide financial statements
The government-wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net position and the statement
of activities) report information on all of the activities of the primary government and its
component unit. Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes,
intergovernmental revenues, and other non-exchange transactions, are reported separately from
business-type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees and charges to external
customers for support. Likewise, the primary government is reported separately from certain
legally separate component units for which the primary government is financially accountable.
B. Reporting entity
The City of Ames, Iowa (City) was incorporated in 1864 under the laws of the State of Iowa,
later amended in July 1975 under the Home Rule City Act. The City is a municipal corporation
governed by an elected mayor and six-member governing council. The accompanying financial
statements present the government and its component units, for which the City is considered
financially accountable. Blended component units are, in substance, part of the primary
government's operations, even though they are legally separate entities. Thus, blended
component units are appropriately presented as funds of the primary government. Each
discretely presented component unit is reported in a separate column in the government-wide
financial statements to emphasize that it is legally separate from the government.
Blended component unit. The City is the sole owner of a non-profit, municipal hospital, Mary
Greeley Medical Center (hospital). A separately elected board of trustees governs the hospital's
daily operations. The powers of the trustees are established by City ordinance, which limits both
the separate legal standing and fiscal independence of the hospital. The hospital is reported as
a blended component unit (an enterprise fund) under Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statement No. 80, Blending Requirements for Certain Component Units .
Financial statements for the hospital are available at Mary Greeley Medical Center, 1111 Duff
Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010.
Discretely presented component unit. The Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation
(foundation) is a legally separate component unit of the hospital. A majority of resources, and
income thereon, which the foundation holds and invests, are restricted to the activities of the
hospital by the donors. The foundation’s financial statements are available at Mary Greeley
Medical Center, 1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
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C. Basis of presentation - government-wide financial statements
While separate government-wide and fund financial statements are presented, they are
interrelated. The governmental activities column incorporates data from governmental funds
and certain internal service funds, while business-type activities incorporate data from the
government's enterprise funds and the remaining portion of the internal service funds. Separate
financial statements are provided for governmental funds and proprietary funds.
As discussed earlier, the City has one discretely presented component unit. While it is not
considered a major component unit, it is nevertheless shown in a separate column in the
government-wide financial statements.
Generally, the effect of inter-fund activity has been eliminated from the government-wide
financial statements. Exceptions to this general rule are payments in lieu of taxes where the
amounts are reasonably equivalent in value to the inter-fund services provided and other charges
between the business-type functions and various other functions of the City. Elimination of
these charges would distort the direct costs and program revenues reported for the various
functions concerned.
D. Basis of presentation - fund financial statements
The fund financial statements provide information about the government's funds. Separate
statements for each fund category – governmental and proprietary are presented. The emphasis
of fund financial statements is on major governmental and enterprise funds, each displayed in
a separate column. All remaining governmental and enterprise funds are aggregated and
reported as non-major funds. Major individual governmental and enterprise funds are reported
as separate columns in the fund financial statements.
The City reports the following major governmental funds:
The General Fund, the City's primary operating fund, accounts for all financial resources of
the general government, except those accounted for in another fund.
The Capital Projects Fund accounts for the acquisition and construction of the City's capital
facilities, other than those financed by proprietary funds.
The Debt Service Fund is used to account for the accumulation of resources that are
restricted, committed, or assigned for the payment of principal and interest on long-term
obligations of governmental funds.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
D. Basis of presentation – fund financial statements (continued)
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The City reports the following major enterprise funds:
The Mary Greeley Medical Center Fund accounts for the operation of a municipally owned,
full-service medical care hospital.
The Electric Fund accounts for the operation of a municipally owned electric plant, which
generates and distributes electrical power to residents of the City and some contiguous areas.
The Sewer Fund accounts for the activities related to the operation of a sanitary distribution
system and the sewer treatment plant.
The Water Fund accounts for the operation of the City-owned water plant, which provides
water services to residents of the City and some contiguous areas.
Additionally, the City reports the following fund types:
Internal service funds account for the fleet services, information services, risk management,
printing services, messenger services, and health insurance for City employees. These
services are provided to other departments and agencies of the City on a cost-reimbursement
basis.
During the course of operations, the government has activity between funds for various
purposes. Any residual balances outstanding at year-end are reported as due from/to other funds.
While these balances are reported in the fund financial statements, certain eliminations are made
in the preparation of the government-wide financial statements. Balances between the funds
included in governmental activities (i.e., the governmental and some internal service funds) are
eliminated so that only the net amount is included as internal balances in the governmental
activities column. Similarly, balances between the funds included in business-type activities
(i.e., the enterprise funds and some internal service funds) are eliminated so that only the net
amount is included as internal balances in the business-type activities column.
Further, certain activity occurs during the year involving transfers of resources between funds.
In the fund financial statements, these amounts are reported at gross amounts as transfers in/out.
While reported in the fund financial statements, certain eliminations are made in the preparation
of the government-wide financial statements. Transfers between the funds included in
governmental activities are eliminated so that only the net amount is included as a transfer in
the governmental activities column. Similarly, balances between the funds included in business-
type activities are eliminated so that only the net amount is included as a transfer in the business-
type activities column.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
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E. Measurement focus and basis of accounting
The accounting and financial reporting treatment is determined by the applicable measurement
focus and basis of accounting. Measurement focus indicates the type of resources being
measured such as current financial resources or economic resources. The basis of accounting
indicates the timing of transactions or events for recognition in the financial statements.
The government-wide and proprietary financial statements are reported using the economic
resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when
earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related
cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are levied.
Grants and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements
imposed by the provider have been met.
The governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources
measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as
soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered available when they
are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current
period. For this purpose, the City considers revenues available if they are collected within 60
days of the end of the current fiscal period. Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability
is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well as
expenditures related to compensated absences, and claims and judgments, are recorded only
when payment is due. General capital asset acquisitions are reported as expenditures in
governmental funds. Issuance of long-term debt and acquisitions under capital leases are
reported as other financing sources.
Property taxes, sales taxes, franchise taxes, licenses, and interest associated with the current
fiscal period are all considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as
revenues of the current fiscal period. Only the portion of special assessments receivable within
the current fiscal period is considered revenue of the current fiscal period. Entitlements are
recorded as revenues when all eligibility requirements are met, including any time requirements,
and the amount is received during the period or within the availability period for this revenue
source (within 60 days of year-end). Expenditure-driven grants are recognized as revenue when
the qualifying expenditures have been incurred, all other eligibility requirements have been met,
and the amount is received during the period or within the availability period for this revenue
source (within 60 days of year-end). All other revenue items are considered measurable and
available only when cash is received by the government.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
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F. Budgetary information
1. Budgetary basis of accounting
State law mandates that annual budgets for funds other than internal service funds be certified
to the County Auditor no later than March 31 preceding the fiscal year beginning July 1.
The review and adoption of an annual budget is handled in accordance with state laws, as
there is no City ordinance governing the budget process. Preliminary review of all operating
budget requests is conducted by the City Manager at a City government function level. A
five-year capital improvements plan is prepared annually, and the first-year portion of the
plan is considered as the capital improvements projects budget for the annual budget. The
City Manager's budget, considered as a plan of financial operation along with proposed
sources of revenues, is presented to the City Council at least six weeks prior to certification.
The Council holds hearings with the City Manager, Budget Officer, department heads, and
boards and commissions, as well as the public prior to adopting the budget.
Amendments to the budget are considered three times per year, only if revenue sources are
available (i.e., unanticipated revenues or budget surpluses). There can be no additional levy
of property taxes. The actual amendment process, as prescribed by state law, is identical to
the procedures followed for the original budget, including certification. The budgeted
amounts presented in the required supplementary information reflect the original and the
revised budget.
Budgets are monitored throughout the fiscal year by function, especially by major
classifications such as personnel, capital, contractual, and commodities expenditures. Special
revenue funds are budgeted at the aggregate fund level. Monthly reports are prepared by
function, and major deviations by classification within a function must be approved by the
City Manager. The legal level of control (the level on which expenditures may not legally
exceed appropriations) is the function level for all budgeted funds in total. The budgetary
comparison and related disclosures are reported as required supplementary information.
The City prepares its budget on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America, except that the enterprise funds do not budget
depreciation expense and do budget for debt service expenditures and capital outlay. Internal
service funds are not budgeted.
Appropriations in all budgeted funds lapse at the end of the fiscal year, even if they have
related encumbrances. Encumbrances are commitments related to unperformed (executory)
contracts for goods or services (i.e., purchase orders, contracts, and commitments).
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
F. Budgetary information (continued)
1. Budgetary basis of accounting (continued)
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Encumbrance accounting is utilized to the extent necessary to ensure effective budgetary
control and accountability and to facilitate effective cash planning and control. While all
appropriations and encumbrances lapse at year-end, valid outstanding encumbrances roll
forward and become part of the subsequent year's budget.
2. Excess of expenditures over appropriations
At June 30, 2022, debt service expenditures exceeded appropriations by $363,029 due to a
large bond refunding, saving the City approximately $1,000,000 in interest over the life, but
increasing related issuance fees by approximately $113,000 in the short term and GO bond
costs by $250,000.
G. Assets, liabilities, deferred outflows/inflows of resources, and net position/fund
balance
1. Cash and cash equivalents
The City's cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand, demand deposits,
and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of
acquisition.
2. Investments
Investments of the City are reported at fair value (generally based on quoted market prices).
3. Inventories and prepaid items
Inventories are maintained on a perpetual basis. Materials, supplies, medical supplies, and
drugs are priced at an average cost. The cost of such inventories is recorded as
expenditures/expenses when consumed rather than when purchased. Real estate held for
resale is priced at cost.
Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and show
as prepaid items in both the government-wide and fund financial statements. The cost of
prepaid items is recorded as expenditures/expenses when consumed rather than when
purchased.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
G. Assets, liabilities, deferred outflows/inflows or resources, and net position/fund
balance (continued)
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4. Capital assets
Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, right to use leased assets, and
infrastructure assets (e.g., roads, traffic signals, bridges, and similar items), are reported in
the applicable governmental or business-type activities columns in the government-wide
financial statements. The City defines capital assets as assets with an initial, individual cost
of more than $5,000 and an estimated useful life in excess of one year. Right to use leased
assets are recognized at the lease commencement date and represent the City’s right to use
an underlying asset for the lease term. Right to use leased assets are measured at the initial
value of the lease liability plus any payments made to the lessor before commencement of
the lease term, plus any initial direct costs necessary to place the lease asset into service.
Right to use leased assets are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or useful life of the
underlying asset using the same method amortizing the debt. The amortization period varies
from 3 to 5 years.
In the case of the initial capitalization of general infrastructure assets (i.e., those reported by
governmental activities), the City chose to include all such items regardless of their
acquisition date or amount. The City was able to estimate the historical cost for the initial
reporting of these assets through back trending (i.e., estimating the current replacement cost
of the infrastructure to be capitalized and using an appropriate price-level index to deflate
the cost to the acquisition year or estimated acquisition year). As the City constructs or
acquires additional capital assets each period, including infrastructure assets, they are
capitalized and reported at historical cost. The reported value excludes normal maintenance
and repairs, which are essentially amounts spent in relation to capital assets that do not
increase the capacity or efficiency of the item or increase its estimated useful life. Donated
capital assets are recorded at acquisition value, which is the price that would have been paid
to acquire a capital asset with equivalent service potential.
Land, public art, and construction in progress are not depreciated. The other property, plant,
equipment, and infrastructure of the City are depreciated using the straight-line method over
the following estimated useful lives:
Capital Asset Class Life in Years
Buildings 25-45
Improvements 20-40
Machinery and Equipment 3-50
General Infrastructure 15-50
Plant and Distribution System 25-50
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
G. Assets, liabilities, deferred outflows/inflows or resources, and net position/fund
balance (continued)
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5. Lease receivables
Lease receivables are recorded by the City of Ames as the present value of future lease
payments expected to be received from the lessee during the lease term, reduced by any
provision for estimated uncollectible amounts. Lease receivables are subsequently reduced
over the life of the lease as cash is received in the applicable reporting period. The present
value of future lease payments to be received are discounted based on the interest rate the
City charges the lessee.
6. Deferred outflows/inflows of resources
In addition to assets, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a separate
section for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element,
deferred outflows of resources, represents a consumption of net position applicable to a
future period(s) and is not recognized as an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure) until
then. The City reports deferred outflows of resources for unrecognized items not yet charged
to pension and OPEB expense and pension contributions from the employer after the
measurement date but before the end of the employer's reporting period. The City also reports
deferred charges on refunding in this category, which results from the difference in the
carrying value of refunded debt and its reacquisition price. This amount is deferred and
amortized over the shorter of the life of the refunded or refunding debt.
In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a separate
section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred
inflows of resources, represents an acquisition of net position applicable to a future period(s)
and is recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. The governmental funds
report unavailable revenues from property taxes, special assessments, charges for services,
grants, licenses and permits, and lease payments. The government-wide statement of net
position reports unavailable revenues from property taxes, changes resulting from
assumptions made in the actuarial valuations for pensions and OPEB. These amounts are
recognized as an inflow of resources in the period that the amounts become available. The
City’s government-wide statements and proprietary funds financial statements also include
a deferred amount on refunding which results from the difference in the carrying value of
refunded debt and its reacquisition price. In addition, deferred inflows related to leases where
the City is the lessor is reported. The deferred inflows of resources related to leases are
recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) over the term of the lease.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
G. Assets, liabilities, deferred outflows/inflows or resources, and net position/fund
balance (continued)
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7. Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability (asset), deferred outflows of resources
and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense (income),
information about the fiduciary net position of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement
System (IPERS) and Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI) and
additions to/deductions from IPERS's/MFPRSI's fiduciary net position have been determined
on the same basis as they are reported by IPERS/MFPRSI. For this purpose, benefit payments
(including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in
accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value. The net pension
liability (asset) attributable to the governmental activities will be paid primarily by the
General Fund.
8. Total other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liability
For purposes of measuring total OPEB liability, deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to OPEB, and OPEB expense, information has been determined
based on the City's actuarial reports. For this purpose, benefit payments are recognized when
due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. The total OPEB liability attributable
to the governmental activities will be paid primarily by the General Fund.
9. Long-term obligations
In the government wide financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations
are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities. Bond premiums and
discounts are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the straight-line method.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and
discounts, as well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt
issued is reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are
reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as
other financing sources, while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing
uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are
reported as debt service expenditures.
10. Net position flow assumption
Sometimes the City will fund outlays for a particular purpose from both restricted (e.g.,
restricted bond or grant proceeds) and unrestricted resources. In order to calculate the
amounts to report as restricted and unrestricted net position in the government-wide and
proprietary fund financial statements, a flow assumption must be made about the order in
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
G. Assets, liabilities, deferred outflows/inflows or resources, and net position/fund
balance (continued)
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10. Net position flow assumption (continued)
which the resources are applied. It is the City's policy to consider restricted net position to
have been depleted before unrestricted net position.
11. Fund balance flow assumptions
Sometimes the City will fund outlays for a particular purpose from both restricted and
unrestricted resources (the total of committed, assigned, and unassigned fund balance). In
order to calculate the amounts to report as restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned
fund balance in the governmental fund financial statements, a flow assumption must be made
about the order in which the resources are applied. It is the City's policy to consider restricted
fund balance to have been depleted before using any of the components of unrestricted fund
balance. Further, when the components of unrestricted fund balance can be used for the same
purpose, committed fund balance is depleted first, followed by assigned fund balance.
Unassigned fund balance is applied last.
12. Fund balance policies
Fund balance of governmental funds is reported in various categories based on the nature of
any limitations requiring the use of resources for specific purposes. The City itself can
establish limitations on the use of resources through either a commitment (committed fund
balance) or an assignment (assigned fund balance).
The committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for the
specific purposes determined by a formal action of the City's highest level of decision-
making authority. The City Council is the highest level of decision-making authority for the
City that can, by adoption of an ordinance prior to the end of the fiscal year, commit fund
balance. Once adopted, the limitation imposed by the ordinance remains in place until a
similar action is taken (the adoption of another ordinance) to remove or revise the limitation.
Amounts in the assigned fund balance classification are intended to be used by the City for
specific purposes but do not meet the criteria to be classified as committed. The City Council
has authorized the Finance Director to assign fund balance through the approval of the annual
budget. The City Council may also assign fund balance as it does when appropriating fund
balance to cover a gap between estimated revenue and appropriations in the subsequent year's
appropriated budget. Unlike commitments, assignments generally only exist temporarily. In
other words, an additional action does not normally have to be taken for the removal of an
assignment. Conversely, as discussed above, an additional action is essential to either remove
or revise a commitment.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
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H. Revenues and expenditures/expenses
1. Program revenues
Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants who
purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given
function or segment; and 2) grants and contributions (including special assessments) that are
restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or
segment. All taxes, including those dedicated for specific purposes, and other internally
dedicated resources are reported as general revenues rather than program revenues.
2. Property taxes
Property taxes are attached as an enforceable lien on real property and are levied on July 1
prior to the fiscal year for which they are to be collected. The tax levy is divided into two
billings with one-half due September 30 and the other half due March 31.
3. Net patient service revenue
Net patient service revenue of the hospital is reported at the estimated net realizable amounts
from patients, third-party payers, and others for services rendered. Retroactive adjustments
under reimbursement agreements with third-party payers are accrued on an estimated basis
in the period the related services are rendered and adjusted in future periods as final
settlements are determined. Net patient service revenue is reported net of provision for bad
debts, which the hospital also refers to as uncompensated care.
4. Compensated absences
The City's policy permits employees to accumulate earned but unused vacation and
compensatory time benefits, which are eligible for payment upon separation from
government service. The liability for such leave is reported as incurred in the government-
wide and proprietary fund financial statements. A liability for those amounts is recorded in
the governmental funds only if the liability has matured because of employee resignations or
retirements. The liability for compensated absences includes salary-related benefits, where
applicable.
Sick leave. Accumulated sick leave in excess of 720 hours may be paid out at 25% of the
accumulated hours upon retirement only.
5. Proprietary funds operating and non-operating revenues and expenses
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from non-operating items.
Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2021
I. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
H. Revenues and expenditures/expenses (continued)
5. Proprietary funds operating and non-operating revenues and expenses (continued)
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delivering goods in connection with a proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. The
principal operating revenues of the enterprise and internal service funds are charges to
customers for sales and services. Operating expenses for enterprise and internal service funds
include the cost of sales and services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital
assets. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as non-operating
revenues and expenses.
II. Reconciliation of government-wide and fund financial statements
A. Explanation of certain differences between the governmental fund balance sheet and
the government-wide statement of net position
The governmental fund balance sheet includes a reconciliation between fund balance - total
governmental funds and net position of governmental activities as reported in the
government-wide statement of net position. One element of that reconciliation explains that,
"Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and, therefore, are
not reported in the funds." The details of this $192,660,902 are as follows:
Another element of that reconciliation explains, "Internal service funds are used by management
to charge the costs of fleet management, information services, risk management, and health
insurance to individual funds. The assets and liabilities of internal service funds are split
between the governmental and business-type activities in the statement of net position." The
details of this $21,966,635 are as follows:
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
II. Reconciliation of government-wide and fund financial statements (continued)
A. Explanation of certain differences between the governmental fund balance sheet and
the government-wide statement of net position (continued)
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B. Explanation of certain differences between the governmental fund statement of
revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances and the government-wide
statement of activities
The governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances
includes a reconciliation between net changes in fund balances - total governmental funds and
changes in net position of governmental activities as reported in the government-wide statement
of activities. One element of that reconciliation states that, "The internal service funds are used
by management to charge the costs of fleet management, information services, risk
management, and health insurance to individual funds. The net revenue of certain activities of
internal service funds is reported with both governmental and business-type activities." The
details of this $529,691 are as follows:
At June 30, 2022, debt service expenditures exceeded appropriations by $363,029 due to a large
bond refunding, saving the City approximately $1,000,000 in interest over the life, but
increasing related issuance fees by approximately $113,000 in the short term and GO bond costs
by $250,000.
Net position of the internal service funds 34,499,620$
Less: Internal payable representing charges in excess of cost to
business-type activities - prior years (12,014,480)
Less: Internal payable representing charges in excess of cost to
business-type activities - current year (518,505)
21,966,635$
Change in net position of the internal service funds 1,048,196$
Less: gain from charges to business-type activities (518,505)
Net adjustment to decrease net changes in fund balances - total
governmental funds to arrive at changes in net position of
governmental activities 529,691$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
III. Stewardship, compliance, and accountability
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A. Violations of legal or contractual provisions
At June 30, 2022 debt service expenditures exceeded appropriations by $363,029 due to a large
bond refunding, saving he City approximately $1,000,000 in interest over the life, but increasing
related issuance fees by approximately $113,000 in the short term and GO bond costs by
$250,000.
B. Deficit fund equity
At June 30, 2022 the Printing Services fund, a non-major internal service fund, had a deficit
fund balance of $6,549.
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds
A. Cash deposits with financial institutions
Custodial credit risk - deposits. In the case of deposits, this is the risk that in the event of a bank
failure, the City's deposits may not be returned to it. The City does not have a deposit policy for
custodial credit risk. As of June 30, 2022, the City's deposits were entirely covered by federal
depository insurance or collateralized in accordance with Chapter 12c of the Code of Iowa. This
chapter provides for additional assessments against the depositories to ensure there will be no
loss of public funds. The amount of pledged collateral is based on an approved method for non-
interest-bearing deposits and the actual current balance for interest-bearing deposits.
Depositories using this method report the adequacy of their pooled collateral covering uninsured
deposits to the State Treasurer, who does not confirm the information with the City. Because of
the inability to measure the exact amounts of collateral pledged for the City under this method,
the potential exists for under collateralization, and this risk may increase in periods of high cash
flows. However, the State Treasurer enforces strict standards of financial stability for each
depository that collateralizes public deposits.
B. Investments
The following table identifies the investment types that are authorized for the City by its
investment policy. The hospital is guided in the selection of security investments by Chapters
12b and 12c of the Code of Iowa and policy, as approved by the board of trustees. The City's
investment policy classifies certificates of deposit (CDs) as investments and all CDs purchased
by the City are non-negotiable. However, under generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP), non-negotiable CDs are cash deposits instead of investments. The table also identifies
certain provisions of the investment policy that address interest rate risk, credit risk, and
concentration of credit risk.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
B. Investments (continued)
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The City categorizes its fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy established by
generally accepted accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on the valuation inputs used
to measure the fair value of the asset. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets. Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs. Level 3 inputs are
significant unobservable inputs.
Maximum Maximum
Maturity for Maturity for
Operating Non-Operating Maximum Maximum
Funds Funds Percentage Investment
Authorized Investment Type (Days) (Years) of Portfolio in One Issuer
U.S. Agency securities 397 7 n/a n/a
Certificates of deposit 397 7 n/a n/a
Prime banker's acceptances 270 270 days 10% 5%
Commercial paper 270 270 days 10% 5%
Repurchase agreements 397 7 n/a n/a
Joint investment trusts 397 7 n/a n/a
Warrants of improvement
certificates of a levee or
drainage district 397 7 n/a n/a
U.S. Treasury obligations 17 years n/a n/a n/a
Corporate debt securities n/a 30 n/a 5%
Investment Type Fair Value Maturity
U.S. Agency coupon securities 64,138,616$ 08/17/21-06/12/26
U.S. Treasury obligations 102,317,158 07/15/21-09/30/24
Commercial paper 8,896,495 07/01/21-12/15/21
Municipal bonds 59,016 01/01/24-02/15/24
Mutual funds 360,139,935 n/a
Corporate debt 681,528 12/01/21-10/15/30
536,232,748$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
B. Investments (continued)
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All of the City's investments are valued using level 1 inputs, except for U.S. Agencies and U.S.
Treasuries, which are valued by the custodians of the securities using pricing models based on
credit quality, time to maturity, stated interest rates, and market-rate assumptions (level 2
inputs). There have been no changes in valuation methodologies at June 30, 2022 compared to
June 30, 2021.
Interest rate risk. One of the ways that the City manages exposure to interest rate risk is by
purchasing a combination of short- and long-term investments and by timing cash flows from
maturities so that a portion of the portfolio is maturing, or coming close to maturity, evenly over
time as necessary to provide the cash flow and liquidity needed for operations. Investments are
purchased with the intent to hold until maturity.
The following provides information about the sensitivity of the fair values of the City’s
investments to market interest rate fluctuations:
Credit risk. The City will minimize credit risk by using the following measures:
1. Limiting investments to those authorized by the investment policy,
2. Pre-qualifying the financial institutions, broker/dealers, intermediaries, and advisors with
whom the City will do business,
3. Diversifying the investment portfolio by agency and issuer so that potential losses on
individual securities can be minimized, and
4. Holding a minimum of 5% of the total portfolio in highly marketable, short-term
treasuries, checking accounts with interest, government pooled accounts, or a
combination of all three.
The following shows the actual ratings as of June 30, 2022, for each investment type:
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
B. Investments (continued)
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Concentration of credit risk. The City's investment policy provides limitations on the amount
that can be invested in any one issuer, which is approved by City Council. Investments in any
one issuer that represent 5% or more of total City investments are as follows:
Custodial credit risk - investments. For an investment, this is the risk that, in the event of the
failure of the counterparty, the City will not be able to recover the value of its investments or
collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The following outlines the
requirements in the City's investment policy to limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for
deposits or investments:
1. All trades, where applicable, will be executed by delivery vs. payment (DVP) to ensure
that securities are deposited in an eligible financial institution prior to the release of
funds. Securities will be held by a third-party custodian as evidenced by safekeeping
receipts,
2. City investment officials shall be bonded to protect loss of public funds against possible
embezzlement and/or malfeasance, and
3. The Investment Officer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control
structure designed to ensure that the assets of the City are protected from loss, theft, or
misuse. The internal controls shall address the following points:
a. Control of collusion,
b. Separation of transaction authority from accounting and record keeping,
c. Custodial safekeeping,
Investment Type Fair Value Rating
U.S. Agency coupon securities 64,138,616$ AAA
U.S. Treasury obligations 102,317,158 not rated
Commercial paper 8,896,495 A1/P1
Municipal bonds 59,016 AAA-AA1
Mutual funds 360,139,935 not rated
Corporate debt 681,528 AA1-BAA
536,232,748$
Percent of
Issuer Investment Type Amount Portfolio
Federal Home Loan Bank U.S. agency securities 28,971,294 5.40%
United States Treasury U.S. treasuries 102,317,158 19.08%
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
B. Investments (continued)
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d. Delivery versus payment,
e. Clear delegation of authority, and
f. Confirmation of transactions for investments and wire transfers.
As of June 30, 2022, the City’s investments in the following were held by the same third-party
custodian that was used by the City to buy the securities and evidenced by safekeeping receipts:
Foreign currency risk. As of June 30, 2022, the City had no exposure to foreign currency rate
risk.
The City has a written investment policy, approved by the City Council, which addresses the
different areas of risk. The policy is available for review in the offices of the City Clerk and the
City Treasurer, and on the City's website.
C. Foundation investments
The foundation follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards. As such,
adoption of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 40, Deposit
and Investment Risk Disclosures, was not required by the foundation and, accordingly, no such
disclosures are presented here.
All of the foundation's investments are valued using level 1 inputs. The following is a detail of
the foundation's investments at June 30, 2022:
Issuer Investment Type Amount
Federal National Mortgage Association U.S. agency securities 5,435,784$
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co. U.S. agency securities 10,721,180
Federal Home Loan Bank U.S. agency securities 28,971,294
Federal Farm Credit U.S. agency securities 19,010,358
United States Treasury U.S. agency securities 102,317,158
Investment Type Fair Value
Equity mutual funds 11,459,196$
Bond mutual funds 3,014,881
Hedge funds -
14,474,077$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
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D. Receivables
All utility and hospital accounts receivable are shown net of an allowance for uncollectible
accounts. Property tax receivable is shown at a gross amount since they are assessed to the
property and collectible upon sale of the property.
E. Capital assets
Capital asset activity for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, is as follows:
Depreciation expense was charged to functions of the governmental activities of the primary
government as follows:
Balance
June 30, 2021, Balance
Governmental activities:as restated Increases Decreases June 30, 2022
Non-depreciable capital assets:
Land 13,237,769$ -$ -$ 13,237,769$
Public art collection 611,826 10,500 - 622,326
Construction in progress 29,143,945 6,196,441 (10,494,625) 24,845,761
Total non-depreciable capital
assets 42,993,540 6,206,941 (10,494,625) 38,705,856
Depreciable/amortizable capital assets:
Buildings 33,788,965 1,778,036 (35,033) 35,531,968
Leased equipment - 112,653 - 112,653
Equipment 31,919,536 4,370,669 (1,234,827) 35,055,378
Infrastructure 267,068,429 15,231,459 (1,109,991) 281,189,897
332,776,930 21,492,817 (2,379,851) 351,889,896
Less accumulated depreciation/ amortization:
Buildings 11,695,236 903,435 (35,033) 12,563,638
Leased equipment - 47,678 - 47,678
Equipment 17,982,792 2,446,924 (1,083,983) 19,345,733
Infrastructure 147,928,249 9,105,350 (1,107,233) 155,926,366
177,606,277 12,503,387 (2,226,249) 187,883,415
Total depreciable/amortizable capital assets 155,170,653 8,989,430 (153,602) 164,006,481
Total capital assets 198,164,193$ 15,196,371$ (10,648,227)$ 202,712,337$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
E. Capital assets (continued)
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General government 488,520$
Public safety 533,876
Public works 8,811,566
Culture and recreation 2,664,540
Community and economic development 4,885
Total depreciation expense - governmental activities 12,503,387$
Balance
June 30, 2021, Balance
Business-type activities:as restated Increases Decreases June 30, 2022
Non-depreciable capital assets:
Land 15,977,402$ 1,050,917$ -$ 17,028,319$
Construction in progress 29,405,204 28,377,680 (21,818,705) 35,964,179
Total non-depreciable capital
assets 45,382,606 29,428,597 (21,818,705) 52,992,498
Depreciable/amortizable capital assets:
Plant and distribution systems 448,696,095 8,003,700 (5,835,056) 450,864,739
Buildings 294,381,711 11,925,555 (5,153,994) 301,153,272
Leased equipment - 32,932 - 32,932
Equipment 173,111,954 12,077,301 (18,961,055) 166,228,200
Improvements 19,667,142 1,317,995 - 20,985,137
935,856,902 33,357,483 (29,950,105) 939,264,280
Less accumulated depreciation/ amortization:
Plant and distribution systems 219,018,546 9,745,045 (5,835,056) 222,928,535
Buildings 128,535,562 11,237,817 (3,806,874) 135,966,505
Leased equipment - 5,101 - 5,101
Equipment 136,346,412 9,435,952 (18,396,415) 127,385,949
Improvements 10,335,534 763,195 - 11,098,729
494,236,054 31,187,110 (28,038,345) 497,384,819
Total depreciable/amortizable capital assets 441,620,848 2,170,373 (1,911,760) 441,879,461
Total capital assets 487,003,454$ 31,598,970$ (23,730,465)$ 494,871,959$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
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F. Pension obligations
The City participates in two public pension systems, Iowa Public Employees Retirement System
(IPERS) and Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI). The following
sections outline the pension-related disclosures for each plan. The aggregate amount of
recognized expense (revenue) for the period associated with the net pension liability (asset) for
both plans is $(5,550,576). Other aggregate amounts related to pension are separately displayed
in the financial statements.
The City’s total pension liability is a liability as of June 30, 2022. However, when allocated to
individual funds, the city has reported both net pension liabilities and net pension assets.
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Plan description. The City participates in IPERS, a cost sharing, multiple-employer, defined
benefit pension plan administered by the State of Iowa. IPERS provides retirement, disability,
and death benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries. State statutes authorize the State to
establish and amend all plan provisions. The State issues a publicly available financial report,
which includes financial statements and required supplementary information. This may be
obtained either at www.ipers.org or by written request to IPERS, P.O. Box 9117, Des Moines,
IA, 50306-9117.
Funding policy. Iowa state law requires participating employers and members to contribute to
IPERS. The Iowa Legislature and the Governor determine the positions of employment in each
membership class and the benefits provided. Most members (95%) are regular members. The
other 5% are special service members who work in public safety jobs.
IPERS sets the regular member contribution rates using an annual actuarial valuation, which is
a snapshot of IPERS's finances; however, the combined employer and member rate may not
change by more than 1.0 percentage point each year. Rates for special service members are
actuarially determined each year.
During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, regular members contributed 6.29% and the City
contributed 9.44% of covered wages. Rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, are the
same. Emergency responder members contributed 6.21%, and the hospital contributed 9.31%
of covered wages for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. As of July 1, 2022, the rates for
emergency responders are 6.21% for members and 9.31% for the City. The City's total
contributions to IPERS for the years ended June 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 were $10,223,542,
$9,131,127, and $9,139,672, respectively, and were equal to 100% of the required contributions
for each year.
Pension liabilities, pension expense (income), and deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to pensions. At June 30, 2022, the City reported a liability of
City of Ames
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June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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$131,427 for its proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset). The net pension liability
(asset) was measured as of June 30, 2021, and the total pension liability (asset) used to calculate
the net pension liability (asset) was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date.
The City's proportion of the net pension liability (asset) was based on a projection of the City's
long-term share of contributions to the pension plan relative to the projected contributions of
all employers participating in IPERS, actuarially determined. At June 30, 2021, the City's
proportion was (0.0381)%, which is a decrease of 1.2368% from its proportion measured as of
June 30, 2020.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, the City recognized pension revenue of $5,653,552. At June
30, 2022, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources
related to pensions from the following sources:
$10,223,542 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from City
contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net
pension liability (asset) in the year ended June 30, 2023. Other amounts reported as deferred
outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized
in pension expense (income) as follows:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Difference between expected and actual experience 1,364,293$ 1,254,247$
Changes in assumptions 1,087,074 1,683
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on pension plan investments - 60,710,772
Changes in proportion and differences between
City contributions and proportionate share of
contributions 2,085,837 1,917,507
City contributions subsequent to the measurement
date 10,223,542 -
14,760,746$ 63,884,209$
City of Ames
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June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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There were no non-employer contributing entities at IPERS.
Actuarial assumptions. The total pension liability in the June 30, 2021 actuarial valuation was
determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the
measurement:
Inflation rate 2.60% per annum
Payroll increase assumption 3.25%
Projected salary increases 3.25%-16.25%, depending upon years of
service
Assumed investment return 7.00%, compounded annually, net of
investment expense, including inflation
The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2021 valuation are based on the results of the
most recent actuarial experience studies. An experience study of IPERS’s demographic
assumptions was presented to the investment board in June 2018. This study included
information on mortality, retirement, disability, and termination rates, as well as salary trends,
for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2017. At the investment board’s direction, the
experience study of IPERS’s economic assumptions, including the long-term rate of return, was
accelerated a year resulting in a full review of the economic assumptions in early 2017. The
findings of the experience study on economic assumptions, along with the resulting
recommendations, are included in the report dated March 24, 2017.
Mortality rates were based on the RP-2014 Employee and Healthy Annuitant Tables, with MP-
2017 generational adjustments.
Several factors are considered in evaluating the actuarial assumed investment return, including
long-term historical data, estimates inherent in current market data, along with estimates of
variability and correlations for each asset class, and an analysis in which best-estimate ranges
of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of investment expense and inflation)
were developed by the investment consultant. These ranges were combined to develop the
actuarial assumed investment return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the
target asset allocation percentage and then adding expected inflation. The actuarial assumed
investment return reflects the anticipated returns on current and future plan assets, and provides
a discount rate to determine the present value of future benefit payments. The target allocation
and best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class as of June 30,
2022 are summarized in the following table:
City of Ames
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June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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Discount rate. The discount rate used to calculate the total pension liability is 7.00%. The
projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from
employees and employers will be made at the contractually required rates, which are set by the
Contribution Rate Funding Policy and derived from the actuarial valuation. Based on those
assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position is projected to be available to make all
projected future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the actuarial assumed
investment return was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total
pension liability.
Sensitivity of the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset) to changes in the
discount rate. The following presents the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability
(asset) calculated using the discount rate of 7.00%, as well as what the City's proportionate share
of the net pension liability (asset) would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is one
percentage point lower (6.00%) or one percentage point higher (8.00%) than the current rate:
Pension plan fiduciary net position. Detailed information about the pension plan's fiduciary net
position is available in the separately issued IPERS financial report, which is available on the
IPERS website at www.ipers.org.
Target Long-Term Expected
Asset Class Allocation Real Rate of Return
Core-plus fixed income 26.0% -0.29%
Domestic equity 22.0% 4.43%
International equity 17.5% 5.15%
Global smart beta equity 6.0% 4.87%
Private equity 13.0% 6.54%
Private real assets 7.5% 4.48%
Public credit 4.0% 2.29%
Private credit 3.0% 3.11%
Cash 1.0% -0.78%
100.0%
Current
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
(6.0%) (7.0%) (8.0%)
City's proportionate share of
the net pension liability (asset) 57,631,861$ 131,427$ (48,056,085)$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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Payables to the pension plan. At June 30, 2022, the City reported a payable to the defined
benefit pension plan of $1,678,781 for legally required employer contributions and employee
contributions that were withheld from employee wages but not yet remitted to IPERS.
Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI)
Plan description. The City also participates in the MFPRSI, which provides retirement,
disability, and death benefits for firefighters and police officers. MFPRSI was created under
Chapter 411 of the Code of Iowa, effective January 1, 1992, to replace the fire and police
retirement systems in 49 cities in Iowa. It is a cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit
pension plan. A board of nine voting and four non-voting members is the policy-making body
for the system. MFPRSI issues publicly available financial reports, which include financial
statements and required supplementary information for the plan. The reports may be obtained
by contacting MFPRSI at 7155 Lake Drive, Suite 201, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
Funding policy. The contribution rate structure is established by Chapter 411 of the Code of
Iowa. The member contribution rate, currently at 9.40%, is set by state statute. The rate for the
City is established each year by the board of trustees following the completion of an annual
actuarial valuation. The City's rate for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was 26.18%. The
City's total contributions to MFPRSI for the years ended June 30, 2022, 2021, and 2020 were
$2,268,424, $2,200,185, and $2,076,217, respectively, and were equal to 100 percent of the
required contributions for each year.
If approved by the state legislature, state appropriation may further reduce the employer's
contribution rate, but not below the minimum statutory contribution rate of 17.00% of earnable
compensation. The State of Iowa, therefore, is considered a non-employer contributing entity
in accordance with the provisions of GASB Statement No. 67 - Financial Reporting for Pension
Plans.
There were no state appropriations to MFPRSI during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
Pension liabilities, pension expense (income), and deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to pensions. At June 30, 2022, the City reported a liability of
$6,008,465 for its proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset). The net pension
liability (asset) was measured as of June 30, 2021, and the total pension liability (asset) used to
calculate the net pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date. The
City's proportion of the net pension liability (asset) was based on the City's share of
contributions to the pension plan relative to the contributions of all MFPRSI participating
employers. At June 30, 2021, the City's proportion was 2.6755%, which is a decrease of 0.0021
from its proportion measured as of June 30, 2020.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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For the year ended June 30, 2022, the City recognized pension expense (income) of $162,976.
At June 30, 2022, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to pensions from the following sources:
$2,268,424 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from City
contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net
pension liability (asset) in the year ending June 30, 2023. Other amounts reported as deferred
outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized
in pension expense (income) as follows:
Actuarial assumptions. The total pension liability in the June 30, 2021 actuarial valuation was
determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the
measurement:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Difference between expected and actual experience 696,967$ 67,619$
Changes in assumptions 226,293 1
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on pension plan investments - 10,039,413
Changes in proportion and differences between
City contributions and proportionate share of
contributions 138,910 136,001
City contributions subsequent to the measurement
date 2,268,424 -
3,330,594$ 10,243,034$
Year Ending
June 30,
2023 ($1,816,843)
2024 ($1,977,610)
2025 ($2,322,429)
2026 ($3,085,752)
2027 $21,770
($9,180,864)
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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Rate of inflation 3.00% per annum
Rate of salary increases 3.75 to 15.11%, including inflation
Investment rate of return
7.50%, net of investment expense,
including inflation
Wage growth
(effective June 30, 1990)
4.00% per annum based on 3.00%
inflation and 1.00% real wage inflation
The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2021 valuation were based on the results of an
actuarial experience study for the 10-year period ending June 30, 2020. There were no
significant changes of benefit terms.
Mortality rates were based on RP 2014 Blue Collar Healthy Annuitant table with males set
forward zero years, females set forward two years, and disabled persons set forward three years
(male only rates), with generational projection of future mortality improvement with 50% of
Scale BB beginning in 2017.
The investment policy and decisions are governed by the board of trustees. The long-term
expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a building-block
method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns,
net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset
class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by
weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and
by adding expected inflation. Best estimates of geometric real rates of return for each major
asset class included in the pension plan's target asset allocations are summarized in the
following table:
Long-Term Expected
Real Rate of Return
Large cap 7.49%
Small cap 8.10%
International large cap 7.20%
Emerging markets 7.90%
Global infrastructure 7.50%
Private non-core real estate 11.50%
Private credit 6.40%
Private equity 10.80%
Core plus fixed income 4.00%
Private core real estate 7.20%
Asset Class
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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Discount rate. The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.50%. The
projection of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member
contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that City contributions will be
made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially determined contribution rates and the
member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan's fiduciary net position was
projected to be available to make all future benefit payments of current plan members.
Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was applied to all
periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
Sensitivity of the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset) to changes in the
discount rate. The following presents the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability
(asset) calculated using the discount rate of 7.50%, as well as what the City's proportionate share
of the net pension liability (asset) would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is one
percentage point lower (6.50%) or one percentage point higher (8.50%) that the current rate:
Pension plan fiduciary net position. Detailed information about the pension plan's fiduciary net
position is available in the separately issued MFPRSI financial report, which is available on the
MFPRSI website at www.mfprsi.org.
Payables to the pension plan. At June 30, 2022, the City did not have a payable to the defined
benefit pension plan.
Ames Municipal Utility Retirement Plan
Plan description. The Ames Municipal Retirement Plan (utility plan) was created by resolution
of the City Council and is administered by the City. It is a single-employer, defined contribution
plan for employees who regularly receive more than 10% of their compensation from a utility
fund of the City. The City Council has authorization to amend plan provisions and contribution
rates. An eleven-member board monitors, reviews, and evaluates on a continuing basis, the
performance of the utility plan. The board submits a written report of its findings and
recommendations at least once each fiscal year. These reports may be obtained at the City's
offices.
Current
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
(6.5%) (7.5%) (8.5%)
City's proportionate share of
the net pension liability (asset) 17,780,308$ 6,008,465$ (3,761,484)$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
F. Pension obligations (continued)
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Summary of significant accounting policies - basis of accounting and valuation of investments.
The utility plan uses the accrual basis of accounting. Plan member contributions are recognized
in the period in which the contributions are due. The City's contributions are recognized when
due and a formal commitment to provide the contributions has been made. Benefits and refunds
are recognized when due and payable in accordance with terms of the plan. All plan investments
are reported at fair value. Securities traded on a national exchange are valued at the last reported
sales price. Securities without an established market value are reported at estimated fair value.
Funding policy. Participants contribute 5.40%, and the City contributes 7.93% of eligible
compensation. Participants may also make voluntary, unmatched contributions up to 25% of
the participant's annual compensation. Participant contributions were $324,825, and City
contributions were $477,012 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations
The City participates in two OPEB plans, the City's OPEB plan and the hospital's OPEB plan.
The following sections outline the OPEB-related disclosures for each plan. The aggregate
amount of recognized OPEB expense for the period associated with the total OPEB liability for
both plans is $401,040. Other aggregate amounts related to OPEB are separately displayed in
the financial statements.
