HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - June 27, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilAGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
JUNE 27, 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 particular 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.
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.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving the Summary of Minutes of Regular Meeting on June 13, 2023
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period June 1-15, 2023
4. Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
5. Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License – Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, 111
Main Street
6. Motion approving five-day license (July 4 – July 8, 2023) for Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service – Après Bar Co, 1930 East 13th Street
7. Motion approving Ownership Update for Class C Liquor License – Red Lobster #0747, 1100
Buckeye Avenue
8. Motion approving Ownership Update for Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Northcrest
Community, 1801 20th Street
9. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses
a. Class C Liquor License – Red Lobster #0747, 1100 Buckeye Avenue
b. Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – La Casa Maya, 631 Lincoln Avenue
c. Class C Liquor License – Welch Avenue Station, 207 Welch Avenue
d. Class E Liquor License – Kwik Star #1158, 1910 Isaac Newton Drive
e. Class C Beer Permit – Hampton Inn and Suites Ames, 2100 SE 16th Street
10. Motion approving salaries of Council Appointees for FY 2023/24
11. Resolution approving Pay Plan for FY 2023-24
12. Resolution adopting Fee Schedule for FY 2023/24
13. Resolution approving and adopting Supplement No. 2023-3 to the Municipal Code
14. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Certificate of Consistency with the City’s 2019-
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2023 CDBG Consolidated Plan on behalf of two area non-profit organizations for funding
under the State of Iowa’s Continuum of Care Grant Funding
15. Resolution approving Commission of the Arts (COTA) Fall Special Grant contracts for
FY2023/24
16. Resolution approving Memorandum of Agreement with Mary Greeley Medical Center to
fund up to $154,008 towards the Alternate Response to Community Health (ARCH) program
17. Resolution approving Encroachment Permit Agreement for Sign at 301 Main Street, Ste 106
18. Resolution setting date of Public Hearing for July 11, 2023, to enter into a State Revolving
Clean Water Loan and Disbursement Agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,150,000
19. Resolution setting date of Public Hearing for July 11, 2023, for vacation of the existing fifteen
feet (15’) Public Utility Easement located at between lots two (2) and three (3), North Dayton
Industrial Subdivision, First Addition, Ames, Iowa
20. Resolution approving request from YSS to modify the City’s FY2022/23 ASSET allocation
by transferring a total of $57,018 as follows: $19,818 from Emergency Shelter to Transitional
Living, $9,072 from Public Education/Child Safety to Summer Enrichment, and $28,128 from
Community Youth Development to Mentoring
21. Resolution approving renewal option for FY 2023/24 for hauling and related services for
Resource Recovery to Waste Management of Ames, Ames, Iowa at the base rate of $16.23/ton
22. Resolution approving contract renewal to Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, Missouri, for the
Professional Services for Fire Risk Mitigation in the amount not to exceed $75,000
23. Resolution approving increase to the purchase order for waste disposal operation for Resource
Recovery in the amount of $120,000
24. Resolution approving professional service agreement for 2023/24 Campustown Public
Improvements Design Project with MSA of Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount not to exceed
$101,225
25. Resolution awarding contract to Utility Financial Solutions, LLC of Holland, Michigan to
conduct cost-of-service and rate design studies for the City’s Electric Utility in the amount
not to exceed $70,240
26. 2023/24 Televising of Storm Sewers
a. Motion accepting the quote as reported
b. Resolution awarding contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC of Des Moines, Iowa for televising
of storm sewers in the amount of $59,999
27. Resolution awarding contract to Hoglund Bus Company of Marshalltown, Iowa for the
purchase of three new 176” wheelbase low-floor cutaway busses in the amount of $604,193
28. Resolution awarding year one of a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, Iowa in the amount
of $70,000 to professionally audit the City’s financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2023
29. Resolution awarding one-year contract with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., West Des
Moines, Iowa for benefits brokerage, consulting and actuarial services beginning July 1, 2023
to June 30, 2024, at a cost of $54,000 in FY 2023/24
30. Resolution awarding contract for FY 2023/24 custodial services at Ames City Hall to Stratus
Building Solutions, West Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $68,588 per year for base bid
cleaning, an additional $16,374 of additional cleaning, at the discretion of the City, not exceed
$84,962, and $26 per hour cost for emergency clean-up and additional work as authorized not
specifically stated in the contact
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31. Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2022/23 Pavement Restoration Program
(Slurry Seal) with Fort Dodge Asphalt Company, Fort Dodge, Iowa
32. Resolution accepting the 2017/18 Low Point Drainage Improvement, Almond Road (GW
Carver Avenue and Bloomington Road) project as completed by Ames Trenching &
Excavating Inc., of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $97,922.10
33. Resolution accepting the 2020/21 South Dayton Avenue Improvements as completed by All
Star Concrete LLC of Johnston, Iowa in the amount of $682,082.70
34. Resolution approving completion of electric conduits and releasing financial security in full
for Bricktowne Ames Subdivision
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.
ADMINISTRATION:
35. Resolution approving FY 2024/25 ASSET Priorities
36. Resolution approving renewal of property insurance program coverage at the combined
quoted premium of $1,224,164 for FY 2023/24
37. Motion approving request from Downtown Ames for Fireworks Permit for display during
Hairball at RAGBRAI Events on July 25, 2023,
FIRE:
38. Discussion on Property Maintenance Code
a. Motion to place on July 11, 2023, City Council agenda for first reading of ordinance
PLANNING AND HOUSING:
39. Staff report on Accessory Dwelling Unit and Duplexes Draft Standards
40. Staff report on Savage Gymnastics
41. Response to Story County Comprehensive Plan:
a. Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter describing the City’s interest in Urban
Growth and Urban Reserve Overlay policies for the County’s proposed CSC amendment
42. Remote parking agreement for The Bridge Home (207 and 214 S Sherman Avenue)
a. Resolution approving agreement
43. Preliminary Plat for North Sunset Ridge (798 N 500th Avenue)
a. Resolution approving Preliminary Plat
44. Final Plat for North Dayton Industrial Subdivision, Second Addition
a. Resolution approving Final Plat
45. Final Plat for Iowa State University Research Park, Phase III, Fifth Addition
a. Resolution approving Final Plat and Accepting Public Improvements Agreement and
Security
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HEARINGS:
46. Hearing approving the submittal of a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG/HOME 2022/23
Annual Action Plan
a. Resolution approving the submittal of substantial amendment
47. Hearing on Nuisance Assessments
a. Resolution assessing costs of snow/ice removal and certifying assessments to Story
County Treasurer
ORDINANCES:
48. Second reading of ordinance on Rezone with Master Plan for 4098 E 13th Street (JT
Warehouse)
49. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4503 on Zoning Text Amendment on
Setback Encroachments for Accessory Structures
50. Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4504 on revising Chapter 28 of the
Municipal Code to amend the Industrial Pretreatment Local Limits
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
51. Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 20.17(3), Code of Iowa, to discuss
Collective Bargaining Strategy
a. Resolution ratifying collective bargaining agreement with Public, Professional, and
Maintenance Employees, Local 2003, for July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024
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.
SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES HUMAN
RELATIONS COMISSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY
COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA June 13, 2023
JOINT MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AND
AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
The Joint Meeting of the Ames City Council and Ames Human Relations Commission was called
to order by Mayor Pro Tem Betcher at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th day of June 2023, in the City Council
Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. City Council Members Bronwyn
Beatty-Hansen, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, and Anita Rollins were present. Tabitha Etten, ex
officio, was also present. Mayor John Haila and City Council Member Rachel Junck were absent.
Representing the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) were Wayne Clinton, Marty
Martinez, and Angie DeWaard.
PRESENTATION OF 2022 AMES HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (AHRC)
ANNUAL REPORT: Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI) Coordinator Casandra Eames
introduced the AHRC members in attendance: Chair of the Commission Wayne Clinton,
Marty Martinez, and Angie DeWaard.
Chair Clinton presented the Annual Report and was available for questions. He also expressed
the goals of AHRC and shared an emphasis on education as a priority for the Commission.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to accept the Ames Human Relations Commission Annual
Report.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the Joint Meeting at 6:40
p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Gloria
Betcher at 6:41 p.m. on the 13th day of June 2023, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515
Clark Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Amber
Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Anita Rollins, and ex officio Tabitha Etten. Mayor Haila and Council
Member Rachel Junck were absent.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD OF VALOR: Commander Jason Tuttle was presented the
award of VALOR by Chief of Police Geoff Huff on behalf of the Ames Police Department for his
actions in response to a shooting at a local church last summer.
CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tem Betcher stated City staff had requested to pull Item No.
35. Council Member Gartin requested to pull Item No. 14.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Rollins, to approve the Consent Agenda, less Items No. 14 and
Item No. 35.
2. Motion approving payment of claims
3. Motion approving Minutes of Regular Meeting on May 23, 2023, and Special Meeting on
May 16, 2023
4. Motion approving Civil Service candidates
5. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of May 16-31, 2023
6. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service –Hilton
Garden Inn Ames, 1325 Dickinson Avenue, Pending Favorable Background Checks and
Favorable DIA Inspection
7. Motion approving new Special Class C Retail Alcohol License – Main 3326 LW, 3326
Lincoln Way, Pending Favorable Inspection
8. Motion approving Catering Privilege – Macubana, 116 Welch Avenue
9. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Iowa State at Fisher Theater, 1805
Center Drive
b. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Iowa State at Scheman Building, 1805
Center Drive
c. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Texas Roadhouse, 519 South Duff
Avenue
d. Class B Wine Permit with Outdoor Service and Catering Privilege – Courtyard by
Marriott Ames, 311 S. 17th Street
e. Class C Liquor Licenses – Celaya, 217 South Duff, Pending Dramshop Review
f. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege – Jethro’s BBQ, 1303 Buckeye Avenue
g. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Burgies North Ames, 3701
Stange Road
h. Special Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service – Northcrest, Inc, 1801 20th Street,
Pending Dramshop Review
10. Motion approving request from Discover Ames for Fireworks Permit for display from ISU
Parking Lot G10 East of Jack Trice Stadium at 10:00 p.m. on July 3, 2023, with a rain date
of July 5th, for Independence Day Celebration
11. Electric Distribution and Technical Services Policies:
a. RESOLUTION NO. 23-320 adopting Supplemental Employment Policies for certain
employees of Electric Distribution and Technical Services divisions of the Electric
Services Department
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-321 rescinding the November 4, 2022 “Temporary Special
Employment Policies for Certain City of Ames Electric Distribution and Technical
Services Division Employees”
12. RESOLUTION NO. 23-322 approving temporary street closure at 111 Lynn Avenue for
crane operation
13. RESOLUTION NO. 23-323 appointing Dan Culhane and Amy Howard to serve as
representatives to the Story County Economic Development Group
14. RESOLUTION NO. 23-324 approving Contract with Ames Economic Development
Commission for FY 2023/24 Economic Development Activities
15. RESOLUTION NO. 23-325 approving FY 2023/24 Outside Funding Contracts
16. RESOLUTION NO. 23-326 approving revisions to ASSET Policies and Procedures
17. Progress Report from Sustainability Coordinator regarding FY 2022/23 Activities:
a. Motion accepting Report
b. RESOLUTION NO. 23-327 approving contract with Iowa State University for
Sustainability Advisory Services from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an amount
not to exceed $37,032
18. RESOLUTION NO. 23-328 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorize purchase of
software maintenance from Superion, LLC (MAPSG)
19. RESOLUTION NO. 23-329 approving contract renewal with Delta Dental of Iowa for
administrative services for dental benefits effective July 1, 2023
20. RESOLUTION NO. 23-330 approving contract renewal with Wellmark for administrative
services, specific and aggregate excess insurance, and access fees for health insurance
benefits effective July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023
21. RESOLUTION NO. 23-331 awarding contract to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for FY
2023/24 Wellness Program Services beginning July 1, 2023, at a cost of no more than
$27,885
22. RESOLUTION NO. 23-332 approving extension of the Liability Brokerage Agreement with
Knapp Tedesco in the amount of $38,000 for a period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
23. RESOLUTION NO. 23-233 accepting extension of Property Brokerage agreement with
Willis Towers Watson of Greater Kansas, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for a period
beginning July 1, 2023
24. RESOLUTION NO. 23-334 accepting renewal quote of the City’s membership in the Iowa
Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) in an amount not to exceed $748,025
25. RESOLUTION NO. 23-335 approving renewal agreement for Safety Services with IAMU
in an amount not to exceed $138,600 for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
26. RESOLUTION NO. 23-336 accepting quote from Holmes Murphy & Associates for
coverage with Midwest Employers Casualty Company for 2023/24 with optional quote for
2024/25 for Excess Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
27. RESOLUTION NO. 23-337 authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement
and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $12,161,000 Water Revenue
Bonds, Series 2023
28. RESOLUTION NO. 23-338 awarding contract to Capital City Equipment, Des Moines, Iowa
for 2023 Bobcat material handler with bucket and snowplow in the amount of $60,298.80
after the trade-in credit of $30,500 for the City’s existing unit
29. RESOLUTION NO. 23-339 awarding traffic signal poles purchase to CSLA Iowa, the Iowa
Agent for Millerbernd, of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $67,569 for the 2023/24 Traffic
Signal Program
30. RESOLUTION NO. 23-340 awarding contract to Street Smart Rental, LLC of Columbus,
Minnesota, for four 2023 Vermac solar powered mobile message boards in the amount of
$69,600
31. RESOLUTION NO. 23-341 awarding contract to Joshua J Eller, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the
Ice Arena Mural in the amount of $10,000
32. RESOLUTION NO. 23-342 awarding contract to Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, Inc., of
Peosta, Iowa for the FY 2023/24 Water Treatment Plant Lime Sludge Disposal Operations in
the amount of $392,140
33. RESOLUTION NO. 23-343 approving contract renewal with ABM Janitorial Services, Des
Moines, Iowa, for the Ames Public Library Custodial Contract in the amount not to exceed