1. City's OPEB Plan
General Information about the OPEB Plan
Plan description. The City provides health and dental care benefits for retired employees and
their beneficiaries through a single-employer, defined benefit plan. The City has the authority
to establish and amend benefit provisions of the plan. No assets are accumulated in a trust
that meets the criteria in paragraph 4 of Statement 75. The plan does not issue a stand-alone
financial report.
Participants must be at least 55 years old, have been employed by the City for the preceding
four years, and be enrolled in a sponsored insurance plan at the time of retirement. Benefits
terminate upon attaining Medicare eligibility. Retirees under age 65 pay the same premium
for the medical, prescription drug, and dental benefits as active employees, which results in
an implicit rate subsidy and an OPEB liability.
The contribution requirements of the City are established and may be amended by the City.
Plan members are currently not required to contribute. The City funds on a pay-as-you-go
basis.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations (continued)
1. City’s OPEB plan (continued)
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Employees covered by benefit terms. At June 30, 2022, the following employees were
covered by the City's benefit terms:
Total OPEB Liability
The City's total OPEB liability of $2,891,232 was measured as of June 30, 2022 and was
determined by an actuarial valuation as June 30, 2021.
Actuarial assumptions and other inputs. The total OPEB liability in the June 30, 2021
actuarial valuation was determined using the following actuarial assumptions and other
inputs, applied to all periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified:
Salary increases 3.25% per annum
Discount rate 3.54% per annum
Retiree share of benefit-related 100% of projected health insurance premiums
The following annual health care cost trends are based on the current HCA Consulting trend
study and are applied on a select and ultimate basis. Select trends are reduced 0.25% each
year until reaching the ultimate trend rate.
Expense Type Select Ultimate
Pre-Medicare Medical and Rx benefits 7.25% 4.0%
Medicare Benefits 6.25% 4.0%
Stop loss fees 7.25% 4.0%
Administrative fees 4.0% 4.0%
The discount rate was based on the Bond Buyer 20-Year Bond GO index.
Mortality rates were based on the Pub-2010 mortality table with generational scale MP-2021.
The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2021 valuation were based on the results of
an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
Inactive employees or beneficiaries currently receiving
benefit payments 36
Active employees 603
639
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations (continued)
1. City’s OPEB plan (continued)
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Changes in the Total OPEB Liability
Sensitivity of the total OPEB liability to changes in the discount rate. The following presents
the total OPEB liability of the City, as well as what the City's total OPEB liability would be
if it were calculated using a discount rate that is one percentage point lower (2.54 percent) or
one percentage point higher (4.54 percent) than the current discount rate:
Sensitivity of the total OPEB liability to changes in the healthcare cost trend rates. The
following presents the total OPEB liability to the City, as well as what the City's total OPEB
liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are one
percentage point lower or one percentage point higher than the current healthcare cost trend
rates:
Balance, beginning of year 2,550,569$
Changes for year year:
Service cost 181,568
Interest 56,886
Changes of benefit terms -
Differences between expected and
actual experience 398,929
Changes in assumptions or other inputs (99,678)
Benefit payments (197,042)
Net changes 340,663
Balance, end of year 2,891,232$
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
(2.54%) (3.54%) (4.54%)
Total OPEB liability 3,163,000$ 2,891,232$ 2,646,000$
Healthcare
Cost Trend
1% Decrease Rates 1% Increase
(6.25% (7.25% (8.25%
Decreasing Decreasing Decreasing
to 3.0%) to 4.0%) to 5.0%)
Total OPEB liability 2,543,000$ 2,891,232$ 3,311,000$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations (continued)
1. City’s OPEB plan (continued)
71
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources
Related to OPEB
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the City recognized OPEB expense of $294,433. At
June 30, 2022, the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to OPEB from the following sources:
Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related
to OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows:
2. Hospital's OPEB plan
General Information about the OPEB Plan
Plan description. The hospital sponsors a single-employer health care plan that provides self-
insured medical and prescription drugs to all active and retired employees and their eligible
dependents. The hospital also provides a flat $2,500 life insurance benefit to retired
employees. Employees must be a minimum of 55 years old, have been employed at the
hospital for the preceding four years, and currently have hospital health insurance at the time
of retirement. Benefits terminate upon attaining Medicare eligibility. Eligible retirees receive
health care coverage through one medical plan. This is the same plan that is available for
active employees.
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Difference between actual and expected experience 367,808$ 283,407$
Changes of assumptions or other inputs 622,851 122,560
990,659$ 405,967$
Year ended June 30:
2023 55,980$
2024 55,980
2025 55,980
2026 55,980
2027 55,980
Thereafter 304,792
584,692$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations (continued)
2. Hospital’s OPEB plan (continued)
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Contributions are required for both retiree and dependent coverage. The retiree contributions
are based on the historical full cost of active members. Retiree expenses are then offset by
monthly contributions.
Funding policy. The hospital, with assistance from the third-party administrator, establishes
and amends contribution requirements for both active and retiree members on an annual
basis. The current funding policy of the hospital is to pay health claims as they occur. This
arrangement does not qualify as OPEB plan assets under GASB for current GASB reporting.
The required contribution is based on projected pay-as-you-go financing. For the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2022, the hospital contributed approximately $520,000. Retirees receiving
benefits contributed approximately $385,000 through their required contributions. Inactive
members receiving benefits contributed through their required monthly contributions of:
Employees covered by benefit terms. At June 30, 2022, the following employees were
covered by the benefit terms:
Total OPEB Liability
The hospital's total OPEB liability of $4,385,841 was measured as of January 1, 2022 and
was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date.
Actuarial assumptions and other inputs. The total OPEB liability in the actuarial valuation
was determined using the following actuarial assumptions and other inputs, applied to all
periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified:
Employee 696.36$
Employee + Spouse 1,390.18
Employee + Children 1,276.89
Inactive employees currently receiving benefits 435
Active employees eligible for benefits 1,250
1,685
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations (continued)
2. Hospital’s OPEB plan (continued)
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Inflation 3.00% per annum (effective January 1, 2022)
Salary increases 4.80% for less than 1 year of service, 3.80% for 5 years of
service, 3.00% for 10 years of service, 2.50% for 15 years
of service, and 2.00% for over 20 years of service
Discount rate 2.25% (effective January 1, 2022)
Health care cost trend rates 7.50% for medical and prescription benefits for 2023,
decreasing 0.50% per year to an ultimate rate of 4.5% for
2029 and later years (effective January 1, 2020)
The discount rate was based on the 20-year Bond Buyer GO index.
Mortality rates were based on the Pub-2010 Headcount-weighted Total Dataset Mortality
Table fully generational using Scale MP-2021 for general employees and Pub-2010
Headcount-weighted Contingent Survivor Mortality Table fully generational using Scale
MO-2021 for surviving spouses. It is assumed that 45% of active employees with current
coverage are assumed to continue coverage at retirement and no active employees without
coverage are assumed to elect coverage at retirement.
The actuarial assumptions used in the January 1, 2021 and January 1, 2020 valuation were
based on the results of an actuarial experience study for the period June 2012 through June
2018.
Changes in the Total OPEB Liability
Balance, beginning of year 4,472,772$
Service cost 227,329
Interest 98,212
Differences between expected and
actual experience (339,352)
Changes in assumptions or other inputs 61,467
Benefit payments (135,587)
Net changes (87,931)
Balance, end of year 4,384,841$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations (continued)
2. Hospital’s OPEB plan (continued)
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Effect of assumptions changes and inputs for the year ended June 30, 2022 reflect a change
in the inflation rate from 2.00% to 3.00% and a change in the discount rate from 2.12% to
2.25%. Effect of assumption changes and inputs for the year ended June 30, 2021, reflect a
change in the inflation rate from 3.00% to 2.00% and a change in the discount rate from
3.26% to 2.12%.
Sensitivity of the total OPEB liability to changes in the discount rate. The following presents
the total OPEB liability of the hospital, as well as what the hospital's total OPEB liability
would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is one percentage point lower (1.25
percent) or one percentage point higher (3.25 percent) than the current discount rate:
Sensitivity of the total OPEB liability to changes in the healthcare cost trend rates. The
following presents the total OPEB liability to the hospital, as well as what the hospital's total
OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are one
percentage point lower (6.5 percent decreasing to 3.5 percent) or one percentage point higher
(8.5 percent decreasing to 5.5 percent) than the current healthcare cost trend rates:
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources
Related to OPEB
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the hospital recognized OPEB income (expense) of
$(106,607). At June 30, 2022, the hospital reported deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB from the following sources:
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
(1.25%) (2.25%) (3.25%)
Total OPEB liability 4,744,117$ 4,384,841$ 4,067,789$
Healthcare
Cost Trend
1% Decrease Rates 1% Increase
(6.5% (7.5% (8.5%
Decreasing Decreasing Decreasing
to 3.5%) to 4.5%) to 5.5%)
Total OPEB liability 4,038,424$ 4,384,841$ 4,779,855$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
G. Other post-employment benefit (OPEB) obligations (continued)
2. Hospital’s OPEB plan (continued)
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$65,656 reported as deferred outflows of resources resulting from hospital contributions
subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized in the net OPEB liability in the year
ending June 30, 2023. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows:
H. Construction and other significant commitments
Construction commitments. As of June 30, 2022, the City's commitments with contractors were:
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience 259,249$ 370,278$
Changes of assumptions or other inputs 157,351 128,239
Contributions made subsequent to measurement
date 65,656 -
Total 482,256$ 498,517$
Year ended June 30:
2023 (54,793)$
2024 (27,124)
2025 -
(81,917)$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
H. Construction and other significant commitments (continued)
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All of the remaining commitment amounts above were encumbered at year-end. As discussed
earlier in note I(F)(1), budgetary information - budgetary basis of accounting, the encumbrances
and related appropriations lapse at the end of the year but are re-appropriated and become part
of the subsequent year's budget because performance under the executory contract is expected
in the next year.
At year-end, the amount of encumbrances expected to be honored upon performance by the
vendor in the next year was as follows:
I. Risk management
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts: theft of, damage to, and destruction
of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters. The City uses the
risk management internal service fund to account for and finance risks for workers'
compensation, general liability, and property damage. The risk management fund provides
workers' compensation coverage for all City employees and funds the deductible for general
liability insurance. Commercial insurance is purchased for all other risks of loss.
Risk management fund. All funds of the City participate in the workers' compensation insurance
program and make payments to the risk management fund based on a charge against employee
payroll. The charge is calculated based on past claims experience of City departments. The risk
management fund pays all workers' compensation claims, claim reserves, the deductible for
general liability insurance, and administrative costs from its revenues, and holds excess
revenues for reserve against future claims.
The City is a member of the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), as allowed by the Code
of Iowa. ICAP is a local government, risk-sharing pool whose members include various
Encumbrances. As discussed in note I(F)(1), budgetary information - budgetary basis of
accounting, encumbrance accounting is utilized to the extent necessary to ensure effective
budgetary control and accountability and to facilitate effective cash planning and control.
General fund 2,205,948$
Capital projects fund 15,050,027
Non-major governmental funds 2,986,794
Electric 2,788,198
Water 1,414,061
Sewer 1,473,774
Non-major business-type funds 8,374,681
34,293,483$
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governmental entities throughout the state of Iowa. It was formed for the purpose of managing
and funding third-party liability claims against its members. It provides coverage and protection
in the following categories: general liability, automobile liability, automobile physical damage,
public officials' liability, police professional liability, property, inland marine, and
boiler/machinery. There have been no reductions in insurance coverage from prior years.
ICAP's intergovernmental contract with its members provides that in the event a casualty claim
or series of claims exceeds the amount of risk-sharing protection provided by the member's risk-
sharing certificate, or in the event that a series of casualty claims exhausts total members' equity
plus any reinsurance and any excess risk-sharing recoveries, then payment of such claims shall
be the obligation of the respective individual member. As of June 30, 2022, settled claims have
not exceeded the risk pool or reinsurance coverage since the pool's inception.
The City also carries commercial insurance purchased from other insurers for property
(buildings and content) and boiler and machinery coverage. The City assumes liability for any
deductibles and claims in excess of coverage limitations. Settled claims resulting from these
risks have not exceeded commercial insurance coverage in any of the past three fiscal years.
Changes in balance of claims liabilities during the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were:
Health insurance fund. The City maintains a separate internal service fund to account for health
benefits. The City carries excess health insurance of $125,000 through the risk pool of Blue
Cross/Blue Shield of Iowa for specific claims each year and 125% of aggregate claims. The
estimated liability for probable losses as recorded in the health benefits fund was:
2022 2021
Liability, July 1 1,180,056$ 1,221,951$
Claims incurred & claims adjustments 987,824 428,086
Claim payments (719,485) (469,981)
Liability, June 30 1,448,395$ 1,180,056$
2022 2021
Liability, July 1 918,335$ 853,621$
Claims incurred & claims adjustments 8,386,338 10,085,324
Claim payments (8,735,818) (10,020,610)
Liability, June 30 568,855$ 918,335$
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The hospital carries professional liability insurance on a claims-made policy. Should the claims-
made policy not be renewed or replaced with equivalent insurance, claims based on occurrences
during its term, but reported subsequently, would be uninsured. The hospital has accrued
$185,000 as an estimate for professional liability claims that were incurred but not reported as
of June 30, 2022.
The hospital is self-insured for health care coverage of employees and covered dependents and
carries stop-loss insurance coverage, which assumes liability for claims in excess of $175,000
per individual claim and 120% aggregate of expected paid claims. Accrued costs related to
health care coverage amounted to $1,330,000 at June 30, 2022.
The hospital is self-insured for workers' compensation coverage of employees, and carries stop-
loss insurance coverage, which assumes liability for claims in excess of $500,000 per
occurrence. Accrued costs related to workers' compensation coverage were $266,000 at June
30, 2022.
Changes in the balance of the hospital's accrued claims for professional liabilities, health care,
and workers’ compensation coverage for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as
follows:
2022 2021 2022 2021
Liability, July 1 178,519$ 173,672$ 1,244,958$ 1,294,269$
Claims incurred & claims adjustments 12,643 6,847 11,534,102 10,485,195
Claim payments (5,909) (2,000) (11,449,175) (10,534,506)
Liability, June 30 185,253$ 178,519$ 1,329,885$ 1,244,958$
2022 2021
Liability, July 1 443,518$ 245,314$
Claims incurred & claims adjustments 205,181 666,628
Claim payments (382,407) (468,424)
Liability, June 30 266,292$ 443,518$
Professional Liability Health Insurance
Workers' Compensation
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1. Lessee
As of June 30, 2022, the City was a lessee for a couple equipment leases. The City
recognizes lease liabilities and intangible right-to-use lease assets (lease asset) in the fund
financials for proprietary funds and government-wide financial statements for
governmental funds. At the commencement of a lease, the City initially measures the lease
liability at the present value of payments expected to be made during the lease term.
Thereafter, the lease liability is reduced by the principal portion of lease payments made.
The lease asset is initially measured as the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for
lease payments made at or before the lease commencement date, plus certain initial direct
costs. Thereafter, the lease asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life.
Key estimates and judgements related to leases include how the City determines (a) the
discount rate it uses to discount the expected lease payments to present value, (b) lease
term, and (c) lease payments.
a. If known, City uses the interest rate charged by the lessor as the discount rate. When the
interest rate charged by the lessor is not provided, the City uses its estimated incremental
borrowing rate as the discount rate for the leases.
b. The lease term includes the noncancelable period of the lease.
c. Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are composed of fixed
payments and purchase option price that the City is reasonably certain to exercise.
The City monitors changes in circumstances that would require a remeasurement of its lease
and will remeasure the lease asset and liability if certain changes occur that are expected to
significantly affect the amount of the lease liability. Lease assets are reported with other capital
assets and lease liabilities are reported with long-term debt on the statement of net position.
2. Lessor
As of June 30, 2022, the City was a lessor for several leases. The present value of the leases
are aggregated on a fund basis. All funds record lease receivable on the fund level
Statement of Net Position, and are rolled into the government-wide Statement of Net
Position.
At the beginning of a lease, the City initially measures the lease receivable at the present
value of payments expected to be received during the lease term. After, the lease receivable
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is reduced by the principal portion of lease payments received. The deferred inflow of
resources is initially measured as the initial amount of the lease receivable, adjusted for
lease payments received at or before the lease commencement date. Thereafter, the
deferred inflow of resources is recognized as revenue over the life of the lease term.
Key estimates and judgements include how the City determines (a) the discount rate it uses
to discount the expected lease receipts to present value, (b) lease term, and (c) lease
receipts.
a. If specified, the City uses the interest rate identified in the contract as the discount
rate. If no interest rate is specified, the City uses its estimated incremental borrowing
rate as the discount rate for leases.
b. The lease term includes the noncancellable period of the lease
c. Lease receipts included in the measurement of the lease receivable are composed of
fixed payments from the lessee.
The City monitors changes in circumstances that would require a lease remeasurement and
will remeasure the lease receivable and deferred inflows of resources if certain changes
occur that are expected to significantly affect the amount of the lease receivable.
3. Lease payable
Beginning on March 21, 2022, the City entered into a five-year lease agreement for the
right-to-use 14 golf carts and 1 hauler. The City is required to pay $11,472 per year
distributed between March through October. The lease has no stated interest rate so the
City’s incremental borrowing rate for 3 years of 3.22% was used. An initial lease liability
was recorded in the amount of $32,932 ($5,101 current and $27,831 long term). As of June
30, 2022, the value of the lease liability was $16,739.
Beginning on March 10, 2021 the City entered into a 35 month lease for the right-to-use
three 2021 Jacobsen HR-600 mowers. The City is required to pay $43,870.53 annually on
April, 20th. The lease has no stated interest rate so the City’s incremental borrowing rate for
one year of 2% was used. An initial lease liability of $85,439 was set up ($43,146 long
term, $42,293 current). As of June 30, 2022, the value of the lease liability was $43,146.
Beginning April 16, 2021 the City entered into a 60 month lease for the right-to-use three
Xerox VersLink C7025T, 1 Xerox PrimeLink C9065, 1 Xerox EX-I Print Server, 1
PaperCut MF, and 4 Badge Readers. The City is required to pay $516 a month. The lease
has no stated interest rate so the incremental borrowing rate for 4 years of 3.26% was used.
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An initial lease liability was recorded in the amount of $27,214 ($21,829 long-term and
$5,385 current). As of June 30, 2022, the value of the lease liability was $21,829.
4. Lease receivable
General fund
The City has entered into a lease for placement of Antenna Facilities on the City’s real
property in December 2014 for five years. The renewal grants rights to the lessee for five
additional five-year terms and it has been determined that renewal terms will continue to
occur. The City recognized $20,247 in lease revenue and $23,510 in interest revenue
during the current fiscal year for this one lease. As of June 30, 2022, the City’s receivable
for lease payments was $469,391. In addition, the City has a deferred inflow of resources
associated with this lease that will be recognized as revenue over the lease term. As of June
30, 2022, the balance of the deferred inflows of resources was $450,492.
Airport fund
In 1993 a lease was entered into for an aircraft hangar, an amendment to this lease was
finalized in 2019 for eight years rent schedule, with four additional five-year terms being
likely to be executed in the future. With no rent schedule for the life of the lease, we
estimated a 2.5% increase out to 2047. The City recognized $1,595 in lease revenue and
$1,847 in interest revenue during the current fiscal year. As of June 30, 2022, the City’s
receivable for lease payments was $37,455. In addition, the City has a deferred inflow of
resources associated with this lease that will be recognized as revenue over the lease term.
As of June 30, 2022, the balance of the deferred inflows of resources is $39,866.
Water fund
The City entered into three leases regarding tower property for the transmission and
reception of communication signals, construction, maintenance, repair or replacements.
The City recognized $59,264 in lease revenue and $26,318 in interest revenue for the
current fiscal year. As of June 30, 2022, the City’s receivable for lease payments was
$591,188. In addition, the City has a deferred inflow of resources associated with this lease
that will be recognized as revenue over the lease term. As of June 30, 2022, the balance of
the deferred inflows of resources is $572,232.
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K. Long-term obligations
General obligation bonds
The City issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for the acquisition and construction
of major capital facilities and equipment. General obligation bonds have been issued for both
governmental and business-type activities. General obligation bonds are direct obligations and
pledge the full faith and credit of the City. These bonds are generally issued with maturities
ranging from 10 to 20 years. Debt service on general obligation bonds is paid from the debt
service fund. General obligation bonds outstanding at June 30, 2022 are as follows:
Outstanding
Sale Original Final June 30,
General Obligation Bonds Date Borrowing Maturity 2022
Corporate purpose/refunding 2013 21,220,000$ 2.000-3.125 2032 -$
Corporate purpose 2014 9,395,000 2.000-2.500 2026 3,050,000
Corporate purpose/refunding 2015 15,670,000 3.000-5.000 2035 5,010,000
Corporate purpose 2016 9,020,605 2.000-5.000 2028 3,835,578
Corporate purpose/refunding 2017 10,975,000 2.000-5.000 2029 4,395,000
Corporate purpose 2018 7,490,000 3.000-5.000 2030 5,360,000
Corporate purpose/TIF 2019 290,000 1.500-5.000 2031 250,000
Corporate purpose 2019 10,230,000 1.500-5.000 2031 7,865,000
Corporate purpose 2020 9,500,000 1.000-5.000 2032 8,080,000
Corporate purpose/refunding 2020 7,929,118 1.000-5.000 2032 4,109,275
Corporate purpose 2021 9,850,000 1.375-5.000 2033 9,075,000
Corporate purpose/refunding 2021 9,372,505 1.375-5.000 2034 8,251,733
120,942,228$ 59,281,586$
Governmental Activities
Interest
Rates to
Maturity
Outstanding
Sale Original Final June 30,
General Obligation Bonds Date Borrowing Maturity 2022
Corporate purpose 2013 1,320,000$ 2.00-3.00 2025 -$
Corporate purpose 2014 300,000 2.00-2.50 2024 70,000
Corporate purpose/refunding 2015 1,860,000 3.00-5.00 2027 900,000
Corporate purpose 2015 915,000 3.00-5.00 2027 670,000
Corporate purpose/refunding 2016 2,629,395 2.00-5.00 2028 899,422
Corporate purpose 2019 255,000 1.50-5.00 2031 215,000
Corporate purpose/refunding 2020 435,882 5.00 2024 225,725
Corporate purpose/refunding 2021 417,495 5.00 2025 308,267
8,132,772$ 3,288,414$
Business-Type Activities
Interest
Rates to
Maturity
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On September 9, 2021, the City issued $9,850,000 of general obligation, corporate purpose
bonds for improvements to street, bridges, and fire vehicles, which had interest rates of 1.375%
to 5.000%. Maturity dates on the bonds range from June 1, 2022 to June 1, 2033. Debt Service
payments are scheduled to be paid semi-annually in amounts that range from $981,800 to
$1,046,279. Bonds due after June 1, 2029 may be subject to call prior to maturity at the option
of the City.
On September 9, 2021, the City also issued $9,790,000 of general obligation, refunding bonds.
The proceeds from the current refunding were used to refund $11,055,000 of the 2013 bonds,
which had interest rates ranging from 3.000% to 3.125%. Maturity dates on the bonds range
from June 1, 2022 to June 1, 2032. Debt Service payments are scheduled to be paid semi-
annually in amounts that range from $810,287 to $1,533,693. Bonds due after June 1, 2029 may
be subject to call prior to maturity at the option of the City. The refunding was undertaken to
reduce total future debt service payments by $1,156,963 over 11 years and to obtain economic
gain of $1,097,393.
Revenue bonds
The City also issues revenue bonds, where the City pledges income derived from certain assets
or programs to pay the debt service. Revenue bonds outstanding as of June 30, 2022 are as
follows:
On November 19, 2019, the hospital issued $35,000,000 in revenue bonds to provide additional
financing for the expansion and remodeling of certain portions of the medical center facilities.
The 2019 series bonds are payable through June 15, 2034 and carry interest due at 1.99% (plus
an adjustment to the medical centers credit rating on June 30, 2021).
The hospital has pledged future net revenue to repay the 2012 and 2016 revenue bonds with
original borrowings of $26,000,000 and $64,790,000, respectively. Net revenue is defined in
the supplemental master trust indenture of trust dated November 1, 2012, and in the
Outstanding
Sale Original Final June 30,
Revenue Bonds Date Borrowing Maturity 2022
Hospital improvement
and refunding 2012 19,945,000$ 2.070 % 2027 2,360,000$
Electric 2015 9,500,000 2.125-5.000 2027 4,460,000
Hospital refunding 2016 64,790,000 3.000-5.000 2036 60,285,000
Hospital expansion/remodel 2019 35,000,000 1.990 2034 29,370,000
129,235,000$ 96,475,000$
Interest
Rates to
Maturity
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supplemental trust indenture dated June 1, 2016, as operating revenue, less operating expenses
plus depreciation. The purpose of the 2012 and 2016 bonds is to refund the 2003 and 2011
bonds, respectively, and to finance the expansion and renovation of the medical facility. The
bonds are payable solely from net revenues and payable through 2027 and 2036, respectively.
Total principal and interest remaining to be paid on hospital bonds as of June 30, 2022 is
$116,184,633. Principal and interest paid during the fiscal year was $9,022,940 and net revenue
for the same period, as defined above, was $23,782,198.
The City has pledged future net revenue to repay the 2015 electric revenue bonds. Net revenue
is defined as operating revenue less operating expenses, excluding depreciation. The total
principal and interest remaining to be paid on the bonds as of June 30, 2022, is $4,831,850.
Principal and interest paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was $966,306 and net
revenue for the same period, as defined above, was $10,584,584.
Landfill post-closure costs
The City stopped accepting solid waste at its landfill effective June 30, 1992 and has since been
closed. One hundred percent of the capacity of the landfill has been used.
Federal and state laws and regulations establish landfill closure and post-closure care
requirements. The state specifies financial assurance requirements in the Code of Iowa
enumerating various allowable financial assurance mechanisms to meet the costs of closure and
post-closure care. The City satisfies this requirement with the rating on its most recent bond
issues.
The liability for post-closure care costs is based on the landfill capacity used to date with no
remaining life. The estimated liability for post-closure care costs is $82,576 at June 30, 2022,
with a current portion of $15,246.
The City's written landfill post-closure plan includes estimates of costs of all equipment and
services required to monitor and maintain the closed landfill. There is a potential for changes in
estimates because of inflation or deflation, changes in technology, or changes in applicable laws
or regulations. Unanticipated future inflation costs and costs that might arise from changes in
post-closure requirements may require adjustment of the liability in future years.
Revenue capital loan notes
The City has a revenue capital loan note agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) in
an amount not to exceed $76,325,000. Proceeds from the loan were used for paying the cost of
planning, designing, and constructing improvements and extensions to the water utility. The
loan bears interest at 1.75% per annum plus a servicing fee of 0.25% per annum. A loan
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initiation fee of $100,000 was withheld from the proceeds and added to the amount owed by
the City. Repayment of the loan came from the water fund. The City received its final
disbursement for the loan during fiscal year 2021, with total proceeds, including the loan
initiation fee, totaling $68,081,339. No amounts were borrowed during the fiscal year. The
amount of principal outstanding as of June 30, 2022 is $47,277,000.
The capital loan note agreement requires the water utility to produce revenues to meet the
operation and maintenance expenses of the facility and to maintain net revenues at a level not
less than 110% of the amount of principal and interest on the revenue bond and any other
obligations secured by a pledge of the net revenues falling due in the same year. In the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2022, net revenues were $5,688,272 and principal and interest due of
$3,736,260. No amounts were borrowed during the fiscal year.
The City has a second revenue capital loan note agreement with the IFA in an amount not to
exceed $3,121,000. The funds were used to pay for a new ultraviolet light disinfection system
for the Water Pollution Control Plant, which is required under the terms of the discharge permit
for the facility. The loan bears interest at 1.75% per annum plus a servicing fee of 0.25% per
annum. A loan initiation fee of $15,605 (0.50%) was withheld from the proceeds and added to
the amount owed by the City. Repayment of the loan will come from the sewer fund. The City
received its final disbursement for the loan during fiscal year 2015, with total proceeds,
including the loan initiation fee, totaling $2,474,250. No amounts were borrowed during the
fiscal year. The balance of the loan was $1,375,000 as of June 30, 2022.
The City has a third capital loan note agreement with the IFA in an amount not to exceed
$5,700,000. The funds were used for planning, designing, and construction improvements and
extensions to the sanitary sewer system. The loan bears interest at 0.86% per annum plus a
servicing fee of 0.25% per annum. A loan initiation fee of $30,375 (0.50%) was withheld from
the proceeds and added to the amount owed by the City. Repayment of the loan will come from
the sewer fund. The City received its final disbursement for the loan during fiscal year 2021,
with total proceeds, including the loan initiation fee, totaling $5,581,055. No Amounts were
borrowed during the fiscal year. The amount of principal outstanding as of June 30, 2022 is
$4,604,000.
The City has a fourth revenue capital loan note agreement with the IFA in an amount not to
exceed $797,000. The funds were used for improvements to two wastewater lift stations that
were nearing the end of their useful lives. The loan bears interest at 1.75% per annum plus a
servicing fee of 0.25% per annum. A loan initiation fee of $3,985 (0.50%) was withheld from
the proceeds and added to the amount owed by the City. Repayment of the loan will come from
the sewer fund. No amounts were borrowed during the fiscal year. The amount of principal
outstanding as of June 30, 2022 is $458,000.
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The City has a fifth revenue capital loan note agreement with the IFA in an amount not to exceed
$1,001,000. The funds were used for a new mechanically cleaned bar screening system at the
Water Pollution Control Plant. The loan bears interest at 1.75% per annum plus a servicing fee
of 0.25% per annum. A loan initiation fee of $5,005 (0.50%) was withheld from the proceeds
and added to the amount owed by the City. Repayment of the loan will come from the sewer
fund. No amounts were borrowed during the fiscal year. The amount of principal outstanding
as of June 30, 2022 is $619,000.
The capital loan note agreements above require the sewer utility to produce revenues to meet
the operation and maintenance expenses of the facility and to maintain net revenues at a level
not less than 110% of the amount of principal and interest on the revenue bond and any other
obligations secured by a pledge of the net revenues falling due in the same year. In the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2022, the sewer fund had net revenues of $4,000,535, and the amount of
principal and interest due was $540,493.
Legal debt margin. State statutes limit the amount of general obligation debt an Iowa city may
issue to 5% of the actual assessed valuation at January 1, 2020, related to the 2021-2022 fiscal
year. At June 30, 2022, the outstanding debt of $62,570,000 is below the limit of $259,375,523,
leaving a debt margin of over $196 million.
Changes in long-term liabilities. Changes in the City’s long-term liabilities for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2022, are as follows:
Historically, liabilities for compensated absences and other post-employment benefits are
generally liquidated by the General Fund, Local Option Sales Tax Fund, Road Use Tax Fund,
Public Housing Fund, Internal Service Funds, and the Community Development Block Grant.
Balance
June 30, 2021, Balance Due Within
as restated Additions Deletions June 30, 2022 One Year
Governmental activities:
Bonds payable:
General obligation bonds 59,280,697$ 19,222,505$ (19,221,616)$ 59,281,586$ 8,017,861$
Premium 4,915,321 2,564,378 (1,068,610) 6,411,089 747,637
Total bonds payable 64,196,018 21,786,883 (20,290,226) 65,692,675 8,765,498
Compensated absences 2,506,933 3,616,266 (3,613,654) 2,509,545$ 129,177
Lease liability - 112,653 (47,678) 64,975$ 48,709
Governmental activities long-
term debt 66,702,951$ 25,515,802$ (23,951,558)$ 68,267,195$ 8,943,384$
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The debt service requirements for the City's bonds are as follows:
Balance
June 30, 2021, Balance Due Within
as restated Additions Deletions June 30, 2022 One Year
Business-type activities:
Bonds payable:
Revenue bonds 102,935,000$ -$ (6,460,000)$ 96,475,000$ 6,635,000$
Premiums 5,889,332 - (702,048) 5,187,284 1,355,401
Total revenue bonds 108,824,332 - (7,162,048) 101,662,284 7,990,401
General obligation bonds 3,954,303 417,495 (1,083,384) 3,288,414 617,139
Premiums 304,728 56,972 (74,780) 286,920 54,461
Total general obligation bonds 4,259,031 474,467 (1,158,164) 3,575,334 671,600
Total bonds payable 113,083,363 474,467 (8,320,212) 105,237,618 8,662,001
Compensated absences 8,703,757 10,717,508 (10,432,602) 8,988,663 663,963
Lease liabillity 1,222,867 822,505 (632,468) 1,412,904 539,461
Loans payable 323,281 - (114,099) 209,182 114,099
Capital loan notes payable 57,503,000 - (3,170,000) 54,333,000 3,224,000
Business-type activities long-
term debt 180,836,268$ 12,014,480$ (22,669,381)$ 170,181,367$ 13,203,524$
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest
2023 8,017,861$ 2,056,551$
2024 7,691,519 1,736,360
2025 7,223,692 1,416,149
2026 6,953,849 1,107,688
2027 6,446,187 833,663
2028-2032 21,978,478 1,468,575
2033-2037 970,000 14,550
Total 59,281,586$ 8,633,536$
General Obligation Bonds
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Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Principal Interest
2023 617,139$ 131,581$ 6,635,000$ 3,348,753$
2024 638,481 104,246 6,885,000 3,096,107
2025 506,308 77,982 7,130,000 2,857,764
2026 406,151 56,194 7,380,000 2,608,276
2027 418,813 39,344 7,640,000 2,346,344
2028-2032 521,522 64,619 34,450,000 8,131,638
2033-2037 180,000 11,625 26,355,000 2,152,602
Total 3,288,414$ 485,591$ 96,475,000$ 24,541,484$
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Principal Interest
2023 3,224,000$ 1,045,684$ 114,099$ -$
2024 3,277,000 983,563 95,083 -
2025 3,335,000 920,399 - -
2026 3,391,000 856,102 - -
2027 3,449,000 - - -
2028-2032 18,156,000 - - -
2033-2037 19,145,000 - - -
2038-2041 356,000 - - -
Total 54,333,000$ 3,805,748$ 209,182$ -$
General Obligation Bonds Revenue Bonds
Capital Loan Notes Loans
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
K. Long-term obligations (continued)
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L. Fund balance
Minimum fund balance policy. The City establishes and maintains fund balance levels based
on evaluation of each individual fund. The minimum fund balance is set at a level that is
considered necessary to maintain the City's credit worthiness and to adequately provide for:
1. Economic uncertainties, local disasters, and other financial hardships or downturns in the
local or national economy,
2. Contingencies for unseen operating or capital needs, and
3. Cash flow requirements.
In addition to the designations noted above, fund balance levels will be sufficient to meet
funding requirements for projects approved in prior years that are carried forward into the new
year; debt service reserve requirements; reserves for encumbrances; and other reserves or
designations required by contractual obligations, state law, or generally accepted accounting
principles.
The minimum fund balance level for the General Fund is 20% of operating expenditures.
The details for the City's fund balances are as follows:
Year Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Principal Interest
2023 10,590,238$ 4,526,018$ 18,608,099$ 6,582,569$
2024 10,895,564 4,183,916 18,587,083 5,920,276
2025 10,971,308 3,856,145 18,195,000 5,272,294
2026 11,177,151 3,520,572 18,131,000 4,628,260
2027 11,507,813 2,385,688 17,954,000 3,219,351
2028-2032 53,127,522 8,196,257 75,106,000 9,664,832
2033-2037 45,680,000 2,164,227 46,650,000 2,178,777
2038-2041 356,000 - 356,000 -
Total 154,305,596$ 28,832,823$ 213,587,182$ 37,466,359$
Type Activities
Total Business - Total Primary
Government Debt
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
L. Fund balance (continued)
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Capital Debt Special Permanent
General Projects Service Revenues Funds Total
Nonspendable:
Inventory 11,007$ -$ -$ 961,353$ -$ 972,360$
Prepaid items 153,985 - - 46,630 - 200,615
Perpetual care principal - - - - 1,067,397 1,067,397
Aquatic center endowment - - - - 1,000,000 1,000,000
Total nonspendable fund balance 164,992 - - 1,007,983 2,067,397 3,240,372
Restricted:
Debt service - - 2,090,539 1,558,532 - 3,649,071
Aquatic center - - - - 80,414 80,414
Street construction - - - 8,303,664 - 8,303,664
Environment and economic betterment - 2,192,106 - 20,395,688 - 22,587,794
General obligation bond projects - 19,661,131 - - - 19,661,131
Housing assistance - - - 9,712 - 9,712
Public safety - - - 356,038 - 356,038
Public safety pension - - - 155,198 - 155,198
Library - - - 430,588 - 430,588
Parks and recreation - 1,941,155 - - - 1,941,155
Project Share - - - 4,820 - 4,820
Developers' projects - - - 226,720 - 226,720
Total restricted fund balance - 23,794,392 2,090,539 31,440,960 80,414 57,406,305
Committed:
Bike trails - - - 10,026 - 10,026
Parks and recreation - 1,240,669 - 154,562 - 1,395,231
Housing assistance - - - 425,962 - 425,962
Green energy projects - - - 9,989 - 9,989
Environment and economic betterment - - - 547,165 - 547,165
Public Art Donations 32 32
Total committed fund balance - 1,240,669 - 1,147,736 - 2,388,405
Assigned:
Administration 94,389 - - - - 94,389
City Hall maintenance 95,417 - - - - 95,417
Police operations 13,136 - - - - 13,136
Library maintenance 14,307 - - - - 14,307
Parks and recreation 19,824 - - - - 19,824
Parks and recreation maintenance 1,493,127 - - - - 1,493,127
Public relations 21,418 - - - - 21,418
PW/Airport 50,000 - - - - 50,000
Fire 33,489 - - - - 33,489
Total assigned fund balance 1,835,107 - - - - 1,835,107
Unassigned 12,329,478 (2,522,762) - (665,893) - 9,140,823
Total fund balance 14,329,577$ 22,512,299$ 2,090,539$ 32,930,786$ 2,147,811$ 74,011,012$
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
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M. Inter-fund receivables and payables
The composition of inter-fund balances as of June 30, 2022, is as follows:
The outstanding balances between funds result mainly from the time lag between the dates that
inter-fund goods and services are provided or reimbursable expenditures occur.
Receivable Fund General Fund
Capital
Projects Debt Service Electric Sewer Water
Major Funds:
General Fund -$ 704$ -$ 120,996$ 35,913$ 47,163$
Capital Projects - - - - - -
Debt Service - - - - - -
Electric 79,824 - - - 28,192 29,776
Sewer 1,591 - - 27,852 - 19,472
Water 2,192 1,867 - 57,388 62,879 -
Non-Major Funds:
Permanent 69,562 - - - - -
Special Revenue 796,855 647,012 - 636 124,280 108,321
Enterprise 77,588 28,985 482,331 145,861 3,321 -
Internal Service 257,513 3,218 - 95,225 35,232 54,077
Total 1,285,125$ 681,786$ 482,331$ 447,958$ 289,817$ 258,809$
Receivable Fund
Non-Major
Permanent
Funds
Non-Major
Special
Revenue
Funds
Non-Major
Enterprise
Funds
Internal Service
Funds Total
Major Funds:
General Fund -$ 1,331,976$ 262,175$ 61,004$ 1,859,931$
Debt Service - - 483,065 - 483,065
Electric - 252 1,534 937 140,515
Sewer - 519 - - 49,434
Water - 519 273 5,373 130,491
Non-Major Funds:
Permanent - - - - 69,562
Special Revenue - 126,010 67,875 56,186 1,927,175
Enterprise - 5,201 (6,915) 1,494 737,866
Internal Service - 303,831 98,791 5,758 853,645
Total -$ 1,768,308$ 906,798$ 130,752$ 6,251,684$
Payable Fund
Payable Fund
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
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N. Inter-fund transfers
The composition of inter-fund transfers for the year ended June 30, 2022, is as follows:
Inter-fund transfers are authorized in the City budget and usually involve transfers from the
fund receiving the revenue to the fund through which the authorized expenditure is to be made.
For example, the road use tax funds are received into the special revenue fund and are
transferred to the capital projects fund where the funds will be spent.
O. Donor-restricted endowment
Earnings from the investment of the Furman Aquatic Center endowment of $80,414 at June 30,
2022, are shown as restricted net position. These funds can be used at the aquatic center to
minimize the City’s ongoing operational costs, to fund future repairs and enhancements, and to
replace equipment. Chapter 540A of the Code of Iowa permits the City to appropriate an amount
of net appreciation as the City determines, in good faith, while considering the duration and
preservation of the endowment fund, the purposes of the City and the fund, general economic
conditions, the possible effect of inflation or deflation, the expected total return from income
and the appreciation of investments, other resources of the City, and the investment policy of
the City.
P. Urban renewal development agreements
The City has entered into various development agreements for urban renewal projects. The
agreements require the City to rebate portions of the incremental property tax paid by the
developer in exchange for infrastructure, improvements, rehabilitation, and development of
commercial projects by the developer. The total to be paid by the City under the agreements is
not to exceed $4,552,335. Certain agreements include provisions for the payment of interest.
Transfers In General Fund
Capital
Projects Electric Sewer Water
Non-Major
Special Revenue
Funds Total
Major Funds:
General Fund -$ -$ 2,295,682$ -$ -$ 9,440,169$ 11,735,851$
Capital Projects 1,200,000 - - - - 317,576 1,517,576
Debt Service 900,000 318,313 - - - 331,425 1,549,738
Non-Major Funds:
Special Revenue - - - - - 138,180 138,180
Enterprise 3,125,326 160,712 - - - 25,489 3,311,527
Internal Service 20,000 - - 25,000 25,000 25,000 95,000
Total 5,245,326$ 479,025$ 2,295,682$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 10,277,839$ 18,347,872$
Transfers Out
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
P. Urban renewal development agreements (continued)
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During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the City rebated $686,715 of incremental property
tax to developers, which was all for principal. The total cumulative principal amount rebated
on the agreements is $2,430,141. The outstanding balance on the agreements at June 30, 2022
was $2,122,194.
The agreements are not general obligations of the City and, due to their nature, are not recorded
as a liability in the City's financial statements. However, the agreements are subject to the
constitutional debt limitation of the City.
Certain agreements include an annual appropriation clause and, accordingly, only the amount
payable in the succeeding year on the agreements is subject to the constitutional debt limitation.
The entire outstanding principal balance of agreements, not including an annual appropriation
clause, is subject to the constitutional debt limitation.
Q. Tax abatements
GASB Statement No. 77 defines tax abatements as a reduction in tax revenues that results from
an agreement between one or more governments and an individual or entity in which (a) one or
more governments promise to forgo tax revenues to which they are otherwise entitled and (b)
the individual or entity promises to take a specific action after the agreement has been entered
into that contributes to economic development or otherwise benefits the governments or the
citizens of those governments.
The City provides tax abatements for urban renewal and economic development projects with
tax increment financing as provided for in Chapters 15A and 403 of the Code of Iowa. For these
types of projects, the City enters into agreements with developers, which require the City, after
developers meet the terms of the agreements, to rebate a portion of the property tax paid by the
developers, pay the developers an economic development grant, or pay the developers a pre-
determined dollar amount. No other commitments were made by the City as part of these
agreements.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the City abated $686,715 of property tax under urban
renewal and economic development projects. The City's property tax revenue was not reduced
by any amount under agreements entered into by any other entities for the year ended June 30,
2022.
R. Implementation of GASB Statement No. 87
As of July 1, 2021, the City adapted GASB Statement No. 87, “Leases”. The objective of the
Statement is to better meet the information needs of financial statement users by improving
accounting and financial reporting for leases by governments. The impact to the City resulted
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
R. Implementation of GASB Statement No. 87 (continued)
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in the reporting of lease receivable and deferred inflows of resources related to leases. The result
of these changes had no effect on the beginning net position/fund balance.
S. Contingencies
The City's Legal Department reported to management that, as of June 30, 2022, claims and
lawsuits were on file against the City. The Legal Department estimates that the portion of these
potential claims and lawsuits not covered by insurance would not materially affect the financial
position of the City. The City has authority to levy additional taxes outside the regular limit to
cover cases resulting in an uninsured judgment.
The City participates in various federal grant programs, the principal of which are subject to
program compliance audits pursuant to the Single Audit Act, as amended. Accordingly, the
City's compliance with applicable grant requirements will be established at a future date. The
amount of expenditures that may be disallowed by the granting agencies cannot be determined
at this time, although the City anticipates such amounts, if any, will be immaterial.
Hospital contingencies
Laws and regulations. The health care industry is subject to numerous laws and regulations of
federal, state, and local governments. Compliance with such laws and regulations can be subject
to future government review and interpretation, as well as regulatory actions unknown and
unasserted at this time. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, accreditation,
licensure, government health care program participation requirements, reimbursement for
patient services, and Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse. Recently, government activity
has increased with respect to investigations and allegations concerning possible violations of
fraud and abuse statutes and regulations by health care providers. Violations of these laws and
regulations could result in exclusion from government health care program participation,
together with the imposition of significant fines and penalties, as well as significant repayment
for past reimbursement for patient services received. While the hospital is subject to similar
regulatory reviews, management believes that the outcome of any such regulatory review will
not have a material adverse effect on the hospital's financial position.
CMS RAC Program. Congress passed the Medicare Modernization Act in 2003, which among
other things established a demonstration of The Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC)
program. The RACs identified and corrected a significant amount of improper overpayments to
providers. In 2006, Congress passed the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 which
authorized the expansion of the RAC program to all 50 states. The Medical Center has been
subject to such audits and may continue to be subject to additional audits at some time in the
future. Management believes the outcome of any such audits will not have a material adverse
effect on the Medical Center’s financial position.
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
S. Contingencies (continued)
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Current economic conditions. The current labor market conditions have challenged employers
to make adjustments to health insurance plans, and thus services provided to self-pay and other
payors may significantly impact net patient service revenue, which could have an adverse
impact on the Medical Center’s future operating revenue, which could have an adverse impact
on the Medical Center’s future operating results. Further, the effect of economic conditions may
have an adverse effect on cash flows related to the Medicaid program.
Given the volatility of current economic conditions, the values of assets and liabilities recorded
in the financial statements could change rapidly, resulting in material future adjustments in
investment values and the allowances for accounts and contributions receivable. This could
negatively affect the hospital's ability to meet debt covenants or maintain sufficient liquidity.
T. Joint venture
The hospital has a joint venture with McFarland Clinic, P.C. to form Health Ventures of Central
Iowa, LLC (Health Ventures), of which it owns 50%. A joint venture also exists with Garner
Dialysis, LLC, which is owned 40% by the hospital, and Health Enterprises Cooperative, of
which the hospital owns 18.7%. The hospital uses the equity method of accounting for joint
ventures in which it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial
policies of the investee. Financial statements of the joint ventures are available at Mary Greeley
Medical Center, 1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010.
U. Related party transactions
The hospital’s board of trustees approved the guarantee of certain debt on behalf of the Health
Ventures joint venture mentioned above. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the
acquisition of computer hardware, carrying no interest and requires monthly payments of
$9,508 and matures in fiscal year 2024.
V. Subsequent Events
On November 22, 2022, the City issued $12,440,000 of general obligation, corporate purpose
bonds for paying the cost of constructing improvements to streets and bridges, fire apparatus
replacement, and an intelligent transportation system. The interest rates on the bonds range from
4.00% to 5.00% with final maturity on June 1, 2034.
On August 9, 2022, the City entered into a revenue capital loan note agreement with the IFA in
an amount not to exceed $3,500,000. The funds will be used for demolition of the old water
plant at the end of its useful life. The loan bears interest at 1.75% per annum plus a servicing
fee of 0.25% per annum. A loan initiation fee of $17,500 (0.50%) was withheld from the
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
V. Subsequent Events (continued)
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proceeds and added to the amount owed by the City. Repayment of the loan will come from the
water fund.
On January 27, 2023, the City entered into a revenue capital loan note agreement with the IFA
in an amount not to exceed $4,071,000. The funds will be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
The loan bears interest at 1.75% per annum plus a servicing fee of 0.25% per annum. A loan
initiation fee of $20,355 (0.50%) was withheld from the proceeds and added to the amount owed
by the City. Repayment of the loan will come from the sewer fund.
On January 27, 2023, the City entered into a revenue capital loan note agreement with the IFA
in an amount not to exceed $8,357,000. The funds will be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
The loan bears interest at 2.75% per annum plus a servicing fee of 0.25% per annum. A loan
initiation fee of $41,875 (0.50%) was withheld from the proceeds and added to the amount owed
by the City. Repayment of the loan will come from the sewer fund.
W. Change in Accounting Principles
City of Ames Restatement
As of July 1, 2021, the City changed its method of accounting for airport operations. These
operations were previously accounted for in the general and capital projects funds. The
operations of the airport are now accounted for in a new airport enterprise fund. The City elected
this change because it feels that the presentation is preferable because it makes the airport
activities more transparent. In addition, as of July 1, 2021 the City adopted GASB Statement
87, Leases. The implementation of this standard establishes a single model for lease accounting
based on the foundational principle that leases are financings of the right to use an underlying
asset. The Statement requires recognition of certain lease assets and liabilities for leases that
previously were classified as operating leases and recognized as inflows of resources or
outflows of resources based on provision of the contract. The standard also requires lessors to
recognize a lease receivable and deferred inflow of resources. The implementation of these
changes had the following impact on beginning balances:
City of Ames
Notes to the Financial Statements
June 30, 2022
IV. Detailed notes on all activities and funds (continued)
W. Restatement of beginning balances (continued)
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Hospital Restatement
As of July 1, 2021, the hospital adopted GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. The implementation
of this standard establishes a single model for lease accounting based on the foundational
principle that leases are financings of the right to use an underlying asset. The effect of the
implementation of this standard had the following impact on beginning balances.
Other Business-
Governmental Enterprise Type
General Capital Projects Activities Water Funds Activities Airport
Net position June 30, 2021
as previously reported 15,590,469$ 20,225,008$ 192,125,054$ 71,691,399$ 55,455,481$ 821,966,262$ -$
Implement GASBS No. 87, Leases
Lease Receivable 470,739 - 470,739 631,496 41,461 672,957 -
Deferred inlfows leases (470,739) - (470,739) (631,496) (41,461) (672,957) -
Change in accounting principle, airport
Capital Assets - - (18,246,745) - 18,246,745 18,246,745 18,246,745
Accumulated Depreciation - - 8,810,175 - (8,810,175) (8,810,175) (8,810,175)
Long Term Debt - - 710,000 - (710,000) (710,000) (710,000)
Premiums - - 24,420 - (24,420) (24,420) (24,420)
Accounts receivable - (577,915) (577,915) - 577,915 577,915 577,915
Unavailable revenue - 577,915 - - - - -
Net position July 1, 2021,
as restated 15,590,469$ 20,225,008$ 182,844,989$ 71,691,399$ 64,735,546$ 831,246,327$ 9,280,065$
GASB 87
Adjustemnts
As Previously and Other
Reported Reclassifications As Restated
Assets:
Current 50,273,042$ 786,464$ 51,059,506$
Noncurrent 613,939,671 3,326,757 617,266,428
Liabilities:
Current 32,880,292 452,111 33,332,403
Noncurrent 162,782,183 803,850 163,586,133
Deferred inflows 2,417,880 2,825,396 5,243,276
Net Position 488,150,605 31,764 488,182,369
Operating revenue 210,825,315 393,143 211,218,458
Operating expenses 200,443,002 448,718 200,891,720
Nonoperating revenue (expense) 74,279,725 87,339 74,367,064
June 30, 2021
required supplementary information
City of Ames
Schedule of the City's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability (Asset)
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System
Last Eight Fiscal Years*
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
99
*Prior year amounts of covered payroll were changed to comply with GASB Statement No. 82, Pension Issues-an amendment of GASB
Statements No. 67, No. 68, and No. 73.
**The plan has 3 groups, regular, sheriff, and protective. In total, the Plan reported a net pension asset at June 30, 2021. The City only
participates in the regular and protective groups. The City’s portion of the regular group’s net pension liability at June 30, 2021,
exceeded the City’s share of the protective group’s net pension asset, resulting in the City reporting a net pension liability at June 30,
2022.
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 68, the amounts presented for each fiscal year were determined as of June 30 of the preceding
year.
Note: GASB Statement No. 68 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However, until a full ten-year trend is
compiled, the City will present information for those years for which information is available.
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
City's proportion of the net pension liability(asset) (0.0380697%) 1.1986846% 1.1690479% 1.1516658% 1.1292958% 1.1552370% 1.1616104% 1.2008652%
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability 131,427$ 84,204,424$ 67,695,565$ 72,880,234$ 75,225,392$ 72,702,712$ 57,389,174$ 47,625,187$
City's covered payroll* 96,853,385$ 96,755,907$ 90,665,386$ 87,947,886$ 85,610,198$ 84,237,577$ 81,269,880$ 80,486,286$
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability as a
percentage of its covered payroll 0.14% 87.03% 74.67% 82.87% 87.87% 86.31% 70.62% 59.17%
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension
liability 100.81% 82.90% 85.45% 83.62% 82.21% 81.82% 85.19% 87.61%
City of Ames
Schedule of City Contributions
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System
Last Ten Fiscal Years
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
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Contributions
in Relation to Contributions
Fiscal Statutorily the Statutorily Contribution City's as a Percentage
Year Required Required Deficiency Covered of Covered
Ended Contribution Contribution (Excess) Payroll Payroll
2022 10,223,542$ 10,223,542$ - 108,490,284 9.42%
2021 9,131,127 9,131,127 - 96,853,385 9.43%
2020 9,139,672 9,139,672 - 96,755,907 9.45%
2019 8,567,465 8,567,465 - 90,665,386 9.45%
2018 7,862,807 7,862,807 - 87,947,886 8.94%
2017 7,654,501 7,654,501 - 85,610,198 8.94%
2016 7,543,219 7,543,219 - 84,237,577 8.95%
2015 7,272,880 7,272,880 - 81,269,880 8.95%
2014 7,202,625 7,202,625 - 80,486,286 8.95%
2013 6,861,788 6,861,788 - 78,907,943 8.70%
City of Ames
Schedule of the City's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability (Asset)
Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa
Last Eight Fiscal Years*
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
101
*Prior year amounts of covered payroll were changed to comply with GASB Statement No. 82, Pension Issues-an amendment of GASB
Statements No. 67, No. 68, and No. 73.
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 68, the amounts presented for each fiscal year were determined as of June 30 of the preceding
year.
Note: GASB Statement No. 68 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However, until a full ten-year trend is
compiled, the City will present information for those years for which information is available.
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
City's proportion of the net pension liability 2.675493% 2.677595% 2.663532% 2.719769% 2.651310% 2.649945% 2.696727% 2.684406%
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability 6,008,465$ 21,356,506$ 17,470,814$ 16,193,599$ 15,549,272$ 16,569,071$ 12,669,610$ 9,730,925$
City's covered payroll* 8,643,628$ 8,435,313$ 8,064,312$ 7,866,170$ 7,506,515$ 7,180,220$ 7,004,314$ 6,855,169$
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability as a
percentage of its covered payroll 69.51% 253.18% 216.64% 205.86% 207.14% 230.76% 180.88% 141.95%
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total pension
liability 93.62% 76.47% 79.94% 81.07% 80.60% 78.20% 83.04% 86.27%
City of Ames
Schedule of City Contributions
Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa
Last Ten Fiscal Years
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
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Contributions
in Relation to Contributions
Fiscal Statutorily the Statutorily Contribution City's as a Percentage
Year Required Required Deficiency Covered of Covered
Ended Contribution Contribution (Excess) Payroll Payroll
2022 2,268,424$ 2,268,424$ - 8,665,848$ 26.18%
2021 2,200,185 2,200,185 - 8,643,628 25.45%
2020 2,076,217 2,076,217 - 8,435,313 24.61%
2019 2,097,820 2,097,820 - 8,064,312 26.01%
2018 2,030,080 2,030,080 - 7,866,170 25.81%
2017 1,946,357 1,946,357 - 7,506,515 25.93%
2016 1,994,209 1,994,209 - 7,180,220 27.77%
2015 2,150,611 2,150,611 - 7,004,314 30.70%
2014 2,064,780 2,064,780 - 6,855,169 30.12%
2013 1,758,163 1,758,163 - 6,653,706 26.42%
City of Ames
Schedule of Changes in Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
Last Five Years*
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
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Notes to schedule:
No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in paragraph 4 of GASB No. 75.
Changes of assumptions: Changes of assumptions and other inputs reflect the effects of changes
in the discount rate each period. The following are the discount rates used each period:
* GASB No. 75 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However, until a
full ten-year trend is compiled, the City will present information for those years for which
information is available.
City:2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Total OPEB liability
Service cost 181,568$ 177,816$ 140,814$ 128,949$ 124,144$
Interest 56,886 57,031 74,532 76,772 75,321
Differences between expected and actual experience 398,929 - (374,352) - -
Changes in assumptions or other inputs (99,678) 11,592 746,954 70,173 (51,203)
Benefit payments (197,042) (197,291) (150,412) (133,691) (97,725)
Net change in total OPEB liability 340,663 49,148 437,536 142,203 50,537
Total OPEB liability, beginning 2,550,569 2,501,421 2,063,885 1,921,682 1,871,145
Total OPEB liability, ending 2,891,232$ 2,550,569$ 2,501,421$ 2,063,885$ 1,921,682$
Covered-employee payroll 41,514,170$ 40,817,000$ 39,532,365$ 37,519,077$ 38,084,243$
Total OPEB liability as a percentage
of covered-employee payroll 6.96% 6.25% 6.33% 5.50% 5.05%
2017 3.58%
2018 3.87%
2019 3.50%
2020 2.21%
2021 2.16%
2022 3.54%
City of Ames
Schedule of Changes in Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
Last Five Years*
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
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Notes to schedule:
No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in paragraph 4 of GASB No. 75.
Changes of assumptions: Changes of assumptions and other inputs reflect the effects of changes
in the discount rate each period. The following are the discount rates used each period:
* GASB No. 75 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However, until a
full ten-year trend is compiled, the City will present information for those years for which
information is available.
Hospital:2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Total OPEB liability
Service cost 227,329$ 201,432$ 171,392$ 183,570$ 230,410$
Interest 98,212 147,571 188,216 171,689 155,873
Differences between expected and
actual experience (339,352) (432,129) (480,311) (518,903) 907,372
Changes in assumptions or other inputs 61,467 349,124 211,750 (208,768) (448,839)
Benefit payments (135,587) (235,143) (113,258) 57,836 (10,501)
Net change in total OPEB liability (87,931) 30,855 (22,211) (314,576) 834,315
Total OPEB liability, beginning 4,472,772 4,441,917 4,464,128 4,778,704 3,944,389
Total OPEB liability, ending 4,384,841$ 4,472,772$ 4,441,917$ 4,464,128$ 4,778,704$
Covered-employee payroll 73,471,503$ 62,532,773$ 62,732,418$ 61,873,578$ 61,873,578$
Total OPEB liability as a percentage
of covered-employee payroll 5.97% 7.15% 7.08% 7.21% 7.72%
2017 3.81%
2018 3.44%
2019 4.11%
2020 3.26%
2021 2.12%
2022 2.25%
City of Ames
Budgetary Comparison Schedule
Governmental and Proprietary Funds
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
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Governmental Proprietary Variance -
Funds Funds Total Original Final Actual to
Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget Final
Revenues and other financing sources:
Taxes levied on property 31,805,581$ -$ 31,805,581$ 32,343,273$ 32,343,273$ (537,692)$
Delinquent property taxes 356 - 356 - - 356
TIF revenues 1,874,167 - 1,874,167 1,918,072 1,918,072 (43,905)
Other taxes 13,891,196 - 13,891,196 11,015,944 13,327,338 563,858
Licenses and permits 1,198,379 21,600 1,219,979 1,628,340 1,578,652 (358,673)
Use of money and property (1,007,851) (39,451,314) (40,459,165) 15,328,826 10,660,229 (51,119,394)
Intergovernmental 32,615,230 24,189,851 56,805,081 29,571,848 71,388,109 (14,583,028)
Charges for services 2,221,071 318,569,396 320,790,467 300,905,633 316,586,706 4,203,761
Special assessments 250,102 - 250,102 318,313 318,313 (68,211)
Miscellaneous 745,387 2,304,915 3,050,302 695,191 865,378 2,184,924
Other financing sources 40,396,110 6,604,523 47,000,633 17,681,400 42,364,877 4,635,756
Transfers in 18,609,227 3,311,527 21,920,754 16,944,645 21,370,114 550,640
Total revenues and other financing sources 142,598,955 315,550,498 458,149,453 428,351,485 512,721,061 (54,571,608)
Expenditures and other financing uses:
General government 3,336,782 - 3,336,782 3,212,079 4,091,872 755,090
Public safety 19,670,023 - 19,670,023 21,308,438 20,386,673 716,650
Public works 7,587,030 - 7,587,030 7,591,152 7,833,794 246,764
Health and social services 1,634,714 - 1,634,714 1,628,056 1,797,493 162,779
Culture and recreation 9,369,891 - 9,369,891 9,690,222 10,090,211 720,320
Community and economic development 4,201,066 - 4,201,066 4,557,105 8,851,789 4,650,723
Debt service 22,928,879 - 22,928,879 11,988,237 22,565,850 (363,029)
Capital outlay 17,915,789 - 17,915,789 21,764,505 58,968,227 41,052,438
Total governmental expenditures 86,644,174 - 86,644,174 81,739,794 134,585,909 47,941,735
Business-type expenditures - 318,789,502 318,789,502 304,388,935 371,583,828 52,794,326
Total expenditures and other financing uses 86,644,174 318,789,502 405,433,676 386,128,729 506,169,737 100,736,061
Other financing uses 18,372,925 3,547,829 21,920,754 16,944,645 21,370,114 (550,640)
Total expenditures, other financing uses,
and transfers out 105,017,099 322,337,331 427,354,430 403,073,374 527,539,851 100,185,421
Excess revenues and other financing sources
over (under) expenditures, other financing uses,
and transfers out 37,581,856 (6,786,833) 30,795,023 25,278,111 (14,818,790) 45,613,813
Fund balances, beginning 63,408,104 859,346,987 922,755,091 743,042,054 709,046,198 213,708,893
Fund balances, ending 100,989,960$ 852,560,154$ 953,550,114$ 768,320,165$ 694,227,408$ 259,322,706$
City of Ames
Budgetary Comparison Schedule
Budget to GAAP Reconciliation
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
The notes to the required supplementary information are an integral part of this schedule.
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Modified
Budget Accrual Budget Accrual
Basis Adjustments Basis Basis Adjustments Basis
Revenues and other financing sources 142,598,955$ (25,690,364)$ 116,908,591$ 315,550,498$ 126,632$ 315,677,130$
Expenditures and other financing uses 105,017,099 (3,673,030) 101,344,069 322,337,331 1,858,107 324,195,438
Excess revenues and other financing sources
over expenditures and other financing uses 37,581,856 (22,017,334) 15,564,522 (6,786,833) (1,731,475) (8,518,308)
Fund balances, beginning 63,408,104 (4,961,614) 58,446,490 859,346,987 (40,115,141) 819,231,846
Fund balances, ending 100,989,960$ (26,978,948)$ 74,011,012$ 852,560,154$ (41,846,616)$ 810,713,538$
Governmental Funds Proprietary Funds
City of Ames
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information
June 30, 2022
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I. Pension Liability
IPERS:
Changes in benefits and terms. There were no significant changes in benefit terms.
Changes in assumptions.
The 2018 valuation implemented the following refinements because of a demographic
assumption study dated June 28, 2018:
Changed mortality assumptions to the RP-2014 mortality tables with mortality
improvements modeled using Scale MP-2017
Adjusted retirement rates
Lowered disability rates
Adjusted the probability of a vested regular member electing to receive a deferred
benefit
Adjusted the merit component of the salary increase assumption
The 2017 valuation implemented the following refinements because of a quadrennial
experience study:
Decreased the inflation assumption from 3.00% to 2.60%
Decreased the assumed rate of interest on member accounts from 3.75% to 3.50% per year
Decreased the long-term rate of return assumption from 7.50% to 7.00% per year.
Decreased the wage growth and payroll growth assumption from 4.00% to 3.25% per year.
Decreased the salary increase assumption by 0.75%.
The 2014 valuation implemented the following refinements because of a quadrennial
experience study:
Decreased the inflation assumption from 3.25% to 3.00%
Decreased the assumed rate of interest on member accounts from 4.00% to 3.75% per year
Adjusted male mortality rates for retirees in the regular membership group
Reduced retirement rates for sheriffs and deputies between the ages of 55 and 64
Moved from an open, 30-year amortization period for the UAL beginning June 30, 2014.
Each year thereafter, changes in the UAL from plan experience will be amortized on a
separate closed, 20-year period.
MFPRSI:
Changes in benefit terms. There were no significant changes of benefit terms.
Changes in assumptions. The 2018 valuation mortality rates were based on RP 2014 Blue Collar
Healthy Annuitant table with males set forward zero years, females set forward two years, and
disabled set forward three years (male only rates), with generational projection of future
mortality improvement with 50% of Scale BB beginning in 2017.
City of Ames
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information (continued)
June 30, 2022
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I. Pension Liability (continued)
MFPRSI (continued):
The 2017 valuation added five years projection of future mortality improvement with Scale BB.
The 2016 valuation changed post-retirement morality rates to the RP-2000 Blue Collar
Combined Healthy Mortality Table with males set back two years, females set forward one
year, and disabled individuals set forward one year (male only rates), with no projection of
future mortality improvement.
The 2015 valuation phased in the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table for post-retirement
mortality. This resulted in a weighting of 1/12 of the 1971 Group Annuity Mortality Table and
11/12 of the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table.
The 2014 valuation phased in the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table for post-retirement
mortality. This resulted in a weighting of 2/12 of the 1971 Group Annuity Mortality Table and
10/12 of the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table.
II. Budgetary Information
The budgetary comparison is presented as required supplementary information in accordance
with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 41 for governments with
significant budgetary perspective differences resulting from not being able to present budgetary
comparisons for the General Fund and each major special revenue fund.
In accordance with the Code of Iowa, the City Council annually adopts a budget on the modified
accrual basis of accounting and follows the public notice and hearing requirements. The annual
budget may be amended during the year utilizing similar statutorily prescribed procedures.
Encumbrances are not recognized on the budget basis and appropriations lapse at the end of the
fiscal year.
Formal and legal budgetary control is based upon nine major classes of expenditures, referred
to as functions, not by fund or fund type. The nine functions are general government, public
safety, public works, health and social services, culture and recreation, community and
economic development, debt service, capital projects, and business-type activities.
Expenditures of functions required to be budgeted include expenditures for the General Fund,
special revenue funds, the Debt Service Fund, the Capital Projects Fund, and the enterprise
funds. Although the budget document presents function expenditures by fund, the legal level of
control is at the aggregated function level, not by fund.
Three budget amendments during the fiscal year increased budgeted expenditures by
$124,466,477. These amendments are reflected in the final budget amounts.
supplementary information
City of Ames
Non-Major Governmental Funds
Special Revenue Funds
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Special revenue funds are used to account for specific revenue sources that are restricted,
committed, or assigned to expenditures for particular purposes.
Metro Coalition Fund – to account for the funds related to a group of cities in Iowa who have
pooled financial resources to fund legislative lobbying and monitoring services.
Local Option Tax Fund - to account for the funds generated by the voter-approved 1% local
option sales tax. Sixty percent is used for property tax relief and forty percent is for community
betterment.
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund - to account for funds generated through the imposition of a hotel/motel
tax. Proceeds are used for community betterment and economic development.
Road Use Tax Fund - to account for the City's share of state gasoline taxes received on a per
capita basis. Funds must be used for a purpose related to the construction or maintenance of
public streets.
Bike Licenses Fund - to account for funds generated by the sale of bike licenses to be used for
bike trails and maps.
Police Forfeiture and Grants Funds - to account for funds generated from the forfeiture of
property because of criminal activities and for government grants received for law enforcement
costs.
Housing Assistance Fund - to account for grant-funded housing assistance programs.
TIF Fund - to account for tax-increment financing revenues on abated debt.
Employee Benefit Property Tax Fund - to account for tax revenues used to pay the City's share
of selected employee benefits.
Police and Fire 411 Fund - to account for the funds remaining from the transition to Municipal
Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI). Funds may only be used to offset City
contributions to MFPRSI.
Parks and Recreation Programs Fund - to account for revenues used for specific park and
recreation programs and improvements.
Library Donations, Project Share, Public Art Donations, Police and Fire Donations, and Animal
Shelter Donations Funds- to account for donations to be used for specific purposes and
activities.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund - to account for funds received from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to be used according to the CDBG
program.
City of Ames
Non-Major Governmental Funds
Special Revenue Funds
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Developers' Projects Fund - to account for funds received from developers to be used for City
infrastructure.
Economic Development and Loans Fund - to account for funds from block grants and funds to
be loaned to businesses to increase development in the City.
Federal Relief Funds – to account for funds received from emergency related grants to cover
expenses associated with natural disasters.
Permanent Funds
Permanent funds are used to report resources that are legally restricted to the extent that only
earnings, not principal, may be used for purposes that support the City's programs.
Perpetual Care Fund - to account for principal amounts received for perpetual care. The
investment earnings are recorded in the General Fund and are used to maintain the cemetery.
Furman Aquatic Center Endowment Fund - to account for a donation to cover future operating
expenditures, fund future repairs and enhancements, and to replace equipment at the aquatic
center.
City of Ames
Combining Balance Sheet
Non-Major Governmental Funds
June 30, 2022
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Non-Major Furman Total
Special Aquatic Non-Major
Revenue Perpetual Center Governmental
Funds Care Endowment Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 8,592,746$ 18,744$ 234,644$ 8,846,134$
Investments 27,388,569 978,610 844,604 29,211,783
Taxes receivable 3,182 - - 3,182
Accrued interest receivable 2,853 - 1,166 4,019
Accounts receivable, net 5,305 481 - 5,786
Intergovernmental receivable 2,565,033 - - 2,565,033
Loans receivable 886 - - 886
Due from other funds 1,927,176 69,562 - 1,996,738
Inventories 961,353 - - 961,353
Prepaid items 46,630 - - 46,630
Succeeding year taxes receivable 2,182,895 - - 2,182,895
Long-term loans receivable 2,136 - - 2,136
Total assets 43,678,764$ 1,067,397$ 1,080,414$ 45,826,575$
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable 1,270,192$ -$ -$ 1,270,192$
Accrued payroll 110,871 - - 110,871
Retainage payable 59,379 - - 59,379
Customer deposits 728,817 - - 728,817
Intergovernmental payable 2,469 - - 2,469
Due to other funds 1,768,308 - - 1,768,308
Unearned revenue 4,007,378 - - 4,007,378
Total liabilities 7,947,414 - - 7,947,414
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Unavailable revenue:
Property taxes 2,182,895 - - 2,182,895
Grants 617,669 - - 617,669
Total deferred inflows of resources 2,800,564 - - 2,800,564
FUND BALANCES (DEFICITS)
Nonspendable 1,007,983 1,067,397 1,000,000 3,075,380
Restricted 31,440,960 - 80,414 31,521,374
Committed 1,147,736 - - 1,147,736
Unassigned (665,893) - - (665,893)
Total fund balances 32,930,786 1,067,397 1,080,414 35,078,597
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources,
and fund balances 43,678,764$ 1,067,397$ 1,080,414$ 45,826,575$
Permanent Funds
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
Non-Major Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
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Non-Major Furman Total
Special Aquatic Non-Major
Revenue Perpetual Center Governmental
Funds Care Endowment Funds
REVENUES
Taxes 18,036,023$ -$ -$ 18,036,023$
Intergovernmental 21,395,895 - - 21,395,895
Charges for services - 29,356 - 29,356
Investment income (44,308) - (22,564) (66,872)
Miscellaneous 56,378 - - 56,378
Total revenues 39,443,988 29,356 (22,564) 39,450,780
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government 482,306 - - 482,306
Public safety 135,528 - - 135,528
Public works 6,479,024 - - 6,479,024
Health and social services 1,634,714 - - 1,634,714
Culture and recreation 604,137 - 44,450 648,587
Community and economic development 3,113,940 - - 3,113,940
Capital outlay 3,687,851 - 49,285 3,737,136
Total expenditures 16,137,500 - 93,735 16,231,235
Excess of revenues over expenditures 23,306,488 29,356 (116,299) 23,219,545
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in 138,180 - - 138,180
Transfers out (10,277,839) - - (10,277,839)
Total other financing sources (uses) (10,139,659) - - (10,139,659)
Net change in fund balance 13,166,829 29,356 (116,299) 13,079,886
Fund balances, beginning 19,763,957 1,038,041 1,196,713 21,998,711
Fund balances, ending 32,930,786$ 1,067,397$ 1,080,414$ 35,078,597$ - - - -
Permanent Funds
City of Ames
Combining Balance Sheet
Non-Major Special Revenue Funds
June 30, 2022
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Employee
Local Hotel/ Police Benefit
Metro Option Motel Road Bike Forfeiture Housing Property Police
Coalition Tax Tax Use Tax Licenses & Grants Assistance TIF Tax &Fire
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents -$ 2,013,642$ 307,700$ 1,781,349$ 2,444$ 31,166$ 109,952$ 358,900$ 886$ 30,225$
Investments - 6,362,233 972,210 5,628,322 7,582 98,796 347,243 1,267,314 2,799 124,807
Taxes receivable - - - - - - - - 3,182 -
Accrued interest receivable - - - - - - - 1,689 - 166
Accounts receivable, net - 4,021 - - - 543 - - - -
Intergovernmental receivable 59,813 864,604 - 702,908 - 14,428 16,212 - - -
Loans receivable - - - - - - - - - -
Due from other funds - 43,428 752,230 1,073,412 - - 3,727 - - -
Inventories - - - 51,894 - - - - - -
Prepaid items - - - 38,369 - - - - - -
Succeeding year taxes receivable - - - - - - - - 2,182,895 -
Long-term loans receivable - - - - - - - - - -
Total assets 59,813$ 9,287,928$ 2,032,140$ 9,276,254$ 10,026$ 144,933$ 477,134$ 1,627,903$ 2,189,762$ 155,198$
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable 5,000 169,567 648,643 358,191 - 3,225 67 - - -
Accrued payroll - 4,136 - 103,062 - 470 39 - - -
Retainage payable - 15,478 - 43,901 - - - - - -
Customer deposits - - - - - - - - - -
Intergovernmental payable - - - 763 - 1,166 - - - -
Due to other funds 13,121 543,762 107,569 376,410 - - 51,066 69,371 6,867 -
Total liabilities 18,121 732,943 756,212 882,327 - 4,861 51,172 69,371 6,867 -
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Unavailable revenue:
Property taxes - - - - - - - - 2,182,895 -
Grants - - - - - 6,128 - - - -
Total deferred inflows of resources - - - - - 6,128 - - 2,182,895 -
FUND BALANCES (DEFICITS)
Nonspendable - - - 90,263 - - - - - -
Restricted 41,692 8,554,985 1,275,928 8,303,664 - 133,944 - 1,558,532 - 155,198
Committed - - - - 10,026 - 425,962 - - -
Unassigned - - - - - - - - - -
Total fund balances (deficits) 41,692 8,554,985 1,275,928 8,393,927 10,026 133,944 425,962 1,558,532 - 155,198
Total liabilities, deferred outflows
of resources, and fund balances
(deficits) 59,813$ 9,287,928$ 2,032,140$ 9,276,254$ 10,026$ 144,933$ 477,134$ 1,627,903$ 2,189,762$ 155,198$
City of Ames
Combining Balance Sheet (continued)
Non-Major Special Revenue Funds
June 30, 2022
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Total
Non-Major
Parks & Police Animal Economic Federal Special
Recreation Library Project Public Art & Fire Shelter Developers' Development Relief Revenue
Programs Donations Share Donations Donations CDBG Donations Projects & Loans Funds Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents 34,075$ 95,060$ 3,497$ 32$ 1,203$ 45,709$ 48,993$ 228,807$ 131,570$ 3,367,536$ 8,592,746$
Investments 120,258 344,094 10,731 - 3,849 144,636 171,580 726,679 415,595 10,639,841 27,388,569
Taxes receivable - - - - - - - - - - 3,182
Accrued interest receivable 229 490 - - - - 228 51 - - 2,853
Accounts receivable, net - 100 581 - - - 60 - - - 5,305
Intergovernmental receivable 2,500 5,000 - - - 233,675 - - - 665,893 2,565,033
Loans receivable - - - - - 886 - - - - 886
Due from other funds - 4,379 - - - 50,000 - - - - 1,927,176
Inventories - - - - - 909,459 - - - - 961,353
Prepaid items - 8,261 - - - - - - - - 46,630
Succeeding year taxes receivable - - - - - - - - - - 2,182,895
Long-term loans receivable - - - - - 2,136 - - - - 2,136
Total assets 157,062$ 457,384$ 14,809$ 32$ 5,052$ 1,386,501$ 220,861$ 955,537$ 547,165$ 14,673,270$ 43,678,764
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable - 11,114 - - - 72,094 2,291 - - - 1,270,192
Accrued payroll - 3,164 - - - - - - - - 110,871
Retainage payable - - - - - - - - - - 59,379
Customer deposits - - - - - - - 728,817 - - 728,817
Intergovernmental payable - - - - - - 540 - - - 2,469
Due to other funds 2,500 4,257 - - 988 395,236 - - - 197,161 1,768,308
Unearned revenue - - - - - - - - - 4,007,378 4,007,378
Total liabilities 2,500 18,535 - - 988 467,330 2,831 728,817 - 4,204,539 7,947,414
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Unavailable revenue:
Property taxes - - - - - - - - - - 2,182,895
Grants - - - - - - - - - 611,541 617,669
Total deferred inflows of resources - - - - - - - - - 611,541 2,800,564
FUND BALANCES (DEFICITS)
Nonspendable - 8,261 - - - 909,459 - - - - 1,007,983
Restricted - 430,588 4,820 - 4,064 9,712 218,030 226,720 - 10,523,083 31,440,960
Committed 154,562 - 9,989 32 - - - - 547,165 - 1,147,736
Unassigned - - - - - - - - - (665,893) (665,893)
Total fund balances (deficits) 154,562 438,849 14,809 32 4,064 919,171 218,030 226,720 547,165 9,857,190 32,930,786
Total liabilities, deferred outflows
of resources, and fund balances
(deficits) 157,062$ 457,384$ 14,809$ 32$ 5,052$ 1,386,501$ 220,861$ 955,537$ 547,165$ 14,673,270$ 43,678,764$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
Non-Major Special Revenue Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
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Local Hotel/ Police Employee
Metro Option Motel Road Bike Forfeiture Housing Benefit Police
Coalition Tax Tax Use Tax Licenses & Grants Assistance TIF Property Tax & Fire
REVENUES
Taxes -$ 11,231,768$ 2,415,735$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,989,682$ 2,398,838$ -$
Intergovernmental 64,178 - - 8,776,925 - 86,445 27,533 - - -
Investment income - - - - - - - (20,751) - (5,075)
Miscellaneous - - - - - 2,688 - - - -
Total revenues 64,178 11,231,768 2,415,735 8,776,925 - 89,133 27,533 1,968,931 2,398,838 (5,075)
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government 60,000 195,239 15,000 164,794 - - 47,273 - - -
Public safety - - - - - 74,280 - - - -
Public works - - - 6,469,748 - - - - - -
Health and social services - 1,610,753 - - - - - - - -
Culture and recreation - 280,970 51,858 - - - - - - -
Community and economic
development - - 1,933,452 28,032 - - - 686,715 - -
Capital outlay - 1,066,095 - 2,302,059 - - - - - -
Total expenditures 60,000 3,153,057 2,000,310 8,964,633 - 74,280 47,273 686,715 - -
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures 4,178 8,078,711 415,425 (187,708) - 14,853 (19,740) 1,282,216 2,398,838 (5,075)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
(USES)
Transfers in - 138,180 - - - - - - - -
Transfers out - (7,082,126) (345,450) (25,000) - - - (331,425) (2,398,838) (95,000)
Total other financing sources
(uses) - (6,943,946) (345,450) (25,000) - - - (331,425) (2,398,838) (95,000)
Net change in fund balances 4,178 1,134,765 69,975 (212,708) - 14,853 (19,740) 950,791 - (100,075)
Fund balances, beginning 37,514 7,420,220 1,205,953 8,606,635 10,026 119,091 445,702 607,741 - 255,273
Fund balances, ending 41,692$ 8,554,985$ 1,275,928$ 8,393,927$ 10,026$ 133,944$ 425,962$ 1,558,532$ -$ 155,198$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances (continued)
Non-Major Special Revenue Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
117
Total
Non-Major
Parks & Police Animal Economic Federal Special
Recreation Library Project Public Art & Fire Shelter Developers' Development Relief Revenue
Programs Donations Share Donations Donations CDBG Donations Projects & Loans Funds Funds
REVENUES
Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 18,036,023$
Intergovernmental 41,776 200,993 23,915 32 9,296 457,769 71,702 - 28,031 11,607,300 21,395,895
Investment income (4,104) (9,354) - - - - (4,094) (930) - - (44,308)
Miscellaneous 3,050 139 - - - 50,501 - - - - 56,378
Total revenues 40,722 191,778 23,915 32 9,296 508,270 67,608 (930) 28,031 11,607,300 39,443,988
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government - - - - - - - - - - 482,306
Public safety - - - - - - 61,248 - - - 135,528
Public works - - - - 9,276 - - - - - 6,479,024
Health and social services - - 23,961 - - - - - - - 1,634,714
Culture and recreation 30,951 240,358 - - - - - - - - 604,137
Community and economic
development - - - - - 402,151 - - 28,032 35,558 3,113,940
Capital outlay 69,452 - - - - - - - - 250,245 3,687,851
Total expenditures 100,403 240,358 23,961 - 9,276 402,151 61,248 - 28,032 285,803 16,137,500
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures (59,681) (48,580) (46) 32 20 106,119 6,360 (930) (1) 11,321,497 23,306,488
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
(USES)
Transfers in - - - - - - - - - - 138,180
Transfers out - - - - - - - - - - (10,277,839)
Total other financing sources
(uses) - - - - - - - - - - (10,139,659)
Net change in fund balances (59,681) (48,580) (46) 32 20 106,119 6,360 (930) (1) 11,321,497 13,166,829
Fund balances, beginning 214,243 487,429 14,855 - 4,044 813,052 211,670 227,650 547,166 (1,464,307) 19,763,957
Fund balances, ending 154,562$ 438,849$ 14,809$ 32$ 4,064$ 919,171$ 218,030$ 226,720$ 547,165$ 9,857,190$ 32,930,786$
City of Ames
Non-Major Enterprise Funds
118
Enterprise funds are used to report activities for which a fee is charged to external users for goods or
services.
Airport Fund – to account for the operations of the Ames Municipal Airport.
Parking Lot Fund - to account for the operation of parking meters on streets and in designated
parking lots.
Transit Fund - to account for operations of transit services.
Storm Water Utility Fund - to account for the fees paid by residents for the maintenance of the
City's storm sewer system.
Ames/Iowa State University (ISU) Ice Arena Fund - to account for the operations of a
recreational ice facility, which is jointly operated by the City and ISU.
Homewood Golf Course Fund - to account for the operations of a nine-hole golf course.
Resource Recovery Fund - to account for the operation of the City-owned resource recovery
plant.