$83,466
34. RESOLUTION NO. 23-344 approving contract renewal with Integrated Global Services, Inc.
of Richmond, Virginia, for Boiler Tube Spray Coating and Related Services and Supplies
Contract for the Power Plant in the amount not to exceed $435,000
35. RESOLUTION NO. 23-345 approving contract renewal and bond with Pioneer Industrial
Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, for the Valve Maintenance, Related Services and
Supplies Contract in an amount not to exceed $85,000
36. RESOLUTION NO. 23-346 approving contract renewal with Vincent All Seasons
Enterprises, Nevada, Iowa, for street sweeping in the amount not to exceed $50,000
37. RESOLUTION NO. 23-347 awarding contract to Border States Electric, Ames, Iowa, for the
purchase of 161kV SF6 Circuit Breaker in the amount of $119,823.95 (inclusive of sales tax)
38. RESOLUTION NO. 23-348 approving partial completion of Stormwater Management
Maintenance for Domani Subdivision and reducing the financial security on file be released
to $14,067
39. RESOLUTION NO. 23-349 approving contract and bond for 2023/24 Traffic Signal Program
with Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa
40. RESOLUTION NO. 23-350 approving contract and bond for 2025/26 Traffic Signal Program
with Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa
41. RESOLUTION NO. 23-351 approving contract and bond for Electrical Maintenance Services
Contract with Tri-City Electric Company, of Davenport, Iowa
42. RESOLUTION NO. 23-352 approving 2020/21 Right of Way Restoration (Standard
Vegetation) as completed by Country Landscapes Inc., Ames, Iowa
43. RESOLUTION NO. 23-353 approving 2020/21 Right of Way Restoration (Native
Vegetation) as completed by Country Landscapes Inc., of Ames, Iowa
44. RESOLUTION NO. 23-354 approving 2018/2019 Main Street Pavers (Burnett-Kellogg) as
completed by Con-
45. RESOLUTION NO. 23-355 accepting completion of Art Capital Grant Project for ABP
Galatic, Inc., and authorizing final payment in the amount of $2,550.57
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion/Resolutions declared carried/adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
CONTRACT WITH AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMISSION FOR FY 23/24
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to
adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-324 approving Contract with Ames Economic Development
Commission for FY 2023/24 Economic Development Activities in the amount of $175,000.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened the Public Forum for those who wished to
speak and closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak.
PRESENTATION ON THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN: Assistant
City Manager (ACM) Deb Schildroth shared the request before the City Council was to accept the
plan, and stated the consultants were available to answer any questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened Public Input for those who wished to speak and closed the Public
Input when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-356 accepting
Climate Action Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC ART INVENTORY DEACCESSION: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips
presented the report.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-357 approving
deaccession of 32 ceramic reliefs from Public Art Inventory and authorizing staff to demolish 16
brick piers along Fifth Street.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin to ask staff to explore if the terracotta tiles can be removed
before demolition by the contactor and move forward accordingly.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
OUTLAWS LIQUOR LICENSE: Chief of Police Geoff Huff and City Attorney Mark Lambert
presented the report and background.
Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-358 accepting settlement
agreement.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these Minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to approve a new 8-month license, Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service – Outlaws, 2522 Chamberlain Street, Pending Dramshop
Review.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORT ON FRONT YARD PARKING FOR PLANNED RESIDENCE
DISTRICT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: Planning and Housing Director Kelly
Diekmann presented the report and noted it was prompted by a referral from the City Council.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pursue Option One in the Staff Report.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri to allow City Council to allow for reduction in
minimum off-street parking requirements within PRD and PUD overlay.
Vote on Motion: 4-1.
Voting Aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, and Rollins. Voting Nay: Gartin.
Motion declared carried.
STAFF REPORT ON BOONE COUNTY SUBDIVISION WAIVERS: Planning and Housing
Director Kelly Diekmann presented the report and noted it was prompted by a referral from the
City Council.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to proceed with Option One listed in the Staff Report.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON A REZONE WITH MASTER PLAN FOR 4098 E 13TH STREET (JT
WAREHOUSE): Planner Justin Moore presented and was available for questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened the Public Hearing.
John Gade, 4114 S. 17th Street, Ames, spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding a Rezone
with Master Plan for 4098 E 13th Street (JT Warehouse).
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON STATUS OF FUNDED ACTIVITIES (SOFA) IN CONNECTION WITH
THE CITY OF AMES 2022 COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) CARES GRANT FUNDS THROUGH
THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IEDA): Housing Coordinator
Baker-Latimer presented on the status of the granted funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 23-359 accepting
status report to IEDA.
HEARING ON SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (US HWY 69 SPOT REPAIRS):
Mayor Pro Tem Betcher opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to
speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept Report of Bids and direct staff to delay
award.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve final plans and specifications.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON WATER PLANT DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM: Mayor Pro Tem
Betcher opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to accept Report of Bids and direct staff to delay award.
Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ON
SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES: Moved by Gartin,
seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on second reading ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment on
Setback Encroachments for Accessory Structures.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 28 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO AMEND THE INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT LOCAL LIMITS: Moved by
Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second reading ordinance revising Chapter 28 of the
Municipal Code to amend the Industrial Pretreatment Local Limits.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tem Betcher noted that
there were several items for the City Council’s consideration.
First, a letter from JoAnn Barten, Attorney for Savage Gymnastics Academy, regarding a request
for Zoning Ordinance Assistance for Relocation of Savage Gymnastics Academy was addressed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen to place on the June 27, 2023, City Council
agenda.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
An email from Richard Olson concerning a Community Codes Complaint was considered next.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to request a memo from staff on options for
enforcement, what is being done currently, and what can be done.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared carried.
Aye- Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins. Nay-Beatty-Hansen.
A memo from Hafiz Ibrahim, Civil Engineer II responding to City Council’s request for
solutions for bike and pedestrian safety during the South 16th Street Pavement Improvements
Project was for information only.
Next, an email from Laurel Scott regarding the City of Ames Sidewalk Policy was considered.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin to request a memo from staff on the current policy and
issues raised in the email from Ms. Scott.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared carried.
Aye- Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins. Nay-Beatty-Hansen.
Then, a letter from Robert and Lynn Comito presenting a Request for Waiver of City of Ames
Subdivision Process was reviewed.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to request a memo from staff on options.
Vote on Motion: 4-1. Motion declared carried.
Aye- Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin, Rollins. Nay-Corrieri.
Emails from Ames Residents submitted with comments on the Climate Action Plan were noted
as information only.
Letter from Mary Richards, Away Team LLC Letter to the City Council was addressed through
previous action.
Finally, an email from Dan Culhane, AEDC President and CEO, discussing the Ames Economic
Development Commission Contract was addressed through previous action.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members reported on various
meetings attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
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)
Electric
Services
Asset Management
Software
1 $175,536.00 DNV GL USA INC $0.00 $4,308.00 K. Tiarks KS
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
Period: 1st – 15th
16th – End of Month
Month & Year: June 2023
For City Council Date: June 27, 2023
Item No. 3
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AMES, IOWA MAY 25, 2023 The Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission met in regular session in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, with Commission Members Mike Crum and Kim Linduska present. Harold Pike was brought in telephonically. Chairperson Mike Crum called the meeting to order at 8:15 AM on MAY 25, 2023. Also in attendance was Director of Human Resources, Bethany Ballou. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Moved by Pike, seconded by Crum, to elect Kim Linduska as chair of the Civil Service Commission. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Crum, seconded by Linduska, to elect Harold Pike as vice chair of the Civil Service Commission. Vote on motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 27, 2023: Moved by Linduska, seconded by Crum, to approve the Minutes of the April 27, 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: Maintenance Worker – Parks & Rec Sub-list Jacob Haddican 78 Brett Sampson 76 Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST TO REMOVE NAME FROM MAINTENANCE WORKER - UTILITY LIST: Moved by Linduska, seconded by Pike to remove name from Maintenance Worker – Utility sub-list entry-level certified list. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST TO REMOVE NAME AND EXHAUST MAINTENANCE WORKER – PARKS & RECREATION LIST: Moved by Crum, seconded by Linduska to remove name from Maintenance Worker – Parks & Recreation sub-list entry-level certified list. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST TO REMOVE NAMES AND EXHAUST POLICE OFFICER LIST: Moved by Pike, seconded by Crum to remove name from Police Officer entry-level certified list. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. COMMENTS: Discussion of possibly holding a Civil Service training session at the next Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission that is scheduled for June 22, 2023, at 8:15 AM. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:23 AM. __________________________________ _______________________________________ Kim Linduska, Chairperson Vicki Hillock, Commission Clerk
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
ZLM LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
MORNING BELL COFFEE
ROASTERS
BUSINESS
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
111 MAIN ST
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER
STES 101-103
CITY
AMES
COUNTY
STORY
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
111 MAIN ST STES 101-103
CITY
AMES
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
500105414
Contact Person
NAME
KARI STORJOHANN
PHONE
6416918729
EMAIL
karistorjohann@gmail.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Item No. 5
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF
OWNERSHIP
U.S.
CITIZEN
KARI STORJOHANN AMES Iowa 500105414 manager 16.66 Yes
ROBERT
KROESCHELL
AMES Iowa 500106021 worker
owner
16.66 Yes
MADELINE SCHILL AMES Iowa 500147588 worker
owner
16.66 Yes
TABITHA THOMPSON AMES Iowa 500106239 worker
owner
16.66 Yes
MAXWELL
WESTLAKE
AMES Iowa 500143892 manager 16.66 Yes
ELLA VOLOSHEN AMES Iowa 500104017 worker
owner
16.66 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE
June 28, 2023
POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
June 27, 2024
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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
APRES BAR CO LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Apres Bar Co
BUSINESS
(515) 789-0044
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
1930 East 13th Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
3610 Holcomb AvenueBeaverdale
CITY
Des Moines
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50310
Contact Person
NAME
Jillian Harrington
PHONE
(515) 789-0044
EMAIL
admin@apresbarco.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
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. 6
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Jillian Harrington Des Moines Iowa 50310 Owner 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE
July 4, 2023
POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
July 9, 2023
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
Red Lobster Restaurants, LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Red Lobster #0747
BUSINESS
(515) 232-2922
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
1100 Buckeye Avenue
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
ATTN: Licensing PO Box 6508
CITY
Orlando
STATE
Florida
ZIP
32802
Contact Person
NAME
Joyce Leonardi
PHONE
(407) 734-9652
EMAIL
jleonardi@redlobster.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER
LC0041047
LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE
July 28, 2022
EXPIRATION DATE
July 27, 2023
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Item No. 7
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF
OWNERSHIP
U.S.
CITIZEN
Red Lobster
Management LLC
Orlando Florida 32801 Owner 100.00 Yes
Horace G. Dawson III Maitland Florida 32751 EVP, Secretary &
LLC Manager
0.00 Yes
Douglas Wentz Winter Park Florida 32789 VP and Treasurer 0.00 Yes
Norma Rivera Windermere Florida 34786 VP, Assistant
Secretary
0.00 Yes
Susan Pavel Windermere Florida 34786 President 0.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
ZURICH-AMERICAN INS
COMPANY
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
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BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
NORTHCREST, INC.