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Net Position
Non-Major Enterprise Funds
June 30, 2022
119
Total
Storm Ames / ISU Homewood Non-Major
Water Ice Golf Resource Enterprise
Airport Parking Transit Utility Arena Course Recovery Funds
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 847,093$ 311,568$ 3,253,827$ 1,309,947$ 76,048$ 73,611$ 212,252$ 6,084,346$
Investments 2,334,121 1,050,944 11,511,390 4,561,048 251,363 255,329 729,012 20,693,207
Accrued interest receivable 2,830 1,408 15,468 6,193 340 334 848 27,421
Accounts receivable, net 8,447 8,037 54,623 212,586 22,920 1,913 300,430 608,956
Leases receivable - current 179 - - - - - - 179
Due from other funds 74,533 439 5,221 43,125 178 1,182 613,188 737,866
Intergovernmental receivable 681,140 4,146 4,258,682 470,043 47,741 - 462,775 5,924,527
Inventories - 7,225 354,685 - 1,523 1,805 - 365,238
Prepaid items - - 18,250 - - - - 18,250
Total current assets 3,948,343 1,383,767 19,472,146 6,602,942 400,113 334,174 2,318,505 34,459,990
Noncurrent assets:
Net pension asset 22,028 - - 47,574 - 1,496 - 71,098
Capital assets:
Land 1,384,118 910,547 41,500 733,383 - 193,250 531,517 3,794,315
Land improvements 11,900,325 623,538 1,892,550 4,742,828 71,230 127,581 172,379 19,530,431
Buildings 4,988,235 - 26,658,363 - 1,870,329 21,053 11,342,409 44,880,389
Equipment - 56,130 35,901,288 8,390 316,275 5,700 7,978,721 44,266,504
Construction in progress 348,495 - 21,706 6,315,061 - - - 6,685,262
Less accumulated depreciation (9,325,871) (645,366) (35,361,903) (599,053) (1,595,936) (142,698) (15,758,382) (63,429,209)
Leased assets - - - - - 32,932 - 32,932
Leases receivable - long term 37,276 - - - - - - 37,276
Total noncurrent assets 9,354,606 944,849 29,153,504 11,248,183 661,898 239,314 4,266,644 55,868,998
Total assets 13,302,949 2,328,616 48,625,650 17,851,125 1,062,011 573,488 6,585,149 90,328,988
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred outflows related to OPEB 214 9,785 105,036 7,130 2,668 2,042 30,096 156,971
Deferred outflows related to pensions - 60,060 975,935 18,602 30,781 10,626 162,535 1,258,539
Total deferred outflows of resources 214 69,845 1,080,971 25,732 33,449 12,668 192,631 1,415,510
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Net Position (continued)
Non-Major Enterprise Funds
June 30, 2022
120
Total
Storm Ames / ISU Homewood Non-Major
Water Ice Golf Resource Enterprise
Airport Parking Transit Utility Arena Course Recovery Funds
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 202,253 3,814 236,202 346,974 11,089 7,755 160,675 968,762
Accrued payroll 220 7,211 194,511 4,795 1,799 4,351 3,323 216,210
Accrued compensated absences 277 2,574 24,774 2,097 459 408 4,564 35,153
Due to other funds 201,411 13,870 42,962 66,048 5,869 5,648 570,990 906,798
Retainage payable 19,721 - 25,019 194,341 - - - 239,081
Accrued interest 1,760 - - - - - 1,408 3,168
Lease liabilities - - - - - 10,741 - 10,741
Intergovernmental payable 1,766 729 10,151 996 155 975 7,742 22,514
Accrued landfill post-closure costs - - - - - - 15,246 15,246
Bonds payable, net 41,744 - - - - - 149,344 191,088
Unearned revenue - 8,471 - - - - - 8,471
Total current liabilities 469,152 36,669 533,619 615,251 19,371 29,878 913,292 2,617,232
Noncurrent liabilities:
Accrued compensated absences 6,111 45,567 453,722 28,701 6,578 4,955 66,348 611,982
Accrued other post-employment benefits 242 29,060 271,585 20,673 6,879 5,392 91,696 425,527
Net pension liability - 83,522 737,036 - 34,697 - 119,785 975,040
Accrued landfill post-closure costs - - - - - - 67,330 67,330
Lease liabilities - - - - - 17,090 - 17,090
Bonds payable, net 650,931 - - - - - 273,202 924,133
Total noncurrent liabilities 657,284 158,149 1,462,343 49,374 48,154 27,437 618,361 3,021,102
Total liabilities 1,126,436 194,818 1,995,962 664,625 67,525 57,315 1,531,653 5,638,334
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred charge on refunding - - - - - - 14,604 14,604
Deferred inflow related to leases 39,866 - - - - - - 39,866
Deferred inflows related to OPEB 41 4,084 38,771 2,898 989 754 12,816 60,353
Deferred inflows related to pensions 18,066 233,370 3,772,216 175,747 98,921 57,543 661,432 5,017,295
57,973 237,454 3,810,987 178,645 99,910 58,297 688,852 5,132,118
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 8,602,627 944,849 29,153,504 11,200,609 661,898 237,818 3,844,098 54,645,403
Unrestricted 3,516,127 1,021,340 14,746,168 5,832,978 266,127 232,726 713,177 26,328,643
Total net position 12,118,754$ 1,966,189$ 43,899,672$ 17,033,587$ 928,025$ 470,544$ 4,557,275$ 80,974,046$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position
Non-Major Enterprise Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
121
Total
Storm Ames / ISU Homewood Non-Major
Water Ice Golf Resource Enterprise
Airport Parking Transit Utility Arena Course Recovery Funds
Operating revenues:
Charges for services 244,473$ 952,298$ 7,062,349$ 1,890,675$ 529,289$ 348,492$ 4,299,454$ 15,327,030$
Operating expenses:
Cost of goods and services 461,816 696,358 8,584,158 752,905 446,769 260,973 3,779,056 14,982,035
Administration - 71,025 2,258,802 11,075 - - 245,784 2,586,686
Depreciation 515,695 5,235 2,871,178 89,426 98,643 8,220 543,326 4,131,723
Total operating expenses 977,511 772,618 13,714,138 853,406 545,412 269,193 4,568,166 21,700,444
Operating income (loss) (733,038) 179,680 (6,651,789) 1,037,269 (16,123) 79,299 (268,712) (6,373,414)
Non-operating revenues (expenses):
Intergovernmental 589,321 - 7,963,443 3,122,601 - - - 11,675,365
Reimbursements - - 33,676 - - - - 33,676
Investment income (loss) 3,944 (10,590) (242,103) (98,288) (3,634) (5,192) (3,645) (359,508)
Interest revenue (expense) (21,277) - - - - (335) (4,625) (26,237)
Miscellaneous 2,839,027 305 41,583 60 2,675 2,241 4,916 2,890,807
Total non-operating revenues 3,411,015 (10,285) 7,796,599 3,024,373 (959) (3,286) (3,354) 14,214,103
Income (loss) before capital
contributions and transfers 2,677,977 169,395 1,144,810 4,061,642 (17,082) 76,013 (272,066) 7,840,689
Capital contributions - - 3,694,231 1,372,053 20,000 - - 5,086,284
Transfers in 160,712 505,489 2,032,842 - 20,000 - 592,484 3,311,527
Change in net position 2,838,689 674,884 6,871,883 5,433,695 22,918 76,013 320,418 16,238,500
Net position, beginning, as restated 9,280,065 1,291,305 37,027,789 11,599,892 905,107 394,531 4,236,857 64,735,546
Net position, ending 12,118,754$ 1,966,189$ 43,899,672$ 17,033,587$ 928,025$ 470,544$ 4,557,275$ 80,974,046$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Cash Flows
Non-Major Enterprise Funds
For the year Ended June 30, 2022
122
Total
Storm Ames / ISU Homewood Non-Major
Water Ice Golf Resource Enterprise
Airport Parking Transit Utility Arena Course Recovery Funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers 20,813$ 1,561,270$ 4,562,055$ 2,050,992$ 532,974$ 346,795$ 4,566,004$ 13,640,903$
Payments to suppliers (135,394) (120,942) (2,454,497) (194,415) (219,035) (68,943) (1,896,856) (5,090,082)
Payments to employees (2,588) (519,554) (8,461,532) (434,478) (217,347) (158,462) (1,521,976) (11,315,937)
Receipts (payments) to other funds for services provided 143,899 (172,263) (604,902) (509,303) (38,751) (41,612) (628,822) (1,851,754)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 26,730 748,511 (6,958,876) 912,796 57,841 77,778 518,350 (4,616,870)
CASH FLOW FROM NON-CAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Operating grants 589,321 - 7,963,443 3,122,601 - - - 11,675,365
Reimbursements - - 33,676 - - - - 33,676
Interest revenue 1,857 - - - - - - 1,857
Miscellaneous income 2,839,027 305 41,583 60 2,675 2,241 4,916 2,890,807
Transfers in 160,712 505,489 2,032,842 - 20,000 - 592,484 3,311,527
Net cash provided by non-capital financing activities 3,590,917 505,794 10,071,544 3,122,661 22,675 2,241 597,400 17,913,232
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition and construction of capital assets (374,428) - (4,515,653) (4,214,558) - (5,101) - (9,109,740)
Proceeds from the issuance of bonds - - - - - - 474,467 474,467
Principal paid on capital debt (40,000) - - - - - (619,228) (659,228)
Interest paid on capital debt (23,119) - - - - - (25,324) (48,443)
Interest paid on leases - - - - - (335) - (335)
Capital contributions - - 3,694,231 - 20,000 - - 3,714,231
Net cash provided by (used for) capital and related
financing activities (437,547) - (821,422) (4,214,558) 20,000 (5,436) (170,085) (5,629,048)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of investments (3,371,546) (1,420,381) (6,002,013) (1,468,259) (173,258) (153,075) (1,053,029) (13,641,561)
Proceeds from sale of investments 1,037,425 437,051 1,846,820 451,783 53,312 47,102 324,017 4,197,510
Interest on investments 1,114 (11,489) (208,772) (81,010) (3,134) (4,530) (4,493) (312,314)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (2,333,007) (994,819) (4,363,965) (1,097,486) (123,080) (110,503) (733,505) (9,756,365)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 847,093 259,486 (2,072,719) (1,276,587) (22,564) (35,920) 212,160 (2,089,051)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning - 52,082 5,326,546 2,586,534 98,612 109,531 92 8,173,397
Cash and cash equivalents, ending 847,093$ 311,568$ 3,253,827$ 1,309,947$ 76,048$ 73,611$ 212,252$ 6,084,346$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Cash Flows (continued)
Non-Major Enterprise Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
123
Total
Storm Ames / ISU Homewood Non-Major
Water Ice Golf Resource Enterprise
Airport Parking Transit Utility Arena Course Recovery Funds
Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used for) operating activities:
Operating income (loss) (733,038)$ 179,680$ (6,651,789)$ 1,037,269$ (16,123)$ 79,299$ (268,712)$ (6,373,414)$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation expense 515,695 5,235 2,871,178 89,426 98,643 8,220 543,326 4,131,723
Change in accounts receivable (8,447) 3,244 (6,887) (13,516) 7,016 (805) 18,862 (533)
Change in leases receivable (37,455) - - - - - - (37,455)
Change in due from other funds (74,533) 608,574 28,368 366,896 (178) (892) 267,614 1,195,849
Change in intergovernmental receivable (103,224) (2,696) (2,521,775) (193,063) (3,153) - (19,926) (2,843,837)
Change in inventories - 2,280 1,130 - 491 (50) - 3,851
Change in prepaid items - - 10,307 - - - - 10,307
Change in deferred outflows of resources (214) 27,397 425,912 16,271 4,632 6,150 55,438 535,586
Change in accounts payable 202,253 2,121 155,006 (136,879) (10,003) 3,215 64,374 280,087
Change in accrued payroll 220 78 14,612 1,328 265 (291) 391 16,603
Change in accrued compensated absences 6,388 4,267 12,007 2,935 2,064 993 8,622 37,276
Change in due to other funds 201,411 (170) 15,369 (374,510) 3,151 1,731 125,852 (27,166)
Changes in retainage payable 19,721 - (8,512) 173,684 - - - 184,893
Changes in intergovernmental payable 1,766 62 6,076 11 (2,659) (77) (65,802) (60,623)
Changes accrued landfill post-closure costs - - - - - - (4,898) (4,898)
Changes in unearned revenue - (150) - - - - - (150)
Changes post-employment benefits 242 3,146 51,597 2,512 1,319 954 8,650 68,420
Changes in pension liability (22,028) (308,196) (4,996,481) (230,740) (122,584) (76,929) (855,209) (6,612,167)
Changes in deferred inflows of resources 57,973 223,639 3,635,006 171,172 94,960 56,260 639,768 4,878,778
Total adjustments 759,768 568,831 (307,087) (124,473) 73,964 (1,521) 787,062 1,756,544
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 26,730$ 748,511$ (6,958,876)$ 912,796$ 57,841$ 77,778$ 518,350$ (4,616,870)$
Schedule of non-cash capital and related financing activities:
Capital asset contributions -$ -$ -$ 1,372,053$ -$ -$ -$ 1,372,053$
City of Ames
Internal Service Funds
124
Internal service funds are used to account for services provided to other departments or agencies
of the government, or to other governments on a cost-reimbursement basis.
Fleet Services Fund - to account for capital equipment other than those accounted for in other
funds. A central garage is used and appropriate charges are made to other City departments for
maintenance and replacement.
Information Technology Fund - to account for all information technology services provided to
City departments.
Printing Services – This fund is used to account for the revenues and expenses of the City’s
printing and messenger services.
Risk Management Fund - to account for the self-insured workers' compensation insurance and
all other insurance premiums and claims payments, other than for health insurance.
Health Insurance Fund - to account for self-insured health insurance claims payments and stop-
loss premiums.
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Net Position
Internal Service Funds
June 30, 2022
125
Total
Internal
Fleet Information Printing Risk Health Service
Services Technology Services Management Insurance Funds
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 2,643,911$ 762,500$ -$ 847,926$ 1,678,218$ 5,932,555$
Investments 9,305,225 2,660,952 - 2,887,587 5,955,152 20,808,916
Accrued interest receivable 12,347 3,681 - 3,853 7,623 27,504
Accounts receivable, net 90,943 - 36 13,989 59,134 164,102
Due from other funds 749,126 70,742 33,539 107 131 853,645
Intergovernmental receivable - 29,369 1,424 - - 30,793
Inventories 96,837 13,575 17,546 - - 127,958
Prepaid items - 35,337 - - - 35,337
Total current assets 12,898,389 3,576,156 52,545 3,753,462 7,700,258 27,980,810
Noncurrent assets:
Net pension asset - - 40,606 7,711 - 48,317
Capital assets:
Land improvements - 192,433 - - - 192,433
Buildings 1,131,640 - - - - 1,131,640
Equipment 18,489,414 2,953,159 - - - 21,442,573
Construction in progress - - - - - -
Less accumulated depreciation (10,120,151) (2,595,059) - - - (12,715,210)
Total noncurrent assets 9,500,903 550,533 40,606 7,711 - 10,099,753
Total assets 22,399,292 4,126,689 93,151 3,761,173 7,700,258 38,080,563
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred outflows related to OPEB 21,344 19,075 863 1,449 2,510 45,241
Deferred outflows related to pensions 95,401 68,336 - 15,732 16,367 195,836
Total deferred outflows of resources 116,745 87,411 863 17,181 18,877 241,077
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 112,219 46,652 2,694 60,970 95,595 318,130
Accrued payroll 16,991 269 - - - 17,260
Accrued compensated absences 2,968 3,123 856 520 108 7,575
Due to other funds 69,406 5,690 49,850 573 5,233 130,752
Retainage payable - - - - - -
Claims payable - - - 1,448,395 568,855 2,017,250
Intergovernmental payable 84,861 410 - - - 85,271
Unearned revenue - - - - - -
Total current liabilities 286,445 56,144 53,400 1,510,458 669,791 2,576,238
Noncurrent liabilities:
Accrued compensated absences 44,962 67,194 11,498 5,724 1,207 130,585
Accrued other post-employment benefits 67,151 58,388 978 3,271 6,861 136,649
Net pension liability 66,409 178,139 - - 1,517 246,065
Total noncurrent liabilities 178,522 303,721 12,476 8,995 9,585 513,299
Total liabilities 464,967 359,865 65,876 1,519,453 679,376 3,089,537
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Deferred inflows related to OPEB 9,344 8,151 165 469 981 19,110
Deferred inflows related to pensions 386,701 131,608 34,522 84,335 76,207 713,373
Total deferred inflows of resources 396,045 139,759 34,687 84,804 77,188 732,483
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 9,500,903 550,533 - - - 10,051,436
Unrestricted 12,154,122 3,163,943 (6,549) 2,174,097 6,962,571 24,448,184
Total net position 21,655,025$ 3,714,476$ (6,549)$ 2,174,097$ 6,962,571$ 34,499,620$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position
Internal Service Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
126
Total
Internal
Fleet Information Printing Risk Health Service
Services Technology Services Management Insurance Funds
Operating revenues:
Charges for services 4,537,118$ 3,009,840$ 207,986$ 2,785,048$ 11,469,165$ 22,009,157$
Operating expenses:
Cost of goods and services 2,453,214 2,601,674 211,811 2,794,247 11,012,742 19,073,688
Depreciation 1,308,121 249,838 - - - 1,557,959
Total operating expenses 3,761,335 2,851,512 211,811 2,794,247 11,012,742 20,631,647
Operating income (loss) 775,783 158,328 (3,825) (9,199) 456,423 1,377,510
Non-operating revenues:
Investment income (209,516) (46,033) - (44,527) (140,477) (440,553)
Gain(loss) on disposal of capital assets 16,239 - - - - 16,239
Total non-operating revenues (193,277) (46,033) - (44,527) (140,477) (424,314)
Income before transfers 582,506 112,295 (3,825) (53,726) 315,946 953,196
Transfers in 75,000 20,000 - - - 95,000
Change in net position 657,506 132,295 (3,825) (53,726) 315,946 1,048,196
Net position, beginning 20,997,519 3,582,181 (2,724) 2,227,823 6,646,625 33,451,424
Net position, ending 21,655,025$ 3,714,476$ (6,549)$ 2,174,097$ 6,962,571$ 34,499,620$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Cash Flows
Internal Service Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
127
Total
Internal
Fleet Information Printing Risk Health Service
Services Technology Services Management Insurance Funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers 4,324,353$ 3,001,056$ 227,349$ 2,784,893$ 11,797,552$ 22,135,203$
Payments to suppliers (1,310,633) (1,334,186) (20,869) (1,807,803) (11,198,126) (15,671,617)
Payments to employees (929,894) (869,036) (169,116) (146,956) (168,175) (2,283,177)
Payments/receipts to other funds for services provided (281,094) (465,322) (37,364) (8,261) (11,563) (803,604)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 1,802,732 332,512 - 821,873 419,688 3,376,805
CASH FLOW FROM NON-CAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Transfers in 75,000 20,000 - - - 95,000
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition and construction of capital assets (752,382) (34,915) - - - (787,297)
Proceeds from the sale of capital assets 167,083 - - - - 167,083
Net cash used for capital and related financing
activities (585,299) (34,915) - - - (620,214)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of investments (4,391,346) (1,209,660) - (1,709,848) (2,470,839) (9,781,693)
Proceeds from sale of investments 1,351,217 372,212 - 526,120 760,277 3,009,826
Interest on investments (180,237) (37,343) - (36,014) (119,389) (372,983)
Net cash (used for) investing activities (3,220,366) (874,791) - (1,219,742) (1,829,951) (7,144,850)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,927,933) (557,194) - (397,869) (1,410,263) (4,293,259)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 4,571,844 1,319,694 - 1,245,795 3,088,481 10,225,814
Cash and cash equivalents, ending 2,643,911$ 762,500$ -$ 847,926$ 1,678,218$ 5,932,555$
City of Ames
Combining Statement of Cash Flows (continued)
Internal Service Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
128
Total
Internal
Fleet Information Printing Risk Health Service
Services Technology Services Management Insurance Funds
Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Operating income (loss) 775,783$ 158,328$ (3,825)$ (9,199)$ 456,423$ 1,377,510$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense 1,308,121 249,838 - - - 1,557,959
Change in accounts receivable (39,410) - (36) (48) 322,649 283,155
Change in due from other funds (190,971) (18,702) 20,485 (107) (131) (189,426)
Change in intergovernmental receivable 17,616 9,918 (1,086) - 5,869 32,317
Change in inventories 16,301 (1,218) 5,036 - - 20,119
Change in prepaid items 340 26,719 - 586,539 - 613,598
Change in deferred outflows of resources 46,513 19,773 4,768 (8,564) 5,724 68,214
Change in accounts payable (43,030) (31,711) 1,360 (8,436) 15,564 (66,253)
Change in accrued payroll 474 (1,139) - - - (665)
Change in accrued compensated absences 2,647 (9,245) 12,354 1,646 (7,350) 52
Change in due to other funds 49,356 (19,271) (25,760) (80) (3,753) 492
Change in claims payable - - - 268,339 (349,480) (81,141)
Change in intergovernmental payable (3,071) - - (540) (2,825) (6,436)
Increase in post-employment benefits 5,197 5,361 978 924 1,070 13,530
Change in pension liability (516,541) (180,869) (48,961) (91,766) (97,759) (935,896)
Increase in deferred inflows of resources 373,407 124,730 34,687 83,165 73,687 689,676
Total adjustments 1,026,949 174,184 3,825 831,072 (36,735) 1,999,295
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,802,732$ 332,512$ -$ 821,873$ 419,688$ 3,376,805$
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STATISTICAL SECTION
130
This part of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presents detailed information as a
context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures, and
required supplementary information says about the government's overall financial health.
Contents Page
Financial Trends 131
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand
how the City's financial performance and well-being have changed over
time.
Revenue Capacity 137
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the City's most
significant local revenue source, the property tax.
Debt Capacity 141
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability
of the City's current level of outstanding debt and the City's ability to issue
additional debt in the future.
Demographic and Economic Information 147
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader
understand the environment within which the City's financial activities take
place.
Operating Information 150
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader
understand how the information in the City's financial report relates to the
services the City provides and the activities it performs.
City of Ames
Net Position by Component
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual basis of accounting)
131
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Governmental activities
Net investment in capital assets 112,305,532$ 116,792,110$ 120,231,602$ 129,469,743$ 137,632,652$ 141,703,409$ 144,730,839$ 148,292,299$ 163,993,058$ 156,680,795$
Restricted 12,081,140 18,009,657 19,525,973 19,116,323 20,842,946 21,714,454 22,260,410 23,978,574 26,517,909 39,812,571
Unrestricted 21,194,735 15,726,615 (2,573,072) 871,100 783,394 1,139,151 3,346,885 3,029,850 1,614,087 6,880,565
Total governmental activities 145,581,407 150,528,382 137,184,503 149,457,166 159,258,992 164,557,014 170,338,134 175,300,723 192,125,054 203,373,931
Business-type activities
Net investment in capital assets 272,253,133 277,649,147 303,949,791 317,734,901 320,823,796 308,134,898 311,786,131 320,199,338 331,818,082 347,429,640
Restricted 1,001,294 1,015,822 1,027,652 2,262,200 2,425,524 2,458,169 2,554,924 30,006,410 21,349,489 10,993,096
Unrestricted 268,805,782 310,375,526 261,830,409 258,217,652 304,183,289 353,749,237 382,923,270 364,718,214 468,798,691 464,823,787
Total business-type activities 542,060,209 589,040,495 566,807,852 578,214,753 627,432,609 664,342,304 697,264,325 714,923,962 821,966,262 823,246,523
Primary government
Net investment in capital assets 384,558,665 394,441,257 424,181,393 447,204,644 458,456,448 449,838,307 456,516,970 468,491,637 495,811,140 504,110,435
Restricted 13,082,434 19,025,479 20,553,625 21,378,523 23,268,470 24,172,623 24,815,334 53,984,984 47,867,398 50,805,667
Unrestricted 290,000,517 326,102,141 259,257,337 259,088,752 304,966,683 354,888,388 386,270,155 367,748,064 470,412,778 471,704,352
Total primary government 687,641,616$ 739,568,877$ 703,992,355$ 727,671,919$ 786,691,601$ 828,899,318$ 867,602,459$ 890,224,685$ 1,014,091,316$ 1,026,620,454$
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Changes in Net Position
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual basis of accounting)
132
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Expenses
Governmental activities:
General government 2,755,166$ 2,915,560$ 4,165,152$ 2,686,082$ 3,136,291$ 4,044,800$ 3,141,379$ 3,304,608$ 3,722,100$ 3,343,575$
Public safety 15,589,369 15,943,465 12,730,107 15,524,747 17,292,304 18,202,532 18,951,047 20,956,310 21,464,000 16,610,543
Public works 15,352,458 12,721,868 12,482,265 13,650,452 13,698,162 15,667,469 16,929,643 17,259,469 11,484,497 17,447,329
Health and social services 1,005,458 1,078,118 1,161,242 1,180,361 1,342,880 1,293,038 1,499,781 1,463,008 1,387,924 1,634,556
Culture and recreation 9,082,953 8,536,548 9,857,775 9,770,521 9,872,288 10,989,672 11,059,949 11,257,074 12,452,132 11,306,025
Community and economic development 2,366,904 2,477,986 2,972,753 2,898,115 3,461,393 3,257,359 4,025,768 3,463,620 6,381,948 4,030,738
Interest 1,369,323 2,174,303 1,577,883 1,635,789 1,592,039 1,532,790 1,534,075 1,578,408 1,161,207 1,474,802
Total governmental activities 47,521,631 45,847,848 44,947,177 47,346,067 50,395,357 54,987,660 57,141,642 59,282,497 58,053,808 55,847,568
Business-type activities:
Mary Greeley Medical Center 160,369,431 161,792,473 168,891,942 176,918,607 182,728,675 185,267,383 186,917,186 194,116,951 208,743,252 220,771,985
Electric 52,411,173 54,791,141 53,024,205 54,906,155 58,618,483 60,617,830 62,322,757 58,345,295 59,123,227 62,489,331
Sewer 9,122,173 7,848,323 7,435,226 7,229,003 7,574,949 8,558,520 8,826,479 7,020,822 6,933,018 6,788,649
Water 6,856,515 6,894,305 6,866,001 7,383,824 8,122,396 11,766,957 9,841,869 10,620,259 10,563,721 9,720,409
Airport - - - - - - - - - 971,080
Parking 846,825 876,916 888,452 900,939 887,679 891,229 975,126 999,414 842,179 757,891
Transit 10,629,183 11,391,087 11,859,395 12,216,003 13,208,178 13,794,474 14,004,166 13,842,640 13,624,865 13,663,553
Stormwater 655,522 467,378 644,411 557,890 1,231,885 420,171 270,883 796,588 662,387 840,274
Ice arena 606,215 578,163 584,702 605,291 602,774 651,714 650,947 665,247 557,566 540,335
Golf course 211,279 206,620 253,997 243,309 258,459 227,798 254,380 215,211 253,985 266,379
Resource recovery 4,375,362 4,670,459 4,577,441 4,320,344 4,619,859 4,485,732 4,478,297 4,493,593 4,709,977 4,500,088
Total business-type activities 246,083,678 249,516,865 255,025,772 265,281,365 277,853,337 286,681,808 288,542,090 291,116,020 306,014,177 321,309,974
Total expenses 293,605,309 295,364,713 299,972,949 312,627,432 328,248,694 341,669,468 345,683,732 350,398,517 364,067,985 377,157,542
Program Revenues
Governmental activities:
Charges for services:
General government 130,627 163,655 134,239 172,126 203,609 158,792 123,407 116,999 65,793 106,659
Public safety 3,194,059 3,433,170 3,652,787 3,345,400 3,768,480 3,421,439 3,476,553 3,865,956 3,306,460 3,406,960
Public works 6,026,315 295,874 715,898 277,437 268,565 2,737,534 310,035 314,576 310,887 119,170
Culture and recreation 1,980,793 1,974,037 2,029,655 1,939,498 2,135,274 2,131,253 2,158,429 1,414,160 1,497,606 1,879,755
Other activities 11,140 15,925 23,015 24,615 25,660 21,132 15,082 17,650 17,728 22,680
Operating grants and contributions 1,192,687 6,940,124 7,173,301 8,521,814 8,681,507 8,546,037 8,950,597 9,090,602 12,952,426 22,525,675
Capital grants and contributions 3,211,001 3,516,122 1,632,753 6,822,367 6,664,323 3,285,174 3,426,018 3,536,671 10,169,954 1,882,523
Total governmental activities 15,746,622 16,338,907 15,361,648 21,103,257 21,747,418 20,301,361 18,460,121 18,356,614 28,320,854 29,943,422
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Changes in Net Position (continued)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual basis of accounting)
133
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Business-type activities:
Charges for services
Mary Greeley Medical Center 175,011,409 174,265,003 184,201,460 181,534,863 189,944,553 194,988,247 192,530,036 194,363,177 210,825,315 221,854,322
Electric 57,353,200 60,016,205 56,636,062 58,511,422 64,339,637 68,660,541 68,342,980 64,882,140 64,127,039 67,655,268
Sewer 6,648,263 7,491,746 8,267,051 8,370,811 8,856,136 9,175,876 9,172,812 7,754,405 8,775,009 9,027,049
Water 9,125,922 9,647,203 9,584,813 9,987,307 10,502,276 10,620,863 10,414,170 11,448,309 12,824,209 11,959,469
Airport - - - - - - - - - 244,473
Parking 883,899 870,246 891,983 925,177 899,705 829,993 1,011,601 797,454 677,293 952,298
Transit 5,108,154 5,463,677 5,814,552 6,337,415 6,576,578 6,746,369 6,803,540 6,735,543 6,552,915 7,062,349
Stormwater 1,136,621 1,179,495 1,215,233 1,241,840 1,700,529 1,817,030 1,842,228 1,852,740 1,484,479 1,890,675
Ice arena 471,760 507,203 532,001 544,300 481,831 504,884 475,197 444,262 382,917 529,289
Golf course 220,643 256,221 248,853 268,440 191,186 184,601 179,367 150,549 232,826 348,492
Resource recovery 3,731,936 3,469,877 3,687,927 3,031,997 3,314,210 2,719,456 2,879,813 3,019,801 3,645,649 4,299,454
Operating grants and contributions 2,723,226 3,059,305 3,161,366 3,405,067 5,062,412 4,961,244 4,437,834 8,118,261 15,629,698 15,205,764
Capital grants and contributions 8,604,246 4,708,511 3,304,381 1,474,384 4,752,319 1,728,763 3,097,169 2,014,199 3,581,879 8,366,793
Total business-type activities 271,019,279 270,934,692 277,545,682 275,633,023 296,621,372 302,937,867 301,186,747 301,580,840 328,739,228 349,395,695
Total program revenues 286,765,901 287,273,599 292,907,330 296,736,280 318,368,790 323,239,228 319,646,868 319,937,454 357,060,082 379,339,117
Net (expense) / revenue
Governmental activities (31,775,009) (29,508,941) (29,585,529) (26,242,810) (28,647,939) (34,686,299) (38,681,521) (40,925,883) (29,732,954) (25,904,146)
Business-type activities 24,851,014 28,028,817 20,607,251 31,340,007 25,084,530 16,256,059 12,644,657 10,464,820 22,725,051 28,085,721
Total net (expense) / revenue (6,923,995) (1,480,124) (8,978,278) 5,097,197 (3,563,409) (18,430,240) (26,036,864) (30,461,063) (7,007,903) 2,181,575
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Changes in Net Position (continued)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual basis of accounting)
134
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
General revenues
Governmental activities:
Taxes
Property taxes 23,913,389 25,273,931 25,988,892 27,114,273 28,166,804 29,680,915 31,204,329 32,973,640 34,742,024 35,243,169
Sales taxes 6,655,355 6,648,615 7,996,943 7,831,295 7,711,124 7,681,519 7,991,619 8,470,509 10,351,681 11,231,768
Hotel / motel taxes 1,760,462 1,845,940 2,113,310 2,272,323 2,435,756 2,412,667 2,515,468 1,986,157 1,552,850 2,415,735
Unrestricted grants and contributions 17,726 17,819 19,108 20,527 20,565 22,146 23,589 54,366 21,126 16,152
Investment income 18,067 544,414 455,916 699,289 211,126 689,377 2,190,478 2,177,884 436,298 (1,582,910)
Other income 120,071 118,097 133,787 450,340 251,997 1,214,979 759,997 602,881 595,001 58,780
Gain on disposal of assets 16,084 25,501 63,228 140,825 118,389 6,039 - - (105,678) 16,239
Transfers 12,751 (18,401) 117,020 (13,399) (465,996) (1,604,405) (222,839) (376,965) (1,036,017) (965,845)
Total governmental activities 32,513,905 34,455,916 36,888,204 38,515,473 38,449,765 40,103,237 44,462,641 45,888,472 46,557,285 46,433,088
Business-type activities:
Investment income 13,003,757 26,013,566 8,201,914 1,001,761 27,543,163 18,271,065 19,708,701 8,135,196 79,779,629 (40,796,262)
Other income 40,761 66,660 64,714 40,083 417,879 427,961 337,470 647,271 3,786,658 3,744,892
Gain(Loss) on disposal of assets 35,091 551,139 25,700 - 48,479 12,078 8,354 - (285,055) -
Transfers (12,751) 18,401 (117,020) 13,399 465,996 1,604,405 222,839 376,965 1,036,017 965,845
Total business-type activities 13,066,858 26,649,766 8,175,308 1,055,243 28,475,517 20,315,509 20,277,364 9,159,432 84,317,249 (36,085,525)
Total primary government 45,580,763 61,105,682 45,063,512 39,570,716 66,925,282 60,418,746 64,740,005 55,047,904 130,874,534 10,347,563
Change in net position
Governmental activities 738,896 4,946,975 7,302,675 12,272,663 9,801,826 5,416,938 5,781,120 4,962,589 16,824,331 20,528,942
Business-type activities 37,917,872 54,678,583 28,782,559 32,395,250 53,560,047 36,571,568 32,922,021 19,624,252 107,042,300 (7,999,804)
Total change in net position 38,656,768$ 59,625,558$ 36,085,234$ 44,667,913$ 63,361,873$ 41,988,506$ 38,703,141$ 24,586,841$ 123,866,631$ 12,529,138$
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified accrual basis of accounting)
135
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
General fund
Nonspendable 73,623$ 68,428$ 90,538$ 141,713$ 172,236$ 237,381$ 240,990$ 240,978$ 198,600$ 164,992$
Assigned 382,930 253,059 296,803 725,077 809,033 580,004 402,312 283,809 548,738 1,835,107
Unassigned 7,902,465 9,046,946 10,332,050 11,137,621 11,270,733 10,824,689 12,119,527 13,768,589 14,843,131 12,329,478
Total general fund 8,359,018$ 9,368,433$ 10,719,391$ 12,004,411$ 12,252,002$ 11,642,074$ 12,762,829$ 14,293,376$ 15,590,469$ 14,329,577$
All other governmental funds
Nonspendable 2,019,699 1,998,143 2,007,044 2,023,387 2,059,985 2,038,896 2,081,395 2,118,765 2,113,189 3,075,380
Restricted 47,672,976 30,630,963 31,882,923 30,000,397 31,507,537 32,769,654 35,581,189 43,100,229 45,804,577 57,406,305
Committed 1,547,185 1,461,826 1,397,635 2,013,730 1,978,585 1,988,318 2,064,956 2,213,310 2,276,719 2,388,405
Assigned - - - 71,393 - - - - - -
Unassigned (669,214) (448,098) (1,811,003) (2,479,002) (2,741,760) (1,309,206) (2,483,786) (3,841,578) (6,760,549) (3,188,655)
Total all other governmental
funds 50,570,646$ 33,642,834$ 33,476,599$ 31,629,905$ 32,804,347$ 35,487,662$ 37,243,754$ 43,590,726$ 43,433,936$ 59,681,435$
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Changes in Fund Balance of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
136
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
REVENUES
Taxes 32,319,668$ 33,755,016$ 36,080,369$ 37,207,916$ 38,313,146$ 39,760,873$ 41,716,868$ 43,506,488$ 46,764,902$ 48,890,673$
Special assessments 306,761 16,590 362,306 222,895 298,227 564,860 321,318 303,643 244,640 250,101
Licenses and permits 1,707,463 1,892,634 2,017,035 1,687,317 2,059,688 1,635,289 1,554,088 1,856,585 1,146,818 1,204,048
Intergovernmental 9,084,528 10,658,992 8,277,965 14,500,743 10,983,498 11,815,543 10,242,731 11,293,897 19,562,865 25,733,276
Charges for services 3,298,578 3,393,715 3,517,164 3,596,467 3,798,813 3,914,432 4,066,129 3,413,036 4,063,867 4,287,041
Fines and forfeitures 111,014 146,485 138,720 93,652 67,584 65,504 43,614 28,276 29,083 30,690
Investment income 70,115 419,786 404,297 529,364 169,673 530,341 1,598,321 1,579,072 309,365 (1,165,866)
Interest revenue - - - - - - - - - 23,510
Miscellaneous 1,219,633 863,337 825,429 852,639 930,506 1,856,014 1,231,347 1,064,583 595,063 348,975
Total revenues 48,117,760 51,146,555 51,623,285 58,690,993 56,621,135 60,142,856 60,774,416 63,045,580 72,716,603 79,602,448
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government 2,906,491 2,720,623 3,308,736 2,655,547 3,520,312 3,806,110 2,965,150 3,031,260 3,405,595 3,527,579
Public safety 15,287,766 15,839,280 16,237,949 16,664,555 17,097,771 17,703,682 18,624,774 19,127,916 19,513,236 19,660,747
Public works 5,388,832 5,434,191 5,488,851 5,871,433 5,868,576 6,202,540 7,073,307 6,732,091 7,028,090 7,596,306
Health and social services 1,005,458 1,078,118 1,161,242 1,180,361 1,342,880 1,293,038 1,499,781 1,463,008 1,388,067 1,634,714
Culture and recreation 7,088,894 7,179,033 7,613,063 8,263,043 8,648,567 9,072,955 9,168,122 9,253,898 10,271,228 9,421,839
Community and economic development 2,363,783 2,481,609 2,875,879 2,909,942 3,464,575 3,249,583 4,028,589 3,448,039 6,376,268 4,098,763
Debt service:
Principal 9,713,723 7,671,776 7,364,829 13,142,882 10,481,762 8,657,150 8,862,109 8,973,882 17,879,527 19,221,616
Interest and fiscal charges 1,440,738 1,815,272 1,765,082 1,995,674 2,064,652 2,067,672 2,120,728 2,158,844 2,263,676 2,316,384
Capital outlay 13,972,053 22,817,899 14,294,598 24,428,030 12,119,780 11,983,901 11,432,322 12,147,899 21,961,944 17,863,931
Total expenditures 59,167,738 67,037,801 60,110,229 77,111,467 64,608,875 64,036,631 65,774,882 66,336,837 90,087,631 85,341,879
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures (11,049,978) (15,891,246) (8,486,944) (18,420,474) (7,987,740) (3,893,775) (5,000,466) (3,291,257) (17,371,028) (5,739,431)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in 8,695,389 8,725,886 9,917,519 13,410,870 10,665,237 10,451,681 10,702,128 10,890,297 13,690,066 14,941,345
Transfers out (8,794,765) (8,753,037) (9,879,039) (13,474,329) (10,940,973) (12,060,457) (10,924,967) (11,267,262) (14,726,083) (16,002,190)
General obligation bonds issued 30,455,000 - 9,395,000 11,435,000 6,890,605 6,985,000 7,490,000 10,520,000 9,500,000 9,850,000
Premium on general obligation bonds 1,302,774 - 238,187 901,045 475,349 602,484 610,152 1,025,738 1,249,757 1,283,972
Refunding bonds issued 2,090,000 - - 5,150,000 2,130,000 3,990,000 - - 7,929,118 9,372,505
Premium on refunding bonds 57,213 - - 436,214 189,555 326,513 - - 861,282 1,280,406
Payment to refunded bond escrow - - - - - (4,328,059) - - - -
Total other financing sources (uses) 33,805,611 (27,151) 9,671,667 17,858,800 9,409,773 5,967,162 7,877,313 11,168,773 18,504,140 20,726,038
Net change in fund balances 22,755,633$ (15,918,397)$ 1,184,723$ (561,674)$ 1,422,033$ 2,073,387$ 2,876,847$ 7,877,516$ 1,133,112$ 14,986,607$
Debt service as a percentage of
non-capital expenditures 23.0% 21.0% 20.0% 28.2% 24.2% 20.1% 19.6% 19.8% 31.4% 30.9%
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Assessed and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property
Last Ten Fiscal Years
137
Taxable
Value as a
Fiscal Estimated Percentage of
Year Less: Total Total Actual Estimated
Ended Residential Commercial Industrial Multi- Other Military Tax Taxable Direct Assessed Actual Assessed
June 30, Property Property Property Utilities Residential1 Property1 Exemption Value Tax Rate Value Value
2013 1,274,315,462$ 817,189,995$ 132,577,960$ 18,490,587$ -$ -$ 2,727,070$ 2,239,846,934$ 10.7213 3,485,543,532$ 64.26%
2014 1,343,486,699 836,448,468 130,392,785 18,309,505 - - 2,667,806 2,325,969,651 10.8578 3,536,735,367 65.77%
2015 1,420,669,916 791,068,230 125,969,430 18,255,332 - - 2,606,690 2,353,356,218 10.8554 3,604,369,966 65.29%
2016 1,552,353,357 757,802,880 120,629,790 16,686,705 - - 2,514,090 2,444,958,642 10.6294 3,789,598,226 64.52%
2017 1,647,904,615 696,992,705 136,333,800 16,846,075 106,897,191 441,500 2,350,188 2,603,065,698 10.3733 4,052,418,330 64.23%
2018 1,731,394,279 705,942,764 137,021,310 19,179,323 109,617,206 609,200 2,323,334 2,701,440,748 10.3759 4,180,898,134 64.61%
2019 1,909,559,823 794,219,367 153,921,400 19,793,507 174,954,300 - 2,287,220 3,050,161,177 10.0686 4,632,139,435 65.85%
2020 2,019,762,039 823,143,900 157,933,848 22,030,395 215,828,400 - 2,179,804 3,236,518,778 10.0256 4,837,411,018 66.91%
2021 1,984,198,690 781,158,318 139,481,242 22,413,794 187,161,924 - 2,127,948 3,112,286,020 10.1468 5,022,730,334 61.96%
2022 2,076,567,110 819,752,150 140,542,410 20,977,701 201,918,142 - 2,031,644 3,257,725,869 9.8736 5,187,510,467 62.80%
Source: Story County Auditor
1 Fiscal year 2017 is the first fiscal year to have these classifications.
City of Ames
Property Tax Rates
Direct and Overlapping Governments
Last Ten Fiscal Years
138
Total
Total Ames Consoli- Direct &
Fiscal Public Employee Debt Direct School dated Area Overlapping
Year General2 Transit Benefits Service Tax Rate 3 District4 County5 Vocational6 Rates
2013 5.83418 0.65737 0.70627 3.52343 10.72125 14.47262 6.58192 0.58466 32.36045
2014 5.85539 0.64949 0.75345 3.59946 10.85779 14.34904 6.50266 0.69120 32.40069
2015 5.83299 0.65719 0.78331 3.58189 10.85538 14.34759 6.39469 0.65724 32.25490
2016 5.77474 0.65200 0.71216 3.49047 10.62937 14.20276 6.72830 0.67574 32.23617
2017 5.60071 0.64261 0.71908 3.41087 10.37327 14.34101 6.21998 0.72334 31.65760
2018 5.65041 0.65194 0.72660 3.34694 10.37589 14.34129 6.24271 0.67458 31.63447
2019 5.50149 0.63361 0.71534 3.21813 10.06857 14.34179 6.29920 0.69468 31.40424
2020 6.05031 0.62811 0.67923 3.19314 10.55079 14.34142 6.50310 0.65249 32.04780
2021 5.66051 0.63633 0.69970 3.15027 10.14681 14.34107 6.36403 0.63533 31.48724
2022 5.54979 0.60847 0.71802 2.99735 9.87363 14.34470 6.29050 0.67789 31.18672
1 Overlapping rates are those of local and county governments that may apply to property owners within the City of Ames. Not all
overlapping rates apply to all Ames property taxpayers.
2 State law limits the maximum tax rate for the general fund to $8.10 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation.
3 City Council sets the rate.
4 School district board of education sets the rate.
5 Story County board of supervisors, the county and city's assessors board, county agricultural extension board, and county hospital
board set the rate.