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Northcrest Community
BUSINESS
(515) 232-6760
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
1801 20th Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
1801 20th Street
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50010
Contact Person
NAME
Rashell Fowler
PHONE
(515) 232-6760
EMAIL
rfowler@northcrestcommunity.org
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER
BW0096800
LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Special Class C Retail Alcohol
License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE
July 19, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE
July 18, 2024
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Special Class C Retail Alcohol License
Item No. 8
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PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 504.
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Joe Traylor Ames Iowa 50010 President 0.00 Yes
Dawn Borwig Polk City Iowa 50226 CEO 0.00 Yes
Heidi Palmer Ankeny Iowa 50023 CFO 0.00 Yes
Companies
COMPANY NAME FEDERAL ID CITY STATE ZIP % OF OWNERSHIP
Northcrest Community 42-0883987 Ames Iowa 50010 0.00
Insurance Company Information
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INSURANCE COMPANY
West Bend Mutual 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: June 5, 2023
Subject: Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
On June 27, 2023 the following are going to City Council:
Red Lobster #0747 (1100 Buckeye Avenue), Class C Liquor License
La Casa Maya (631 Lincoln Way) Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
Welch Ave Station (207 Welch Ave) Class C Liquor License
Kwik Star #1158 (1910 Isaac Newton Drive) Class E Liquor License
Hampton Inn and Suites (2100 SE 16th Street) Class C Beer Permit
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for the
above locations. The Ames Police Department recommends the license renewal for the
listed businesses.
Item No. 9
City Council 515.239.5105 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5142 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Council Member Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen
Date: June 27, 2023
Subject: Salaries for Council Appointees for FY 2023-24
It is recommended that the following salary increases for Council appointees be approved for FY
2023-24
City Manager Steve Schainker: 3.5% increase (new annual compensation of $249,454.62 +
deferred compensation + vehicle allowance per his Contract)
City Attorney Mark Lambert: 5.5% increase (new annual compensation of $167, 230.49)
BBH/rh
Item No. 10
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ITEM #: 11
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: HR
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF 2023-24 PAY PLAN
BACKGROUND:
Each year the City Council approves a Pay Plan that specifies pay ranges and steps for
the City’s work force. The attached FY 2023/24 Pay Plan reflects negotiated wage
settlements with the four bargaining units shown below, as well as a 3.5% scale increase
for merit employee job classifications.
Actual salary increases for merit employees are performance based and are established
by two factors – each individual’s performance rating, and positioning within the salary
ranges for each grade. Each merit job grade has a minimum, midpoint and maximum
within the pay plan. These are shown on both an annual and hourly basis. The bargaining
unit pay increases are not based on performance, but are adjustments to each
classification and step:
The Pay Plan’s salary range adjustments are as follows:
IUOE-Blue Collar (E Pay Plan) 3.25%
IUOE-Electric Production (I Pay Plan) 3.25%
IAFF-Fire (G Pay Plan) 3.25%
PPME-Police (F Pay Plan) 3.50%
Merit Pay Plan (C & D Pay Plan 3.50%
A short list of unclassified job categories are contained in the Pay Plan. The pay ranges
for these positions are adjusted proportionately with merit or union employees or with the
relevant labor market. The statutory minimum wage is included as the scale minimum for
temporary workers.
The Pay Plan includes an alphabetical listing of every approved classification in the City
of Ames. This listing includes the unique code for each position, the Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) code, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption code, and the
numerical pay grade. The range for merit position pay grades is 51 to 96.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached 2023-2024 Pay Plan.
2. Do not approve the 2023-2024 Pay Plan and direct staff to present an acceptable
alternative.
2
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This Pay Plan document formally establishes pay ranges and steps for City positions in
FY 2023/24, not the individual employee’s actual wage. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.
CODE CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM MIDPOINT MAXIMUM
1116 Co-op 18.0867 21.4073 24.7279
1311 Transit Driver 20.7900
2206 Community Safety Officer Coordinator 21.5829
2209 Community Safety Officer 20.4993
2204 Public Safety Quality Assurance Coordinator 18.4584 21.9886 25.5188
2228 Property/Evidence Technician 18.4584 21.9886 25.5188
2229 Lead Property/Evidence Technician 20.1889 24.0247 27.8605
2310 Animal Control Attendant 15.1778 17.6990 20.2202
2311 Animal Control Officer 20.4975 24.3675 28.2375
3112 7.2500 13.2252 19.2004
5142 Water/Wastewater Laboratory Aide 15.4293 17.8253 20.2213
9403 Unclassified Laborer 7.2500 13.5148 19.7796
9404 Unclassified Skilled Laborer 19.3369 27.7797 36.2225
9405 Office Worker 7.2500 13.2247 19.1993
9407 Technical Assistant 16.8844 20.6148 24.3451
9450 Temporary Manager/Paraprofessional 31.1293 45.6196 62.2133
9392 School Crossing Guards*29.71
UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS
Effective 7/1/2023
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PAY PAY
GRADE PERIOD MINIMUM MIDPOINT MAXIMUM
51 Annual 36,538 42,002 47,466Hourly17.5665 20.1934 22.8203
52 Annual 38,697 44,908 51,118Hourly18.6047 21.5905 24.5762
53 Annual 41,148 48,071 54,994Hourly19.7831 23.1115 26.4398
54 Annual 43,919 51,694 59,469Hourly21.1152 24.8531 28.5909
55 Annual 47,008 55,759 64,510Hourly22.6004 26.8075 31.0146
56 Annual 50,486 60,339 70,192Hourly24.2725 29.0095 33.7464
57 Annual 54,429 65,541 76,652Hourly26.1681 31.5101 36.8520
58 Annual 58,867 71,417 83,967Hourly28.3019 34.3354 40.3689
59 Annual 63,874 78,056 92,239Hourly30.7087 37.5272 44.3457
60 Annual 69,552 85,618 101,684Hourly33.4387 41.1627 48.8866
61 Annual 75,976 94,224 112,472Hourly36.5270 45.3002 54.0733
62 Annual 83,291 104,025 124,760Hourly40.0440 50.0124 59.9808
62*Annual 83,291 104,025 124,760Hourly28.6027 35.7231 42.8435
63 Annual 91,600 115,227 138,854Hourly44.0387 55.3978 66.7569
90 Annual 84,709 102,143 119,577Hourly40.7258 49.1075 57.4891
91 Annual 92,539 112,401 132,264Hourly44.4900 54.0393 63.5885
92 Annual 101,448 124,078 146,708Hourly48.7732 59.6531 70.5330
93 Annual 111,563 137,425 163,286Hourly53.6362 66.0698 78.5033
94 Annual 123,065 152,678 182,291Hourly59.1661 73.4032 87.6403
95 Annual 136,210 170,169 204,128
Hourly 65.4857 81.8121 98.1385
C PAY PLAN
Effective 7/1/2023
2
PAY PAY
GRADE PERIOD MINIMUM MIDPOINT MAXIMUM
64 Annual 101,044 128,029 155,014
Hourly 48.5790 61.5526 74.5261
65 Annual 111,833 142,706 173,579
Hourly 53.7659 68.6088 83.4516
66 Annual 124,226 159,625 195,023
Hourly 59.7245 76.7429 93.7612
96 Annual 151,299 190,320 229,340
D PAY PLAN
Effective 7/1/2023
3
CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly
300 141 Meter Reader 49,545.60 23.82 56,180.80 27.01 66,081.60 31.77
302 142 Senior Meter Reader 52,000.00 25.00 58,593.60 28.17 71,739.20 34.49
304 1110 Engineering Technician I 47,278.40 22.73 53,497.60 25.72 62,961.60 30.27
306 1111 Engineering Technician II 51,272.00 24.65 59,529.60 28.62 68,307.20 32.84
308 1131 Traffic Signal Technician See page 6
358 1137 Traffic Technician See page 6
361 1139 Traffic Technician II See page 6
363 1141 Traffic Technician III See page 6
309 1134 Traffic Signal Technician Lead See page 6
310 1222 Plumbing Inspector 64,084.80 30.81 72,467.20 34.84 84,822.40 40.78
312 1223 Electrical Inspector 64,084.80 30.81 72,467.20 34.84 84,822.40 40.78
313 1228 Community Codes Liaison 64,084.80 30.81 72,467.20 34.84 84,822.40 40.78
314 1225 Housing Inspector 64,084.80 30.81 72,467.20 34.84 84,822.40 40.78
315 1226 Building & Zoning Inspector 64,084.80 30.81 72,467.20 34.84 84,822.40 40.78
316 1311 Transit Driver (Full-time)*43,097.60 20.72 50,918.40 24.48 61,152.00 29.40
318 1311 Transit Driver (PT 20 hrs)*20.79 24.82 26.83
320 1318 Lane Worker 43,243.20 20.79 51,625.60 24.82 55,806.40 26.83
321 1307 Lead Lane Worker 43,097.60 20.72 50,918.40 24.48 61,152.00 29.40
322 1322 Mechanic Assistant 51,459.20 24.74 58,552.00 28.15 68,806.40 33.08
323 1322 Mechanic Assistant (CyRide)See page 5
325 1323 Mechanic (CyRide)See page 5
327 1324 Lead Mechanic (CyRide)68,036.80 32.71 72,259.20 34.74 85,113.60 40.92
329 5111 Plant Maintenance Specialist 61,380.80 29.51 69,617.60 33.47 81,972.80 39.41
330 5130 Water Utility Locator 59,404.80 28.56 67,184.00 32.30 79,268.80 38.11
332 5131 Water Meter Technician 56,264.00 27.05 63,876.80 30.71 75,108.80 36.11
334 5140 Water/PC Lab Technician 52,832.00 25.40 59,030.40 28.38 68,640.00 33.00
336 5141 Water/PC Lab Analyst 65,187.20 31.34 73,860.80 35.51 86,736.00 41.70
338 5112 Water Plant Operator See page 5
328 5213 WPC Plant Operator See page 5
339 5220 Res. Rec. Lead Operator 61,318.40 29.48 69,576.00 33.45 81,764.80 39.31
340 5221 Res. Rec. Maint. Operator 58,531.20 28.14 66,310.40 31.88 77,750.40 37.38
342 5411 Plant Maintenance Operator 65,187.20 31.34 73,860.80 35.51 86,736.00 41.70
343 5412 Process Maintenance Worker See page 6
344 6110 Treatment Plant Maint. Worker See page 6
344 6112 Maintenance Worker See page 6
346 6113 Senior Maintenance Worker 57,179.20 27.49 64,771.20 31.14 76,107.20 36.59
348 6114 Parks Maintenance Specialist 57,969.60 27.87 61,214.40 29.43 71,531.20 34.39
351 6115 Streets Maint. Lead Worker See page 6
350 6121 Building Maint. Specialist 56,264.00 27.05 63,876.80 30.71 75,108.80 36.11
352 6151 Truck Driver 44,241.60 21.27 50,024.00 24.05 58,864.00 28.30
354 6152 Senior Heavy Equipment Oper.60,112.00 28.90 63,876.80 30.71 75,108.80 36.11
356 6153 Heavy Equipment Operator 54,683.20 26.29 58,156.80 27.96 68,369.60 32.87
358 1137 Traffic Technician See page 5
359 6117 W&PC Maint. Tech. I See page 6
360 6118 W&PC Maint. Tech. II See page 6
362 6111 Laborer See page 5
364 1319 Service Worker See page 5
366 6163 Custodian See page 5
370 1326 Fleet Technician See page 5
371 1328 Lead Fleet Technician 68,036.80 32.71 72,259.20 34.74 85,113.60 40.92
372 6154 Res. Rec. Equipment Operator 57,179.20 27.49 64,771.20 31.14 76,107.20 36.59
724 6119 RRP Maint. Tech. I See page 6
726 6120 RRP Maint. Tech. II See page 6
* Transit Driver Trainees will be paid in accordance with Section 26.1. Time-in-grade credit for step advancement for
part-time Transit Drivers and Lane Workers is to be based upon hours actually worked. A part-time employee
advances to Step B at 3120 hours and Step C at 8320 hours.
E PAY PLAN
Effective 7/1/2023
IUOE Blue Collar Unit
STEP A (START)STEP B (18 MOS)STEP C (48 MOS)
4
CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE Annual Hourly Annual Hourly
362 6111 Laborer 44,158.40 21.23 51,958.40 24.98
364 1319 Service Worker 46,862.40 22.53 55,328.00 26.60
366 6163 Custodian 42,473.60 20.42 49,920.00 24.00
CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE Annual Hourly
370 1326 Fleet Technician
323 1322 Mechanic Assistant (CyRide)
325 1323 Mechanic (CyRide)
338 5213 WPC Plant Operator
328 5112 Water Plant Operator
STEP A (START)STEP B (30 MOS)
E PAY PLAN
IUOE Blue Collar Unit
Effective 7/1/2023
5
CLASS STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D
HTE CODE TITLE (START)(6 MOS)(12 MOS)(18 MOS)
358 1137 Traffic Technician
Annual 51,292.80 55,577.60
Hourly 24.66 26.72
361 1139 Traffic Technician II
Annual
Hourly 33.85 *
363 1141 Traffic Technician III
Annual
Hourly 37.76 *
308 1131 Traffic Signal Technician
Annual 61,443.20 64,792.00
Hourly 29.54 31.15
309 1134 Traffic Signal Technician Lead
Annual 64,646.40 69,971.20
Hourly 31.08 33.64
344 6110 Treatment Plant Maint. Worker
Annual 49,358.40 50,689.60
Hourly 23.73 24.37
344 6112 Maintenance Worker
Annual 49,358.40 50,689.60
Hourly 23.73 24.37
351 6115 Streets Maintenance Lead Worker
Annual 61,318.40 70,824.00
Hourly 29.48 34.05
359 6117 W&PC Maint. Tech. I
Annual
Hourly 27.67 *
360 6118 W&PC Maint. Tech. II
Annual
Hourly
343 5412 Process Maintenance Worker
Annual 49,275.20 51,646.40 54,475.20 56,368.00
Hourly 23.69 24.83 26.19 27.10
724 6119 RRP Maint. Tech. I
Annual
Hourly 30.27 *31.43 *32.57 *
726 6120 RRP Maint. Tech. II
Annual
Hourly 35.45 *36.59 *
*must also have successfully completed required skill block to be eligible for this rate
68,369.60
32.87
74,817.60
35.97
78,540.80
STEP E
(24 MOS)
STEP F
(36 MOS)
STEP G
(48 MOS)
73,736.00
81,764.80
39.31
66,851.20
32.14
76,107.20
36.59
63,544.00
30.55
67,745.60
76,107.20
29.74
61,859.20
29.74
74,817.60
57,553.60
35.97
78,540.80
37.76
61,859.20
58,760.00
28.25
62,961.60
61,172.80
29.41
65,374.40
E PAY PLAN
IUOE Blue Collar Unit
Effective 7/1/2023
78,852.80
37.91
59,820.80
28.76
70,408.00
70,408.00
33.85
75,400.00
36.25
52,582.40
25.28
52,582.40
25.28
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CLASS STEP A STEP B STEP C
HTE CODE TITLE (START)(18 MOS)(36 MOS)
400 2308 Animal Control Clerk 47,932 57,476
23.0443 27.6327
402 131 Parking Meter Attendant 42,983 45,515 54,632
20.6650 21.8823 26.2654
403 2207 Lead Police Records Clerk 50,329 55,263 65,854
24.1967 26.5688 31.6606
404 2208 Police Records Clerk 47,932 52,630 62,718
23.0443 25.3029 30.1529
416 2201 Public Safety Lead Dispatcher 55,650 58,365 67,277
26.7549 28.0601 32.3448
406 2202 Public Safety Dispatcher 52,045 54,555 63,057
25.0217 26.2284 30.3159
412 2311 Animal Control Officer 45,518 49,358 61,177
21.8837 23.7299 29.4121
CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE ANNUAL HOURLY
408 2212 Police Officer - 2016 or Prior
A.0-18 months 61,768 29.8685
B.19-36 months 67,604 32.6906
C.37-120 months 80,628 38.9884
D.121-216 months 82,845 40.0605
E.216+ months 85,331 41.2626
410 2214 Police Officer - 2017 or Later
A.0-12 months 61,768 29.8685
B.13-24 months 65,539 31.6920
C.25-48 months 69,312 33.5165
D.49-72 months 73,082 35.3395
E.73-96 months 76,855 37.1640
F.97-120 months 80,628 38.9884
G.121-216 months 82,845 40.0605
F PAY PLAN
PPME - Police
Effective 7/1/2023
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CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D
(EMR Certified)
504 2111 Firefighter 56,845 62,280 74,563 81,512
19.5211 21.3877 25.6055 27.9919
(EMT Certified)
81,788
28.0866
(EMR Certified)
506 2112 Fire Lieutenant 90,343
31.0244
(EMT Certified)
90,649
31.1295
508 2114 Fire Inspector 99,226
47.7050
Step A = 0 through 18 months
Step B = 19 months
Step C = 37 months
Step D = 60 months (see also Section 15.3)
Effective July 1, 2004, the City will combine incentive pay (Emergency Medical Responder - .7%,
Instructor I - .7%, and approved fire classes - 1.7% for a total of 3.1%) and add to Firefighter
Step D, Fire Lieutenant, and Fire Inspector pay scale.
Effective upon certification by the State of Iowa as a Conditional EMT Service, the City will
combine incentive pay (Emergency Medical Technician - 1.05%, Instructor I - .7% and approved
fire classes - 1.7% for a total of 3.45%) and add to Firefighter Step D, Fire Lieutenant, and Fire
G PAY PLAN
IAFF - Fire
Effective 7/1/2023
8
CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE Annual Hourly
600 171 Storekeeper 56,326.40 27.08
602 711 Records and Materials Specialist 71,572.80 34.41
604 4209 Substation Electrician Assistant 80,100.80 38.51
606 4210 Underground Electric Serviceworker 76,377.60 36.72
608 4211 Groundsworker 70,220.80 33.76
610 4212 Truck Driver/Groundsworker 76,377.60 36.72
612 4213 Electric Serviceworker 82,035.20 39.44
614 4215 Electric Lineworker 94,577.60 45.47
616 4218 Substation Electrician 94,577.60 45.47
618 4221 Electric Line Crew Leader 100,172.80 48.16
620 4231 Electric Meter & Relay Technician 81,515.20 39.19
622 4311 Electrical Engineering Assistant 78,062.40 37.53
624 4312 Electrical Engineering Technician 101,753.60 48.92
626 6126 Substation Crew Leader 100,172.80 48.16
628 4214 Apprentice Electric Lineworker
A. 1st twelve months/2000 hrs. (60%)56,742.40 27.28
B. 2nd twelve months/2000 hrs. (70%)66,185.60 31.82
C. 3rd twelve months/2000 hrs. (80%)75,670.40 36.38
D. 4th sixth months/1000 hrs. (90%)85,092.80 40.91
630 4217 Apprentice Substation Electrician
A. 0 - 1000 hours (65%)61,443.20 29.54
B. 1000 - 2000 hours (70%)66,185.60 31.82
C. 2000 - 3000 hours (75%)70,907.20 34.09
D. 3000 - 4000 hours (80%)75,670.40 36.38
E. 4000 - 5000 hours (85%)80,392.00 38.65
F. 5000 - 6000 hours (90%)85,092.80 40.91
632 4230 Apprentice Electric Meter Repair Worker
A. 0 - 1000 hours (75%)61,152.00 29.40
B. 1000 - 2000 hours (80%)65,208.00 31.35
C. 2000 - 3000 hours (84%)68,494.40 32.93
D. 3000 - 4000 hours (88%)71,739.20 34.49
E. 4000 - 5000 hours (92%)75,004.80 36.06
F. 5000 - 6000 hours (96%)78,249.60 37.62
The above listed wage rates for apprentices are based on percentages of journey-level rates as set
out in the respective apprentice agreements. Progression within the apprentice classifications
is contingent upon training and outside coursework plus meeting the requirements set out in the
apprenticeship agreement.
H PAY PLAN
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
Effective 7/1/2023
9
CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE Annual Hourly
700 4110 Lead Coal Handler 83,012.80 39.91
702 4111 Coal Handler
1st 6 months 59,155.20 28.44
2nd 6 months 63,086.40 30.33
3rd 6 months 71,011.20 34.14
Thereafter 79,060.80 38.01
704 4112 Power Plant Auxiliary Operator
1st 6 months 68,868.80 33.11
2nd 6 months 73,216.00 35.20
3rd 6 months 77,480.00 37.25
4th 6 months 81,868.80 39.36
Thereafter 86,174.40 41.43
706 4113 Power Plant Fireworker
5th 6 months 88,171.20 42.39
6th 6 months 91,208.00 43.85
Thereafter 94,036.80 45.21
708 4114 Power Plant Operator
7th 6 months 97,510.40 46.88
Thereafter 100,505.60 48.32
709 4117 Environmental Instrument & Control Technician
1st 6 months 77,604.80 37.31
2nd 6 months 82,950.40 39.88
3rd 6 months 88,067.20 42.34
4th 6 months 93,100.80 44.76
5th 6 months 98,342.40 47.28
6th 6 months 101,483.20 48.79
Thereafter 103,729.60 49.87
709 4118 Instrument & Control Technician
1st 6 months 77,604.80 37.31
2nd 6 months 82,950.40 39.88
3rd 6 months 88,067.20 42.34
4th 6 months 93,100.80 44.76
5th 6 months 98,342.40 47.28
6th 6 months 101,483.20 48.79
I PAY PLAN
IUOE - Power Plant
Effective 7/1/2023
10
CLASS
HTE CODE TITLE Annual Hourly
714 4122 Power Plant Maintenance Foreman 103,729.60 49.87
716 4124 Power Plant Maintenance Worker
1st 6 months 53,164.80 25.56
2nd 6 months 56,888.00 27.35
3rd 6 months 63,960.00 30.75
Thereafter 72,238.40 34.73
718 4125 Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic
1st 6 months 71,510.40 34.38
2nd 6 months 75,961.60 36.52
3rd 6 months 80,496.00 38.70
4th 6 months 84,884.80 40.81
Thereafter 89,460.80 43.01
720 6123 Electrician
1st 6 months 68,411.20 32.89
2nd 6 months 73,507.20 35.34
3rd 6 months 78,748.80 37.86
4th 6 months 83,990.40 40.38
5th 6 months 89,190.40 42.88
6th 6 months 92,705.60 44.57
Thereafter 95,118.40 45.73
722 6163 Custodian
1st 6 months 44,324.80 21.31
2nd 6 months 46,966.40 22.58
Thereafter 51,833.60 24.92
Progression within the apprentice classification is contingent upon successful completion
of outside course work and satisfactory progress during each step interval plus meeting
the requirements set out in the apprenticeship agreement.