6 Area community college sets the rate.
Source: Story County Auditor
Overlapping Rates 1City Direct Rates
City of Ames
Principal Property Taxpayers
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
139
Percentage Percentage
Taxable of Total Taxable of Total
Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed
Taxpayer Value Rank Value Value Rank Value
Iowa State University Research Park 66,799,716$ 1 2.05% 30,786,100$ 4 1.37%
Barilla America Inc. 49,273,616 2 1.51% 36,199,000 2 1.62%
Campus Investors IS LLC 36,834,293 3 1.13% 48,098,010 1 2.15%
Clinic Building Company, Inc. 33,471,630 4 1.03% 22,055,300 9 0.98%
FPA6 University West LLC 25,206,223 5 0.77%
GPT Ames Owner LLC 21,346,650 6 0.66%
Dayton Park LLC 20,717,133 7 0.64%
ACA Stadium View Student Housing Dst 20,166,373 8 0.62%
CB at Ames LLC 17,986,442 9 0.55%
Tailwind 1854 Madison LLC 16,748,303 10 0.51%
Jensen Development Corporation 33,076,100 3 1.48%
Campus Crest at Ames, LLC 28,168,375 5 1.26%
University West Property 27,617,600 6 1.23%
Haverkamp Properties, Inc. 25,828,300 7 1.15%
North Grant Mall Partners, LLC 24,535,400 8 1.10%
Wessex, LLC 21,078,800 10 0.94%
308,550,379$ 9.47% 297,442,985$ 13.28%
Source: Story County Auditor
2022 2013
City of Ames
Property Tax Levies and Collections
Last Ten Fiscal Years
140
Fiscal
Year Tax Levied Collections
Ended for the Amount Percentage in Subsequent Amount Percentage
June 30, Fiscal Year Collected of Levy Years Collected of Levy
2013 24,018,714$ 23,540,944$ 98.01% 1,970$ 23,542,914$ 98.02%
2014 25,261,403 24,795,918 98.16% 2,516 24,798,434 98.17%
2015 25,557,159 24,772,538 96.93% 13 24,772,551 96.93%
2016 26,000,394 25,108,284 96.57% - 25,108,284 96.57%
2017 27,044,391 25,919,190 95.84% - 25,919,190 95.84%
2018 28,137,151 27,044,258 96.12% - 27,044,258 96.12%
2019 29,467,293 28,805,839 97.76% - 28,805,839 97.76%
2020 31,041,345 30,109,340 97.00% - 30,109,340 97.00%
2021 31,838,298 30,756,123 96.60% - 30,756,123 96.60%
2022 32,428,985 31,361,804 96.71% - 31,361,804 96.71%
Sources: Story County Auditor and City Finance Department
Fiscal Year of the Levy
Collected within the
Total Collections to Date
City of Ames
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
Last Ten Fiscal Years
141
Governmental
Activities
General General Total Percentage
Fiscal Obligation Obligation Revenue Notes Loans Outstanding of Personal Per
Year Bonds 1 Bonds 1 Bonds 1 Payable Payable Debt Income 2 Population3 Capita
2013 67,647,632$ 4,660,760$ 89,571,199$ 1,611,285$ 4,167,950$ 167,658,826$ 12.08% 58,965 2,843
2014 59,811,442 4,191,151 86,942,752 568,517 8,884,606 160,398,468 11.47% 58,965 2,720
2015 61,891,291 4,001,571 84,078,724 122,457 14,519,773 164,613,816 11.77% 58,965 2,792
2016 66,260,584 5,399,300 100,601,136 - 35,976,370 208,237,390 14.66% 58,965 3,532
2017 64,987,720 6,534,531 96,160,114 - 66,093,486 233,775,851 14.35% 58,965 3,965
2018 63,331,642 5,682,156 91,617,054 - 66,796,145 227,426,997 12.60% 58,965 3,857
2019 62,013,160 4,794,742 86,967,258 - 68,697,475 222,472,635 15.12% 58,965 3,773
2020 64,024,953 4,219,035 115,821,050 - 65,182,044 249,247,082 14.17% 66,258 3,762
2021 64,930,438 3,524,611 108,824,332 - 57,503,000 234,782,381 12.86% 66,361 3,538
2022 65,692,675 3,575,334 101,662,284 - 54,333,000 225,263,293 10.73% 66,427 3,391
1 Presented net of original issuance discounts and premiums and deferred charges
2 Personal income is presented on page 147
3 United States Census Bureau
Business-Type Activities
City of Ames
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding
Last Ten Fiscal Years
142
Percentage of
Estimated
General Less: Amounts Actual Assessed
Fiscal Obligation Available in Debt Value of Per
Year Bonds 1 Service Fund2 Total Property3 Capita4
2013 72,308,392$ 1,260,206$ 71,048,186$ 2.04% 1,205
2014 64,002,593 603,260 63,399,333 1.79% 1,075
2015 65,892,862 594,468 65,298,394 1.81% 1,107
2016 71,659,884 773,472 70,886,412 1.87% 1,202
2017 71,522,251 1,173,608 70,348,643 1.74% 1,193
2018 69,013,798 987,953 68,025,845 1.63% 1,154
2019 66,807,902 928,447 65,879,455 1.42% 1,117
2020 68,243,988 1,207,777 67,036,211 1.39% 1,012
2021 68,455,049 1,210,217 67,244,832 1.34% 1,013
2022 69,268,009 2,090,539 67,177,470 1.29% 1,011
1 General bonded debt of both governmental and business-type activities, net of
original issuance discounts and premiums and deferred charges
2 Amount restricted for debt service payments
3 See page 137 for property value data
4 See page 147 for population data
City of Ames
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt
As of June 30, 2022
143
Amount
Estimated Applicable to
Debt Percentage Primary
Governmental Unit Outstanding Applicable Government
Debt repaid with property taxes:
Ames Community School District 94,745,000$ 98.32% 93,153,284$
Gilbert Community School District 32,340,000 50.90% 16,461,060
Des Moines Area Community College 1 38,250,000 5.90% 2,256,750
Nevada Community School District 9,650,000 0.23% 22,195
United Community School District 1,535,000 3.60% 55,260
Story County 6,143,356 59.48% 3,654,068
Other debt:
Ames Community School District revenue bonds 17,350,000 98.32% 17,058,520
Gilbert Community School District revenue bonds 5,355,000 50.90% 2,725,695
Nevada Community School District revenue bonds 9,976,000 0.23% 22,945
Nevada Community School District capital notes 638,000 0.23% 1,467
United Community School District revenue bonds 2,150,000 3.60% 77,400
Story County 2,075,160 59.48% 1,234,305
Subtotal, overlapping debt 136,722,949
City direct debt 65,692,675
Total direct and overlapping debt 202,415,624$
1 New jobs training certificates payable primarily from credits and incremental property tax revenue
derived from jobs training program. The certificates are further secured by a back-up levy of general
taxes.
Note: Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with geographic boundaries of
the city. This schedule estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments
that is borne by the property taxpayers of the City. This process recognizes that, when considering the
City's ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the entire debt burden borne by the property taxpayers
should be taken into account. However, this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident, and
therefore responsible for repaying the debt, of each overlapping government.
Source: Debt outstanding provided by each governmental unit. Applicable percentages calculated based
on assessed value data from the Story County Auditor.
City of Ames
Legal Debt Margin
June 30, 2022
144
Legal debt margin for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022:
Assessed value 5,187,510,467$
Debt limit (5% of actual value) 259,375,523$
Debt applicable to limit:
General obligation bonds 62,570,000
Legal debt margin 196,805,523$
Percentage of net debt margin available 75.88%
Percentage of net debt margin exhausted 24.12%
Percentage of
Net Debt
Outstanding Margin
Year Debt Limit Debt Available
2022 259,375,523$ 62,570,000$ 75.88%
2021 251,136,517 63,235,000 74.82%
2020 241,870,551 64,305,000 73.41%
2019 231,606,972 63,290,000 72.67%
2018 209,044,907 65,480,000 68.68%
2017 202,620,917 68,230,000 66.33%
2016 189,479,911 68,825,000 63.68%
2015 180,218,498 64,110,000 64.43%
2014 176,836,768 62,260,000 64.79%
2013 174,277,177 70,385,000 59.61%
Note: State of Iowa statutory debt limit is 5% of total actual assessed valuation.
City of Ames
Pledged-Revenue Coverage
Last Ten Fiscal Years
145
Less: Net
Fiscal Gross Operating Available
Year Revenues 3 Expenses Revenue Principal Interest Coverage
2013 175,011,409$ 145,546,625$ 29,464,784$ 1,915,000$ 3,682,094$ 5.26
2014 174,265,003 145,968,125 28,296,878 2,755,000 3,869,900 4.27
2015 184,201,460 147,149,250 37,052,210 2,825,000 3,803,608 5.59
2016 181,534,863 153,761,276 27,773,587 2,890,000 3,735,480 4.19
2017 189,926,814 162,011,472 27,915,342 3,070,000 3,172,934 4.47
2018 194,988,247 164,723,116 30,265,131 3,150,000 3,090,047 4.85
2019 192,530,036 169,574,256 22,955,780 3,235,000 3,004,771 3.68
2020 198,155,472 177,497,057 20,658,415 4,705,000 3,338,470 2.57
2021 210,825,315 183,857,117 26,968,198 5,525,000 3,494,356 2.99
2022 221,854,322 198,072,124 23,782,198 5,665,000 3,357,940 2.64
Less: Net
Fiscal Gross Operating Available
Year Revenues Expenses Revenue Principal Interest Coverage
2013 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -
2014 - - - - - -
2015 - - - - - -
2016 58,511,422 51,059,004 7,452,418 800,000 161,946 7.75
2017 64,339,637 53,697,044 10,642,593 625,000 343,556 10.99
2018 68,660,541 56,603,627 12,056,914 655,000 312,306 12.46
2019 68,342,980 58,076,088 10,266,892 685,000 279,556 10.64
2020 64,882,140 53,445,511 11,436,629 720,000 245,306 11.85
2021 64,127,039 54,062,711 10,064,328 760,000 209,306 10.38
2022 67,655,268 57,070,684 10,584,584 795,000 171,306 10.95
Electric Revenue Bond
Hospital Revenue Bond
Debt Service 1
Debt Service
City of Ames
Pledged-Revenue Coverage (continued)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
146
Less: Net
Fiscal Gross Operating Available
Year Revenues Expenses Revenue Principal4 Interest Coverage
2013 6,643,819$ 7,083,679$ (439,860)$ -$ 3,019$ -
2014 7,491,746 5,809,744 1,682,002 128,000 20,300 -
2015 8,267,051 5,334,578 2,932,473 131,000 38,999 17.25
2016 8,370,811 4,751,416 3,619,395 134,000 44,520 20.27
2017 8,856,136 5,147,061 3,709,075 169,000 42,951 17.50
2018 9,175,876 5,934,923 3,240,953 172,000 51,001 14.53
2019 9,172,812 6,575,420 2,597,392 414,250 89,827 5.15
2020 7,754,405 5,207,127 2,547,278 415,332 119,105 4.77
2021 8,775,009 5,216,226 3,558,783 410,827 112,402 6.80
2022 9,027,049 5,026,514 4,000,535 434,000 106,493 7.40
Less: Net
Fiscal Gross Operating Available
Year Revenues Expenses Revenue Principal Interest Coverage
2013 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -
2014 - - - - - -
2015 9,584,813 5,560,459 4,024,354 - 64,982 -
2016 9,987,307 5,771,458 4,215,849 - 454,561 -
2017 10,502,276 6,141,051 4,361,225 - 857,786 -
2018 10,824,699 6,211,833 4,612,866 2,870,000 1,294,591 1.11
2019 11,121,859 6,917,507 4,204,352 2,927,000 1,287,070 1.00
2020 12,004,634 7,004,160 5,000,474 2,986,000 1,243,815 1.18
2021 12,824,209 7,003,022 5,821,187 2,686,718 1,162,984 1.51
2022 11,959,469 6,271,197 5,688,272 2,736,000 1,000,260 1.52
1 Debt service payments do not include payments to refund revenue bonds.
2 2013 was the year of issuance. Accordingly no principal payments were scheduled. Further, there
was not any debt outstanding in the previous nine years that was secured by pledged revenues.
3 Prior year gross revenues were restated to accurately reflect operating revenue.
4 2021 contains loan forgiveness for meeting Iowa Finance Authority building standards.
Water Capital Loan Note
Debt Service
Sewer Capital Loan Note
Debt Service 2
City of Ames
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Calendar Years
147
Per
Capita
Calendar Personal Personal School Unemployment
Year Population1 Income 1 Income Enrollment2 Rate 3
2012 58,965 23,547$ 1,388,448,855$ 4,229 3.9%
2013 58,965 23,713 1,398,237,045 4,247 3.2%
2014 58,965 23,713 1,398,237,045 4,171 2.7%
2015 58,965 24,082 1,419,995,130 4,181 2.4%
2016 58,965 27,629 1,629,143,985 4,188 2.4%
2017 58,965 30,615 1,805,213,475 4,300 2.0%
2018 58,965 24,946 1,470,940,890 4,387 1.6%
2019 66,258 26,548 1,759,017,384 4,477 1.9%
2020 66,427 27,483 1,825,613,241 4,351 3.7%
2021 66,427 31,600 2,099,093,200 4,484 2.2%
1 United States Census Bureau
2 Ames School District
3 Iowa Workforce Development
City of Ames
Principal Employers
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
148
2022 2013
Percentage Percentage
of Total City of Total City
Employer Employees Rank Employment Employees Rank Employment
Iowa State University 18,212 1 33.33% 15,211 1 29.38%
Mary Greeley Medical Center 1,407 2 2.57%1,376 2 2.76%
City of Ames 1,382 3 2.53%1,161 3 1.92%
McFarland Clinic, P.C. 1,200 4 2.20%925 5 1.87%
Danfoss (1) 1,052 5 1.93% 650 7 1.32%
Iowa Department of Transportation 975 6 1.78% 962 4 1.96%
USDA 750 7 1.37%
Ames Community School District 700 8 1.28% 650 8 1.32%
Hach Chemical 580 9 1.06%
Workiva 550 10 1.01%
Hy-Vee Food Stores 725 6 1.51%
Ames Laboratories 432 9 0.96%
Wal-Mart 435 10 0.90%
Total 49.06%43.90%
1 Formerly Sauer-Danfoss
Sources: United States Department of Labor, City of Ames, and company inquiries.
City of Ames
Full-Time Equivalent Employees by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
149
Function/Program 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
General government:
Management services 23.25 23.25 23.25 23.25 24.25 24.25 24.50 24.50 24.50 25.50
Finance 40.75 40.75 40.75 40.75 40.75 40.75 41.00 41.00 41.00 41.00
Planning and housing 8.00 8.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Administrative services1 - - 6.50 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Fleet services/facilities 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50
Transit 75.95 75.95 81.55 84.05 84.05 84.05 84.50 85.50 85.50 85.50
Fire/inspections 68.50 68.50 65.00 65.00 68.00 70.00 71.00 72.00 73.00 74.00
Police/animal control/parking 77.65 77.65 77.65 77.65 79.65 80.65 82.15 83.15 84.60 85.05
Library 31.50 31.50 35.25 35.50 35.75 35.75 36.50 37.00 37.00 37.00
Parks and recreation 19.50 19.50 19.50 19.50 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 26.75 27.75
Water and pollution control 41.50 41.25 40.05 40.05 40.30 40.30 40.00 40.00 38.00 38.00
Electric 81.00 81.00 81.00 81.00 81.00 81.00 81.00 81.00 81.00 81.00
Public works:
Administration 3.00 3.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Engineering 14.00 14.00 14.00 15.75 15.75 14.75 14.75 14.75 14.75 14.75
Resource recovery 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00
Streets 19.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00 22.00
Utility maintenance 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 13.00 13.00
Other 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 8.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
Hospital 1,092.00 1,082.00 1,050.00 1,071.00 1,067.00 1,082.00 1,086.00 1,117.00 1,143.00 1,168.00
Total 1,644.10 1,633.85 1,610.50 1,636.00 1,642.00 1,660.00 1,667.90 1,703.40 1,732.60 1,761.05
1 Administrative services was formed with employees from the planning and housing, fire/inspections, and public works admininstration divisions.
Source: City Finance Department
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Operating Indicators by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
150
Function/Program 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
General government:
Number of licenses/permits processed 539 524 617 559 714 635 752 561 598 546
Police:
Physical arrests 1,463 1,588 1,531 1,362 1,215 1,596 1,480 1,380 778 1,063
Parking violations 44,100 45,530 46,759 50,280 47,272 38,798 32,711 27,278 25,152 27,511
Traffic violations 3,204 2,543 2,981 2,451 2,614 2,834 2,328 2,092 1,667 1,803
Fire:
Number of fires 137 150 107 126 89 116 80 82 117 93
Number of ambulance assists 2,325 2,471 2,464 2,442 2,663 2,646 2,857 2,473 2,064 3,399
Inspections 1,058 1,263 1,205 1,435 1,074 831 501 582 322 535
Library:
Total circulation 1,222,547 1,205,620 1,255,953 1,304,434 1,280,305 1,222,360 1,220,180 961,602 854,397 1,043,230
Library visits 323,859 226,690 426,608 506,034 523,673 508,918 485,929 336,272 268,927 279,123
Parks and recreation:
Total number of participant visits 287,504 294,978 279,103 293,757 255,227 280,766 281,420 187,725 157,593 200,606
Total number of activities 154 160 175 187 194 196 200 175 325 806
Resource recovery:
Tons of refuse processed 48,244 27,878 50,035 41,646 45,598 37,124 33,173 33,511 40,040 40,040
Tipping fee per ton 52.75 52.75 52.75 52.75 52.75 55.00 55.00 58.75 58.75 62.50
Other public works:
Blocks of streets crack sealed 92 123 90 66 73 65 81 88 20 87
Blocks of streets slurry sealed - 11 22 36 33 30 - 56 37
Blocks of seal coat reconstruction 7 8 4 16 - 10 6 - 4 4
Hospital:
Total admissions 8,768 8,289 8,298 7,867 8,368 8,510 8,267 8,230 8,082 8,355
Average percent of occupancy 54.1% 52.1% 50.5% 49.3% 49.7% 50.2% 50.6% 52.1% 53.7% 54.5%
Electric:
Kilowatt hours produced at plant 318,394,938 282,348,784 278,471,640 243,388,530 244,149,566 222,873,411 167,189,716 176,914,000 245,972,108 304,668,733
Meters in service 25,141 25,353 26,023 26,232 26,475 27,324 27,348 27,613 27,701 27,735
Transit:
Passengers 5,892,786 6,619,182 6,711,665 6,785,479 6,658,027 6,572,065 6,121,023 4,577,482 1,862,274 3,669,894
Total miles driven 1,384,270 1,493,983 1,599,493 1,658,443 1,635,781 1,649,762 1,516,271 1,437,907 1,432,914 1,468,962
Water:
Billion gallons per year pumped 2.082 2.131 2.022 2.110 2.131 2.245 2.117 2.260 2.359 2.312
Utility locates performed 6,247 6,185 6,615 8,121 7,383 7,113 6,932 7,935 14,152 8,834
Water main breaks 42 47 19 19 18 42 46 19 29 25
Wastewater:
Billion gallons per year treated 2.093 1.936 2.389 2.690 2.427 2.141 2.706 2.291 1.849 2.108
Fiscal Year
City of Ames
Capital Asset Statistics by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
151
Function 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Police:
Stations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Patrol units 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Fire stations 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Parks and recreation:
Total number of parks 37 37 37 37 36 36 38 38 38 38
Total number of park acres 1,224 1,227 1,227 1,227 1,223 1,224 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,215
Total number of athletic fields 18 18 18 18 18 21 21 21 21 21
Other public works:
Miles of streets 288 290 291 291 300 305 305 249 252 252
Number of traffic signals 70 67 67 67 68 69 70 71 76 78
Number of signs 9,486 9,489 9,485 9,509 9,854 10,087 10,658 10,876 11,052 11,069
Hospital:
Beds in operation 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 199
Transit:
Buses owned 89 93 104 105 104 105 104 89 90 90
New buses purchased 2 - 6 9 5 3 1 - 3 6
Water:
Miles of water mains 241 243 247 254 247 249 250 250 252 253
Fire hydrants 2,663 2,700 2,771 2,847 2,906 2,948 2,977 2,995 3,029 3,054
Wells 28 28 28 28 25 24 25 25 25 25
Wastewater:
Sanitary sewer miles 202 203 204 204 210 211 212 212 213 215
Stormwater miles 265 260 263 271 276 277 278 279 284 284
Note: No capital asset indicators are available for general government, library, resource recovery, or electric functions.
Fiscal Year
compliancesection
153
154
155
156
157
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
158
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
159
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
160
See Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
161
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May 2, 2023
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Ames, Iowa
We have audited the financial statements of the City of Ames, Iowa (City) as of and for the year ended
June 30, 2022, and have issued our report thereon dated May 2, 2023. Professional standards require
that we advise you of the following matters relating to our audit. We did not audit the financial
statements of the Mary Greeley Medical Center (presented as an enterprise fund) or the financial
statements of the discretely presented component unit. Those financial statements were audited by
other auditors whose report thereon has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to
the amounts included for the Mary Greeley Medical Center and the discretely presented component
unit is based solely on the reports of the other auditors.
Our Responsibility in Relation to the Financial Statement Audit under Generally Accepted Auditing
Standards and Government Auditing Standards and our Compliance Audit under Uniform Guidance
As communicated in our letter dated October 24, 2022, our responsibility, as described by professional
standards, is to form and express an opinion about whether the financial statements that have been
prepared by management with your oversight are presented fairly, in all material respects, in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to express
an opinion on whether the City complied with the types of compliance requirements described in the
OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect on each of the City’s major
federal programs. Our audit of the financial statements and major program compliance does not relieve
you or management of its respective responsibilities.
Our responsibility, as prescribed by professional standards, is to plan and perform our audit to obtain
reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit of financial statements includes consideration of internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for
the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control over financial
reporting. Accordingly, as part of our audit, we considered the internal control of the City solely for the
purpose of determining our audit procedures and not to provide any assurance concerning such internal
control.
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Our responsibility, as prescribed by professional standards as it relates to the audit of the City’s major
federal program compliance, is to express an opinion on the compliance for each of the City’s major
federal programs based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. An
audit of major program compliance includes consideration of internal control over compliance with
the types of compliance requirements referred to above as a basis for designing audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances and to test and report on internal control over compliance
in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, as a part of our major program
compliance audit, we considered internal control over compliance for these purposes and not to
provide any assurance on the effectiveness of the the City’s internal control over compliance.
We are also responsible for communicating significant matters related to the audit that are, in our
professional judgment, relevant to your responsibilities in overseeing the financial reporting process.
However, we are not required to design procedures for the purpose of identifying other matters to
communicate to you.
We have provided our comments regarding internal controls during our audit in our Independent
Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters
Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing
Standards dated May 2, 2023. We have also provided our comments regarding compliance with the
types of compliance requirements referred to above and internal controls over compliance during our
audit in our Independent Auditor’s Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program and Report
on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance dated May 2, 2023.
Planned Scope and Timing of the Audit
We conducted our audit consistent with the planned scope and timing we previously communicated to
you.
Compliance with All Ethics Requirements Regarding Independence
The engagement team, others in our firm, as appropriate, our firm, and other firms utilized in the
engagement, if applicable, have complied with all relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence.
Qualitative Aspects of the Entity’s Significant Accounting Practices
Significant Accounting Policies
Management has the responsibility to select and use appropriate accounting policies. A summary of the
significant accounting policies adopted by the City is included in Note I to the financial statements. As
described in Notes IV R and IV W, the City changed accounting policies related to accounting for leases
to adopt the provisions of GASB Statement No. 87, Leases. No matters have come to our attention that
would require us, under professional standards, to inform you about (1) the methods used to account
for significant unusual transactions and (2) the effect of significant accounting policies in controversial or
emerging areas for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus.
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Significant Accounting Estimates
Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are
based on management’s current judgments. Those judgments are normally based on knowledge and
experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting
estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because
of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ markedly from management’s current
judgments.
The most sensitive accounting estimates affecting the financial statements are self‐funded health
insurance, worker’s compensation, and long‐term disability insurance liabilities, other postemployment
benefits liability and net pension liability.
Management’s estimates of the self‐funded health insurance, worker’s compensation, and long‐term
disability insurance liabilities are based on third‐party administrator's calculations and estimates. We
evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the incurred but not reported liabilities in
determining that they are reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole.
Management’s estimate of the total OPEB liability, OPEB related deferred outflow of resources and
deferred inflows of resources and OPEB expense are based on a calculation of actuarially determined
contributions for health insurance benefits. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to
develop the OPEB related balances in determining that they are reasonable in relation to the financial
statements taken as a whole.
Management’s estimate of the net pension liability, pension related deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources, and pension expense are based on plan level actuarial reports, allocated
to the City using annual employer contributions. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to
develop the pension related balances in determining that they are reasonable in relation to the financial
statements taken as a whole.
Financial Statement Disclosures
Certain financial statement disclosures involve significant judgment and are particularly sensitive
because of their significance to financial statement users. The most sensitive disclosures affecting the
City’s financial statements relate to the net pension liability and total OPEB liability.
Significant Difficulties Encountered during the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management relating to the performance of
the audit.
Uncorrected and Corrected Misstatements
For purposes of this communication, professional standards require us to accumulate all known and
likely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that we believe are trivial, and
communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Further, professional standards require us
to also communicate the effect of uncorrected misstatements related to prior periods on the relevant
classes of transactions, account balances or disclosures, and the financial statements as a whole. There
were no uncorrected misstatements noted in performing the audit.
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Misstatements identified as a result of our audit procedures have been disclosed in the attached
schedule.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, professional standards define a disagreement with management as a matter,
whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, concerning a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing
matter, which could be significant to the City’s financial statements or the auditor’s report. No such
disagreements arose during the course of the audit.
Circumstances that Affect the Form and Content of the Auditor’s Report
For purposes of this letter, professional standards require that we communicate any circumstances that
affect the form and content of our auditor’s report. As described in IV (W) to the financial statements,
due to the adoption of GASB Statement No. 87, Leases, the City restated net position and fund balance
as of July 1, 2021. We have included an emphasis of matter in our report regarding this restatement.
As discussed in Note IV (W) to the financial statements, the City changed the application of its
accounting principles related to Airport Fund during the year, and accordingly, has restated the related
fund balances and net position as of July 1, 2021. We have included an emphasis of matter in our report
regarding this change in Accounting Principle.
Representations Requested from Management
We have requested certain written representations from management that are included in the
management representation letter dated May 2, 2023.
Management’s Consultations with Other Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and
accounting matters. Management informed us that, and to our knowledge, there were no consultations
with other accountants regarding auditing and accounting matters.
Other Significant Matters, Findings, or Issues
In the normal course of our professional association with the City, we generally discuss a variety of
matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards, operating conditions
affecting the entity, and operating plans and strategies that may affect the risks of material
misstatement. None of the matters discussed resulted in a condition to our retention as the City’s
auditors.
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Other Information in Documents Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
Pursuant to professional standards, our responsibility as auditors for other information in documents
containing the City’s annual comprehensive financial report does not extend beyond the financial
information identified in the audit report, and we are not required to perform any procedures to
corroborate such other information.
Additionally, in accordance with such standards, we read the information and considered whether such
information, or the manner of its presentation, is materially consistent with the financial statements.
Our responsibility also includes communicating to you any information which we believe is a material
misstatement of fact. Nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that such information, or
its manner of presentation, is materially inconsistent with the information, or manner of its
presentation, appearing in the financial statements.
This information is intended solely for the use of the Mayor, City Council, and management of the City of
Ames, Iowa, and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified
parties.
Dubuque, Iowa
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The following schedule of misstatements identified as a result of our audit procedures were brought to
the attention of, and corrected by, management:
Governmental/
Fund Business‐type
Statements Activities
Electric Fund
To record Construction in Progress* 1,265,268$ 1,265,268$
Water Fund
To record Construction in Progress 252,454 252,454
To correct Capital Outlay expenses and
Capital Contributions of $250,000 ‐ ‐
Sewer Fund
To record Construction in Progress* 4,730,539 4,730,539
Storm Water fund (Aggregate Remaining)
To record Construction in Progress* 5,725,737 5,725,737
To adjust Due from Other Governments (447,869) (447,869)
Airport Fund (Aggregate Remaining)
To correct lease entries (9,968) (9,968)
Risk Insurance Fund (Aggregate Remaining)
To correct Prepaids and Accounts Payable balances
by $690,611 ‐ ‐
Health Insurance Fund (Aggregate Remaining)
To correct Claims Payable (236,587) (236,587)
Governmental Activities
To record Construction in Progress ‐ 494,147
In addition, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) was adjusted as follows:
Federal
Financial Federal
Assistance Expenditures
Federal Grantor/Pass‐Through Listing/CFDA Increase
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title Number (Decrease)
Disaster Grants ‐ Public Assistance
(Presidentially Declared Disasters)* 97.036 514,987$
Pre‐Disaster Mitigation* 97.047 (447,869)
* Notes a material entry
Equity Increase (Decrease)
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ITEM #: ____35____
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: _ADMIN_
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: RAGBRAI ROAD AND PARKING CLOSURES
BACKGROUND:
Ames will be an overnight stop for RAGBRAI L (50) from Tuesday, July 25, through
Wednesday, July 26. Approximately 20,000 registered bicycle riders, 5,500 support
personnel, and several thousand additional non-registered bicyclists are expected to
arrive beginning the morning of July 25 from Carroll. They will depart on the morning of
July 26 for Des Moines.
Discover Ames is leading the local RAGBRAI organizing committee in preparation of
RAGBRAI’s arrival in Ames. Logistics relating to the entertainment are being
coordinated by Ames Main Street, although RAGBRAI itself is responsible for booking
and supporting the main stage entertainment this year instead of the local committees
which have historically organized the entertainment.
For the 50th anniversary of RAGBRAI, the 2023 route incorporates many of the stops
that hosted riders during the first RAGBRAI in 1973, including Ames. Ames was last an
overnight stop for RAGBRAI in 2018. It is anticipated that the 50th anniversary,
combined with a shorter ride from Ames to Des Moines on Wednesday, will result
in a significant increase in participants compared to a typical RAGBRAI leg.
The proposed route will enter Ames from the southwest on July 25, following South
Dakota Avenue to Mortensen Road, taking Mortensen Road to Beach Avenue, Beach
Avenue to the Reiman Gardens service entrance, touring around the outside and inside
of Jack Trice Stadium, and taking the East Gateway Bridge to the official welcome area
east of University Boulevard.
The following day, July 26, riders will collect on University Boulevard between 6th Street
and South 16th Street, then take Mortensen Road westbound in a reverse of the
inbound route. Riders will continue on Mortensen to South Dakota Avenue and turn
south to follow R-38 out of Ames towards Des Moines.
The volume of riders who are anticipated to participate will require the closure of many
City streets to ensure safe travel through the community. The proposed route follows
much of the 2018 route, which staff believes was successful at providing an enjoyable
and safe ride for participants while minimizing disruption to community members. The
proposed route allows residents to detour through areas to access homes and
businesses.
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INBOUND ROUTE:
The route indicated below will be in use on Tuesday, July 25 from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Streets where the traffic lanes will be partially or completely closed to
vehicle traffic are underlined. Where an intersection is indicated as “controlled,”
vehicle traffic will be allowed to cross to the opposite side of the route using
traffic signals or following staff/volunteer instructions.
Riders will approach Ames from the south by riding northbound along R38/South
Dakota Avenue. They will ride intermixed with vehicular traffic during this
approach.
o To reduce backups on the westbound off-ramp from U.S. 30 at S. Dakota,
staff has consulted with DOT about closing this off-ramp for the day.
Vehicles will instead use the University Boulevard or X Avenue exits.
Riders will turn east on Mortensen Road. The intersection of Mortensen and
Coconino Road will be controlled for vehicular access with a temporary traffic
signal. Mortensen Road, from east of Pinon Drive to Ash Avenue, will be closed
to vehicle traffic to provide bicyclists the full width of the road.
Dotson Drive will be closed between Mortensen Road and the southwest parking
lot of Ames Middle School. This will maintain access to the Middle School for any
activities occurring that day.
Seagrave Boulevard will be closed. Residents in this neighborhood will use
Coconino Road as the single point of entry/egress to this neighborhood.
o An information tent for riders will be placed in the Seagrave Boulevard
median to address rider questions as they enter Ames.
The intersection of State Avenue and Mortensen Road will be controlled to
facilitate drivers who need to cross the route on State Avenue.
Gateway Hills Park Drive will be blocked at Mortensen Road. Residents living
along Gateway Hills Park Drive, along with those who need access to the Parks
and Recreation Office and the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, will cross the route at
Hayward Avenue, which will be controlled by a temporary traffic signal.
o The Ice Arena will be closed for maintenance while RAGBRAI is occurring.
o Residents living in the apartments at 2300 Mortensen will be provided
access across the route through the ISU Towers parking lot access.
Once riders reach the median-separated portion of Mortensen Road at Ash
Avenue, they will be guided onto the eastbound portion of the boulevard. The
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eastbound lanes of the boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic between Ash
Avenue and University Boulevard to provide a large, dedicated lane for
RAGBRAI riders.
o The two westbound lanes of the boulevard will be used for westbound,
one-way local traffic. This will allow residents to access and leave their
homes. Residents will circulate clockwise the enter and exit their homes
accessed off this portion of the route.
o A temporary traffic signal will be used at Big Bluestem Court and Little
Bluestem Court to provide access for residents.
RAGBRAI riders will turn north onto Beach Avenue. The northbound lane of
Beach Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic between Mortensen and
Greenbriar Circle.
o The southbound lane of Beach Avenue between Mortensen and just south
of Greenbriar Circle will be a one-way access for residents who live along
Beach and on Indian Grass Court. These residents will leave their homes
and head southbound, and will return to their homes from the north.
o The closure of Mortensen will continue through to University Boulevard to
prevent vehicles from conflicting with riders at Mortensen and Beach.
Riders will travel along Beach until they reach the Reiman Gardens access drive,
where they will turn east and circulate counterclockwise around Jack Trice
Stadium. At the north end of the stadium, the riders will enter the stadium and
circulate to the East Gateway Bridge, which they will cross to access the main
welcome area in the parking lots east of University Boulevard.
WELCOME AND CAMPING AREAS:
The Welcome Area will be set up east of University Boulevard in the parking lots
at the end of the East Gateway Bridge. Riders will disperse north and south from
the Welcome Area to their camping areas.
Due to the volume of bicycle traffic crossing it, South 4th Street will be closed
between University Boulevard and South Hazel Avenue from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. on July 25. The street will reopen overnight, and then be closed again on
the morning of July 26 from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to serve as a designated drop-
off location for vehicles delivering riders who are participating in the Ames to Des
Moines leg of RAGBRAI.
Because Brookside Park will be a main camping area for riders, it is anticipated
many people and support vehicles will be entering and exiting this area.
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Therefore, 6th Street between University Boulevard and Brookridge Avenue will
be closed from 8:00 a.m. July 25 through approximately 10:00 a.m. July 26.
o Registered support vehicles will be allowed access, along with other City
staff and RAGBRAI support vehicles. CyRide will be allowed access
through this area to connect between east and west Ames.
OUTBOUND ROUTE:
The closures indicated below will take place on Wednesday, July 26 from 5:00
a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The main outbound route assembly point will be along University Boulevard
between 6th Street and South 16th Street. Much of the outbound route will
intermingle RAGBRAI riders with vehicle traffic, unlike the previous day’s route.
This is for two primary reasons:
o Lower anticipated vehicle traffic on this portion of the route (early morning,
summer traffic)
o Shorter duration of bicycle traffic
Staff anticipates directing riders from the Brookside camping area onto
southbound University Boulevard. Staff will control the traffic signals at
6th/University, Lincoln Way/University, Jack Trice Way/University, and S.
16th/University to facilitate cross traffic access.
Riders will turn west onto Mortensen Road. The traffic control devices used for
the inbound route on Mortensen will remain in place for the outbound leg.
Therefore, the bicyclists will ride in the eastbound lanes of the Mortensen Road
boulevard, which will be closed to vehicle traffic. Vehicle traffic will be able to use
the westbound lanes for one-way access between Beach Road and Ash Avenue.
Temporary traffic signals at Big Bluestem Court, Hayward Avenue, and Coconino
Road will be used to stop riders as necessary to provide local traffic access into
and out of these neighborhoods. The traffic signal at State Avenue and
Mortensen Road will also be used to manage cross-route vehicle traffic.
Riders will turn south onto South Dakota Avenue. Both U.S. 30 off-ramps at
South Dakota will be closed during the outbound ride to avoid vehicle conflicts.
As indicated in the section above, South 4th Street between University Boulevard
and Hazel Avenue will be closed to through traffic so it can serve as a gathering
point for bicyclists to be dropped off from vehicles to join the ride. This location
will be most accessible to vehicles driving into Ames from the north, east, or
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south. A second drop-off point will be established at Latimer Lane, which will be
closed to allow drivers who enter Ames from the west to drop off riders, who can
then ride southbound on State Avenue to join the RAGBRAI route at Mortensen
Road. This will require the closure of Latimer Lane and Tripp Street between
Wilmoth Avenue and State Avenue.
GENERAL NOTES:
The closures described above will require a mix of volunteers, City staff, Ames Police,
ISU Police, and outside contracted law enforcement agencies to manage. Additionally,
City staff anticipates using nearly the entire City inventory of temporary traffic control
devices, and incurring approximately $3,000-$5,000 in costs to rent additional traffic
control devices for this two-day period. Additionally, staff will use the City’s Sign Shop to
create custom directional signage to facilitate rider and motorist movements.
At various locations along the route, staff will utilize electronic message boards to warn
motorists and residents about the planned closures in the week prior to the event, and
will also use these signs on the day of the event to direct traffic. In addition, staff has
coordinated with DOT to notify those driving to Ames on I-35 about potential detours
and delays.
Although the proposed route will minimize the number of residents who are
potentially affected, there will undoubtedly be delays and disruption to some
portions of the traveling community these days. Even with a substantial outreach
and detour plan, City staff expects that an event of this magnitude will cause
some frustration to residents!
In June, RAGBRAI staff will ride the planned route and identify any potential hazards
the City may need to address. City staff already plans to inspect the proposed route in
the months and weeks prior to RAGBRAI to ensure any roadway defects are corrected,
with the goal of creating a safe riding surface for the thousands of bicyclists who will
participate.
Requests related to the downtown entertainment area will be presented to the City
Council at a later date.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the proposed road closures as indicated above.
2. Direct staff to work with RAGBRAI to develop an alternate route.
3. Do not approve road closures for RAGBRAI.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Hosting RAGBRAI as an overnight town is an excellent opportunity to showcase the
community for a large number of visitors. It also requires a significant investment in time
and materials to plan and implement the necessary closures to create a safe and
minimally disruptive route. Even with such planning, residents should expect delays
and detours to access their homes and businesses on these two days!
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, thereby approving the proposed road closures as indicated above.
Park Camping Areas:
Brookside
Stuart Smith
Path under Lincoln Way
Vehicle,
Charter
Camping
End of Ride
Entertainment
RAGBRAI Route Overview
3/21/23
Local Vehicle Traffic Clockwise
Circulation Only -
Beach south of Greenbriar and
Mortensen east of Ash
US 30 WB Offramp
Closed Tuesday.
Both Offramps
Closed Wed.
Inbound Route
(blue)
Outbound Route
(purple)
Wed. AM Rider Dropoff Location
Wed. AM Rider Dropoff Location
Additional Camping Areas
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COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO
2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG).
BACKGROUND:
In discussions with the Public Works Department, it was discovered that an opportunity
became available where CDBG funds could be used to provide public infrastructure
improvements (removal of water mains and replacement of water lines (including lead
services) in HUD-designated Low and Moderate Income Census Tract #10 (see attached
map).
Census Tract #10 is one of the city’s older core vital neighborhoods. This tract has 4-inch
water mains that are aged and deteriorating, along with a high number of homes with lead
services from the main to the house. There also has been a significant number of water
main breaks in this tract that have caused residences to be without water, lose water
pressure, and have rusty water quality.
Under this activity, CDBG funds would utilize to replace the old 4-inch mains with new 8-
inch mains and installing new water service with copper piping on the northern side of the
tract at N Russell Avenue. The project area would include N Russel from Lincoln Way to
N. 4th Street. This project will improve water quality, reduce lead services, and increase
firefighting service capacity in this tract as well as benefit a HUD-identified LMI population.
This project is currently programmed in the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2026/27 with
financing from the Water Fund.
This proposed project is an eligible activity under our CDBG program. However, in
that this activity is not listed in our adopted 20 22-23 Action Plan activities, it
requires an amendment to our adopted Action Plan to add this activity. The
estimated cost is approximately $535,000. An amendment to the Action Plan
requires a 30-day comment period for the public and a public hearing at City
Council before it can be submitted as an additional activity to the Field Office.
In the adopted 2022-23 Action Plan, the City budgeted to implement a First-time
Homebuyer Assistance Program (Down payment and Closing Cost) which would
involve providing assistance to purchase homes in the Baker Subdivision and
possibly city-wide homes. In that homes are currently being constructed in the
Baker Subdivision, the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program instead would
be funded in the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan. Also, the budget for the Slum and
Blight Activity was reduced by approximately $33,000 to fill the gap to finance the
ITEM #: 36
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: P&H
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proposed water main project. It should be noted that the proposed CDBG Public
Infrastructure Improvements Program activity would still benefit the needs of low and
moderate-income households and count towards our 70% HUD LMI benefit requirement.
Attachment 1 shows the proposed amended program budget for 2022-23 Action Plan
program activities.
Staff’s rationale for adding the new water main project activity is as follows:
• The proposed project is located in a vital core neighborhood that is located in an
LMI census tract where the public utilities are in very poor conditions and therefore
is consistent with the goals and priorities in our 2019-23 Consolidated Plan to
benefit low-income residents in the community positively.
• The activity will continue to meet the City Council’s goals of strengthening our
neighborhoods.
• Continues the investment of improving both the housing stock and the
infrastructure needs of vital core neighborhoods.
• The proposed project would result in the City’s ability to meet HUD’s 2023-24
timely expenditure requirements as more lots would be sold in the Baker
Subdivision and allowing for a quicker turnaround for program income
expenditures.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Direct staff to proceed with amending the 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan with
the proposed projects as outlined in Attachment 1 and set a date of public hearing
for June 13, 2023.
2. Direct staff to proceed with amending the 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan with
the proposed projects as outlined in Attachment 1 in connection with
modifications.
3. Reject the 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan with the proposed projects as
outlined in Attachment 1 and refer this item back to staff for further information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The investment of our CDBG dollars is a vitally important resource not only to increase
the affordable housing needs of LMI Households in our community, but also ensure that
affordable housing is located in neighborhoods where the public infrastructure is
maintained in decent, safe, and sanitary condition. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1.
ATTACHMENT 1
ADOPTED 2022-23 Action Plan Expenditure Budget:
Programs Budget
CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Program (Down payment and
Closing Cost)
$501,999
Housing Improvement
Rehabilitation Program for
Single-family Homeowners
$212,004
Infrastructure Pocket Park Improvements-Baker Subdivision $130,000
Acquisition/Slum and Blight Removal Program $262,285
CDBG-CV CARES (Rent, Mortgage & Utility) Relief Assistance $58,282
CDBG-CV CARES Public Services
Assistance-Mental Health (To Be
Determined)
$85,000
HOME Multi-Family LIHTC Assistance New Construction $1,801,000
HOME Single New Home Construction $82,000
General Administration for CDBG, HOME & CARES
CDBG: 113,837
HOME: $142,752
CARES: $10,000
Total
$3,399,159
REVISED DRAFT PROPOSED 2022-23 Action Plan Revenue Budget:
2022-23 Anticipated CDBG Allocation $569,187
2021-22 Anticipated CDBG Program Rollover $600,000*
2021-22 Anticipated CDBG Anticipated Program Income $50,938*
2021-22 Anticipated CDBG-CV CARES Rollover $153,282
2022-23 Anticipated HOME Allocation $405,511
2020-21 Anticipated HOME Program Rollover (Admin &
Programming)
$1,681,068
2022-23 Minus Anticipated CHDO Set Aside - $60,827
Grand Total CDBG & HOME $3,399,159
PROPOSED AMENDED 2022-23 Action Plan Expenditure Budget:
Programs Budget
Public Infrastructure Improvement Program-Census Tract 10 $535,000
01,999 Housing Improvement
Rehabilitation Program for
Single-family Homeowners
$212,004
Infrastructure Pocket Park Improvements-Baker Subdivision $130,000
Acquisition/Slum and Blight Removal Program $229,284
CDBG-CV CARES (Rent, Mortgage & Utility) Relief Assistance $58,282
CDBG-CV CARES Public Services
Assistance-Mental Health (To Be
Determined)
$85,000
HOME Multi-Family LIHTC Assistance New Construction $1,801,000
HOME Single New Home Construction $82,000
General Administration for CDBG, HOME & CARES
CDBG: 113,837
HOME: $142,752
CARES: $10,000
Total
$3,399,159
REVISED DRAFT PROPOSED 2022-23 Action Plan Revenue Budget:
2022-23 Anticipated CDBG Allocation $569,187
2021-22 Anticipated CDBG Program Rollover $600,000
* 2021-22 Anticipated CDBG Anticipated Program Income $50,938
* 2021-22 Anticipated CDBG-CV CARES Rollover $153,282
2022-23 Anticipated HOME Allocation $405,511
2020-21 Anticipated HOME Program Rollover (Admin &
Programming)
$1,681,068
2022-23 Minus Anticipated CHDO Set Aside - $60,827
Grand Total CDBG & HOME $3,399,159
CPD Maps - LMI Census Tract 10-Ames, Iowa
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Low Mod Blockgroup
Census Tract
May 5, 2023 0 0.2 0.40.1 mi
0 0.35 0.70.17 km
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COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PUBLIC FORUM FOLLOW UP AND PROPOSED 2023-24 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS
BACKGROUND:
On April 26th and 27th, City staff hosted in-person and virtual public forums to gather input
regarding possible projects for consideration with the City’s 2023-24 CDBG/HOME Annual
Action Plan Program.
Seven (7) persons attended the in-person forum, and six (6) persons attended the virtual
forum. Attendees included representatives from The Bridge Home, Primary Health Care,
ACCESS, The Salvation Army, Electric Department, Community and Family Resources
(CFR), Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority (CIRHA), and five (5) citizens from Ames.
The following agenda was presented, and the forum attendees were given the opportunity
to participate in a group discussion regarding the agenda items:
1. Basic overview of the CDBG, HOME, HOME-ARP, and CARES-CV Programs
2. Review of the federal Consolidated Planning Requirements.
3. Overview of the Five-year Goals and Priorities created for 2019-23
4. Staff proposed 2023-24 Annual Action Plan suggestions
5. Group feedback and
6. Tentative Timeline for next steps
The PowerPoint presentation of the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan will also be available
on the Housing Division’s website at www.cityofames.org/housing.