Any Power Plant Operator who voluntarily goes through training and obtains and maintains
NERC certification as a transmission operator will receive a $1.50 per hour increase to
I PAY PLAN
IUOE - Power Plant
Effective 7/1/2023
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CODE HTE EEO FLSA CLASSIFICATION PAY GRADE PAGE
0133 -----6 NE Account Clerk 56 2
0307 -----2 NE Accountant 59 2
0313 -----1 E Accounting & Reporting Manager 62 2
0124 -----1 E Administrative Services Coordinator 59 2
2310 -----8 NE Animal Control Attendant Temporary 1
2308 400 6 NE Animal Control Clerk Union-F 7
2311 412 8 NE Animal Control Officer Union-F 7
2311 -----8 NE Animal Control Officer Temporary 1
2312 -----3 E Animal Control Supervisor 61 2
2311 -----3 NE Animal Control Veterinary Technician 56 2
0905 -----6 NE Appraisal Clerk 56 2
0910 -----6 NE Appraisal Technician 57 2
4230 632 7 NE Appr. Electric Meter Repair Worker Union-H 9
4217 630 8 NE Appr. Substation Electrician Union-H 9
4214 628 7 NE Apprentice Electric Lineworker Union-H 9
3202 -----5 E Aquatics & Activities Manager 59 2
3211 -----2 E Aquatics & Activities Supervisor 59 2
0901 -----1 E Assessor 65 3
1227 -----2 E Assistant Building Official 60 2
0411 -----2 E Assistant City Attorney I 61 2
0412 2 E Assistant City Attorney II 63 2
0612 -----1 E Assistant City Manager 65 3
4331 -----1 E Assistant Director Electric Services 94 2
5311 -----1 E Assistant Director of Water and PC 63 2
4222 -----2 E Assistant Electric Distribution Supt.90 2
1214 -----2 E Assistant Planner 58 2
0611 -----1 E Assistant to the City Manager 64 3
1317 -----1 E Assistant Transit Director-Fleet & Facilities 63 2
1321 -----1 E Assistant Transit Director-Operations 63 2
3206 -----2 E Aud., Bandshell, & Community Center Mgr.59 2
0306 -----2 NE Budget Analyst 59 2
0308 -----2 E Budget Manager 62 2
1226 315 1 NE Building and Zoning Inspector Union-E 4
6121 350 7 NE Building Maintenance Specialist Union-E 4
1224 -----1 E Building Official 62 2
0132 -----6 NE Cashier 56 2
2223 -----1 E Chief of Police 65 3
6108 -----6 E City Forester 59 2
1124 -----3 NE Civil Design Technician 59 2
1120 -----2 E Civil Engineer I 60 2
1121 -----2 E Civil Engineer II 62 2
0218 -----2 E Client Support Coordinator 60 2
0217 -----3 NE Client Support Specialist I 56 2
0215 -----3 NE Client Support Specialist II 57 2
1116 999 8 NE Co-op Temporary 1
4111 702 8 NE Coal Handler Union-I 10
1228 313 10 NE Community Codes Liaison Union-E 4
2209 -----4 NE Community Safety Officer Temporary 1
2206 -----4 NE Community Safety Officer Coordinator Temporary 1
5133 -----3 NE Cross Connection Control Coordinator 59 2
6163 366 8 NE Custodian Union-E 5
ALPHABETICAL LISTING
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6163 722 8 NE Custodian Union-I 11
0920 -----2 E Database Manager 59 2
0615 -----1 E DEI Coordinator 60 2
0902 -----1 E Deputy Assessor 63 2
2118 -----1 E Deputy Fire Chief 63 2
4332 -----1 E Director of Electric Services 96 3
0314 -----1 E Director of Finance 65 3
0174 -----1 E Director of Fleet Services 65 3
0514 -----1 E Director of Human Resources 65 3
3215 -----1 E Director of Parks and Recreation 65 3
1232 -----1 E Director of Planning and Housing 65 3
6232 -----1 E Director of Public Works 65 3
1315 -----1 E Director of Transit 65 3
5312 -----1 E Director of Water and WPC 65 3
4224 -----1 E Electric Distribution Manager 91 2
4310 -----5 NE Electric GIS Specialist 59 2
4221 618 7 NE Electric Line Crew Leader Union-H 9
4215 614 7 NE Electric Lineworker Union-H 9
4231 620 7 NE Electric Meter & Relay Technician Union-H 9
4213 612 7 NE Electric Service Worker Union-H 9
4130 -----2 E Electric Services Maintenance Supt.91 2
4129 -----2 E Electric Services Operations Supt.91 2
4319 -----2 E Electrical Engineer I 60 2
4318 -----2 E Electrical Engineer II 90 2
4311 622 5 NE Electrical Engineering Assistant Union-H 9
4322 -----2 E Electrical Engineering Manager 92 2
4312 624 3 NE Electrical Engineering Technician Union-H 9
1223 312 1 NE Electrical Inspector Union-E 4
6123 720 7 NE Electrician Union-I 11
2200 -----6 E Emergency Communications Supervisor 60 2
4316 -----2 E Energy Services Coordinator 60 2
1110 304 5 NE Engineering Technician I Union-E 4
1111 306 3 NE Engineering Technician II Union-E 4
5305 -----2 E Environmental Engineer I 60 2
5306 -----2 E Environmental Engineer II 61 2
4117 709 3 NE Environmental Instrument & Control Tech.Union-I 10
5309 -----2 E Environmental Specialist 60 2
2116 -----1 E Fire Chief 65 3
2114 508 1 NE Fire Inspector Union-G 8
2112 506 2 NE Fire Lieutenant Union-G 8
2119 -----2 E Fire Training Officer 61 2
2111 504 4 NE Firefighter Union-G 8
6140 -----1 E Fleet Support Manager 61 2
1326 370 7 NE Fleet Technician Union-E 5
1125 -----2 E GIS Coordinator 61 2
1115 -----3 NE GIS Specialist 59 2
6221 -----7 NE Grounds Foreman 58 2
6222 -----3 E Grounds Supervisor 60 2
4211 608 8 NE Groundsworker Union-H 9
0509 -----2 E Health Promotion Coordinator 60 2
6153 356 7 NE Heavy Equipment Operator Union-E 4
1216 -----2 E Housing Coordinator 61 2
1225 314 9 NE Housing Inspector Union-E 4
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0511 -----5 E Human Resources Analyst 58 2
0516 -----6 NE Human Resources Assistant 56 2
0510 -----2 E Human Resources Officer I 60 2
0513 -----2 E Human Resources Officer II 61 2
0515 -----6 NE Human Resources Secretary I 57 2
3209 -----5 E Ice Arena Manager 59 2
0222 -----1 E Information Technology Manager 62 2
4118 709 3 NE Instrument and Control Technician Union-I 10
0312 -----2 E Investment Officer 60 2
0212 -----6 NE IT Clerk 56 2
0213 -----5 NE IT Operations Technician 57 2
0225 -----3 NE IT Specialist - Public Safety 58 2
6111 362 8 NE Laborer Union-E 5
1318 320 8 NE Laneworker Union-E 4
4110 700 8 NE Lead Coal Handler Union-I 10
1328 371 7 NE Lead Fleet Technician Union-E 4
1307 321 8 NE Lead Lane Worker Union-E 4
1324 327 7 NE Lead Mechanic (CyRide)Union-E 4
2207 403 6 NE Lead Police Records Clerk Union-F 7
2229 -----6 NE Lead Property-Evidence Technician 57 2
2229 -----6 NE Lead Property-Evidence Technician Temporary 1
0118 ----6 NE Legal Secretary 57 2
0120 -----5 E Legal Services Administrative Assistant 59 2
0119 -----6 NE Legal Technician 57 2
3121 -----2 E Librarian 58 2
3117 -----5 NE Library Administrative Assistant 58 2
3108 -----1 E Library Adult Services Manager 61 2
3113 -----5 NE Library Assistant 57 2
3110 -----8 NE Library Building Maintenance Supervisor 57 2
3116 -----6 NE Library Cataloging Clerk 53 2
3106 -----6 NE Library Clerk - Adult/Youth Services 53 2
3109 ----6 NE Library Clerk - Customer Account Services 53 2
3111 -----6 NE Library Clerk - Resource Services 53 2
3107 -----6 NE Library Client Support Technician 57 2
3114 -----2 E Library Community Relations Specialist 58 2
3112 999 8 NE Library Custodial Assistant Temporary 1
3129 -----2 E Library Customer Account Services Manager 61 2
3123 -----1 E Library Director 65 3
3133 -----6 NE Library Marketing Assistant 56 2
3120 -----2 E Library IT Systems Administrator 60 2
3131 -----2 E Library Operations Coordinator 59 2
3126 -----2 E Library Reference Specialist 59 2
3105 -----2 E Library Resource Services Manager 61 2
3132 -----5 E Library Resource Services Technician 57 2
3130 -----2 E Library Volunteer Coordinator 59 2
3128 -----2 E Library Youth Services Manager 61 2
0166 -----6 NE Mail Clerk 55 2
6117 359 8 NE Maintenance Tech. I Union-E 6
6112 344 8 NE Maintenance Worker Union-E 6
0614 -----2 E Management Analyst 58 2
4315 -----3 E Manager of Energy Market Operations 91 2
1323 325 7 NE Mechanic (CyRide)Union-E 4
1322 322 8 NE Mechanic Assistant Union-E 4
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1322 323 8 NE Mechanic Assistant (CyRide)Union-E 4
0608 -----5 E Media Production Services Coordinator 58 2
2230 -----4 E Mental Health Advocate 59 2
0141 300 6 NE Meter Reader Union-E 4
1122 -----1 E Municipal Engineer 63 2
0224 -----2 E Network Administrator 59 2
0214 -----3 NE Network Technician I 57 2
0216 -----3 NE Network Technician II 58 2
9405 999 6 NE Office Worker Temporary 1
0117 -----6 NE Paralegal 58 2
2231 -----6 E Parking Enforcement Coordinator 58 2
3213 -----1 E Parks and Facilities Superintendent 62 2
3210 -----5 E Parks and Facilities Supervisor 59 2
6114 348 8 NE Parks Maintenance Specialist Union-E 4
0134 -----6 NE Payroll Coordinator 58 2
1212 -----2 E Planner 60 2
1230 -----5 E Plans Examiner 59 2
5411 342 7 NE Plant Maintenance Operator Union-E 4
5111 329 7 NE Plant Maintenance Specialist Union-E 4
1222 310 1 NE Plumbing Inspector Union-E 4
2224 -----1 E Police Commander 63 2
2222 -----2 E Police Lieutenant 62 2
2212 408 4 NE Police Officer Union-F 7
2214 410 4 NE Police Officer Union-F 7
2208 404 6 NE Police Records Clerk Union-F 7
2205 -----6 E Police Records Supervisor 59 2
2221 -----3 E Police Sergeant 61 2
2225 -----2 E Police Support Services Manager 63 2
4112 704 8 NE Power Plant Auxiliary Operator Union-I 10
4323 -----2 E Power Plant Engineer 90 2
4113 706 7 NE Power Plant Fireworker Union-I 10
4122 714 7 NE Power Plant Maintenance Foreman Union-I 11
4125 718 7 NE Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic Union-I 11
4124 716 8 NE Power Plant Maintenance Worker Union-I 11
4132 -----1 E Power Plant Manager 92 2
4114 708 7 NE Power Plant Operator Union-I 10
0113 -----6 NE Principal Clerk 56 2
0163 -----7 NE Printing and Graphics Services Specialist 58 2
5412 343 8 NE Process Maintenance Worker Union-E 6
0175 -----5 NE Procurement Specialist I 57 2
0172 -----5 NE Procurement Specialist II 59 2
2228 -----6 NE Property/Evidence Technician 56 2
2228 -----6 NE Property/Evidence Technician Temporary 1
0713 -----2 E Public Relations Officer 61 2
2202 406 6 NE Public Safety Dispatcher Union-F 7
2201 416 6 NE Public Safety Lead Dispatcher Union-F 7
2204 -----6 NE Public Safety Quality Assurance Coordinator Temporary 1
0714 -----6 E Public Works Management Analyst 58 2
6230 -----1 E Public Works Operations Manager 62 2
6231 -----3 E Public Works Operations Supervisor 61 2
0169 -----6 NE Purchasing Clerk 56 2
0173 -----2 E Purchasing Manager 62 2
0711 602 6 NE Records and Materials Specialist Union-H 9
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9500 -----6 E Records Manager/City Clerk 61 2
3217 -----5 NE Recreation Coordinator 56 2
3201 -----5 E Recreation Manager 59 2
3214 ----1 E Recreation Superintendent 62 2
0912 ----1 NE Residential Appraiser II 59 2
5222 -----2 E Resource Recovery Asst. Superintendent 61 2
6154 372 7 NE Resource Recovery Equipment Operator Union-E 4
5220 339 7 NE Resource Recovery Lead Operator Union-E 4
5221 340 7 NE Resource Recovery Maint. Operator Union-E 4
6119 724 8 NE Resource Recovery Maint. Tech. I Union-E 6
6120 726 8 NE Resource Recovery Maint. Tech. II Union-E 6
5223 -----1 E Resource Recovery Superintendent 62 2
0610 -----1 E Risk Manager 61 2
9392 -----8 NE School Crossing Guard Temporary 1
3200 -----8 NE Seasonal Parks and Recreation Temporary 1
0121 -----6 NE Secretary I 57 2
0122 -----6 NE Secretary II 58 2
0112 -----6 NE Senior Clerk 55 2
1112 -----3 NE Senior Engineering Technician 59 2
6152 354 7 NE Senior Heavy Equipment Operator Union-E 4
6113 346 8 NE Senior Maintenance Worker Union-E 4
0142 302 6 NE Senior Meter Reader Union-E 4
1319 364 8 NE Service Worker Union-E 5
2113 -----4 E Shift Commander 62*2
0171 600 6 NE Storekeeper Union-H 9
1126 -----3 E Stormwater Resource Analyst 59 2
1123 -----2 E Stormwater Specialist 59 2
6211 -----7 NE Streets Maintenance Foreman 59 2
6115 351 7 NE Streets Maintenance Lead Worker Union-E 6
6213 -----3 E Streets Operations Supervisor 61 2
4218 616 7 NE Substation Electrician Union-H 9
4209 604 8 NE Substation Electrician Assistant Union-H 9
6126 626 7 NE Substation Crew Leader Union-H 9
0221 -----2 E Systems Analyst 60 2
9407 -----3 NE Technical Assistant Temporary 1
4232 -----3 E Technical Services Supervisor 90 2
9450 -----1 E Temporary Manager Temporary 1
1133 -----2 E Traffic Engineer I 61 2
1136 -----2 E Traffic Engineer II 62 2
1131 308 3 NE Traffic Signal Technician Union-E 6
1134 309 3 NE Traffic Signal Technician Lead Worker Union-E 6
1132 -----3 E Traffic Supervisor 61 2
1137 358 7 NE Traffic Technician Union-E 6
1139 361 7 NE Traffic Technician II Union-E 6
1141 363 7 NE Traffic Technician III Union-E 6
1306 -----2 E Transit Chief Safety Officer 60 2
1313 -----6 NE Transit Dispatcher 57 2
1311 316 8 NE Transit Driver Union-E 4
1311 -----8 NE Transit Driver (< 20 hrs/week)Temporary 1
1310 -----5 E Transit Maintenance Coordinator 60 2
1314 -----5 E Transit Operations Manager 60 2
1312 -----2 E Transit Operations Supervisor 61 2
1305 -----2 E Transit Planner/EEO Officer 60 2
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1316 -----5 E Transit Scheduler/Admin Analyst 60 2
1309 -----3 NE Transit Technology Coordinator 59 2
1320 -----5 E Transit Trainer 59 2
1129 -----2 E Transportation Planner 60 2
6110 344 8 NE Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker Union-E 6
6151 352 8 NE Truck Driver Union-E 4
4212 610 8 NE Truck Driver/Groundsworker Union-H 9
3216 -----5 E Turf Maintenance Supervisor 59 2
9403 999 8 NE Unclassified Labor Temporary 1
9404 999 8 NE Unclassified Skilled Laborer Temporary 1
4210 606 7 NE Underground Electric Serviceworker Union-H 9
0310 -----2 E Utility Accounts Supervisor 61 2
0135 -----6 NE Utility Accounts Technician 57 2
0136 -----6 NE Utility Customer Services Clerk 56 2
4320 -----2 E Utility Engineer 90 2
5121 -----7 NE Utility Maintenance Foreman 59 2
5141 336 3 NE Water & PC Laboratory Analyst Union-E 4
5143 -----1 E Water & PC Laboratory Supervisor 60 2
5143 -----1 E Water & PC Laboratory Supervisor 60 2
5140 334 3 NE Water & PC Laboratory Technician Union-E 4
6117 359 8 NE Water & PC Maintenance Technician I Union-E 6
6118 360 8 NE Water & PC Maintenance Technician II Union-E 6
5132 -----3 E Water Meter Supervisor 60 2
5131 332 8 NE Water Meter Technician Union-E 4
5114 -----2 E Water Plant Assistant Superintendent 61 2
5112 328 7 NE Water Plant Operator Union-E 4
5113 -----1 E Water Plant Superintendent 62 2
5130 330 8 NE Water Utility Locator Union-E 4
5142 -----3 NE Water/Wastewater Laboratory Aide Temporary 1
3208 -----5 E Wellness Program Manager 59 2
5304 -----3 NE WPC Control Systems Specialist 60 2
5215 -----2 E WPC Plant Assistant Superintendent 61 2
5213 338 7 NE WPC Plant Operator Union-E 4
5214 -----1 E WPC Plant Superintendent 62 2
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1
ITEM#: 12
DATE: 6-27-23
DEPT: ADMIN
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ANNUAL UPDATE TO CITY FEES
BACKGROUND:
Prior to the start of each new fiscal year, the City Council adopts a resolution containing
the comprehensive list of fees for various City services. The fees contained in this
resolution match the fees that were anticipated when the City’s FY 2023/24 budget was
prepared. These fees must be adjusted to match the budget projections to ensure
sufficient revenue for the planned expenditures.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached resolution approving fees for FY 2023/24.
2. Modify the attached fees before adopting the resolution.
3. Do not change the fees for FY 2023/24, and direct staff to prepare amendments
to the City budget to reflect lower revenues.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The attached resolution containing fees for FY 2023/24 reflects the adopted FY 2023/24
budget. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW AND REVISED FEES FOR THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that the following fees shall be adopted or
adjusted to recover the approximate actual costs of city services from those who use and benefit from these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that fees shall be
adopted as follows:
SECTION ONE. The following Ames Municipal Cemetery Fees are hereby adopted or adjusted effective July 1,
2023, and codified as Appendix A.
FEES FOR AMES MUNICIPAL CEMETERY
Effective July 1, 2023
Lots
Adult $734.40/space $183.60 perpetual care1
Infant3 $160.00/space $40.00 perpetual care
Interment (Does not include price of lot)
Full Burial:
Adult $918.00
Infant $307.00
Weekend/Holiday - Adult2 $1,277.00
Weekend/Holiday - Infant2 $429.00
Cremation:
Adult $524.00
Weekend/Holiday2 $622.00
For interments that require
Winter rate, add: $250.00
Columbarium
Niche, Interment, and Plaque $2,675.00
($274.80 for perpetual care1 )
Disinterment: based on actual costs of time and materials;
Minimum charge is 2 x current charge for interment
Markers & Memorials
Installation service charge $50.00 each
1 The perpetual care fund is an irrevocable trust; monies deposited into the perpetual care fund are non-
refundable. (Iowa Code 523I.807)
2 City of Ames holidays are: New Year’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Veterans Day, two (2) days at Thanksgiving, and two (2) days at Christmas.
(Res. #04-158, 4-27-04)
3 This fee is waived for the City of Ames residents. An infant is defined as a child up to 24 months old.
2
SECTION TWO. The following Animal Shelter Service Fees are hereby adopted or adjusted effective July 1,
2023, and codified as Appendix E.
FEES FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICE
Impound Fees (release to owner):
First time .................................................................................................................................. $25.00
Second time .............................................................................................................................. $35.00
Third time ................................................................................................................................. $45.00
Fourth time ............................................................................................................................... $55.00
Fifth time ................................................................................................................................ $65.00
Sixth time ............................................................................................................................... $115.00
Seventh time .......................................................................................................................... $165.00
Eighth time ............................................................................................................................. $215.00
Ninth time ............................................................................................................................. $265.00
Tenth and subsequent time ..................................................................................................... $315.00
Animal Shelter Boarding Fees:
Per day ...................................................................................................................................... $10.00
Putting Animals up for Adoption (Ames Residents):
Dogs/Puppies ............................................................................................................................ $20.00
Cats/Kittens .............................................................................................................................. $20.00
Rabbits...................................................................................................................................... $20.00
Small domestic pets .................................................................................................................. $10.00
Adoption of Animals:
Dogs/Puppies .......................................................................................................................... $100.00
Cats/Kittens ............................................................................................................................ $100.00
Rabbits/Ferrets ......................................................................................................................... $40.00
Small domestic pets .................................................................................................................. $10.00
Adoption Hold Deposit (Non-Refundable) .............................................................................. $20.00
Permit Fee:
Any permit required by state or local law including dangerous animal, traveling wildlife, menageries,
shows, petting zoos or exhibitor fees ....................................................................................... $36.00
Fee waivers for special needs adoptions, overcrowding or emergency shelter services are approved by the Animal
Control Supervisor by authority of the City Council.
Adoption Fees are waived for Senior Citizens adopting staff identified senior animals.
If an animal, due to its rare breed would bring a fair market value which far exceeds the fees listed in the rare animal
fee schedule then the animal control staff of the City of Ames, Iowa, is authorized to charge that fair market fee for
both putting up for adoption and adoption fees. The animal control staff must research the fee that they feel should
be charged for a very rare breed of animal and document how the figure was arrived at.
All fees for veterinary care and services must be paid at the time of the animal reclaim.
All Animal Shelter Service Fees Set by Resolution of City Council.
3
SECTION THREE. The following Public Works Fees are hereby adopted or adjusted effective July 1, 2023, and
codified as Appendix F:
SOLID WASTE RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. No liquids, animals, hazardous or toxic waste, or demolition material will be accepted at the Arnold O.
Chantland Resource Recovery Center except motor oil that is delivered to the Arnold O. Chantland Resource
Recovery Center in separate containers. All containers, except for motor oil, must be open.
2. Per Capita Charge .......................................................................................................................................... $10.50
3. Delivery charges at the Arnold O. Chantland Resource Recovery Center shall be:
a. Single bag/10 pounds .................................................................................................................................. $3.00
b. Passenger car/300 pounds ......................................................................................................................... $10.00
c. Van or Pickup/800 pounds ........................................................................................................................ $25.00
d. Vehicle and Trailer/1,500 pounds ............................................................................................................ $45.00
e. Used motor oil 5 gallons (No Charge); Each gallon over 5 gallon/per gallon ............................................ $0.50
f. All vehicles including those of licensed haulers over the scale will be charged per ton ........................... $62.50
with a one ton minimum for commercial accounts
g. Out of County rate, per ton ..................................................................................................................... $150.00
h. Tires*:
Pickup tires or smaller .......................................................................................................................... $5.00
Semi-truck tires farm front, farm implement and skid steer tires ....................................................... $25.00
Sand box tire or farm tractor tire......................................................................................................... $50.00
*Any tire on a rim, the actual tire disposal charge plus for rim ............................................................ $5.00
i. Fire extinguisher disposal/extinguisher ....................................................................................................... $5.00
j. Unlicensed commercial hauler per vehicle/trip ......................................................................................... $25.00
k. Special handling fee for large items (non-beneficial waste, reloading of vehicle, extended
tipping time) up to ................................................................................................................................... $250.00
l. Iowa State University, other State and Federal agencies
A proportional share by weight on the system cost or as provided by contract.
m. Motorized white goods, including refrigerator, freezers, washing machines, dryers,
air conditioners, water heater, dehumidifier, furnace, and microwave ovens, each . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
4. The plant will be closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When the holiday falls on Sunday the following day will be
observed.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
1. SIDEWALK CLEARING shall be the actual cost plus a $50.00 administrative fee.
2. DRIVEWAY AND CURB CUTS.
a. A charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per opening shall be made for all applications for residential
curb openings or changes in width or location of any existing residential access drive.
b. A charge of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be made for all applications for commercial or industrial
curb cuts, openings or access permits and any application for any type of curb opening or access permit to a primary
highway.
3. SIDEWALKS.
a. A charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) per single frontage property shall be made for all applications for new
sidewalk installation.
b. A charge of seventy-five ($75.00) per property having two or more frontages shall be made for all
applications for new sidewalk installation.
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4. DRIVEWAY CULVERT INSTALLATION. Driveway culverts shall be furnished and installed by and
remain the property of the City. The owner of the property to which access is provided by the culvert shall be
charged a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per lineal foot of culvert used.
5. PLAN FEES. One set of bidding documents is available without charge to prospective bidders, subcontractor
bidders, suppliers, and contractor plan room services. For all others, Plan Fees shall be the actual cost of printing
plus a $15.00 administrative fee.
6. ENGINEERING FEES
a. Graphical Printing
Labor, per hour (minimum one-quarter hour charge) ............................................................................. $75.00
Paper, 8 2@ x 11" (black & white) ............................................................................................................ $.25
Paper, 11" x 17" (black & white) .......................................................................................................... $.50
Paper, 8 2@ x 11" (color map) ................................................................................................................ $2.50
Paper, 11"x 17" (color map) .................................................................................................................... $5.00
Plots, per sq. ft. (black & white, line drawing) ......................................................................................... $1.25
Plots, per sq. ft. (color map) .................................................................................................................... $2.50
b. Geographic Information System (GIS) data
Labor, per hour (minimum one-quarter hour charge) ............................................................................. $75.00
c. Sewer connection (8" sewer), per lineal foot .......................................................................................... $30.00
d. Water service connection (8" main), per lineal foot ............................................................................... $30.00
(with a minimum charge of $650.00 per lot or land parcel)
e. Construction inspection only shall be actual costs.
SECTION FOUR. The following Building & Development Fees are hereby adopted or adjusted effective July 1,
2023, and codified as Appendix L:
Building Permit Fee Schedule
The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all
construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing,
heating and air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. The
building permit fee will be 60% of the amounts listed in the table below; however, the minimum building permit fee
will be $30.90.
TOTAL VALUATION AMOUNT OF FEE
$1.00 to $500.00 $30.90
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $30.90 for the first $500.00, plus $3.15
for each additional $100.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including $2,000.00.
$2,00l.00 to $25,000.00 $78.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.40 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
$25,00l.00 to $50,000.00 $409.70 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.40 for
for each additional $l,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00.
$50,00l.00 to $l00,000.00 $669.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.20 for
each additional $l,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $l00,000.00.