The public feedback was centered around the need to continue to address affordable
housing and neighborhoods. Staff has summarized the public comments and primary
questions/comments about funding options as follows:
• Need for assistance with Deposits (Rent and Utilities)
• Need for short-term tenant based rental assistance (TBRA).
• Assistance to buy groceries for food pantries
Staff’s takeaway from the public input was that there is a consensus to continue
to address the need for affordable housing for lower-income households.
ITEM #: 37
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: P&H
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PROPOSED FUNDING:
In February 2023, HUD notified the City that for the fiscal year 2023, our CDBG allocation
would be $577,990 (a $41,000 decrease from 2022), and our HOME alloc ation would
be $321,764 (a $28,00 decrease from 2022).
Taking all of the above information under consideration, and that this is the last year of our
5-Year (2019-2023 Consolidated Plan), staff is recommending that three new programs be
created with this action plan along with continuation of prior programs. The three new
programs include deposit assistance, tenant based rental assistance, and homebuyer
assistance. Attachment A details all of the specific programs and proposed levels of
fundings.
With City Council’s direction on what programs to include within the Action Plan,
staff can finalize the plan and make it available for public comment prior to City
Council approval on or before August 16, 2023.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed 2023-24 Annual Action Plan Program
Projects with an estimated budget (Attachment A) and set August 8, 2023, as the
date of public hearing for approval of submitting the plan to HUD on or by August
16, 2023.
2. City Council can adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed 2023-24 Annual
Action Plan Program Projects and estimated budget (Attachment A) and set August
8, 2023, as the date of public hearing for approval of submitting the plan to HUD on
or by August 16, 2023, with modifications.
3. Refer this item back to staff with further direction.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Now that the 2023-24 allocations have been announced, the draft of the City’s Annual
Plan can be prepared for the required 30-day public comment period beginning in July.
This is still a very tight timeframe to get the plan submitted to HUD by the August
16 deadline date.
All of the projects will continue to help address the needs identified in the 2019-23 Five-
Year Consolidated Plan. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that
the City Council adopt Alternative #1 stated above.
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ATTACHMENT A
2023-24 DRAFT Proposed CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan
Projects and Budget
PROPOSED 2023-24 Action Plan Expenditure Budget:
2023-24 Proposed Programs Budget
CDBG Deposits and 1st Month Rental Assistance Program $150,000
CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Program (Down payment/ Closing Cost/Education) $221,196
HOME-Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) $150,000
HOME-ARP-Non Congregate Shelters $1,078,861
Subtotal $1,600,057
2022-23 Rollover Programs Budget
CDBG Public Infrastructure Improvement (LMI Census Tracts) $535,000
CDBG Infrastructure Pocket Park Improvements-Baker Subdivision $130,000
CDBG Acquisition/Slum and Blight Removal Program** $234,024
CDBG Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program for Homeowners $150,000
CDBG Maintenance for Baker Subdivision $10,000
HOME Multi-Family LIHTC Assistance New Construction 1,801,000
HOME Single New Home Construction** $222,434
Subtotal $3,082,458
General Administration for CDBG & HOME & HOME-ARP
CDBG: $115,598
HOME: $107,295
HOME-ARP: *** $180,387
Subtotal $403,280
Grand Total CDBG, HOME & HOME-ARP $5,085,795
PROPOSED 2023-24 Action Plan Revenue Budget:
2023-24 CDBG Allocation $557,990
2022-23 Anticipated CDBG Program Rollover $837,828*
2023-24 Anticipated CDBG Anticipated Program Income $150,000*
2022-23 HOME-ARP Allocation Rollover $1,078,861
2023-24 HOME-ARP Allocation Rollover $180,387
2023-24 HOME Allocation $321,764
2022-23 Anticipated HOME Program Rollover (Admin & Programming-CHDO Set Aside)
$2,007,229
2023-24 Minus Anticipated CHDO Set Aside -$48,264
Grand Total CDBG, HOME & HOME-ARP $5,085,795
*City Council should note that the anticipated revenue for the CDBG program rollover and the
anticipated program income are conservative estimates being projected by staff. These projections will
be adjusted when the 2022-23 program year is finalized and closed.
*** Only 5% is available ($ 63,642) until Allocation Plan is approved.
** Funding budgeted in both years
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kelly Diekmann, Planning & Housing Director
Date: May 9, 2023
Subject: Third Reading of Rezoning of 3400 Cameron School Road and 5301 GW
Carver to a PRD with a Zoning Agreement Amendment.
An amended Zoning Agreement for the rezoning of property located at 3400 Cameron
School Road and 5301 GW Carver is attached for approval in conjunction with the Third
Reading of the proposed rezoning from FS-RL to F-PRD. The agreement includes a
Master Plan Exhibit with the updated F-PRD boundaries, which include all the
FS-RL zoned land as well as a small portion of the FS-RM zoned land. There are
no other changes to terms of the Zoning Agreement. Approval of the PRD itself
includes conditions with the PRD Plan that are not part of this agreement.
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THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT
MASTERPLAN
APRIL 2023
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FEETSCALE
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HORZ.
LEGEND
COLOR USE ZONING
AGRICULTURAL USE AG
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EXCLUDING
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DWELLING
UNITS DENSITY
DEVELOPABLE ACRES
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED
FS-RM 7-11 AC 1 AC 60-100
OPEN SPACE
DETENTION AND BUFFERS
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32-42 AC N/A N/A
APPLICANT:
FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT
100 6TH ST
AMES, IA 50010
PREPARED BY:
BOLTON & MENK
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IA 50010
SUBMITTAL DATE:
APRIL 2023
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
NST.# 2016-07020
THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 84 NORTH,
RANGE 24 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., STORY COUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 3.6 ACRES DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
NE1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SEC. 20-T84N-R24W OF THE 5TH P.M., STORY COUNTY, IOWA, THENCE
EAST ALONG THE CENT OF THE ROAD 521 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 301 FEET, THENCE WEST 521 FEET
TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE1/4 OF THE SE1/4, THENCE NORTH 301 FEET TO THE PLACE OF
BEGINNING
AND,
INST.#2016-12436
WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20 IN TOWNSHIP 84 NORTH, RANGE 24
WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., STORY COUNTY, IOWA, EXCEPT BEGINNING AT CONCRETE MONUMENT
LOCATED AT CENTER OF SECTION 20, T84N, R24W OF THE 5TH P.M., IN STORY COUNTY, IOWA,
WHICH IS THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE S
00°30' E, A DISTANCE OF 372.30 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER;
THENCE N 89°30' E, A DISTANCE O 325.00 FEET; THENCE S 66°41' E, A DISTANCE OF 36.09 FEET;
THENCE N 84°40' E, A DISTANCE OF 58.92 FEET; THENCE S 39°45' E, A DISTANCE OF 316.30 FEET;
THENCE N 00°09' E, A DISTANCE OF 621.43 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST
QUARTER SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER SECTION A
DISTANCE OF 623.92 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
DEVELOPABLE ACRES
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED
PRD 32.6-36.6 AC 7 AC 96-111
APPROX
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OWNER(S):
FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC
100 6TH ST
AMES IA 50010
&
FRIEDRICH, R & SONS INC
100 SIXTH ST
AMES IA 50010
FLOODPLAIN
FLOODPLAIN FRINGE
PROTECT TREES ALONG
WEST PROPERTY LINE (2.8
ACRES)
ROAD & SIDEWALK CONNECTION
ROAD & SIDEWALK
CONNECTION
ROAD CONNECTION TO
CAMERON SCHOOL ROAD ROAD CONNECTION TO
CAMERON SCHOOL ROAD
TURN LANE
IMPROVEMENTS AT
INTERSECTION OF GW
CARVER AND CAMERON
SCHOOL ROAD
CONNECTION TO
GW CARVER
N/A N/A N/A
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I ITEM #: 38c
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
REQUEST: PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AVENUE AND CAMERON
SCHOOL ROAD
BACKGROUND:
R Friedrich & Sons, Inc., and Friedrich Land Development Company, LC is requesting
approval of a Preliminary Plat on 108.21 acres for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms
development located near the southwest corner of George Washing ton Carver Avenue
and Cameron School Road (see Location Map – Attachment A). The City annexed this
land in May 2022. A rezoning with Master Plan and Zoning Agreement was approved on
December 13, 2022, which rezoned the property from Agricultural (A) to Floating
Suburban – Residential Low Density (FS-RL) and Floating Suburban – Residential
Medium Density (FS-RM). The site is also subject to terms of the annexation agreement
related to development intensity and infrastructure improvements.
Concurrent with review of this preliminary plat, the applicant has submitted a rezoning
application to reduce the size of the FS-RM area of the site and amend the FS-RL zoning
area to a Planned Residence District (F-PRD). The third reading of the ordinance for
the rezoning is scheduled for May 9. (Attachment B - Master Plan). The 20-acre parcel
at the corner of Cameron School Road and GW Carver Avenue will remain as Ag zoning
with a master plan at this time and is not part of the rezoning or this subdivision proposal.
The proposed Preliminary Plat (Attachment G – Preliminary Plat) includes:
• 105 single-family residential lots
• One lot with clubhouse and swimming pool
• Eight outlots for open space (including private pocket park) and stormwater
• One FS-RM zoned lot for future single-family attached housing
• One lot left as agricultural. (Attachment C - Proposed Zoning)
• Street layout and frontage improvements
• Utility layout
• Easement area for resource protection
• Waiver request for sidewalk installation for a portion of frontage along Cameron
School Road.
Of those residential lots, 55 will be located in the south and west area of the preliminary
plat and be developed as standard single-family, detached homes. The other 51 lots will
be developed as smaller, “zero lot line” single-family detached homes. These 51 lots will
be a second Domani development, similar to what was approved in 2021 off of Oakwood
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Road. The FS-RM and Ag zoned lots will be final platted with future development plans.
City sanitary sewer will serve the site with the extension of a 12-inch main on Everest
Avenue and Cartier Avenue. The proposed plat and its related density are consistent with
limitation of the Master Plan Zoning Agreement for sanitary sewer capacity. Electric and
water utilities will not be provided by the City of Ames; Midland Electric will provide
electricity and Xenia Rural Water will provide water. Water infrastructure will be built to
meet City of Ames specifications per the Water Service Operations and Territory
Agreement between the City and Xenia. The developer has provided documentation from
Xenia staff approving the proposed water main extension and confirmed the ability to
serve.
OUTLOTS AND EASEMENTS:
All eight of the outlots will accommodate storm sewer and surface flowage easements to
some extent. Five of the outlots will also include pedestrian access easements across the
entire outlot (Outlots A, B, F, G, and H). Outlot F lies within the Ioway Creek flood plain.
At the time of annexation, the Developer agreed to work with City staff prior to Preliminary
Plat approval to implement nutrient reduction strategies that are beneficial to the City and
are separate from the development’s stormwater management requirements. The
approved stormwater management plan and discussions with the City’s Engineering
Division are consistent with those strategies if an agreement is reached with the
developer and the City. Note the City cannot require nutrient reduction strategies with
the stormwater plan.
Additional easements will include slope protection on Lots 1 – 16 and a tree conservation
easement on Outlot F. Lots 1-16 along the southwest side of Cartier Avenue have a
significant amount of tree canopy and slope toward Outlot F. The rear area of each lot will
be within a slope protection easement. A condition is proposed to finalize the easement
language and its location on lots to maintain much of the tree canopy and allow for
minimal tree removal, except for unhealthy trees.
Outlot F includes areas zoned with the Environmentally Sensitive Overlay reflecting the
boundaries of the Iowa Creek Floodway. Disturbance within the Overlay is subject to
approval with the preliminary plat review. The project includes stormwater management
within this outlot and it may include city benefitted nutrient reduction strategies. The
developer is in the process of obtaining the Army Corps permits for fill and disturbances
related to the project, including activities within this outlot. Ultimately, the outlot will
include easements for conservation and storm water management.
The PRD Plan includes an area for a private park within Outlot B along Erickson Avenue.
As a requirement of the PRD design principles and Ames Plan 2040 policies for providing
park space within new development, the developer has proposed a private park in lieu of
dedicating additional land for a public park. The design and implementation of features
for the park are a condition of the PRD Plan approval and are to be timed with Phase 4
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of PRD.
Details of the park features are not yet approved by the City. The park space will include
a walkway connection to facilitate travel east west through the overall site. Additionally,
staff has a recommended condition of approval that the final features of the park space,
including a component of playground equipment, is approved by the City prior to final plat
approval.
ACCESS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS:
The project will have access to existing roadways consistent with the approved Master
Plan in four places. At the far south edge of the plat, Cartier Avenue will exte nd to the
northwest from Scenic Valley Subdivision. There will be two access points from Cameron
School Road. Cartier Avenue ends as a cul-de-sac and does not connect to the county
right-of-way to the northwest outside of the City.
The proposed far west access will be a new street to be named Erickson Avenue and the
eastern access will be Everest Avenue, an extension from Scenic Valley Subdivision. The
subdivision will have three other new streets within the development, Polo Avenue,
Erickson Way and Columbus Drive.
A fifth connection as required in the Master Plan and annexation agreement is
planned as a future connection to be provided across the Ag zoned parcel (Outlot
ZZ) from G W Carver to Everest Avenue. Presently, this lot is not developable as a
platted outlot. This connection will be designed and reviewed at the time when this outlot
is replatted for development.
On-street parking will be provided throughout the neighborhood on the north and east
sides of the street. The PRD identifies narrow lot patterns for some of the homes. Each
home will have two require garage parking spaces. The narrow lot patterns impact the
amount of available on street parking.
Additionally, the parking along Erickson and Columbus may be used to support the
clubhouse that is part of the PRD. If the PRD is approved as proposed, no on-site parking
for the clubhouse is required. Guest parking on the street is necessary to serve the
clubhouse. The proposed lot pattern with the PRD plan and management of driveway
location should allow for adequate on-street parking typical of a residential neighborhood.
Coordination of driveways, street trees, streetlights, and fire hydrants is a condition of
approval for final plat.
The FS zoning, the underlying zoning district of the PRD, and the Subdivision Code
standards strive for a block length not to exceed 660 feet and to ensure that streets do
not exceed 1,320 feet and to minimize cul-de-sacs and dead ends. All proposed streets
within the preliminary plat comply with these distance constrai nts. There are sidewalks
on both sides of the streets throughout the preliminary plat, with street crossings at all
intersections.
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Due to the length, design, and limited intersections there is a desire to reduce the ability
for traffic to exceed the posted speed limit. The developer has worked with staff and will
be including speed tables at the intersection of Everest and Columbus Drive. A second
speed table will be designed and built where Everest Avenue intersects with the future
street that will cross Outlot XX when plated in the future or as access to the FS -RM site.
SIDEWALK WAIVER:
Installation of sidewalks is required with all residential subdivision per Section 23.403.
Sidewalks will be constructed along both sides of all internal streets. Sidewalks will also
be required to be installed along Cameron School Road and G. W. Carver. I n certain
situations where topographic conditions exist that would make installation difficult or
premature a deferral may be approved (Sec. 23.403(14)(c)). In this situation, the
applicant requests that sidewalk not have to be installed in the northwest corner of
the subdivision along Cameron School Road at the Erickson Avenue intersection.
Properties to the west and east are located in the county with no anticipation of annexation
based on the current configuration of the properties and city limits.
Although sidewalks are commonly installed in phases awaiting future connections, the
applicant surmises installation of a sidewalk along the piece of ground in question would
result in an unsafe situation (Attachment E – Sidewalk Waiver Request). The sidewalk
would lead to parcels with no sidewalks and no guarantee to install them in the future
since they are in the County. Staff does not believe the lack of connectivity alone justifies
a waiver under the adopted standards.
If the Council grants a waiver on the basis that it finds that sidewalks are not feasible
(rather than on the basis of a lack of connectivity), that would be a more appropriate
finding to justify a waiver. Alternatively, a sidewalk could be required to the east of
Erickson and the waiver could be granted for sidewalks to the west of Erickson as the
City will not plan to annex property to that direction due existing development patterns
and inability to serve utilities to the west. The sidewalk to the east of Erickson could be
extended to the county rural residential property or routed back into the PRD open space
Outlot E to connect to Columbus Drive to mitigate concerns about safety and future
sidewalk extensions. The developer would need to modify final plans to include such a
sidewalk and modify the planned stormwater drainage.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
At the March 15 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting the Commission discussed the
proposed Preliminary Plat. At the meeting, four individuals spoke at the Public Hearing.
During the hearing, three individuals asked questions and had concerns about potential
future traffic impacts which the developer replied to. One person representing the owner
of property abutting the site in Story County expressed concern over acces s and water
drainage and floodplain issues. The Commission members also asked staff about
proposed design details in the subdivision.
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The Commission voted 6-0 to recommend City Council to approve the Preliminary
Plat for Dankbar Farms with a sidewalk waiver along Cameron School Road near
Erickson Avenue and the following conditions:
1. Defer access connection from G W Carver and Everest Avenue requirement
until the time Outlot ZZ is platted for development.
2. Review of a specific layout plan for driveways, utilities, and street trees for
each final plat.
3. Finalize the conservation easement for slope and tree protection prior to
final plat.
4. Finalize traffic calming design and locations with final plat.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Preliminary Plat for the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms development located
on the southwest corner of George Washington Carver Avenue and Cameron
School Road, contingent upon approval of the proposed PRD , with a waiver of
sidewalk installation along Cameron School Road near the Erickson Avenue
Intersection and the following conditions:
a) Defer access connection from G W Carver and Everest Avenue requirement
until the time Outlot ZZ is platted for development.
b) Approve waiver of sidewalk requirements along Cameron School Road at
the intersection of Erickson Avenue,
c) Review of a specific layout plan for driveways, utilities, and street trees for
each final plat.
d) Finalize the conservation easement for slope and tree protection prior to
final plat.
e) Finalize traffic calming design and locations with final plat.
f) Approval of Army Corp of Engineers wetlands permit.
g) Incorporate private pocket park amenities, subject to City approval of the
features and playground equipment, at the time of final plat approval in
accordance with the PRD plan for phasing.
2. Deny the sidewalk waiver request, but approve the Preliminary Plat for the Bluffs
at Dankbar Farms development located on the southwest corner of George
Washington Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road, contingent upon approval
of the proposed PRD and the following conditions:
a) Include a sidewalk extension along Cameron School Road frontage at the
time of Final Plat.
b) Defer access connection from G W Carver and Everest Avenue requirement
until the time Outlot ZZ is plated for development.
c) Approve waiver of sidewalk requirements along Cameron S chool Road at
the intersection of Erickson Avenue,
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d) Review of a specific layout plan for driveways, utilities, and street trees for
each final plat.
e) Finalize the conservation easement for slope and tree protection prior to
final plat.
f) Finalize traffic calming design and locations with final plat.
h) Approval of Army Corp of Engineers wetlands permit.
i) Incorporate private pocket park amenities, subject to City approval of the
features and playground equipment, at the time of final plat approval in
accordance with the PRD plan for phasing.
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat for Bluffs at Dankbar Farms development located on the
southwest corner of George Washing ton Carver Avenue and Cameron School
Road on the basis that the Council finds the Preliminary Plat does not meet the
requirements of Section 23.302(3)(b) of the Ames Municipal Code and set forth
the Council’s reasons to disapprove or modify the proposed preliminary plat as
required by Section 23.302(4) of the Ames Municipal Code.
4. Defer action on this request and refer it back to City staff and/or the applicant for
additional information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Upon review of the Preliminary Plat, staff has found that the plat meets the requirements
of Chapter 23, the approved Master Plan and the proposed Planned Residence
Development Plan. In addition, lot layout and design, utility connections, and storm water
design have been reviewed by staff and found to meet City standards.
Staff supports the requested waiver regarding the western portion of sidewalk
along Cameron School Road due to the physical constraints of the rural road ditch
and waterway located to the west with no expectation annex land and grow to the
west. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
approve Alternative #1 with the associated conditions and sidewalk waiver, as described
above.
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Addendum
Project Location.
The project site is approximately 108.21 acres for the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms
development located on the southwest corner of George Washington Carver Avenue and
Cameron School Road (see Location Map – Attachment A).
Master Plan Compliance.
The Preliminary Plat for this development is in conformance with the approved Master
Plan being approved with the third reading of the rezoning and the accompanying zoning
agreement. This Preliminary Plat is being approved concurrently with a Planned
Residence Development (PRD). The PRD illustrates the general arrangement of uses,
layout of development and conservation/open space areas, planned transportation
connections, and developable acres.
The proposed plat creates lots 105 single-family residential lots, eight outlots one FS-RM
lot, and one lot left as agricultural for future development. The lot layout is =consistent
with the proposed PRD Master Plan (Attachment D).
Improvements to common areas for the PRD open space and landscaping requirement
will be coordinated with final plat approvals.
Traffic and Street Connections.
The project will have access in five places. Four of these connections will provide direct
access to the residential area. The fifth access is not shown with the preliminary plat since
the exact location and layout will be determined with the future development of the
Agricultural zoned lot. The actual street paving, sidewalks, curb and gutter, etc. for
Everest Avenue is planned to be constructed by the developer with a later phase.
However, it will be platted and dedicated as right-of-way in order to provide sanitary sewer
and the necessary easements to serve the first phase of development at the northwest
corner of the site. Timing of construction of the extension will be determined at the time
of final plat approval by the City.
Everest will also include a traffic calming features of two speed tables. The long stretch
of road without interruptions will likely induce speeding. Adding speed tables helps to slow
traffic and will be part of the design for the intersections along the roadway. Final plat will
include design details for these public improvements. The City considered utilizing mini -
roundabouts for this purpose as an alternative to the speed tables, but agreed the speed
table design could accomplish the same goal.
In the far south of the plat, Cartier Avenue will extend to the northwest from Scenic Valley
Subdivision. There will be two access points from Cameron School Road. The far west
access will be a new street to be named Erickson Avenue and the eastern access will be
Everest Avenue, an extension from Scenic Valley Subdivision. The subdivision will have
three other new streets within the development, Polo Avenue, Erickson Way and
Columbus Drive.
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All streets within the plat will meet the standard dimensions for a local street with 55 feet
of right of way and 26 feet of paving, as required in the Subdivision Code. Construction
of the street improvements will occur in phases as the project develops.
The Annexation Agreement for this property includes requirements for future traffic
improvements and connections and traffic signal fees are all tied to preliminary and final
plat approval. This requirement is being met for all areas of the plat with the exception of
the future connection to G W Carver. Additionally, the Annexation Agreement requires
the developer to pay a proportional share of the traffic signal costs upon approval of
second final plat. Therefore, approval of this preliminary plat does not require payment
of the fee, but the first final plat based upon this preliminary plat will be the second final
plat and require payment of the fees.
Shared-Use Paths, Sidewalks, and Trails.
All streets will have 5-foot sidewalks along both sides. All sidewalks and paths will be
constructed at the developer’s expense. Five-foot sidewalks will be installed along G W
Carver and Cameron School Road. These sidewalks will be installed when future
roadway improvements are constructed. The eastern portion of sidewalk along Cameron
School Road will be place in an easement on the Agriculturally zoned lot. This sidewalk
will swoop down into the site as a result of a high-pressure gas main structure.
The other portion of the sidewalk along Cameron School Road would be located west of
two county residential properties. The Developer has requested a waiver of installation
for this section of sidewalk. If installed this sidewalk would exist only on the po rtion of
frontage with no connections in the near future. This portion of Cameron School Road
Frontage is surrounded by county properties with no current plans for annexation.
Additionally, the location of the sidewalk would be adjacent to the new right -of-way line,
which would be approximately 50 feet back from the existing shoulder of the road.
Therefore, the developer feels that this creates an unsafe environment for pedestrians as
they would have to walk on the shoulder of the road or walk through the d rainage ditch
along the road when there are sidewalks through the development without adding to much
additional distance.
Staff does not believe the lack of connectivity alone justifies a waiver. If the Council finds
that that sidewalks are not feasible and grants a waiver that would be a more appropriate
finding. Alternatively, a sidewalk can be required for a portion of the sidewalk on the east
side Erickson Avenue and the waiver could be granted for sidewalks on the west of
Erickson Avenue as the City will not plan to annex property to that direction due existing
development patterns and inability to serve utilities to the west. The sidewalk to the east
of Erickson could be extended to the county rural residential property or routed back into
the PRD open space Outlot E to connect to Columbus Drive to mitigate concerns about
safety and future sidewalk extensions. This option of returning the sidewalk to Columbus
would need further review by the applicant due to potential conflicts with their stormwater
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surface flowage design.
Open space and amenities are required within PRDs to be able to be used by the
residents within the development. This proposed PRD provides a small pocket park that
is centrally located withing the development. A sidewalk between Lo ts 116 and 117 will
provide pedestrian access over to the park through Outlot H. Additional connections will
be provided through the FS-RM and Ag zoned parcels and will be reviewed with future
plats and site plans.
Stormwater Management.
Stormwater management will occur across eight outlots in some variation. Ponding and
wetland areas will occur on Outlots A, B, and F. Stormwater management for the plat will
be handled in primarily two areas. The majority of the north half of the site will be piped
towards Outlots A and B an existing naturally low-lying area where ponding will likely
occur. Smaller areas in Outlot E and a small area of Outlot A will outlet is to the roadside
ditch.
For the south and west areas of the plat, water will be piped over to Outlots B and F.
Stormwater will be collected at the rear of Lots 1-16 by way of pipe and surface flowage
easements. All storm water in the south half of the plat will be directed to Outlot F into 30”
pipe between Lots 6 and 7 and then continue down into Outlot F as it releases to Ioway
Creek.
Utilities and Easements.
Water service will be provided by Xenia through a series of eight-inch mains. Service will
be provided from both locations from Cameron School Road and throughout the site.
Watermains will dead end on Cartier Avenue and Everest Avenue and not connect into
the City’s water system in Scenic Valley. All water service and materials, i.e. pipes,
hydrants, etc will be constructed and operate at City of Ames standards even though
operated by Xenia. The applicant has provided a letter from Xenia that states they have
reviewed the development and can serve the development per the the Water Service
Operations and Territory Agreement between the City and Xenia.
Sanitary sewer service will connect to the City’s system via an 8-inch main coming up
Everest Avenue from Scenic Valley development and then circulate throughout the
development. Utilities will be extended with the final platting of each addition. Electrical
service will be provided by Midland.
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Attachment A – Location Map
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Attachment B – Proposed PRD Zoning & Masterplan
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Attachment C – Proposed Zoning Tracts- Rezoning Plat
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Attachment D –Phasing Plan
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Attachment E – Sidewalk Waiver Request
Friedrich Development requests a waiver for a small portion of sidewalk in the Bluffs subdivision. The
request is for a portion of sidewalk in the NW corner of the subdivision along Cameron School Road.
Both the properties to the west and east are located in the county with no anticipation of annexation
based on the current configuration. The installation of a sidewalk along the piece of ground in question
would result in an unsafe situation. The sidewalk would lead to parcels with no sidewalks and no
guarantee to install them in the future since they are in the County. Pedestrians or cyclists who would
utilize the sidewalk would end up at a dead end. If the pedestrian or cyclist tried to continue forward
they would have to try maneuver to Cameron School roadway and walk/bike on the shoulder. In order to
get from the sidewalk to the shoulder they would have to traverse the roadway ditch. This creates an
unsafe situation for pedestrians and cyclists. Any subdivision resident could utilize internal sidewalk in
the subdivision to head east and then obtain access to the proposed sidewalk on Cameron School on the
NE corner of the property. Friedrich is committed to installing sidewalk throughout the entire rest of the
subdivision and ensure there are walkabout routes for all residents. We request the waiver to ensure we
are promoting safe sidewalks throughout the subdivision.
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Attachment F – Applicable Subdivision Law
The laws applicable to this Preliminary Plat Subdivision include, but are not limit ed to, the
following: (verbatim language is shown in italics, other references are paraphrased):
Code of Iowa Chapter 354, Section 8 requires that the governing body shall determine
whether the subdivision conforms to its Land Use Policy Plan.
Ames Municipal Code Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Division I, outlines the general
provisions for subdivisions within the City limits and within two miles of the City limits of
Ames.
Ames Municipal Code Section 23.302(5 & 6):
(5) City Council Review of Preliminary Plat:
All proposed subdivision plats shall be submitted to the City Council for
review and approval in accordance with these Regulations. The City Council
shall examine the Preliminary Plat, any comments, recommendations or
reports examined or made by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and
such other information as it deems necessary and reasonable to consider.
(6) City Council Action on Preliminary Plat:
(a) Based upon such examination, the City Council shall determine whether
the Preliminary Plat conforms to relevant and applicable design and
improvement standards in these Regulations, to other City ordinances
and standards, to the City's Land Use Policy Plan and to the City's other
duly adopted plans. In particular, the City Council shall determine whether
the subdivision conforms to minimum levels of service standards set forth
in the Land Use Policy Plan for public infrastructure and shall give due
consideration to the possible burden of the proposed subdivision on
public improvements in determining whether to require the installation of
additional public improvements as a condition for approval.
(b) Following such examination and within 30 days of the referral of the
Preliminary Plat and report of recommendations to the City Council by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council shall approve,
approve subject to conditions, or disapprove the Preliminary Plat. The
City Council shall set forth its reasons for disapproving any Preliminary
Plat or for conditioning its approval of any Preliminary Plat in its official
records and shall provide a written copy of such reasons to the developer.
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Attachment F (Cont.) Municipal Code Sections- Section 23.10
Section 23.403(14)
PP.01
TITLE SHEET
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MAP OF THE
CITY OF AMES
STORY COUNTY, IA
FRIEDRICH DEVELOPMENT
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
MARCH, 2023
STORY COUNTY, IA
NOTE: EXISTING UTILITY INFORMATION SHOWN ON THIS
PLAN HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE UTILITY OWNER. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY EXACT LOCATIONS PRIOR
TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION AS REQUIRED BY STATE
LAW. NOTIFY IOWA ONE-CALL 1-800-292-8989.
THE SUBSURFACE UTILITY INFORMATION IN THIS PLAN IS
UTILITY QUALITY LEVEL D UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. THIS
UTILITY LEVEL WAS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE
GUIDELINES OF CI/ASCE 38-02, ENTITLED "STANDARD
GUIDELINES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DEPICTION OF
EXISTING SUBSURFACE UTILITY DATA."
OWNER
FRIEDRICH, R & SONS INC &
FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC
100 6TH ST, AMES IA, 50010
PREPARED BY
BOLTON & MENK
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IA 50010
THE 2023 EDITION OF THE "IOWA STATEWIDE URBAN SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS" (SUDAS) AND "THE CURRENT CITY OF AMES SUPPLEMENTAL
SPECIFICATIONS" SHALL GOVERN.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION", SERIES 2015 AND ALL CURRENT GENERAL
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MATERIALS INSTRUCTIONAL MEMORANDUM
SHALL GOVERN AS REFERENCED.
MUTCD 2009 AS ADOPTED BY IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS
UTILITY CONTACTS
CITY OF AMES UTILITY MAINTENANCE - BEN MCCONVILLE, 515-239-5162
CENTURY LINK - SADIE HALL, 918-547-0147
MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE - BRUCE KEENEY, 515-386-4111
MEDIACOM - TIM ADREON, 515-233-2318
XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT - LAIRD VAN DEE, 515-676-2117
CITY OF AMES ELECTRIC, MARK CARRAN, 515-239-5189
ZONING
EXISTING: AGRICULTURAL
PROPOSED: FS-RL, FS-RM, PRD
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PP.02 GENERAL NOTES & TYPICAL SECTIONS
PP.03 OVERALL SITE LAYOUT
PP.04 SITE ZONING
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Attachment G
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START N
3488656.20
3488654.90
3488579.56
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4876151.99
4876438.07
4876512.72
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3488579.56
3488323.57
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4876512.72
4876511.56
LINE / CHORD DIRECTION
S89° 44' 23"E
S44° 44' 23"E
S0° 15' 37"W
OUTLOTS
PARCEL
OUTLOT A
OUTLOT B
OUTLOT C
OUTLOT D
OUTLOT E
OUTLOT F
OUTLOT G
OUTLOT H
OUTLOT ZZ
AREA (SF)
314,076
172,327
15,179
22,111
35,843
1,137,936
4,822
17,022
836,525
AREA (AC)
7.210
3.956
0.348
0.508
0.823
26.123
0.111
0.391
19.204
LOTS
PARCEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
AREA (SF)
71,786
48,012
32,428
24,010
22,945
23,717
33,000
33,000
33,000
33,000
33,000
33,000
33,000
33,000
31,724
20,439
13,137
14,321
13,559
15,956
AREA (AC)
1.648
1.102
0.744
0.551
0.527
0.544
0.758
0.758
0.758
0.758
0.758
0.758
0.758
0.758
0.728
0.469
0.302
0.329
0.311
0.366
LOTS
PARCEL
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
AREA (SF)
12,460
10,800
10,800
10,800
10,800
12,282
10,633
9,177
9,177
10,061
8,617
8,855
8,884
8,855
11,040
13,820
10,120
10,120
10,222
13,603
AREA (AC)
0.286
0.248
0.248
0.248
0.248
0.282
0.244
0.211
0.211
0.231
0.198
0.203
0.204
0.203
0.253
0.317
0.232
0.232
0.235
0.312
LOTS
PARCEL
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
101
102
103
104
105
AREA (SF)
11,293
10,893
9,091
9,086
9,086
9,086
10,152
13,044
13,657
9,908
8,855
11,040
9,367
9,575
9,360
8,301
6,381
6,911
7,191
5,980
AREA (AC)
0.259
0.250
0.209
0.209
0.209
0.209
0.233
0.299
0.314
0.227
0.203
0.253
0.215
0.220
0.215
0.191
0.146
0.159
0.165
0.137
LOTS
PARCEL
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
AREA (SF)
5,980
5,980
7,130
5,980
7,545
5,717
5,716
5,714
5,713
5,711
5,710
6,837
5,957
5,809
5,720
5,720
5,720
5,720
5,720
5,720
AREA (AC)
0.137
0.137
0.164
0.137
0.173
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.157
0.137
0.133
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.131
LOTS
PARCEL
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
AREA (SF)
6,767
7,481
5,723
5,724
5,726
5,727
5,729
5,730
5,754
5,993
7,442
6,840
5,720
5,720
7,853
8,907
11,035
5,932
5,928
7,729
AREA (AC)
0.155
0.172
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.131
0.132
0.132
0.132
0.138
0.171
0.157
0.131
0.131
0.180
0.204
0.253
0.136
0.136
0.177
LOTS
PARCEL
146
147
148
149
150
151
200
AREA (SF)
7,571
7,015
8,104
7,571
5,876
9,727
392,802
AREA (AC)
0.174
0.161
0.186
0.174
0.135
0.223
9.017
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4" BASE COURSE
2" INTERMEDIATE COURSE
2" SURFACE COURSE
12" SUBGRADE PREPARATION
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PP.02
GENERAL NOTES & TYPICAL SECTIONS
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TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
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GENERAL NOTES:
1. ALL PRIVATE UTILITIES WILL BE LOCATED WITHIN PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS SHOWN OR LOCATED WITHIN
UTILITY CORRIDORS PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY'S 'USE OF CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY BY RIGHT-OF-WAY USERS'
ORDINANCE.
2. VEHICLE PARKING WILL BE PROHIBITED ALONG THE NORTH AND EAST SIDES OF ALL STREETS.
3. ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, DUMPSTERS, DETACHED TRAILERS, OR SIMILAR ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED
ON PUBLIC STREETS OR WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
4. OUTLOT C, D, AND E SHALL INCLUDE STORM SEWER AND SURFACE WATER FLOWAGE OVER THE ENTIRE
LOT.
5. OUTLOTS A, B, F, G, AND H SHALL INCLUDE STORM SEWER, SURFACE WATER FLOWAGE, AND PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS EASEMENTS OVER THE ENTIRE LOT.
6. OUTLOT F SHALL HAVE A DRAINAGE AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT OVER THE ENTIRE OUTLOT.
7. SIGNS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT BOUNDARY OF OUTLOTS AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TO PREVENT LOT
CREEP. AMOUNT AND LOCATION OF SIGNS SHALL BE DETERMINED DURING DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
SHEETS
PP.05, PP.11, PP.17
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PP.06, PP.12, PP.18
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PP.07, PP.13, PP.19
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PP.08, PP.14, PP.20
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PP.09, PP.15, PP.21
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PP.10, PP.16, PP.22
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LOT 103
LOT 104
LOT 102
LOT 109
LOT 108
LOT 107
LOT 106
LOT 105
LOT 141
LOT 139
LOT 140
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LOT 11
LOT 12
LOT 13
LOT 14
LOT 15
LOT 16
LOT 20
LOT 18
LOT 21
LOT 22
LOT 23
LOT 24
LOT 32
LOT 42
LOT 39
LOT 31
LOT 33
LOT 37
LOT 38
LOT 34
LOT 29
LOT 44
LOT 17
LOT 25
LOT 46
LOT 45
LOT 43
LOT 19
LOT 41
LOT 30
LOT 40
LOT 26
LOT 27
LOT 28
LOT 52
LOT 7
LOT 8
LOT 9
LOT 10
LOT 6
LOT 5
LOT 4
LOT 2
LOT 3
LOT 55
LOT 53
LOT 49
LOT 51
LOT 50
LOT 47
LOT 48
LOT 1
LOT 54
LOT 35
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Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
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DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.06
EXISTING CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.07
EXISTING CONDITIONS
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DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.08
EXISTING CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.09
EXISTING CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.10
EXISTING CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
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DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
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TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.11
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
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0 50 100
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UTILITY LEGEND
STORM SEWER
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PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (P.U.E.)
SLOPE PROTECTION EASEMENT
STORM WATER FLOWAGE EASEMENT
STORM SEWER EASEMENT
TREE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
NOTE:
1. ALL STORM SEWER 15" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.12
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
UTILITY LEGEND
STORM SEWER
12" SANITARY SEWER
8" WATERMAIN
EASEMENT LEGEND
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (P.U.E.)
SLOPE PROTECTION EASEMENT
STORM WATER FLOWAGE EASEMENT
STORM SEWER EASEMENT
TREE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
NOTE:
ALL STORM SEWER 15" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
TABLE TOP INTERSECTION
FOR SPEED CONTROL
LOT 44
0.21 ACRES
9,086 SQ FT
MPE: 945.90
LOT 17
0.30 ACRES
13137 SQ FT
LOT 25
0.25 ACRES
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MPE: 941.20
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MPE: 941.20
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MPE: 941.20
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10,800 SQ FT
MPE: 941.20
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10,800 SQ FT
MPE: 941.20
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10,800 SQ FT
MPE: 941.20
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10,893 SQ FT
MPE: 945.90
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10222 SQ FT
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8884 SQ FT
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10120 SQ FT
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10,152 SQ FT
MPE: 945.90
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13,044 SQ FT
MPE: 946.13
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0.26 ACRES
11,293 SQ FT
MPE: 945.90
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13603 SQ FT
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12282 SQ FT
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10,633 SQ FT
MPE: 941.20
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0.21 ACRES
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MPE: 941.20
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0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
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PP.14
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
UTILITY LEGEND
STORM SEWER
12" SANITARY SEWER
8" WATERMAIN
EASEMENT LEGEND
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (P.U.E.)
SLOPE PROTECTION EASEMENT
STORM WATER FLOWAGE EASEMENT
STORM SEWER EASEMENT
TREE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
NOTE:
ALL STORM SEWER 15" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
REROUTE EXISTING
FIELD TILE, 8"
TABLE TOP INTERSECTION
FOR SPEED CONTROL.
FINAL LOCATION TO BE
BASED ON FS-RM
DRIVEWAY LOCATION
OUTLOT F
26.12 ACRES
1137936 SQ FT
LOT 54
0.22 ACRES
9575 SQ FT
OUTLOT D
0.51 ACRES
22111 SQ FT
LOT 52
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LOT 36
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13820 SQ FT
LOT 7
0.76 ACRES
33000 SQ FT
LOT 8
0.76 ACRES
33,000 SQ FT
MPE: 955.32
LOT 9
0.76 ACRES
33000 SQ FT
LOT 35
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11040 SQ FT
0.20 ACRES
8884 SQ FT
LOT 6
0.54 ACRES
23717 SQ FT
LOT 5
0.53 ACRES
22945 SQ FT
LOT 4
0.55 ACRES
24010 SQ FT
LOT 2
1.10 ACRES
48012 SQ FT
LOT 3
0.74 ACRES
32,428 SQ FT
MPE: 961.07
LOT 55
0.21 ACRES
9360 SQ FT
LOT 53
0.22 ACRES
9367 SQ FT
LOT 34
0.20 ACRES
8855 SQ FT
LOT 49
0.31 ACRES
13657 SQ FT
LOT 51
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8855 SQ FT
LOT 50
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0.30 ACRES
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THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.15
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
UTILITY LEGEND
STORM SEWER
12" SANITARY SEWER
8" WATERMAIN
EASEMENT LEGEND
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (P.U.E.)
SLOPE PROTECTION EASEMENT
STORM WATER FLOWAGE EASEMENT
STORM SEWER EASEMENT
TREE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
NOTE:
ALL STORM SEWER 15" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
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DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.16
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
UTILITY LEGEND
STORM SEWER
12" SANITARY SEWER
8" WATERMAIN
EASEMENT LEGEND
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (P.U.E.)
SLOPE PROTECTION EASEMENT
STORM WATER FLOWAGE EASEMENT
STORM SEWER EASEMENT
TREE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
NOTE:
ALL STORM SEWER 15" UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
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LOT 106
LOT 105
LOT 102
LOT 101
LOT 141
LOT 144
LOT 142
LOT 140
LOT 143
LOT 235
LOT 145
LOT 147
LOT 150 LOT 151
LOT 139
LOT 137
LOT 138
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LOT 148
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THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
GAB
0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.17
STREET TREE & LANDSCAPING PLAN
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
STREET TREE NOTES:
1. TREES SHALL BE PLANTED WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION. TREES SHALL BE PLANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 23.402 OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
2. TREES SHALL BE OF NATIVE SPECIES AS INDICATED BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY.
3. THE SPACING SHALL BE ADJUSTED AS A RESULT OF DRIVE OPENINGS, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, STREET LIGHTS, AND OTHER
POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTIONS.
4. A MINIMUM OF NINE (9) SQUARE FEET OF AREA SHALL BE MAINTAINED FOR EACH TREE AND NO IMPERVIOUS MATERIAL SHALL BE
INSTALLED CLOSER THAN THIRTY (30) INCHES TO THE TRUCK OF THE TREE.
5. TREES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED CLOSER THAN TWO AND ONE-HALF (2-1/2) FEET TO THE BACK OF CURB OR THE SIDEWALK LINE.
WHERE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE CURB AND THE SIDEWALK IS GREATER THAN EIGHT (8) FEET, TREES SHALL BE
PLANTED WITHIN FOUR (4) FEET OF THE SIDEWALK LINE.
6. TREES SHALL NOT BE PLANTED CLOSER THAN THIRTY (30) FEET FROM THE CORNER AT INTERSECTIONS AND SHALL NOT BE CLOSER
THAN TWENTY (20) FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF THE FRONT AND SIDE LOT LINE ON A CORNER LOT.
7. TRESS SHALL NOT BE PLANTED CLOSER THAN TEN (10) FEET TO RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAYS.
8. TREES SHALL NOT BE LOCATED CLOSER TO A STREET LIGHT POLE THAN THE DISTANCE OF THE SPREAD OF THE TREE AT MATURITY.
THE DISTANCE SHALL BE MEASURED FROM THE CENTER OF THE TREE TO THE CENTER OF THE POLE.
LOW-GROW GRASS MIXTURE SHALL BE THE
FOLLOWING
·SUBDIVISION MIXTURE BY UNITED SEED, OR
·APPROVED EQUAL
SEED RATE: 32 LBS/ACRE
SEEDING DEPTH: 1/4"
15% SIDEOATS GRAMA
10% BLUE GRAMA
20% HARD FINE FESCUE
20% SHEEP FINE FESCUE
25% BLUE FINE FESCUE
15% LITTLE BLUESTEM
15% COVER CROP
LEGEND
TYPE I SEEDIND
WETLAND SEEDING
TYPE 2 SEEDING
LOW-GROW GRASS
PROPOSED TREE
TYPE IV SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING
·REFER TO SUDAS FOR GRASS MIXTURE AND
SEEDING RATE
WETLAND MIXTURE SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING
·REFER TO SUDAS FOR WETLAND MIXTURE AND
SEEDING RATE
TYPE I MIXTURE SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING
·REFER TO SUDAS FOR GRASS MIXTURE AND
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DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS
TLB
TWA
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0A1.126833
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
PP.18
STREET TREE & LANDSCAPING PLAN
R
FEETSCALE
0 50 100
HORZ.
LEGEND
TYPE I SEEDIND
WETLAND SEEDING
TYPE 2 SEEDING
LOW-GROW GRASS
PROPOSED TREE
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ITEM #: 39
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AWARD OF DOWNTOWN FAÇADE GRANT FOR SPRING FY 2022-23
BACKGROUND:
The Downtown Façade Grant Program was introduced in 2000 to facilitate private
improvements to downtown retail and other commercial storefronts. The City Council has
annually budgeted $50,000 as matching funds for eligible projects. The program has
allowed for up to $15,000 of dollar-for-dollar matching funds per front façade and up to
$1,000 for additional architectural services. This program is available to property owners
within the area generally described as from 6th Street to the railroad tracks, Duff Avenue
to Northwestern Avenue, and along Kellogg Avenue to Lincoln Way (Attachment A).
The program requires compliance with specified Design Guidelines that can be found on
the Planning Division website at this link. The program requirements include a
prerequisite of a ground floor use of office or retail trade. Additionally, grant eligibility
includes a requirement for proposed improvements to retain the historic façade or for the
removal of non-compliant elements consistent with the guidelines or to pursue eligibility
under the other façade guidelines.
The program does not allow for maintenance activities or replacement of compliant
elements with new in-kind elements as eligible activities on their own. Proposed
improvements are intended to have a significant positive visual impact on the building
and the overall district. If grant requests exceed the available funding, the program criteria
for front façades includes preference for façades that have not received funding in
previous rounds. Attachment 2 provides an overview of the intent and process for the
façade grant program, and Attachment 3 outlines the scoring criteria. Attachment 5 is the
specific Eligibility Criteria.
The program is designed to operate with two application cycles. The first cycle is typically
in the summer. If there are funds remaining after first round awards, then a second
application round occurs in the winter/spring. The summer grant round is intended to
provide funding for new projects with one grant per building. The second round is intended
to fund both new projects and potentially second façades for properties that have
previously received a grant.
GRANT APPLICATION RECEIVED:
The City solicited applications for the second round of FY 2022/23 funding in April of 2023.
There were no awards for the first round. One eligible grant request was received for one
property in the second round. A project summary, location map, and project design
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illustrations are attached. The available funding for the first round of FY 2022/23 is
$61,665.50. The total requested grant funding is $5,000.00.
Address
Business or Building Name
Amount
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Total
Project
214 Main Street (Formerly) Ames Spine & Sport $5,000.00 $10,000
$5,000.00 $10,000
214 MAIN STREET:
This application is for the two-story building at 214 Main Street. The facade of the building
looks as it did when it was put on during the period of significance. The current façade
replaced an original Victorian façade (see Attachment 4). The applicant proposes to
install transom windows where the opening has been filled with plaster. The
transom will have four windows to fill the space with a medium tone gray color.
The transom windows will be opaque and not transparent in order to obscure the
material located behind the transom. Unfortunately, the space does not open up
into the main floor area of the building where a transparent transom would be
desirable. Staff will work with the applicant to have the framing match that of
existing frames on the building to avoid a disjointed appearance. The overall design
of the façade will remain the same.
The applicant has recently completed other work, including replacing the windows on the
second story and replacing the plate glass on the ground level.
The property is owned by Adventure Investments, LLC, which owns several buildings in
Downtown Ames. The ground level is currently occupied by RenuYou MedSpa and was
previously home to Ames Spine and Sport. The building was constructed in 1880. At
some point during the period of significance for Main Street (1920 -1950), the original
façade was removed and the current one erected. Little about the current façade has
since changed since it was installed. The building is a contributing structure to the
National Register Ames Main Street Historic District.
The total estimated cost for 214 Main Street is $10,000 of eligible work. The applicant is
not requesting reimbursement for design services. At the time of reimbursement, the
applicant will need to provide cost breakdowns to ensure only eligible activities are funded
with the façade grant.
WORK ELIGIBLE COST
ESTIMATES
TOTAL COST
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Transom Glass 10,000 10,000
Total Project Cost $ 10,000 $ 10,000
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a Downtown Façade Improvement Grant for 214 Main Street for up to
$5,000 of the $10,000 in estimated eligible costs for a new transom with framing
to match existing window frames on the building.
2. Approve a grant award for a lesser amount.
3. Do not approve a façade grant award.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This round of grant application solicitation resulted in one request involving one building
in the amount of $10,000 in total costs. City staff has determined that the proposed
Downtown Façade Improvement project for the building at 214 Main Street complies with
the design requirements of the program. There is adequate funding available for the
request as no other competing applications were submitted.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
approve Alternative #1, as described above.
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Attachment A
Eligibility Map
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Attachment B
Downtown Façade Grant Review
Requirements for all Façade Grants
▪ The building must be located downtown within boundaries established by City Council.
▪ The ground floor must be Office Uses or Trade Uses as defined by the Ames zoning
ordinance.
▪ The façade design must comply with Downtown Design Guidelines.
▪ Improvements to historic façades shall include replacing non-compliant elements with
compliant elements.
▪ Residential structures and buildings owned by the government, churches and other religious
institutions are not eligible.
▪ No façade grant shall exceed $15,000.
Program Logistics
The following process for review of applications for façade grants provides time to inform all
potential applicants of the opportunity, to work with applicants, applicants to prepare submittals
and for staff to review applications and report to City Council. Two grant periods will be planned
for each fiscal year.
First Grant Period
For this first grant period, preference for grant awards will be given to:
- façades that have not received any previous grant funding
- front façades
Action Steps:
▪ Staff will inform all property and business owners of grant availability, process, and deadlines.
▪ Staff will work with applicants to define the project, ensure that it meets the guidelines, and
assure that it is feasible and can be completed within the time frame.
▪ Applications will be accepted in May and June.
▪ Staff will review and score applications and report to City Council in July or August for
awarding grants.
▪ Projects may then start in the fall and be potentially completed before the holiday shopping
season.
Second Grant Period
If the entire budget is not committed in the first grant period in each year, a second grant period
will begin in October for projects to be implemented the following spring. While façades on Main
Street and façades for which no previous grants have been awarded will still receive first
preference in this second grant period, all downtown grant requests will be considered and
potentially approved if funds remain after all first-preference proposals are awarded.
Conditions of Grant Approval
▪ Grant projects must be completed within one year from award of grant.
▪ Any required building code and/or safety improvements to a structure must be completed
before grant work proceeds or before grant funds are paid.
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Attachment C
Scoring Criteria
For each category, the following criteria shall be used to award points:
VISUAL IMPACT Maximum Score 30 Points
▪ Improvements apply to more than one story on one façade
▪ Improvements apply to more than one 25-foot wide bay on one façade
▪ Improvements will create more visual significance because:
- key, highly visual elements of the building are being improved
- the building is prominently visible due to its location (E.g., it serves as a focal point from
a street, is at a prominent intersection, or is larger than other buildings around it)
FINANCIAL IMPACT Maximum Score 30 Points
▪ Matching funds exceed the minimum dollar-for-dollar match
▪ The project includes improvements being made to
- ensure public safety,
- establish or preserve the building’s structural integrity
- resist water and moisture penetration
- correct other serious safety issues
▪ The façade project is part of a larger project that improves other exterior or interior parts of
the building
▪ The project helps to make use of space that has been unoccupied or used only for storage
EXTENT OF IMPROVEMENTS Maximum Score 20 Points
The number points granted in this category shall be based upon the number of elements from the
Downtown Design Guidelines being improved. More improved elements deserve more points.
HISTORIC FAÇADES (such as Café Diem): OTHER FAÇADES (such as Wheatsfield):
▪ Display windows ▪ Quality materials
▪ Transoms ▪ Façade modulation
▪ Masonry (includes removing cover-up) ▪ Fenestration
▪ Upper floor windows ▪ Roof
▪ Parapet and cornices ▪ Awnings
▪ Awnings and canopies ▪ Building entrances
▪ Entrance
▪ Kickplate
HISTORIC DESIGN Maximum Score 20 Points
▪ Project includes historically appropriate materials and restoration techniques
▪ Project goes beyond basic rehabilitation and re-establishes a more historically accurate
appearance than other projects
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Attachment D
214 Main Street
Current Façade for 214 Main Street
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Original Façade for 214 Main Street
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Revised Façade for 214 Main Street
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ITEM #: 40
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN AND CAMPUSTOWN FAÇADE
GRANT AWARDS
BACKGROUND:
Downtown:
The Downtown Façade Grant Program was introduced in 2000 to facilitate private
improvements to downtown retail and other commercial storefronts. The City Council
historically has annually budgeted $50,000 as matching funds for eligible projects. The
program has allowed for up to $15,000 of dollar-for-dollar matching funds per front façade
and up to $1,000 for additional architectural services. This program is available to
property owners within the area generally described as from 6th Street to the railroad
tracks, Duff Avenue to Northwestern Avenue, and along Kellogg Avenue to Lincoln Way
(Attachment A).
The program requires compliance with specified Design Guidelines that can be found on
the Planning Division website at this link. The program requirements include a
prerequisite of a ground floor use of office or retail trade. Additionally, grant eligibility
includes a requirement for proposed improvements to retain the historic façade or for the
removal of non-compliant elements consistent with the guidelines or to pursue eligibility
under the other façade guidelines.
The program does not allow for maintenance activities or replacement of compliant
elements with new in-kind elements as eligible activities on their own. Proposed
improvements are intended to have a significant positive visual impact on the building
and the overall district. Last year, Council amended the eligibility criteria to include
historically significant, character-defining features, such as original leaded transom
windows.
Campustown:
The Campustown Façade Program was established in 2015 with the intent to enhance
the appearance of Campustown commercial buildings. An approved Idea Book lays out
specific design focus that the City would like to promote by building off of the existing
character by focusing on five concepts: Transparent, Social, Diverse, Identifiable, and
Historic. This program supports enriching the individual detail and character of each
building within the context of a pedestrian oriented commercial district.
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This program has one a rolling application throughout the year; applications are
considered upon submittal. The grants are for up to $15,000 of matching funds at a 1 to
1 ratio of applicant expense to City expense. Each project may be awarded up to two
façade grants when there are multiple facades with a project. The program also includes
the allowance for up to $2,000 in additional funding for design fees when a project
includes a licensed design professional. Façades eligible for funding must be street facing
and improvements must be permanent improvements to the façades. Full program
documentation can be found at this link. Campustown has a rolling application period
due to limited number of requests per year.
The City Council historically has budgeted $50,000 each fiscal year for the Campustown
Façade Program.
PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS:
In 2022, Council discussed increasing both the individual award amount that each façade
grant receives as well as the yearly funding appropriated. Each grant currently awards a
maximum of $15,000. The Downtown Grant can receive $1,000 for design services, the
Campustown Grant can receive $2,000.
The decision to increase the amount was postponed until the next budget was adopted,
when the increased amounts were formally adopted. The recently adopted FY2023-34
budget increased the Downtown Façade program annual budget to $75,000. The
Campustown budget remains at $50,000.
With the increase in the budget for the Downtown program, staff now is seeking
guidance regarding any changes the City Council would desire to the overall
façade programs. Staff is proposing to standardize the grant award for both the
Downtown and Campustown programs at a maximum grant amount of $23,000 with
a 1 to 1 match ratio requirement. Additionally, each project that employs a licensed
architect can receive an additional $2,000, as is currently the allowance within
Campustown, while the grant for design services in the Downtown will remain at
$1,000.
The proposed amounts will allow for three full grant awards per year Downtown and two
within Campustown, which reflects the number of grants that historically have been
awarded each year.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the following changes to the Downtown Façade Grant Program and the
Campustown Façade Grant Program:
a. Increasing the individual grant award amount to $23,000 as matching funds,
and
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b. Increasing the design services grant to $2,000 for the Downtown Façade
Grant Program. (This will maintain the design services grant at $1,000 for
the Downtown program.)
2. Approve changes to the Downtown and Campustown Façade Grant Programs in
different amounts than recommended by the City staff.
3. Maintain the current maximum grant awards and design service grant awards.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
These programs have helped to transform the façades of dozens of buildings over the
course of their respective existences. As construction and labor costs have risen, the
incentive of the Façade Grant Programs has lessened. Increasing the amount of the
grants will help them to stay relevant and to achieve the goals of the Downtown Design
Guidelines and the Campustown Idea Book. Increasing the value of the grant award may
also permit the City to emphasize additional and higher quality elements within each
façade rehabilitation project. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council adopt Alternative #1 as stated above.
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Attachment A
Eligibility Map
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Attachment A
Eligibility Map
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ITEM#: 41
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AMES PLAN 2040 TEXT AND MAP REVISIONS
BACKGROUND:
Ames Plan 2040 was adopted by the City Council on December 14, 2021. At the time it
was adopted, the City Council recognized that edits to the text and maps would likely be
needed for corrections and clarification purposes during the first 18 months following the
Plan’s adoption.
Given this, the Implementation Chapter within Ames Plan 2040 states that a formal
amendment process is not required for edits during this 18-month period. This means that
the changes do not have to go through the formal hearing process and the proposed
changes did not have to go to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Approval is only
required by the City Council. In the future, proposed changes that are not updates to
information or reference items will require the full formal amendment process.
Most of the proposed edits are minor and address internal consistency and clarity.
A full detailing of the edits is included in Attachment A. Excerpts of what staff
believes are more notable corrections are also included below.
FUTURE LAND USE MAPS EDITS:
The most consequential edits are changes to the Future Land Use Map included in
Attachment B:
1) A large swath of land north of Highway 30 and east of I-35 is proposed with an
Employment (Emp) designation. This area was previously not designated.
2) A 4.3-acre residential development located at Oakwood Road & Green Hills Drive
was mistakenly shown as Community Commercial/Retail (Com-CR). It is proposed
to be changed to Residential Neighborhood 5 – Multifamily (RN-5) to reflect its
current use.
3) The area west of Sam’s Club on Airport Road has been changed from “Community
Commercial (Com CR)” to “Civic.”
4) The Redirection Area category along Grove Avenue has been updated to
“Residential Neighborhood 2 – Established (RN-2)” to reflect the rezoning that
occurred last year.
5) Approximately 80 acres of land on East 13th Street in the vicinity of the former
regional mall site was designated General Commercial (GC). This area was
previously designated as planned industrial and currently has industrial zoning.
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Staff proposes to correct the GC classification to Employment. The regional mall
site land retains its Regional Commercial classification.
In addition to adjusting the specific areas described above, the proposed map changes
include other miscellaneous corrections. The identification of Low Density Residential
(RLP) Manufactured Home Parks was inconsistent within the Plan and on the map. The
map has been adjusted to reflect existing RLP zoning for the RN-2 classification only, not
RN-5. The proposed Map also includes updates to the City Boundaries. Errors in the
Legend have also been corrected. Dashed lines have been added within the Iowa State
University Research Park area to reflect future transportation corridors with its expansion
to match how other growth areas are generally depicted. Edits to the Fringe Area
classifications are described separately.
TEXT AMENDMENTS:
Many of the text edits are corrections to wording to improve readability or correct errors.
Clarification of land use classifications and the relationship to the tiers are some of the
more significant edits to the Growth and Land Use Element.
At the time of adoption of the Plan there were questions about the background information
related to growth scenarios and tiers. Specifically, page 40 describes the process of how
the specific growth plan was established and how the relationships of areas to
infrastructure extensions were classified. Questions were raised at the time of adoption
and during the Fringe Plan update process regarding whether the “Tier Criteria” are
mandatory criteria. Staff has consistently explained, and City Council has adopted, that
the explanation is not a mandatory policy, but was an explanation only of the evaluation
process. Staff suggests adding the word “initially” into the description of the Tiers to clarify
this for a reader that the language is not mandatory.
Staff has prepared changes on Page 48 that address administration of the land use
classifications by moving an explanation section to this page and adding some text to
explain the relationship of the zoning districts that are listed within the classifications to
future rezoning applications. The Low Density Residential (RLP) Manufactured Home
Parks were inconsistently categorized within the Plan. Text was modified to reflect
existing uses within RN-2. The use is allowed to be established within new areas of growth
with RN-3.
In light of the recent infill workshop and discussion concerning infill policies , staff reviewed
the RN-1 and RN-2 development guidelines. Staff found ambiguity in the statements
regarding types of building intended to be allowed within RN -1 and RN-2. The policy
refers to attached units and small townhomes. “Attached units” is vague in that it could
have meant either duplexes or apartments. Staff has interpreted this term to mean small
apartment building configurations, not just duplexes, and made edits to the language to
clarify “small” is the intended description of the policy. Alternatively, the “attached unit”
term could be modified to be clearer regarding what types of building it should apply to in
the policy.
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FRINGE AREA:
The most significant changes to the Fringe Area components of Ames Plan 2040 relate
to the expiration of the former Ames Urban Fringe Plan. The prior 28E agreement for joint
administration of the 2-mile Fringe Area expired on April 30, 2023. Plan 2040
acknowledged that the City had a Fringe Plan and related 28E Agreement, with the
language referencing a prospective update to the Plan.
As a result of the expiration of the Plan, staff proposes to change language referencing a
specific Fringe Plan and related polices to the area in general. This language allows for
future adoption of Fringe Plan, but does not require the City to have a Fringe Plan
for consistency with policies of Plan 2040.
The principal Fringe Area text edits are included in strike -out and underline form within
Attachment C. These changes relate to the Open Space & Natural Area, Urban Reserve,
and Rural Character land use classifications as well as the Fringe Area Policy Framework
and map. The language of the land use classifications have been adjusted to reflect the
intent for managing the Fringe Area in general rather than through a specific plan . Staff
has added language to the Natural Area principles regarding the meaning of subdividing
land within Natural Areas for conservation purposes.
The Fringe Area map from page 71 also has proposed changes and are included as
Attachment D. The base Future Land Use Map includes planned designations for areas
intended to be annexed to the City related to the prior Tiers evaluation and other readily
serviceable areas. The Fringe Area Map includes additional designation s related to
management of development within two miles of the City. The current Plan 2040 Fringe
Map carried over designations for rural development from the 2006 Plan assuming
updates would occur.
Staff proposes to modify the Rural Character mapped areas to reflect only areas that are
concentrated areas of Rural Development and to not identify areas for future rural
subdivisions since that has not been evaluated. This means removing an area within
Boone County along Y Avenue south of Cameron School Road, area at the west
end of Cameron School Road, area along 190th Street west of GW Carver, area
along Stagecoach Road, and area along 190th Street near the I-35 interchange from
Rural Character to Agriculture and Farm Service. The Meadow Glen neighborhood
becomes Rural Character with the Urban Reserve Overlay.
Staff also proposes to add a note regarding 590th Street on the east edge of the City
referring to 28E agreement with Nevada limiting annexations. In the event such an
agreement did not exist, the area along 590 th Street would be treated as Urban Reserve
within 1/2 mile of the existing City limits.
Additionally, staff proposes to adjust some Natural Area mapping. Generally, the Natural
Area designation is not definitive or all natural resources o r the full extent of natural
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resources but instead are a guide to identifying know resources . However, a large area
of wetlands near Sand Hill Trail was mapped incorrectly at the time of adoption of Plan
2040. This incorrect mapping was to be corrected with a Fringe Plan update, but staff
proposes to make this update now instead.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution to adopt the Ames Plan 2040 corrections, including:
a. text changes as described in Attachment A
b. Future Land Use Map as described in Attachment B
c. Fringe Area text changes as described in Attachment C
d. Fringe Area Map changes as described in Attachment D.
2. Approve changes to Ames Plan 2040 as identified by City Council.
3. Refer this request back to staff for more information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ames Plan 2040 was adopted with a provision to allow corrections and minor
modifications in the first 18 months following adoption, without requiring a formal
amendment process. The proposed changes address clarifications and corrections within
the Ames Plan 2040 to both the text and to maps. Staff believes the proposed changes
help to clarify the intent and meaning of the Plan. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1 a-d.
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Attachment A
Listing of Text & Map Edits to Ames Plan 2040
Cover Add “AMENDED MAY 2023”
p. 6 Replace “section” with “chapter” and “The Plan Elements section
addresses…” to “The Plan Elements address…”
p. 8 Remove extra word from “are all relate” to “all relate” and replace
“environment chapter” with “Environment Element”.
p. 10 Delete end of text referring to the former public input link.
p. 11 Added 2021 events (public draft and adoption) to the process diagram.
p. 12 At the end of the text added, “The normal life progression of that cohort
causes non-traditional results.” Added 2020 census counts to the
POPULATION CHANGE diagram.
p. 14 Add at the end of the text, “ISU enrollment in 2003 , continued to decline to
27,854 from 29,969 in 2022.”
p. 17 Add at the end of the text, “This projection was the basis of planning for
the next 15,000 people.”
p. 20 Change from “policy public and private…” to “policy that public and
private…” Change last sentence of text to “Parks and Open Space
account…”
p. 22 Change the total residential acreage from “1,257” to “1,275” acres. In title
of Chart, change from “SCENERIO” to “SCENARIO”. Under medium
density, correct # of units (multi-family) from “1,240” to “ 1,593” and acres
needed from 62” to “80”. Under high-density change # of units needed
(single-family) from “1,911” to “1,913” [see below].
p. 30 Replace “Growth & Land Use section” with “Growth & Land Use Element”
and Replace “This chapter” with “This Element”.
p. 32 Revise last sentence of G1-4. To read, “Development shall include
features supporting multi-modal transportation including connections to
existing and planned development. See also Mobility Element.” Replace
“Chapter” with “Element” (4 places).
p. 33 Reorder paragraph under G3-3. Correct name of element to “Parks, Trails
& Greenways Element”.
p. 35 Replace “chapter” with “Element” (1 place).
p. 36 Underline “Tiers can then be assembled in different combinations…”
p. 40 Replace “in” with “by.” Add the following sentence at the end of the
paragraph, “Areas were initially screened by these concepts.”
p. 41 Add heading “OTHER.”
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p. 42 Replace table with revised numbers for T1 =T2 that add up [see below].
Add to SOUTH Infrastructure, “New infrastructure, wastewater trunkline.”
p. 43 Delete section discussing Covid and replace with, “These principles help
shape land use categories that are intended to principally implement land
use.”
p. 47 Change capitalization from reference to Ames “urban service area.”
Replace “chapter” with “Element” (3 places). Add are “also” discussed (2
places) and add Ames “extra territorial” jurisdiction.
p. 48 Add purple box with Development Guidelines and Public Actions from p.
50.
p. 49 Update Future Land Use Map as described in the report [see Attachment
B].
p. 50 Change heading to “Open Space / Natural Areas.” Correct spelling of
“informational” and replace “Chapter” with “Element” (3 places). Move
purple box with Development Guidelines and Public Actions to p. 48.
Change “Urban Fringe Plan” to “Urban Fringe Area.” Add to Public
Actions, “Use Fringe Area policies to review development requests.”
p. 51 Add “Overlay” to heading. Under DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES, add
three new bullet points. Under PUBLIC ACTIONS, change “Use Urban
Fringe Plan policies to guide specific use allowances and joint
administration of extra-territorial area” to “Apply Urban Fringe Area
Policies to guide specific development and use allowances.” Add one new
bullet point with the following new text: “Generally, not intended for bullet
[see below].
p. 52 Add under CHARACTERISTICS, …but “typically” outside…and under
PUBLIC ACTIONS, change “Urban Fringe Plan” to “Urban Fringe Area”.
p. 54 Under …ZONING CATEGORIES, add RLP Residential Low-Density
Park”; Under DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES, Change second bullet to
read, “Limit infill location for attached units and townhome developments
to areas adjacent or near existing attached units and public space.” Under
PUBLIC ACTIONS, add “Use design and character priorities in place of
density for planned developments and small-site infill options.”
p. 55 Correct name of element to “Parks, Trails & Greenways Element” and
under PUBLIC ACTIONS, add a bullet that reads, “Over time, RN-3
development areas will begin to age and have needs similar to RN -1 and
RN-2.”
p. 56 Remove “RLP Residential Low-Density Park” from the Applicable Existing
Zoning Categories
p. 57 Under Development Guidelines, change from “Achieve minimum gross
density greater based…” to “Achieve minimum density based…”. Remove
“FLP Residential Low-Density Park” from the Applicable Existing Zoning
Categories
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p. 64 Under PUBLIC ACTIONS at end of first bulleted item, add “(See also p.
112.)”
p. 68 Replace “chapter” with “Element” (1 place)
p. 70 Replace “Chapter” with “Element” (1 place)
p. 71 Update Urban Fringe Map to reflect Future Land Use Map changes as
described in the Council Action Form [see Attachment B].
p. 80 Correct name of element to “Parks, Trails & Greenways Element”
p. 101 Replace “Chapter” with “Element” (2 places)
p. 105 Replace “chapter” with “Element” (1 place)
p. 109 Replace “Chapter” with “Element” (1 place)
p. 110 Replace “Chapter” with “Element” (1 place)
p. 111 Under H1-6 change reference from “HD-3” to “H1-3”.
p. 113 Rename title of graphic from “REDIRECTION AREA OPPORTUNITIES” to
“SUBAREAS & INFILL CANDIDATE AREAS”. Under Policy Framework,
remove “Lincoln Way & Dakota Avenue” and shift location arrows to the
west to identify the correct area. Rename from “Near-South Downtown” to
“Northwestern Avenue”. Remove blue areas that are outside the City
Boundaries [see below].
p. 114 Policy Framework. Rename from “Near-South Downtown” to
“Northwestern Avenue” (in three places)
p. 115 In paragraph change text from “lop” to “top” and from “greeenway” to
“greenway”
p. 119 Replace “chapter” with “Element” (2 places)
p. 121 Replace “chapter” with “Element” (1 place)
p. 125 Replace “chapters” with “Elements” (1 place). Change from … “the Ames
Plan 2040. This last chapter provides an overview of the plan.” to “Ames
Plan 2040.” Under Future Land Use Map and Zoning, change
“designations” to “classifications”. Change from “The Map” to “the Future
Land Use Map”. In listing of supplemental information, add “parks,“. Under
Amendments Process, change from “Future Lane Use/Fringe Maps” to
“Future Land Use Map”.
p. 127 Under PLANS AND SUB-AREAS, change from “Hunt Avenue and
Sheldon Avenue” to “Hunt Avenue, Sheldon Avenue, and Campus
Avenue.”
p. 128-129 Replace “main chapter” with “Elements” (1 place). Add heading for
FRINGE AREA with four principles included [see below].
p. 132 Last policy listed under Neighborhood Quality. Change from “H2 -4” to “H2-
5”.
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p. 141 In the chart under Residential High change green block from “V, D, T” to
“B, D, T” (There is no “V” referenced in the legend.)
p 22, as corrected:
p 42 table, as corrected:
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p 48, as edited:
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p 51, as edited:
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p 113 map, as corrected:
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p. 128-129 edited:
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Attachment B
Ames Plan 2040, proposed Future Land Use Map & proposed Urban Fringe Map
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Growth at the Edge
The previous sections of this chapter focused
on a Growth & Land Use Vision for the Ames
urbanized area of 2040. The growth section
established basic principles and identified
the planned growth areas necessary to meet
the emerging needs for the next twenty
plus years, accommodating population
growth of about 15,000 people. The land use
section presented basic guiding principles
and a future land use plan for 2040, based
largely on character and function-based
development categories, along with goals,
policies, and actions for each category.
Much of the land area covered by the land
use plan is built up and within the corporate
limits, but realization of the growth plan will
require significant annexations to expand
the urbanized area of Ames. In addition to
annexation policies, Ames maintains a two-
mile extraterritorial subdivision jurisdiction
and cooperative planning area, consisting
largely of open space and agricultural
uses, with some built up rural development
areas, such as northeast of Ames. This
“Urban Fringe” area was the subject of a
cooperative planning effort completed in
2006 that involved the cities of Ames and
Gilbert and Boone and Story Counties. This
section is intended to address annexation of
growth areas and provide an updated policy
framework to the 2006 document.
Growth Areas and Annexation
In review, the Ames Plan 2040 process focused
on four growth directions: north, south, east,
and west/southwest. A northwest growth
option, previously proposed by the City’s Land
Use Policy Plan of 1997, was removed from
consideration because of the extensiveness and
cost of infrastructure improvements. In addition,
a southeast growth area, south of Highway 30
and east of I-35, is not in the line of probable
development during the planning period but
holds long-term promise that could be unlocked
by a new trunk line sanitary sewer and a south
interchange, described elsewhere in Plan 2040.
The Future Land Use Map depicts the general
layout of uses and infrastructure for the four
primary growth areas and sets expectations
for types and intensities of uses to meet the
community needs and use resources efficiently.
The precise delineation of uses will occur
through the application of zoning districts that
address more detailed information on specific
uses and development patterns. The Future
Land Use Map guides decision making for
zoning and is in and of itself not considered to
establish a right to a specific zone or use.
The projected growth areas were then
divided into four development tiers, based
on infrastructure availability. Tiers 1 and 2
incorporate areas served primarily by
incremental
extensions of existing lines, while Tiers 3 and 4
build on that base to achieve full maturity. The
criteria for annexation do not dictate a precise
order for development, but instead outline
factors that will affect the timing and desirability
of annexation in the future.
The City’s capital improvement planning is
based largely upon growth within these four
growth areas and their development tiers.
Extensions of water, sanitary sewer, parks,
and roads are all needed for full build-out of
each of these growth areas. This informs the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) programming,
but it does not in and of itself commit the
City to the extension or timing of specific
infrastructure at the City’s cost. Indeed, much of
the infrastructure and improvements identified
within a growth area will be the obligation of
a property owner or developer and in some
instances in coordination with the City.
Each of the planned expansion areas
includes a detailed discussion of needed
infrastructure and desired outcomes. At the
time of annexation the City will identify the
relationship of the annexation to the scenario
analysis and consider developer proposals for
infrastructure extensions. The City will ensure
that the extensions are logical and beneficial
to overall goals for the area and not just for the
convenience of one development project.
The City’s priority for development is
incremental growth that builds upon prior
improvements and improvements funded
through developer-based construction. In some
circumstances, the City may find an investment
in “up-sizing” or completing critical connections
is vital to the long-term success of the City
and its expansion through partnering with
developers or moving forward with pioneer
infrastructure. This Plan does not specify timing
or investment obligations by the City as it will be
addressed through the City’s CIP. The City will
include an infrastructure extension program in
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the CIP to plan for coordinated improvements,
but funding and timing will be an annual
decision with the CIP budget approval.
Pioneer infrastructure and oversizing interests
will be addressed by the City based upon
general benefit to the City and its expansion into
a defined area. Timing is a critical component
to having the City participate in extensions of
infrastructure. City participation may include
the use of development agreements for
offsetting projects, connection districts, street
assessments, or financial incentives based upon
City policy. If a desired project is not within the
5-yr CIP a developer would need to request
changes in timing or begin the project as a
developer project.
The City is not conferring a development right
to property owners or obligation upon the City
to make infrastructure available at any specific
time or cost during the planning horizon of
the Plan. This means that only upon rezoning
and subdivision approval, when infrastructure
adequacy and specific uses are evaluated,
is there certainty in how to proceed with
development.
Annexation of Lands Other than Growth Areas
In addition to the larger Growth Area Scenario
analysis, there may be instances where
individual properties abutting the City will
also be appropriate to be annexed, to meet
the needs of a growing City. These properties
should be viewed in the light of their immediate
serviceability or development potential
compared to long-term prospects coordinated
within the planned growth areas. Large areas
of annexation, for example exceeding a quarter
section, will require a determination of timing
consistency with planned infrastructure and
the vitality of the planned and emerging
growth areas, meaning the areas should not
directly undermine planned growth areas
viability for build-out in a predictable or
sustainable economic manner. Annexation
of other areas may be justified due to readily
available infrastructure, a large master planned
community approach with a development
partner, or a lack of investment or development
in targeted areas and need for additional land
development options.
Fringe Area Policies
Ames has subdivision authority based upon
state law for areas within two miles of its
municipal limits, referred to as the Urban Fringe.
Effective management of the Fringe is essential
to planning for future growth options and ensure
ensuring that non-urban development
practices do not negatively affect the City of
Ames. In addition, preservation of natural areas
and development practices compatible with
agricultural needs is critical to the general well-
being and welfare of the City of Ames and Story
and Boone Counties.
Ames, Gilbert, and Story County have
previously coordinated the management of
the Fringe since 2011from 2011 to 2023. based
upon the prior 2006 Ames Urban Fringe Plan.
Adoption of Ames Plan 2040 has supplanted the 2006
Fringe Plan as guidance to land subdivision and future
land use policy in this area. The prior Plan also included
an agreement for its joint administration known as a
28E agreement that expired in April of 2023. Separate
from the Fringe Plan, the City has a 28E agreement
with Nevada specific annexation limitations between
the two cities along 590th Avenue. The current
agreement is based upon a 2006 Ames Urban Fringe
Plan that identified policies for various issues that
included agricultural preservation, natural areas, rural
residential development, and the expansion
of Ames and Gilbert through annexation. City policy is
to continue to plan for the Fringe area, to work in this
cooperative planning effort
with Story County, and to look to expand thejoint
planning and subdivision review authority
coordination with Boone County as well. The City of
Ames may approve an updated Urban Fringe Plan in
coordination with Story County, Boone County,
Gilbert, Nevada or another governmental entity to
supplement the policies of Ames Plan 2040. Such a
Plan would also likely include an intergovernmental
28E agreement for its joint administration.
The City’s primary interests for the Fringe Area are
additional planning for areas around the City as
Urban Reserve, based upon future opportunities for
growth and urban services. Limited expansion of
growth development in the Fringe helps to meet
other goals for managing natural resources and
county infrastructure capacity as well.
A 28E An agreement with the Counties can help
tohelps to streamline policy and project review
for in the Fringe to help focus on City priorities
in the Fringe and add design requirements that
address future compatibility and service needs
related to rural development.
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Guiding Principles for the
Urban Fringe
The following policies can formare the
foundation for planning related to the 2-mile
Fringe Area. Note that the 2 -mile Fringe Area
expands with every annexation of land by the
City.
These policies are intended to guide actions
regarding development proposals subject to
City of Ames review as well a new and more
detailed Fringe Area Plan as Part of Plan 2040
and helps coordinate the coordination of
policies with other jurisdictions. multi-
jurisdictional land use and subdivision planning
and administration in the Ames jurisdiction. In
addition to the Future Land Use Map
designations designed to guide the annexation
and development of the primary growth areas,
the City has established land use classifications
for the Fringe Area to guide decision making
prior to annexation. The additional Fringe Area
classifications are shown on page 72.
See also references on page 50, 51, and 52 for classifictions. MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PLANNING
UF1-1: Designated Limited Area for Rural
Development. Designate areas of existing rural
developmen t and limited areas for new rural
developmen t as they relate to future potential
expansion for the City. A fundamental objective is for
new development to occur within an urbanized area
of the City after its annexation, limiting impacts to
rural uses and providing urban infrastructure and
services that support a compact and efficient
developmen t pattern for urban services.
UF1-2: Regional Partnerships. Work on
regional partnerships for mutually beneficial
planning of recreational uses, conservation
areas, and watershed management.
UF2-1: Existing Development. An Existing
Development designation applies to previously
developed areas of varying density below three
dwelling units per acre. These areas were primarily
developed through rural subdivisions and lack
urban infrastructure. They are subject to county
zoning for limited levels of residential development.
Only limited development of existing lots or minor
subdivisions of existing lots with existing zoning
are anticipated during the life of this Plan. Minimum
lots sizes should reflect the rural character of
the area and limited infrastructure capacity to
support development intensification. Annexation
of these areas is undesirable due to the low-
density of development and minimal infrastructure
improvements. These developments fall under the
Rural Character category of the land use plan.
UF2-2: New Rural Residential. Rural Developmen t Areas
reflect county planning interests and are limited to areas
that are well beyond the potential Urban Reserve areas and
City limits. Designation of this
land use should consider impacts to infrastructure, adjacent
agricultural uses and natural areas; changes to storm water
runoff and drainage basins; and cumulative effects of
development near other cities on county and state highways.
The low suitability of the site for agricultural uses due to a
CSR score or a LESA score does not alone justify change of
use to rural development. County zoning will vary for density
and use, typically a rural subdivision would be limited to a
minimum of 1 unit per net acre and a maximum density of 2.5
units per net acre and are to be developed as
a subdivision plat. The City will review infrastructure needs
for rural development and consider case by case waivers of
urban infrastructure standards.
UF2-3: Rural Non-Residential Development. Certain
areas adjacent to the City but in the county may include
activities such as mining that are not desirable as an
urban use or typically compatible with surrounding uses.
In addition, limited areas
of pre-existing commercial or light industrial uses also
occur within two miles of the City. The largest such
areas are within Boone County. The Fringe Area
recognizes these existing uses. However, further
expansion of these non-residential uses
is undesirable, especially within the growth areas, as
where they can impact the future plans for City
expansion. Further development in these existing areas
will be limited by current infrastructure improvements.
The City will review infrastructure needs for rural
development and consider case by case waivers of urban
infrastructure standards.
UF3-1: Agricultural Preservation. Agricultural areas are
designated to preserve appropriate land for farming
and limit the encroachment of residential and other uses
into these areas. Land divisions are permissible only to
allow for splitting off an existing homesite or farmstead
from a farm area. Minimum lot sizes are proposed at 35
acres matching the Story County A-1 zoning standard.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER AREAS
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL AREAS
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UF3-2: Natural Area Conservation. Natural
areas include sensitive areas of natural
habitat, steep slopes, and waterways.
Natural area designations are informational
based upon the Environment Chapter and
the 2006 AUFP. Creation of new parcels
within these areas for new development is
prohibited. Property divisions for land
conservation purposes is permissible with
City approval.
Land conservation is typically for larger areas
to be preserved within outlots under common
or private ownership or to transfer ownership
to a governmental or non-governmental
organization for its management. Creation of
private open space may not be appropriate
under this designation. Natural areas
adjacent to the City may still require
annexation to further City goals for orderly
development patterns and resource
conservation.
UF3-3: Park Areas
Natural areas may allow for future recreation
opportunities within the City or the County.
The area south of Highway 30 and west of I-
35 that is currently a quarry may be an area
suitable for a future regional park. This is
identified within the Parks, Trails and Greenways
Element.
URBAN RESERVE AREAS
UF4-1. Urban Reserve District. Create an Urban
Reserve area for the short- and long-term
expansion of the City. These areas fall within
the urban service area where municipal
services, most n otably sanitary sewer, can be
feasibly extended. Only subdivisions that meet
full urban development subdivision
and improvement standards would be allowed.
UF4-2: Annexation. Urban Reserve Areas
are appropriate for annexation to the City
to meet future growth needs of the City.
Areas are planned for residential,
commercial, and industrial expansion
based upon the scenario and Tiers analysis
of this Plan. A precise determination
of use will be determined upon annexation.
UF4-3: Lot Subdivision. Land divisions
are permissible only to allow for splitting
off an existing homesite or farmstead
from a farm area. Divisions should not
create parcels that can limit future
annexation options. Land Divisions within
the Urban Reserve Area shall meet a
minimum lot size of 35 acres.
UF4-4: Infrastructure. All developments are
subject to urban infrastructure standards
unless a conditional waiver is granted by
the City Council.
P L A N E L E M E N T S G R O W T H & L A N D U S E
LAND USE: C ATEGORIES
A M E S P L A N 2 0 4 0 50
Open Space / Natural Areas
CHARACTERISTICS
» Large areas of public land intended
to remain undeveloped and natural in
character, including public greenways.
» Privately or publicly-owned environmentally
sensitive areas that should not be developed.
» Agricultural uses are common.
» May include public recreation facilities.
» Specific policy directions are included
in the Urban Fringe Policy.
APPLICABLE EXISTING ZONING CATEGORIES
» Government
» Agriculture
» Potential conservation or fringe
overlays in areas where residential uses
might be existing or permitted.
GOALS
» Set aside land intended to remain
primarily undeveloped and natural in
character as permanent open space.
» Limit public open space to passive
activities and conservation efforts.
» Preserve natural areas as passive open space
in accordance with planned greenways or in
support of larger natural preservation areas.
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
» Agricultural or other similar low intensity
development zoning districts would apply.
During zoning and site plan review, evaluate
proposals for separation distances adequate
to minimize noise, glare, and hazards that
would impair the quality of open space.
» Retain natural areas, open space, and
habitat in the City. See also Parks, Trails, &
Greenways Chapter Element and Environment
Chapter Element. Permit development only
when serving environmental, park, or
agricultural purposes. » Allow minor encroachment of residential zoning
for existing uses and limit allowances for new
residential with a precise study of environmental
constraints and plans to locate structures
outside of sensitive areas to retain the natural,
aesthetic, and environmental value of the area
and property. Multiple developable sites would
require a land use map designation amendment.
» Areas within the Ames Urban Fringe are
predominantly natural and agricultural
uses and are subject to the policies of the
Ames Urban Fringe Plan and associated
28E agreements unless addressed more
specifically by other provisions.
» Natural areas are informational
designations applicable to the fringe area.
See also Environment Chapter Element.
PUBLIC ACTIONS
» Use greenways as corridors for pedestrian
and bicycle transportation and recreation.
» Acquire strategic open space areas when
possible to maintain corridors or protect
important environmental assets.
» Use Greenways and Open Space as conservation
development techniques in new growth areas.
» Use Fringe Area policies to review development requests.
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Development Guidelines are applicable
for consideration of changes to land use
designations, zoning consistency, and in
some cases specific project elements.
Public Actions are intended to identify
potential initiatives for the City that relate to
broad City goals and the vision of the Plan.
They do not apply to individual projects.
P L A N E L E M E N T S G R O W T H & L A N D U S E
LAND USE: C ATEGORIES
A M E S P L A N 2 0 4 0 51
Urban Reserve Overlay (UR: See Urban Fringe Map)
CHARACTERISTICS
» Generally open or sparsely
developed rural or open land.
» Growth area Tiers 1 and 2 and other lands
intended for near and mid-term development.
» Includes growth areas in Tiers 2, 3, and 4 that
are likely to be developed after this plan’s 2040
planning horizon. See also Urban Fringe policies.
» Government
» Agriculture
» Potential conservation or fringe
overlays in areas where residential uses
might be existing or permitted.
GOALS
» Preserve long-term development options for
efficient growth with full urban services.
» Avoid impediments to future land annexation
supporting urban and contiguous development.
» Allow reasonable interim use of land consistent
with agricultural and adjacent land uses.
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
» Generally, not intended for rural development,
but instead planned for urbanization and
future annexation.
» Require a minimum lot size large
enough to prevent or discourage
development of rural subdivisions and
maintain
a rural agricultural character.
» Permit a variety of rural land uses and
low-impact agriculture, excludes livestock
and animal confinement operations
and other high intensity uses.
» Apply appropriate stormwater management
requirements that enhance
Ada Hayden watershed water quality.