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$l00,00l.00 to $500,000.00 $1,030.25 for the first $l00,000.00 plus $5.80 for
each additional $l,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,337.45 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.90 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to
and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up $5,783.70 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.75
for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Plan Review Fee
The Plan Review Fee shall be seventy (70) percent of the Building Permit Fee to cover costs to the city in reviewing
plans for code compliance.
Additional Fees
Each issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $53.55
Administrative Fee to cancel a permit $53.55
Minimum fee to investigate moving a building regardless of whether it is moved or not. $107.10
(If move occurs also must pay actual city expenses)
All reinspection after the first free one $53.55
Foundation Permit prior to issuance of the Building Permit $53.55
Certificate of Occupancy for a use change $53.55
Grading Permit $300.00
Storm Water Lot Development Permit $250.00
Storm Water Management and/or Pollution Prevention Subdivision Plan Review $600.00
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Site Plan Review (1st year permit) $350.00
Each additional year site is active $250.00
Storm Water Management Plan with Site Plan Review $250.00
Driveway and Curb Cut Permit (Residential or Commercial) $100.00
(Residential curb cuts, openings or changes in width or location of any existing residential access drive)
(Commercial or industrial curb cuts, openings, or access permits or for any type of curb opening or access permit
to a primary highway.)
Planning and Housing Fees
Annexation (Clerk's Office) $200.00
Comp. Plan Map Amendment (Major) $550.00
Comp. Plan Map Amendment (Minor) $330.00
Comp. Plan Text Change $330.00
Rezoning (Map Amendment) $330.00
Rezoning with Master Plan $580.00
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment $220.00
PRD Development Plan $440.00
PRD Amendment (Major) $440.00
PRD Amendment (Minor) $165.00
PUD with Master Plan $580.00
PUD with Site Plan $770.00
Plats - Preliminary $550.00
Plats - Final $330.00
Plat of Survey $100.00
Plats - Rural Subdivisions/POS with waivers $750.00
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Major Site Development Plan $440.00
Minor Site Development Plan $220.00
Special Use Permits (without Site Plan) $165.00
Variances $150.00
Other ZBA Decisions (eg. Exception, Appeal, Extensions) $75.00
Permitted Home Occupation $20.00
Special Home Occupation $100.00
RLP Plan Development and Amendment $440.00
Zoning Confirmation Letter per Lot or Parcel $120.00
Urban Revitalization/Urban Renewal Area $300.00
Flood Plain Development Permit $75.00
Supervised Transitional Home $150.00
Wireless Facility Administrative Review $165.00
Minor Amendments Approved Special Use or Major Site Development $165.00
Adaptive Reuse $440.00
Zoning Permit, other $165.00
Rental Housing Inspection and Enforcement Fees
(Revised by Res. 18-104, 3-6-18)
A. Multi-family Dwellings.
Three-Six Apartments $28.33/apartment
Seven to Twenty Apartments $27.50/apartment
Over Twenty Apartments $25.03/apartment
Due and payable within 30 days of date of notice each year is hereby established for multi-family dwellings
(Apartment buildings).
B. Lodging House and Boarding House. A fee of twenty-seven dollars and eighty-one cents ($27.81) per
room, due and payable within 30 days of date of notice each year, is hereby established for what are called
Rooming Houses, Boarding Houses, and Lodging Houses.
C. One- or Two-Family Rental Housing. A fee of fifty dollars and twenty-three cents ($50.23) per unit for
single family dwellings and forty-two dollars and sixty-four cents ($42.64) per unit for duplexes, due and
payable within 30 days of date of notice each year, is hereby established for one and two unit dwellings.
D. Special Request Inspection. A fee of fifty-six dollars and ten cents ($56.10) per dwelling unit for
inspections made at the special request of the owner, a realtor, or potential buyer of a property, is hereby
established.
E. Reinspection Fee. A fee of fifty-six dollars and ten cents ($56.10) per dwelling unit for a reinspection
after one free reinspection, is hereby established.
F. Appeals and Hearings. For petitions for hearings or appeals to the Housing Code Board of Appeals a fee
of eighty-four dollars and fifteen cents ($84.15) shall be charged to defray the costs thereof.
G. Condominiums. A fee of thirty-four dollars and four cents ($34.04) per unit for condominiums, due and
payable within 30 days of date of notice each year, is hereby established.
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SECTION FIVE. The following Police Department Fees & Charges are hereby adopted or adjusted effective July
1, 2023, and codified as Appendix M:
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES & CHARGES
Crash (Accident) Report (each) ................................................................................................ $3.00
Overtime Payback and Event/Escort Service (per hour) ........................................................ $66.00
Community Safety Officer Event/Escort Service (per hour) .................................................. $20.00
False Alarm Fee – After 3 times ............................................................................................. $30.00
Process Service Fee ................................................................................................................ $20.00
Service of Warrant Fee ........................................................................................................... $20.00
Non-Criminal Fingerprinting Fee (4 cards or less) ................................................................. $10.00
Non-Criminal Fingerprinting Fee (each additional card past 4) ............................................... $2.00
Photographs (per disc) .............................................................................................................. $3.00
Surveillance Video (per disc) ................................................................................................... $3.00
Parking Collection Fee ............................................................................................................. $5.00
Providing Public Record (per page with a $1.00 minimum) .................................................... $0.10
Car/Booking/Body Worn Camera/other video except surveillance and audio recordings shall be charged at actual
cost. Actual cost is defined as the time spent creating the recording at the current rate, plus the cost of media used.
SECTION SIX. The following Water and Pollution Control Fees & Charges are hereby adopted or adjusted
effective July 1, 2023, and codified as Appendix Q:
WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL FEES & CHARGES
Water Division
Bulk Water Service...................................................................................................................... $0.99/100 gallons
Water Meter Division * With Integral With Radio
Radio ERT
Meter & Setting Fees - Disc Style
5/8" or 5/8 " x ¾" disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $425.00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420.00
¾" disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450.00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $445.00
Meter & Setting Fees - Ultrasonic Style
1" ........................................................................................................................................... $485.00
1 1/2" ..................................................................................................................................... $995.00
2" ........................................................................................................................................ $1,900.00
3" ........................................................................................................................................ $4,360.00
4" ........................................................................................................................................ $5,560.00
Meter & Setting Fees - Magnetic Style
2" ........................................................................................................................................ $3,390.00
3" ........................................................................................................................................ $4,315.00
4" ........................................................................................................................................ $5,165.00
6" ........................................................................................................................................ $7,230.00
Meter & Setting Fees - Turbo Style
2" ........................................................................................................................................ $2,250.00
3" ........................................................................................................................................ $3,780.00
4" ........................................................................................................................................ $5,090.00
6" ........................................................................................................................................ $9,380.00
Meter & Setting Fees - Misc. Meters
Larger than 4" or alternative styles
- to be determined when ordered
Hydrant Meter** ................................................................................................................................. $295.00
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Frozen/damaged meter
Construction Meter .............................................................................................................................. $150.00
Meters 1-1/2" and larger .................................................................... . $140.00 trip fee + repairs/replacement
Meters 1" and smaller ............................................................................. $90.00 trip fee + Depreciated Value
Depreciated Value is a straight line depreciation of the Meter and Setting Fees above, based on length of
time meter has been in service.
< 1 year .......................................................................................................... 100%
< 2 years.......................................................................................................... 90%
< 3 years.......................................................................................................... 80%
< 4 years.......................................................................................................... 70%
< 5 years.......................................................................................................... 60%
< 6 years.......................................................................................................... 50%
< 7 years.......................................................................................................... 40%
< 8 years.......................................................................................................... 30%
< 9 years.......................................................................................................... 20%
<10 years......................................................................................................... 10%
>10 years......................................................................................................... 0%
Unauthorized use of water ....................................................................... $224.00/occurrence
Unmetered use of water .......................................................................... $2.93/day + $19.43/month
Resetting fee for unauthorized meter removal ....................................................................... $90.00
Customer requested meter test fee ....................................................................................... $165.00
Service or meter disconnect or reconnect fee .................................................................. $90.00/trip
After Hours Service Call ................................................................................................... $130.00
*Meter setting fees above include two service trips (one to set the temporary/construction meter, and one to
set the permanent meter). A fee of $90.00 will be charged for additional trips due to unexposed or inoperable curb
boxes, incomplete remote wire installations, or other circumstances where the meter installation cannot be
completed.
**Hydrant meter fees include the cost to install and remove the meter. Requests to move the meter to a
new location will be charged one-half of the hydrant meter fee. Consumption will be billed at the “Irrigation and
Yard Water” rate. For usage that covers more than 30 days, the block sizes will be adjusted accordingly.
***In addition to the fees shown above, if a Meter Technician is dispatched outside normal business hours,
weekends, or holidays, an After Hours Service Call will be billed.
WPC Division
Waste Hauler Fee - Ames locations*
Domestic/Residential Waste ............................................................ $9.08/load + $4.38/100 gallons
Restaurant Grease Traps ............................................................... $60.19/load + $3.52/100 gallons
Non-Domestic Waste .......................................................... $9.08/load + unit rate to be determined
* Non-Ames location surcharge ................................................................................................................ 15%
Unauthorized Sewer Use .................................................................................................. $233.00/occurrence
Unmetered Sewer Use ........................................................................................... $2.96/day + $20.40/month
High-Strength Surcharge Rates*
Parameter Surcharge Rate
Oxygen Demand
CBOD 5 $0.48/lb.
COD $0.18/lb.
Nitrogen
NH 3 -N $1.72/lb.
TKN $1.11/lb.
Solids
TSS $0.71/lb.
Fats, Oils, and Grease
Oil and Grease $0.96/lb.
*Monthly High-Strength Surcharge Fees of less than $5/month will be waived
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Restaurant Surcharge
Restaurant surcharge on sewer use for
customers operating Food Service Establishments $2.89/100 cubic ft.
Restaurant Fee
Restaurant fee for sewer use for customers
operating Food Service Establishment which are
not billed for sewer usage or whose sewer usage
is not representative of the facilities food service
activities. $85.17/month.
(Ord. No. 4199, 11-25-14;Ord. No. 4263, 6-28-16)
Administrative Division
Copies of Records *
Black & White, 8 ½" x 11" $0.10/copy
Black & White, 11" x 17" $0.20/copy
Color, 8 ½" x 11" $0.20/copy
Color, 11" x 17" $0.40/copy
* Plus staff time to prepare records (wages only)
Laboratory Division
Analytical Fees, per sample per test
Bacteriological Tests
Coliform, Total (present/absent) ........................................................................... $21.00
Coliform, Total (quantified) .................................................................................. $21.00
E coli (present/absent) ........................................................................................... $21.00
E coli (quantified) .................................................................................................. $21.00
Chloride ................................................................................................................... $21.75
Chlorine
Free ........................................................................................................................ $21.00
Total ...................................................................................................................... $21.00
Hardness Total ......................................................................................................... $21.00
Iron (Water) ............................................................................................................. $10.75
Metals
Arsenic (Furnace) .................................................................................................. $21.75
Cadmium (Flame) ................................................................................................. $16.50
Chromium (Flame) ................................................................................................ $16.50
Copper (Flame) ..................................................................................................... $16.50
Lead (Flame) ......................................................................................................... $16.50
Lead (Furnace) ...................................................................................................... $21.75
Manganese (Flame) ............................................................................................... $16.50
Mercury ................................................................................................................. $27.25
Molybdenum (Furnace) ......................................................................................... $21.75
Nickel (Flame)....................................................................................................... $16.50
Selenium (Furnace) ............................................................................................... $21.75
Silver (Flame) ........................................................................................................ $16.50
Zinc (Flame) .......................................................................................................... $16.50
Nitrogen
Ammonia ............................................................................................................... $21.00
Nitrate .................................................................................................................... $21.50
Nitrite .................................................................................................................... $21.00
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen......................................................................................... $42.50
pH ........................................................................................................................ $14.75
Phenol ...................................................................................................................... $30.25
Phosphorus
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Orthophosphate ..................................................................................................... $21.00
Total Phosphorus ................................................................................................... $21.00
Oxygen Demand
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) ....................................................................... $21.75
Five-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD 5 ) ................................................. $40.00
Five-day Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD 5 ) ....................... $40.00
Solids
Total Solids (TS) ................................................................................................... $21.00
Total Volatile Solids (TVS) .................................................................................. $21.00
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) ............................................................................... $21.00
Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS) .......................................................................... $21.00
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) (Weight) ................................................................ $21.00
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) (Probe) .................................................................. $11.00
Sulfate ...................................................................................................................... $21.00
Temperature ............................................................................................................... $5.75
Turbidity .................................................................................................................... 11.00
For analytes not listed that are analyzed in-house, the fee will be determined on a case-by-case basis from an
estimate of actual staff time (including benefits) plus 25% overhead to cover chemicals, equipment, and
incidentals.