» See also, Fringe Area Policies, page 69.
PUBLIC ACTIONS
» Coordinate park and open space
planning with counties.
» Apply Use Urban Fringe Plan Area Policies to guide
specific development and use allowances and joint
administration of extra-territorial area.
Prioritize Policies for:
» Specific underlying land use designations for
interim use or for guiding incorporation of
commercial use into the City.
» Large residential and agricultural minimum
lot sizes.
» Limits on high intensity agricultural and
extraction uses.
» Limits on special uses, such as religious
facilities, wind generators, campgrounds, and
other uses that may not meet urban design and
infrastructure needs.
» Limit agribusiness facilities that do not meet
urban design and infrastructure needs.
» Develop a Fringe Area Plan update with a 28E Agreement
for joint administration of the Fringe Area
that incorporates City Fringe Area Policies.
P L A N E L E M E N T S G R O W T H & L A N D U S E
LAND USE: C ATEGORIES
A M E S P L A N 2 0 4 0 52
Rural Character (RC: See Urban Fringe Map)
CHARACTERISTICS
» Existing large lot and acreage development,
generally lacking urban infrastructure or services.
» Areas within the subdivision jurisdiction of Ames
but typically outside the urban reserve, where
extensions of urban infrastructure are not
expected. » Rural commercial, limited agriculture, or
limited industrial/workshop uses that do
not degrade rural residential character.
» Potential conservation or fringe
overlays in areas where residential uses
might be existing or permitted.
GOALS
» Provide locations to accommodate demand for
low-density residential development that do not
limit the City’s logical long-term urban growth.
» Promote sustainable development within or
near the City where landforms and environment
make urban development impossible.
DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
» Develop land plans and building
concepts that maintain rural or open
character.
» Design developments that protect landforms such
as steep slopes and natural drainage patterns.
» Encourage use of community wastewater
systems for rural development, including green
infrastructure, with relatively small rural lots.
» Integrate regional transportation path
systems into development designs.
» Promote use of conservation subdivision
techniques adjacent to natural areas.
PUBLIC ACTIONS
» Use Urban Fringe Plan Area Policies to
guide specific use allowances and joint
administration of extra-territorial area.
» Establish subdivision waiver standards
appropriate to very low-density
rural residential developments.
» Consider cumulative impacts of
similar development and planned
development in the general area.
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make AG
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Add Urban
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to City 590th St Annexation
Limit with Nevada
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within ½ mile
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Area, make Ag
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Remove Res and
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Rural Character
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Water and Pollution Control Department
Administrative Division
MEMO
At the April 11, 2023, City Council meeting, Council tabled two agenda items related to the
Water Pollution Control Facility’s Nutrient Reduction Modifications Project. The first item
requested Council’s approval of the Facility Plan. The second item requested Council’s
approval of an amendment to the professional services agreement with Strand Associates for
additional design services related to the proposed demolition and reconstruction of the
Administration Building and to the change to proceeding in two construction phases instead of
three.
The motion to table was to allow staff an opportunity to provide Council with additional
information on the cost escalation factors used to translate current day construction cost
estimates to bid day estimates.
The graph at the top of the following page shows the 6-month and 12-month rolling averages in
the “Building Cost Index (BCI)” from Engineering News Record. The BCI includes a mix of skilled
labor, steel, cement, and lumber prices, and is a commonly used measure for tracking trends in
construction costs. The graphic clearly depicts the high inflation rates experienced in 2021 and
2022. It also shows that the rate of increase in construction costs have slowed substantially in
the past six months. Some things to note from the BCI include:
• The BCI forecast for calendar year 2023 is 3.8%.
• The rolling average for May 2022 to April 2023 is 2.8%.
• The average over the past 25 years is 3.5%.
• The current 10-year average is 5.3%; the highest 10-year average since 1990.
For comparison, the Sewer Rate Model that City staff uses to project rates over the coming ten
years uses an inflation assumption of 3.5% for capital expenses. Operating and Maintenance
To: Mayor and City Council
From: John Dunn
Date: May 5, 2023
Subject: Evaluation of Nutrient Reduction Modifications -
Cost Escalation Factor
Item No. 42
expenses in the model look backwards at the trend over the past 6 years to project those
expenses forward for the next 10 years.
Graph 1: Building Cost Index
Strand Associates, the consultant on the nutrients project, prepared the following updated cost
estimate for the Nutrient Reduction Modifications Project, expressed in April 2023 dollars in
Table 1 below. Their cost opinion includes both a two-phased construction estimate and, at
Council’s request, an estimate to proceed with the entire project in a single large construction
phase.
Table 1: Updated Cost Estimates in April 2023 Dollars
Two-Phase
Implementation
One-Phase
Implementation
Phase 1 $50,000,000 $79,900,000
Phase 2 $31,400,000 -
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As a conservative projection, Strand utilized the current 12-month rolling BCI of 5.3% to
develop the following estimates (Table 2) projected to bid day, which is currently anticipated
to be in March 2024 for the two-phase option, and June 2024 for a single-phase option.
Table 2: Cost Estimates inflated by 5.3% to Bid Day
Two-Phase Implementation
With Two Activated Sludge
Trains in First Phase
One-Phase Implementation
Phase 1 $51,970,000
(1st Quarter 2024 Bid Date)
$84,130,000
(2nd Quarter 2024 Bid Date)
Phase 2 $58,350,000
(1st Quarter 2035 Bid Date)
NOTE: The discussion that follows utilizes the 10-year rate model staff developed
for projecting sewer rates. When projecting ahead 10 years, there are numerous
estimates and assumptions that need to be made. It is important to keep in mind
the quote by British statistician George Box who famously noted; “All models are
wrong; but when carefully prepared, some can be useful.”
Table 3 below shows the potential rate implications of having the first phase of a two-phase
project increase from $45.28 million on bid day (as shown in the FY 2023-2028 CIP) to a $51.97
million project on bid day (current engineer’s estimate). That cost change would require an
additional 2% be added to the projected rate increase in FY 2024/2025.
Table 3: Rate Impact of Changed Project Cost Estimates
23-24 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33
$45.28M 7% 9% 9% 9% 9%
$51.97M 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
Table 4 shows a comparison of the rates needed if the rate of inflation assumed in the model for
all capital improvements plan projects were to be varied.
• The first line assumes a rate of 3.5% over the next ten years. This is the 25-year average
increase in the BCI discussed above, and is the inflation forecast that staff has used for
many years when developing the CIP and rate model.
• The second line assumes a rate of 5.3%, the current ten-year average of the BCI. This is
the percentage recommended by the consultants.
• The third line assumes a rate of 7.5%, simply to give Council an additional point of
reference.
Table 4: Rate Impact of Changed Project Cost Estimates (All assume a two-phase project)
23-24 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33
3.5% 9% 9% 9% 9% 9%
5.3% 13% 13% 13% 13% 13%
7.5% 19% 18% 18% 18% 18%
The final comparison developed by staff is shown in Table 5. This table estimates the rates
needed if the Nutrient Reduction Modifications Project were to proceed as a single, large project
as opposed to two phases separated by 12 years. It used the $79.9 million estimate from Strand
shown in Table 1 as the current day estimate that was then inflated forward to bid day using the
following BCI factors.
Table 5: Single Phase $79.9 Million Project
23-24 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33
3.5% 13% 12% 12% 12% 12%
5.3% 17% 16% 16% 16% 16%
7.5% 21% 21% 21% 21% 21%
After reviewing the data reflected above, staff believes the best course of action given the
impact on water rates would still be to proceed with a two phase approach to accomplishing
the project as previously recommended in the April 11, 2023 Council Action Form (See
Attachment) However, the projected cost of Phase 1 has been adjusted to project for a March
2024 bid date, rather than as previously shown in 2022 dollars.
Because Phase 2 will not occur for twelve years, staff does not believe the City Council should
rely on those projections for estimated total project costs or impact on user rates for the
second phase.
In addition, as indicated in the companion Council Action Form regarding a change order to
Strand Associates, an effort will be made to value engineer the project in effort to reduce the
cost of both phases.
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ITEM #: 29
DATE: 04-11-23
DEPT: W&PC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: NUTRIENT REDUCTION MODIFICATIONS FACILITY PLAN APPROVAL
BACKGROUND:
In early 2019, Council approved the results of a Nutrient Reduction Feasibility Study
(referred to as the “2019 Study”). The study recommended the following course of action.
“The Ames WPCF Nutrient Reduction Feasibility Study recommends an integrated
strategy that … would transition the Ames WPCF from an existing trickling
filter/solid contact process to a future biological nutrient reduction process…”
In June 2022, Council awarded a professional services agreement with Strand Associates
for the design of Phase 1 of the modifications. The conceptual design process has now
been completed, and the results are documented in a formal Nutrient Reduction Facility
Plan (referred to as the “Facility Plan”). This document is required by the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in its construction permitting process, and
submitting it to the DNR is a key step in being eligible for funding through the Clean Water
State Revolving Fund (SRF).
What follows this Council Action Form is a summary of key conclusions and
recommendations from the completed Facility Plan. The full document (228 pages) is
available on the City website at www.cityofames.org/nutrients.
The cost estimates presented in the Facility Plan now indicate a total cost of
$80,010,000 as compared to the $77,900,000 cost estimate shown in the 2023-2028
Capital Improvements Plan that were used in preparing the most recent Sewer
Fund rate model. As the design work continues and construction details are further
developed, the cost estimates will continue to be refined.
FACILITY PLAN CONCLUSION:
The final conclusion and recommendation of the Facility Plan is that the City
pursue construction of a Biological Nutrient Removal facility utilizing a
Simultaneous Nitrification Denitrification (BNR-SNDN) process. The screening and
grit removal processes require replacement of equipment at the end of its useful
life and to expand the hydraulic capacity of the facility. In accordance with the plan,
the existing Administration Building would be demolished to allow the new
aeration basins to be constructed in close proximity to the final clarifiers, and a
new Administration Building constructed to the northeast of its current location.
The project is necessary to meet future nutrient limits and expands plant capacity
from 20.4 million gallons per day (MGD) to 24.5 MGD to meet the 20-year flows and
loadings as required by Iowa DNR and to allow for City growth. Rather than
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proceeding with three phases, the current recommendation calls for construction
in two phases, with the detailed final design of Phase 1 beginning immediately. A
final completion date for Phase 2 of 2039 was submitted by the City in April 2019
and approved by the Iowa DNR in December 2019. Therefore, Phase 2 should be
planned and budgeted such that construction can be completed in 2038, allowing
one year of operation prior to the 2039 final completion date.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Nutrient Reduction Facility Plan and direct staff to submit it to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources.
Like the 2019 Study, by submitting this plan the City is committing to
implement the project as generally described in the Facility Plan.
2. Direct staff to make changes to the conceptual design and prepare a revised
Facility Plan prior to submission to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
3. Take no action.
This would table the project, and during the next permit cycle in three years would
likely result in a violation of the facility’s discharge permit and enforcement action
by the Iowa DNR. Those violations would be due both to failure to achieve the
nutrient limits as well as from reasonably predictable process failures caused by
equipment exceeding its useful life.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In 2019, Council accepted the recommendation of a feasibility study that looked at options
to convert the Water Pollution Control Facility to a biological nutrient reduction process
and achieve the goals of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The conceptual design
work that has been completed is the first step towards that eventual goal.
The Facility Plan generally follows the 2019 recommendations, only with the work split
into two phases instead of three. It also incorporates the Headworks Modifications CIP
Project, and incorporates a demolition and reconstruction of the Administration Building
in lieu of the Administration Building Renovation that was shown in the 2022 -2027 WPC
Facility Improvements CIP Project.
The cost estimates in the Facility Plan are within 2.7% of the totals reflected in the
2023-2028 Capital Improvements Plan and, therefore, will not result in any change
to our projected rates to finance this project. The Facility Plan is now ready to be
submitted to the Iowa DNR. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above. Council should be
aware that submission of the Facility Plan to the Iowa DNR will again commit the
City to proceeding with the Nutrient Reduction Modifications.
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Summary of Key Findings and Conclusions
Report for City of Ames, Iowa - Nutrient Reduction Facility Plan
FACILITY PLAN PROCESS
The Facility Plan was developed through a sequence of five individual technical
memoranda (TMs), each building on the decisions and conclusions reached in the prior
TM. The process followed this general outline:
The completed Facility Plan is the compilation of the five individual technical memoranda.
When reviewing the detailed cost information in the Facility Plan, it should be noted that
the details continued to be refined as the process proceeded, and the cost estimates were
continually revised. As a result, there are slight differences in the costs between
successive tech memos. The cost estimates shown near the end of this summary are
the most up-to-date estimates.
KEY DRIVERS FOR THE PROJECT
• Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (Section 5)
The City completed a Nutrient Reduction Feasibility Study in 2019 (“2019 Study”)
that recommended a phased transition to an advanced activated sludge treatment
process over a period of 20 years. The recommendation was approved by the City
Council on February 26, 2019, along with direction to staff to submit the study to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The alternative adopted by Council noted
that “Once reviewed and accepted by the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources, the City will be committed to implementing the treatment works
Characterize Existing Facility Condition and Performance
Forecast Future Flows and Loads
Evaluate Short List of Treatment Technologies
Develop Monetary and Nonmonetary Comparisons
Evaluate Existing Headworks Conditions
Evaluate Alternatives for Screening and Grit Removal
Select Treatment Technology and Headworks Equipment
Evaluate Site Layout Alternatives
Project Phasing Evaluation
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modifications recommended in the report.” The study was submitted to the state
on April 29, 2019, and was subsequently approved by the Iowa DNR on December
20, 2019.
Because the final compliance date (2039) is beyond the expiration date of the current
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the WPCF, the
current permit simply requires that the City provide an update to the DNR on
“…progress towards completion of the projects identified in the City’s approved
feasibility plan…” Discharge limits for total nitrogen (Total N) and total phosphorus
(Total P) will not be applicable until after all modifications have been complete and
one year of operating data has been collected.
• Condition of Existing Infrastructure (Section 6)
The other key driver for the project is the condition and remaining useful life of the
four trickling filters. As noted in the 2019 Study, the media in the trickling filters are
now 35 years old and are beyond their anticipated useful life of 25 -30 years.
Replacing the media is anticipated to cost in excess of $10 million. Additionally,
trickling filters are not able to be adapted to nutrient removal, as their primary
function is to remove carbon from the wastewater, and carbon is vital to biological
nutrient removal. Replacement capacity is needed for the trickling filters, and
investing in replacement media knowing that the filters cannot function in a nutrient
removal treatment scheme was deemed in staff’s professional judgment to be a poor
investment.
FLOW AND LOAD DESIGN CAPACITY (Section 4)
Planning appropriate capacity is a crucial part of a facility plan such as this. The
consultants utilized the Ames Plan 2040 to establish the projected population and mix of
customer types that the facility should be designed to accommodate. Those projections
from Ames Plan 2040 were then extrapolated to the year 2045 to provide a full 20 -year
design life for the project. The 2045 design population used for the Facility Plan was
83,850.
The consultants used several different metrics to then convert the population estimate
into a projected flow rate and organic loading rate. These flows and loads form the basis
for designing the treatment processes. A reserve industrial capacity was also included in
the 2045 design parameters that increased the design flow rate by 1.50 million gallons
per day with a corresponding organic load allowance.
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Parameter Original Design
(Design Year 2010)
New Design
(Design Year 2045)
Maximum Wet Weather Flow,
million gallons per day 20.4 24.5
Biochemical Oxygen Demand, BOD5,
pounds per day 23,740 26,710
Total Suspended Solids, TSS,
pounds per day 25,440 52,250
Ammonia-Nitrogen, NH3-N,
pounds per day 3,850 3,430
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, TKN,
pounds per day 6,930 5,330
Total Phosphorus, TP,
pounds per day -- 740
NUTRIENT REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY (Section 7)
The 2019 Study shortlisted three technologies as being reasonably viable alternatives,
and concluded that the actual technology selection should be made during design of the
first phase to allow new and emerging technologies time to further mature. Those same
three technologies were evaluated in more detail in the current Facility Plan. They
include:
• Conventional biological nutrient removal (BNR) activated sludge
• Simultaneous nitrification-denitrification (SNDN) activated sludge
• Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS)
The consulting team used Ames-specific wastewater data and computer modeling to
appropriately size equipment and basins to achieve the discharge limits required under
the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Each of the technologies was then able to b e
compared based on its anticipated capital and operating costs.
Alternative
BNR1
Conventional
BNR Activated
Sludge
Alternative
BNR2
SNDN
Activated
Sludge
Alternative
BNR3a
AGS with
Primary
Clarification
Alternative
BNR3b
AGS without
Primary
Clarification
Capital Costs $62,610,000 $63,330,000 $78,330,000 $79,650,000
Annual O&M Costs $296,000 $264,000 $255,000 $249,000
Note that the pricing in the table above does not include the headworks modification. That
pricing was developed in a subsequent technical memorandum.
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A nonmonetary evaluation was also performed using the following factors. The definitions
of each factor and discussion relative to each alternative are contained in Section 7 of the
Facility Plan (www.cityofames.org/nutrients).
1. Treatment Performance (10%)
2. Resiliency to Changing Conditions and Process Upsets (9%)
3. Safety (8%)
4. Operational Complexity (8%)
5. Maintenance Requirements (8%)
6. Peak Flow Handling (8%)
7. Adaptability for Future Regulations (7%)
8. Implementation and Constructability (7%)
9. Solids Handling Impacts (7%)
10. Expandability (7%)
11. Environmental Impacts (7%)
12. Flexibility (6%)
13. Social Impacts (4%)
14. Public Acceptance (4%)
Alternative
BNR1
Conventional
BNR Activated
Sludge
Alternative
BNR2
SNDN
Activated
Sludge
Alternative
BNR3a
AGS with
Primary
Clarification
Alternative
BNR3b
AGS without
Primary
Clarification
Total Nonmonetary Score
(out of 50) 42.7 43.2 46.5 45.2
After considering both the monetary and nonmonetary evaluations, staff
recommended proceeding with “Alternative BNR2 - SNDN Activated Sludge.”
SITE LAYOUT EVALUATION (Section 10)
The initially assumed site layout was configured based on available space without the
demolition or relocation of significant structures or buildings. However, these limitations
would place the aeration basins in an area that had significant drawbacks:
• It would require the relocation of substantial existing underground utilities
• It would involve extensive construction into the hillside below the digesters
• It left little to no adjacent space for future expansions.
The Administration Building currently sits on level ground adjacent the final clarifiers .
Since a reinvestment into the Administration Building was already budgeted (2022 -2027
WPC Facility Improvements CIP Project), the possibility of relocating the Administration
Building and putting the remodel budget towards the cost of reconstructing the building
was deemed worth consideration. Two alternatives were evaluated:
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• Alternative 1 would place the aeration basins (shown in yellow in the aerial photos
that follow) to the west of the Raw Wastewater Pump Station (shown in purple in
the aerial photos).
• Alternative 2 would place the aeration basins to the east of the Raw Wastewater
Pump Station where the Administration Building currently sits, with the
Administration Building relocated to the northeast.
Siting Alternative 1 Siting Alternative 2
The cost comparison for Alternative 1 includes the costs budgeted in a separate project
for the renovation of the Administration Building. There was an incremental cost of $4.55
million to relocate the Administration Building versus renovating the existing building. But
that was partially offset by a $3.67 million reduction in the cost of the nu trient
modifications. Due primarily to the increased flexibility for future expansions, staff
has recommended Siting Alternative 2.
Siting Alternative 1–
New Activated Sludge
System West of Raw
Wastewater Pump
Station
Siting Alternative 2–
New Activated Sludge
System At Location of
Existing Administration
Building
Simultaneous nitrification-denitrification (SNDN) $63,330,000 $61,480,000
Other Project Components $19,660,000 $22,390,000
Total Opinion of Capital Costs $82,990,000 $83,870,000
PROJECT PHASING EVALUATION (Section 11)
As mentioned previously, the 2019 Study recommended implementation in three phases
over 20 years. The main driver to move forward with the early phases was the aging
trickling filter media. The reason for recommending a phased approach was to spread
out the rate impacts by allowing other infrastructure components to remain in use for as
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long as possible. The ultimate compliance with the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy was
to be within 20 years (in the year 2039).
The Sewer Fund rate projections prepared over the past few years have been built on the
concept of a three-phase implementation, with Phase 1 occurring in the first five years,
Phase 2 occurring in the second five years, and Phase 3 in the final 10 years. T iming of
the Headworks Modifications was shown as being concurrent with the first phase.
In the Facility Plan, a two-phase implementation was considered. The evaluation was
intended to determine if the overall cost could be reduced without a detrimental impact
on sewer rates by combining the scope of the first two phases, and completing the
modifications in a second phase that would be deferred for approximately 12 years.
Capital Costs
Phasing Alternative 1
Three-Phase Implementation
with One Activated Sludge
Train in First Phase
Phasing Alternative 2
Two-Phase Implementation
with Two Activated Sludge
Trains in First Phase
Phase 1 $40,690,000 $49,780,000
Phase 2 $10,340,000 $30,230,000
Phase 3 $32,840,000 --
Total $83,870,000 $80,010,000
Staff is recommending Phasing Alternative 2. Deferring a second phase until
approximately 12 years from now (design in FY 2035/36 and construction in FY 2036/37
and FY 2037/38) would still allow for more than a year of operational optimization before
the 20-year completion target that the City committed to in the 2019 Feasibility Study and
that was approved by the Iowa DNR. It adds increased capacity for growth on a quicker
timeline than Alternative 1, allows sewer rate projections that are identical to those
presented to Council in early 2022, and has an overall capital cost savings of more than
$3 million.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
The analysis conducted in the Facility Plan results in the following final conclusions and
recommendations:
1. The City should pursue construction of a Biological Nutrient Removal facility
utilizing a Simultaneous Nitrification Denitrification (BNR-SNDN) process.
2. The existing Administration Building should be demolished to allow the new
aeration basins to be constructed in close proximity to the final clarifiers, and a
new Administration Building constructed to the northeast of its current location.
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3. The project should be constructed in two phases, with the detailed final design of
Phase 1 beginning immediately. Phase 2 should be planned and budgeted such
that construction can be completed in 2038, allowing one year of operation prior to
the 2039 final completion date submitted by the City in April 2019 and approved
by the Iowa DNR in December 2019.
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ITEM #: 43
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: W&PC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: NUTRIENT REDUCTION MODIFICATIONS PROJECT - PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NUMBER 1
BACKGROUND:
On June 28, 2022, City Council approved a professional services agreement with Strand
Associates for the planning, design, and bidding phases of the Water Pollution Control
Facility (WPCF) Nutrient Reduction Modifications Project. The agreement provided for a
fee of $1,655,000, plus $20,000 hourly services for extraordinary permitting assistance
as needed.
The Council resolution for that award included the following: “…It is important to note that
the Scope of Work is likely to change during the design phase as the details of the project
become better defined…”
Two significant changes have been made to the project scope during the
conceptual design process:
1) It was decided to demolish and reconstruct the Administration Building to allow the
new aeration basins to be placed in a location that is more cost-effective and better
situated for future additions.
2) It was decided to complete the modifications in two phases instead of three in order
to minimize the overall total cost of the modifications. This accelerated some of
the work that was previously envisioned for a later phase, such as the installation
of hydrocyclones for sludge densification, flow splitting structures, and one
aeration basin.
There were also some work elements that were expressly e xcluded from the original
scope that are now being added at staff’s request. For example, the original agreement
noted that a new electrical service entrance and electrical distribution equipment were not
included. As the design progressed, it became clear that the space available to house
new electrical equipment was not sufficient, and the need for a new electrical building to
house the electrical service entrance and switch boards became clear.
Staff believes these are significant changes to the scope, and an adjustment to the
previously awarded professional services agreement in the amount of $710,000 is
warranted. Staff has worked closely with the design team at Strand Associates to identify
specific changes to the scope of work, and to confirm that the cost increases are limited
to new or expanded scope items only.
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This item was tabled from the April 11, 2023, City Council meeting. Since that time,
staff has discussed with Strand the addition of a Value Engineering review. Value
Engineering is a process where a design team independent from the original team
reviews the design and offers modifications that could improve the overall project. The
primary focus is on modifications that could lower the likely bid price. City staff is
proposing to have a review performed by a separate design team within Strand
Associates that has not been engaged in the Ames WPCF project. It would be a full,
independent team that would review the preliminary design at a point between 20% and
40% complete. That way there is enough detail prepared to allow a meaningful review,
but the design is not so far completed that any changes would result in substantial
redesign costs. Because of the added Value Engineering scope item, the proposed
increase in Amendment Number 1 has increased by $53,000 from what was
presented to Council in April.
New or Altered Scope Item Cost
Relocation of Administration Building $ 395,000
Switch to Two Phases instead of Three 194,000
Misc. Scope Changes 136,000
Value Engineering 53,000
Delete Local Limits Review -15,000
Total Change (Amendment #1) $ 763,000
The original professional services agreement awarded in June 2022 contained the first
two line items in the table shown below. The $763,000 for Amendment #1 is added
below (in italics), for a revised professional services agreement total of $2,438,000:
Planning, Design, & Bidding Phase $ 1,655,000
Additional Services as Authorized 20,000
Amendment #1 - Additional Design Services 763,000
Revised Professional Services Total $ 2,438,000
The FY 2023–2028 Capital Improvements Plan includes funding for engineering, legal,
and other professional services associated with this project. The subtotal available for
professional services during the design phase is $3,290,000. The table below indicates
the funding available for professional services during both the design and construction
phases of the project:
Budget Year Professional Services Budget
FY 2022/23 (design phase) $ 1,260,000
FY 2023/24 (design phase) 2,030,000
Design Phase Subtotal $ 3,290,000
FY 2024/25 (construction phase) 1,720,000
FY 2025/26 (construction phase) 1,790,000
Construction Phase Subtotal $ 3,510,000
Total Professional Services Budget $ 6,800,000
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Additional design phase services may still be needed for elements that are not
captured in this amendment. As an example, the extent of storm water management
that will be required by Story County is still not fully known. The scope presumes that
storm water management will be limited to the area disturbed by the project; but if the
County chooses to require storm water management for the entire property, that would
be outside the scope of the agreement. Also not included at this time are any needed
improvements to the City-owned south access road.
Council should also be aware that an additional amendment will be needed around
the time of award of the construction contract. This future change order will add
construction phase engineering services such as shop drawing review, pay request
review, change order preparation, and State Revolving Fund coordination with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority. It may also include
Resident Project Review to provide continuous construction oversight.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Amendment Number 1 to the professional services agreement with
Strand Associates for design phase services related to the Water Pollution Control
Facility Nutrient Reduction Modifications Project in the amount of $763,000,
bringing the total contract amount to $2,438,000.
2. Do not approve the amended scope and fees, and provide staff direction regarding
the changes in the scope of work.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
When Council approved the original agreement with Strand Associates in June
2022, changes to the scope of work were anticipated, as the details of the project
were still being developed and refined. Two significant design changes (the
relocation of the Administration Building and the change to constructing the
project in two phases instead of three) have necessitated a revision to the scope
and associated fees. Staff has met with the consultant and reviewed the modified scope
of work line by line to ensure that the additional fees are truly associated with work that
was not included in the original agreement. In addition, staff believes a value engineering
review would be advisable in an effort to further reduce the project costs. This review was
not included in the original design contract.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO.1 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
Dated June 28, 2022
Between the
City of Ames, Iowa (City)
and
Strand Associates, Inc.® (Engineer)
The City and Engineer agree to amend the referenced Agreement as follows:
Under Article IV, Engineer’s Fee, A. Basic Fee, Item No. 1, CHANGE $1,655,000 to “$2,418,000.”
Under Exhibit I, Duty of Engineer, Scope of Services,
Final Design,
REPLACE Item No. 1 in its entirety with the following:
“1. Develop final design for the following project components:
a. Replacement of the influent hydraulic sluice gate and actuator.
b. One new mechanical screen in the existing channel with screening wash press.
c. Modifications to existing multi-rake screen to reduce bar spacing.
d. Demolition of the grit removal equipment in the raw wastewater pump station.
e. One new grit building with grit pumps and grit washers including HVAC, plumbing, and
electrical design.
f. Two new grit removal tanks located adjacent to the new grit building.
g. One grit pad located adjacent to the new grit building.
h. Replacement of existing slide gates in the raw wastewater pump station and raw pumping plug
valves, gate vales, two check valves, pipe supports, combination air valves, and pipe supports.
i. Replacement of process piping for routing pumped influent to the grit building.
j. One magnetic flow meter and plug valve added to the equalization basin influent line in
the lower level of the raw wastewater pump station.
k. National Fire Protection Agency 820-related modifications in the raw wastewater pump
station as follows will be designed around Class I Division 1 criteria, except for the
electrical room and blower room (which will be unclassified):
(1) Install Class I Division 1-rated electrical receptacles and light fixtures.
(2) Remove combustible materials.
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(3) Physically separate the electrical room from the other rooms in the building.
(4) Add combustible gas detectors and associated monitoring and alarming.
(5) Replace motors on existing raw pumps, multi-rake screen, wash press, and other
equipment with Class I Division 1-rated motors.
l. Modifications to the raw wastewater pump station to create a blower room in the area
currently occupied by the grit equipment. These modifications include an interior wall to
separate the space from the rest of the building, new exterior entrances, and new HVAC
and electrical systems for the blower room. Three new high-speed turbo aeration blowers
and associated controls, electrical, piping, and appurtenances will be located in this room.
m. Replacement of the fire alarm system in the raw wastewater pump station.
n. One new dry well return activated sludge (RAS) pump station with centrifugal pumps on
the lower level and motor control centers on the at-grade level.
o. One new electrical building with a new service entrance and other electrical equipment on
the at-grade level and a lower-level vault for access to ductbanks and wiring. The new
service entrance equipment will replace the existing main switchboard. New feeders will
be provided from the new service entrance equipment to new buildings and existing
buildings being modified as part of the project. Existing feeders to the buildings that are
not being modified as part of the project will be spliced and extended to the new service
entrance equipment.
p. Two new concrete activated sludge basins configured for biological nutrient removal
including aeration piping, aeration diffusers, sludge piping, mixers, and recycle pumps.
The proposed design anticipates that a deep foundation is not required. The anticipated
location of the new basins is in the location of the current administration building.
q. One new mixed liquor splitter box with weir gates.
r. An addition to the existing final clarifier splitter box with slide gates.
s. One hydrocyclone sludge densification system with associated piping and appurtenances
located in the solids contact building. Modifications to the existing solids contact building
and solids contact basins to incorporate sludge densification system including structural,
electrical, and HVAC modifications.
t. Site modifications limited to site lighting, video surveillance, access controls, yard piping,
grading, sidewalk access, and roadway access associated with the new RAS pump station,
activated sludge basin, and electrical, including new or modified roads to access the site.
u. Electrical and controls design for the new equipment and structures.
v. Replacement of the existing supervisory control and data acquisition software and hardware.
w. HVAC and plumbing modifications for the existing RAS pump station and electrical building.
x. Replacement of the existing effluent water pumps.”
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ADD the following:
“9. Develop design for a new administration and maintenance building with the following
components:
a. Participate in a kickoff meeting in person with City to discuss the project and schedule.
Meet with City’s officials and staff to evaluate project goals, space criteria, and sustainable
design initiatives. Previously performed space needs and design criteria, including staff
and service level information provided by City, will be reviewed and considered for the
new building layout.
b. Meet with City, via videoconference, to review previously prepared departmental space
needs and adjacencies. Three two-hour meetings are anticipated. Prepare meeting notes
and transmit copies to participants.
c. Gather City-provided information including existing site and building data, existing
drawings, and previous reports and studies.
d. Prepare an updated space needs summary based on discussions at the kickoff and
subsequent project meetings. Provide an estimate of the square footage for the new
administrative and maintenance building and send the estimate to City for review and
comment.
e. Review alternatives to consider for designing the building to Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) Certified Standards and review the criteria for possible
LEED certification. Review design parameters for the following net-zero energy features:
(1) Building orientation and structural capacity to facilitate future rooftop solar panel
system.
(2) Incorporation of natural lighting.
(3) Review building envelope features including fully insulated slab, increased wall
and roof insulation, and triple pane windows.
(4) Incorporation of operable windows.
(5) Incorporation of space needs for future solar battery storage.
f. Review State of Iowa and local building codes along with City’s ordinances applicable to
the new building.
g. Prepare up to three draft conceptual site and building floor plans based on the
City-approved program, site, and code criteria. Draft concepts will illustrate the spatial and
functional relationship of the facility and site. Prepare site vehicular circulation using
Auto-Turn vehicle path maneuver software. Provide a summary of potential LEED and
net-zero design features to be included in the design for City review.
h. Participate in one virtual meeting with City to review conceptual drawings and potential
design parameters.
i. Revise drawings, as appropriate, based on City’s selected draft concept and associated
comments received at the review meeting. A preliminary building rendering based on the
selected conceptual building plan will be prepared using Autodesk Revit software. Finalize
the summary of City-selected LEED and net-zero features to include in project.
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j. Prepare an OPCC for the selected conceptual building plan based on Association for the
Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) guidelines. Base the OPCC on a Class 4
Estimate, as defined by AACE, which has a maturity level of project definition between
one percent to 15 percent with the typical purpose of the estimate being a feasibility study.
The expected accuracy range for the OPCC is -30 percent to +50 percent. LEED and/or
net-zero elements will be identified where feasible for capital cost identification.
k. Participate in one final review meeting in person to present the final concept design site
and building drawings. Document project meeting review comments and prepare meeting
notes for distribution to participants.
l. Prepare design development drawings, technical specifications (to a 60 percent design
level), and other documents to describe the size and character of the civil, architectural,
structural, mechanical, electrical, and communication systems of the administration and
maintenance buildings.
m. Include net-zero energy design features, but this will not include the design of energy
generating systems including photovoltaic, geothermal, or other systems needed to achieve
zero energy status.
n. Attend up to six additional virtual design team meetings to discuss details of project
design.
o. Participate in a virtual 60 percent design development document review meeting.
p. Incorporate City’s review decisions and comments into drawings and specifications, as
appropriate, following the 60 percent design development review meeting.
q. Prepare Bidding Documents using Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee C-700
Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract, 2018 edition, technical
specifications, and engineering/architectural drawings as follows:
(1) Site, landscaping, and stormwater drawings and specifications with stormwater
design, in accordance with City’s stormwater regulations.
(2) Architectural and structural building drawings, sections, details, schedules, and
specifications.
(3) Plumbing and HVAC drawings, details, isometric drawings, schedules, and
specifications.
(4) Electrical and communication system drawings and specifications, including
power, lighting, fire alarm, and cabling for communication, and access controls.
r. Prepare an OPCC to an AACE Class 2 Estimate level at the approximately 60 percent
design level with an accuracy range for the OPCC is -15 percent to +20 percent. Any OPCC
prepared by Engineer is supplied for general guidance of City only. Engineer has no control
over competitive bidding or market conditions and cannot guarantee the accuracy of such
opinions as compared to Contract bids or actual costs to City.
s. Participate in a 90 percent design in-person document review meeting.
t. Submit final drawings and specifications sealed by a registered architect or engineer to
Story County. Building permit and review fees shall be paid by City.
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10. HVAC and plumbing modifications, as follows, for the raw water pumping station:
a. Replacement of the existing roof vents, ductwork, and associated insulation in the pumping
station.
b. Replacement of the heat recovery unit serving the pump and hatch rooms in the raw water
pumping station.
c. Replacement of the makeup air unit serving the screening room and first floor room above
the screening room. Replace existing compressed air piping and valves.
d. Removal of the abandoned plant water piping.
11. Stormwater management for the project disturbed area that generally includes design of the
following:
a. Storm sewer inlets.
b. Storm sewer piping.
c. Grading for drainage.
d. Water quality and quantity best management practices in accordance with Story County
applicable criteria for stormwater management of the proposed project disturbed area.
Stormwater management for the entire wastewater treatment plant is not included. If the
County requests a plan for the entire site, these services may be provided under an
amendment to this agreement.”
12. Provide value engineering services as follows:
a. Perform a value engineering review with three senior staff consisting of process, structural,
and electrical engineers to review the project at approximately 40 percent design
completion. Evaluate potential alternatives that reduce the opinion of construction cost
(OPCC) of the project while maintaining the flow and loading design criteria developed
during facility planning.
b. Compile the potential value engineering alternatives and associated OPCC savings in
spreadsheet format.
c. Participate in a value engineering virtual meeting with City to review the identified
alternatives.
d. Develop a letter summarizing City’s selected value engineering alternatives and the
associated potential cost savings. Provide draft letter to City for review.
e. Incorporate City comments in the letter, as appropriate, and provide City with a finalized
letter. Modifications to the design to incorporate the selected value engineering concepts
are not included in this scope and shall be incorporated through an amendment.
DELETE the Local Limits Evaluation section in its entirety.
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Under Service Elements Not Included,
DELETE Items No. 5, No. 9, and No. 14 in their entirety.
REPLACE Item No. 7 with the following:
“7. New Natural Gas Service: This type of service is not included in this Agreement.”
Under Schedule, CHANGE November 30, 2023, to “May 31, 2024.”
This Supplemental Agreement is subject to all the terms and conditions of the referenced original
Agreement. Upon execution of this Supplemental Agreement, this document shall become part of the
original Agreement as if bound therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereby have made and executed this Supplemental Agreement
Engineer:
Strand Associates, Inc.®
Joseph M. Bunker Date
Corporate Secretary
City:
City of Ames, Iowa
John Haila Date
Mayor
Attest
Renee Hall Date
City Clerk
DRAFT DRAFT
DRAFT
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ITEM#: 45
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR POWER
PLANT
BACKGROUND:
On March 28, 2023, City Council approved preliminary plans and specifications for
Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for the Power Plant. This contract consists of
regular professional maintenance and repair to numerous circuit breakers, relays, and
electrical circuits located Plant-wide. This contract consists of emergency service, as
well as regularly planned repairs and services during scheduled outages.
This contract is to provide electrical maintenance services for the period from
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract includes a provision that would
allow the City to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms.
Bid documents were issued to eight companies. The bid was 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 and the
Iowa League of Cities.
On April 26, 2023, one bid was received from Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa,
Davenport, IA.
Staff reviewed the bid. Overall, the hourly rates increased an average of 3% from
the previous year; the change in individual rates ranged from -8% to 7%. Based
on the time and material rates submitted, that the apparent low bidder Tri-City
Electric Company of Iowa, Davenport, IA, is acceptable.
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 ou tage.
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 2023/24 operating budget for Electric Production includes
$110,000 for relay and breaker maintenance. Invoices will be based on contract
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rates for time and materials for services actually received.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract for the Electrical Maintenance Services Contract for Power
Plant to Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa, Davenport, IA, for hourly rates and
unit prices bid, in an amount not-to-exceed $110,000. The contract includes a
provision that would allow the City to renew the contract for up to four additional
one-year terms at stated rates.
2. Reject the bid and purchase electrical maintenance services on an as-needed
basis.
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 will establish rates for service and provide for guaranteed
availability, thereby setting in place known rates for service and controlling the
Plant’s costs. 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 #1 as stated above.
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ITEM #: __46a__
DATE: 05/09/23
DEPT: FIRE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: NUISANCE ASSESSMENTS - SNOW/ICE REMOVAL
BACKGROUND:
After a snowfall, abutting property owners have the responsibility to remove snow and ice
accumulations from the sidewalks. According to the Municipal Code, owners shall remove
these accumulations within 10 daylight hours after the storm has stopped. If, after that
time, sidewalks remain uncleared, the City may remove accumulations and assess the
actual cost of the removal to the property owner.
This action is performed on a complaint basis, except in a proactive enforcement area
designated by the City Council. The boundaries of the proactive enforcement area are
Ash Avenue on the east; Lincoln Way on the north; Sheldon Avenue and Hayward Avenue
on the west; and Storm Street on the south. When violations are observed in this area (or
when complaints are received for sidewalks outside the proactive enforcement area),
notice is given to the abutting property owner that the City will clear the sidewalks if the
owner has not done so within 24 hours of that notice.
City staff has removed snow and/or ice at the properties listed below. Also included in
the list are the names and addresses of the property owners and the costs associated
with the snow/ice removal. The work was completed, and bil ls have been mailed to
these individuals. To date, the bills have not been paid. A certified notice of this hearing
was mailed to the property owners.
Christy McCloud $205.00
2726 White Oak Dr
Ames, IA 50014
Snow/ice removal for property located at 2726 White Oak Dr
Work performed on January 26, 2023
Steve Nystrom $188.00
318 Thackeray Ave
Ames, IA 50014
Snow/ice removal for property located at 318 Thackeray Ave
Work performed on February 1, 2023
Melanie Shipp $303.00
8726 S Sepulveda Blvd
Unit D1711
Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Snow/ice removal for property located at 218 Lincoln Way
Work performed on February 2, 2023
Hung Mahn Tran $186.00
2809 147th St
Urbandale, IA 50323
Snow/ice removal for property located at 715 Grand Ave
Work performed on February 4, 2023
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the assessment of costs for snow/ice removal to the property owners
shown on the above list. The Finance Director will then prepare a spreadsheet
on these assessments, and the City Clerk’s Office will file the assessments with
the Story County Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes as
provided for by the Code of Iowa.
2. Do not certify these costs to the County Treasurer and instead, absorb the costs.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
These property owners failed to clear their sidewalks even after receiving notice to do so
and have neglected to pay the costs incurred by the City in making their sidewalks safe
for public use.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ITEM #: __46b__
DATE: 05/09/23
DEPT: ADMIN
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: NUISANCE ASSESSMENT - SIDEWALK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
BACKGROUND:
Property owners are required by law to maintain the sidewalks abutting their properties.
When unsafe conditions are brought to the City’s attention, the property owner is notified
of the need to repair or replace the unsafe section. If the sidewalk safety issue is still not
addressed, the City arranges for the sidewalk to be repaired or replaced. T he cost of that
work is then assessed to the property owner.
A contractor hired by the City has repaired and/or replaced a sidewalk on the property
listed below. Also shown is the name and address and the costs associated with the
sidewalk work. A bill for this work has been mailed to the property owner and, to date, the
bill has not been paid. A certified notice of this hearing has been mailed to the property
owner.
Sylvia McCormick $165.00
2823 Arbor Street
Ames, IA 50014
Sidewalk replacement/repair for property located at 2823 Arbor St
Work performed in July 2022
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the assessment of costs to the property owner shown above. The City
Clerk’s Office will file the assessments with the Story County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as property taxes as provided for by the Code of
Iowa.
2. Do not certify this cost to the County Treasurer and, instead, absorb the costs.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City’s longstanding policy is to require abutting property owners to maintain sidewalks
adjacent to their properties. When that is not done, the City maintains safe public passage
by carrying out the repairs or replacement and by then assessing those costs to the
respective property owners.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ITEM #: __46c__
DATE: 05-09-23
DEPT: FIRE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: NUISANCE ASSESSMENT – DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS GARAGE
BACKGROUND:
City staff has demolished a dangerous garage at the property listed below. The work was
completed, and a bill has been mailed to the individual. To date, the bill ha s not been
paid. Council action is necessary to certify the expense for the work to the County
Treasurer to be collected in the same manner as property taxes. A certified notice of this
hearing has been mailed to the property owners.
Donna Kennedy $ 3500.00
1122 Clark Avenue
Ames, Iowa 50010
Demolition of a dangerous garage on property located at 1122 Clark Avenue
Worked performed February 2023
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the assessment of demolition costs to the property owner shown on the
above list. The City Clerk’s Office will file the assessment with the Story County
Treasurer for collection in the same manner as property taxes as provided for by
the Code of Iowa.
2. Do not certify this cost to the County Treasurer and, instead, absorb the cost.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The property owner has failed to rectify the dangerous structure and City staff demolished
it instead. Despite receiving notice to do so, they have neglected to pay the costs incurred
by the City.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1, as described above.