Samples sent to an outside lab ....................................................... Actual Invoiced Cost
(including outside sample collection fees)
Sample Collection Fees
Fees for sample collection types not identified below will be determined on a case by case basis from an estimate
of the actual staff time (including benefits) plus 25% overhead to cover equipment, consumables, and incidentals.
Drinking Water
• Drinking water sampled from the tap of a completed structure ............................ $46.75
• Drinking water sampled from a field tap or structure under construction ............. $62.50
Wastewater/Pretreatment
• 24-hour composite from a location where no sampling, metering,
or refrigeration equipment are permanently installed………………..…$278.25
24-hour composite from a location where a sampler, flow meter,
and refrigeration equipment are all permanently installed………………$107.25
• Grab sample not associated with a 24-hour composite sampling event
(grabs collected at the time of a composite are included
in the fees above)………………………………………………………..$54.75
The 24-hour composite collection and grab sample fees listed above include one resample attempt should the
composite sample attempt fail. Additional resample attempts will result in additional sample collection fees. No
resample fee will be assessed if the reason for the failed attempt is due to a malfunction of city-provided sample
equipment.
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SECTION SEVEN. The following Electric Department Fees & Charges are hereby adopted or adjusted effective
July 1, 2023, and codified as Appendix R:
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT FEES & CHARGES
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
Standard Single Phase Temporary service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
A standard single phase temporary service includes an overhead service drop from an existing transformer to a
customer-provided pole (or adequately supported service connection point) during Electric Distribution business
hours. Includes furnishing a length of service conductor not to exceed 125 feet. Labor and materials required for a
non-standard temporary service shall be billed at actual costs.
Standard Customer-Requested Temporary Disconnection – Reconnection Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
For disconnect-reconnect requests made at least one working day before the service is reconnected. Includes one
return reconnect trip, or up to 20 minutes of standby time for work performed during Electric Distribution business
hours. Service for a non-standard disconnect-reconnect shall be billed at actual costs.
Requested, or non-standard work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Varies-- billed at actual cost
Non-standard work includes multiple/excess trip charges, same-day (non-emergency) service requests, excess
standby charges, trouble/emergency-service calls where the trouble is found to be on the customer’s equipment, or
work requested outside business hours
Pole Attachment Fee (Single Cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.05/pole/year
Pole Attachment Fee (Small Cell Wireless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00/pole/year
ELECTRIC METER
Customer Requested Meter Test Fee
Within Utility Board limits (98% through 102%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00
Outside Utility Board limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Level 2 Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.126/kwh
Non-Ames Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$0.126/kwh
DC Fast Charger
All Customers …………………………………………………………………………………………….$0.176/kwh
[To Cover State Road Use Tax]
SECTION EIGHT. The following Miscellaneous Fees & Charges are hereby adopted or adjusted effective July 1,
2023, and codified as Appendix V:
MISCELLANEOUS FEES & CHARGES
Returned Check Service Charge $25.00
Same Day Service Charge:
During business hours $25.00
During non-business hours $100.00
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Re-establish Account Fee - After Termination for Nonpayment of Bill or Deposit (includes reconnection if
service was disconnected):
During business hours $ 50.00 (a)
During non-business hours $150.00 (b)
(a) If reconnection is done by a line crew during business hours – an additional fee of $200.00 shall be
charged.
(b) If reconnection is done by a line crew during non-business hours – an additional fee of $400.00 shall be
charged.
ADOPTED this day of , 2023.
______________________________________ ____________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
SUPPLEMENT NO. 2023-3 TO THE AMES MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that in accordance
with the provisions of Section 380.8 Code of Iowa, a compilation of ordinances and amendments
enacted subsequent to the adoption of the Ames Municipal Code shall be and the same is hereby
approved and adopted, under date of July 1, 2023, as Supplement No. 2023-3 to the Ames
Municipal Code.
Adopted this day of , 2023.
___________________________
John A. Haila, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk
Item No. 13
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN CERTIFICATE
OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S 2019-2023 CDBG
CONSOLIDATED PLAN ON BEHALF OF THE BRIDGE HOME AND
YSS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE STATE OF IOWA’S CONTINUUM
OF CARE GRANT FUNDING.
BACKGROUND:
For the program year 2022-23, in order for The Bridge Home and YSS to continue to
receive funding as part of the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Application
through the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), both agencies must have approval from the
City, as an Entitlement Community, that their program applications match the goals of the
City’s Consolidated Plan current 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan.
The Bridge Home is seeking to renew its agreement with IFA for approximately $276,984
in grant funds to continue administering its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
program that will cover the Two Rivers Service Area. The PSH funds will be used to assist
clients with rental assistance, client transportation, case management, and program
administration. The Bridge Home anticipates half (50%) of these grant funds ($138,492)
will be used in Story County.
YSS is seeking to renew its agreement with IFA for approximately $194,457 to continue
administering their Youth Transition Housing Services Project for Transitional-Aged
Youth (TAY) for pregnant and parenting individuals, specifically in the 2 Rivers Region.
This grant will continue to help fill that current gap in funding for their TAY who is
single/parenting/pregnant in the region. YSS will have the only youth-focused
programming in the balance of the state to meet their special population needs. Of the
$194,457, YSS anticipates that $175,011 (90%) would be used in Story County.
Staff has reviewed the 2022-23 funding approvals for both The Bridge Home and YSS
and finds that they are consistent with goals and priorities outlined in the City’s CDBG
2019-2023 Five-year Consolidated Plan, which is to: “Reduce the cost burden for LMI
households to access or maintain rental housing citywide.” The Plan also addresses the
importance of having local non-profit organizations seek additional funding opportunities
from state and federal resources in order to have a greater impact on the needs of the
homeless, chronic homeless, extremely low‐, very low‐ and low‐ and moderate‐income
households.
Attached for your review and approval is the Certificate of Consistency for The Bridge
Home and YSS that must be submitted to the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care
Application for their renewed program funding.
ITEM #: 14
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: P&H
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Consistency for
The Bridge Home and YSS to receive its Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care
Grant funding.
2. The City Council can deny approval authorizing the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Consistency on behalf of The Bridge Home and YSS to receive its Iowa Balance of
State Continuum of Care Grant funding.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
As stated earlier, it is important for local non-profit organizations to seek additional funding
opportunities from state and federal resources in order to have a greater impact on the
needs of the homeless, chronic homeless, extremely low‐, very low‐ and low‐ and
moderate‐income households in our community than can be accomplished with only local
funding. The proposed programming is also consistent with the City’s Consolidated Plan.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1.
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ITEM #: 15
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: Admin.
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: FALL 2023 COMMISSION ON THE ARTS (COTA) SPECIAL GRANTS
BACKGROUND:
On June 5, 2023, the Commission on the Arts (COTA) finalized its recommendations for
Fall 2023 Special Project Grants. Four grant requests were received, totaling $5,250.
COTA has $8,508 in funding available for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Special Project
grants. The requests and COTA’s recommendations are described in the table below:
ORGANIZATION REQUEST PROJECT RECOMMENDATION
ACTORS $2,500 The Play that Goes Wrong $1,600
Octagon $1,000 RAGBRAI Wheat Paste Mural $910
Ames Town and Gown $750 Castalian Quartet Outreach $750
Story Theater Company $1,000 Performance Lab Workshop $930
TOTAL $5,250 $4,190
Copies of the contracts were sent to the awarded organizations for approval and have
been returned. The contracts are now presented for the City Council’s approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the COTA special project grant contracts as recommended.
2. Refer the contracts to COTA for further information.
3. Do not approve the contracts.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Special project grants help advance participation in and awareness of the arts in the Ames
community, which is a key goal of the Commission on the Arts. COTA has reviewed the
requests and has recommended the approval of the contracts now presented to the City
Council.
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 # _16___
DATE:06-27-23
DEPT: ADMIN
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER FOR
ALTERNATE RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (ARCH) CALLS
FOR FY 2023/24
BACKGROUND:
As the City Council is aware, very frequently Mary Greeley Medical Center and the
Ames Police Department respond to non-emergencies that result in extreme costs to
both organizations and limit the capacity of our emergency responders to handle true
emergencies.
In response to this growing trend, Mary Greeley Medical Center initiated the ARCH pilot
program this fiscal year. This service responds with professionals trained in crisis
stabilization to requests from people utilizing the 911 system as a means of soliciting
help during times of mental health crisis, homelessness, and other non-emergency
times of need. Because of the success of this trial period, Mary Greeley requested
financial assistance from the City to help continue the ARCH program into FY 2023/24
with an increase in the number of hours for this service to 60 per week.
The total cost of this service for the one year is $308,005 of which Mary Greeley
Medical Center is seeking funding for half of the total from the City of Ames. In February
2023, the City Council appropriated $154,008 from the FY 2022/23 General Fund
balance for this twelve-month commitment. Therefore, funding for FY 2023/24 is from
one-time monies and has not yet been included in the base budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the attached agreement with Mary Greeley Medical Center to fund up to
$154,008 towards the ARCH program in FY 2023/24.
2. Refer the proposed agreement back to City staff with instructions to negotiate
different terms.
3. Decide not to approve the attached agreement with Mary Greeley Medical Center
to fund up to $154,008 towards the ARCH program in FY 2023/24.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Feedback from the Police Department indicates that the ARCH program is fulfilling its
objectives and thereby providing appropriately trained professionals to respond to these
crisis calls as well as freeing up our officers’ time to respond to emergency situations.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
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approve Alternative #1 and thereby approve the attached agreement with Mary Greeley
Medical Center to fund up to $154,008 towards the ARCH program in FY 2023/24.
It should be noted that in order to help evaluate the on-going success of the program,
Article 5 of the agreement requires Mary Greeley Medical Center to provide relevant
performance data to the City each month.
Given the drastic budget limitations placed upon Iowa cities by the State
Legislature that will take effect during the development of the City’s FY 2024/25
budget, it is hoped that Mary Greeley Medical will solicit other entities who benefit
from this service in the community or other outside funding sources to help
finance this service in future years.
ITEM #: ___17___
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: __FIRE_
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR SIGN ON BUILDING AT 301 MAIN
STREET, SUITE 106
BACKGROUND:
Raygun, located at 301 Main Street, Suite 106, is seeking approval for a sign attached
to the building. The proposed sign is 30” wide by 31” long. (See Attachment)
Chapter 22.3(3) of the Ames Municipal Code requires approval of the Encroachment
Permit Agreement by the Ames City Council before the Permit can be issued. By
signing the Agreement, the applicant and owner agree to hold harmless the City of
Ames against any loss or liability as a result of the encroachment, to submit a certificate
of liability insurance that protects the City in case of an accident, and to pay the fee for
the Encroachment Permit. The applicant and owner also understand that this approval
may be revoked at any time by the City Council. The fee for this permit was
calculated at $25, and the full amount has been received by the City Clerk’s Office
along with the certificate of liability insurance.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requested Encroachment Permit.
2. Deny the request.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The requested encroachment has been reviewed by staff and is in compliance with City
standards. It is therefore the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
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ITEM #: 18
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR STATE REVOLVING FUND
CLEAN WATER LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,150,000
FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
BACKGROUND:
This loan provides funding for the annual Sanitary Sewer System Improvements program
for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers and deteriorated manholes at
various locations throughout the city. System improvement locations have been identified
and prioritized through manhole inspections, smoke testing, and televising over the last
several years.
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes State Revolving Fund (SRF) Clean Water
Loan funding for the program. This funding will allow for the rehabilitation of sanitary
sewers along US Hwy 69 (S. Duff, Lincoln Way, and Grand Ave). This project is part of
Basin 12 in the Sanitary Sewer System Evaluation (SSSE) study (see map).
The SRF Clean Water Loan will provide $2,150,000 of funding for this Sanitary Sewer
System Improvements program. Repayment of the loan will be from the Sanitary Sewer
Fund. This action will set the public hearing, which is required to proceed with the
SRF loan.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Set July 11, 2023, as the date of public hearing to enter into a State Revolving
Fund Clean Water Loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $2,150,000.
2. Delay the hearing on the loan agreement.
3. Finance these improvements from other revenues sources.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Setting the date of public hearing will ensure that City staff can proceed with the loan
funding and sanitary sewer system improvements plan as previously approved by
Council. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ITEM #: 19
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: SET THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF AN EXISTING
FIFTEEN FEET (15’) PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (PUE) LOCATED AT
LOTS TWO (2) AND THREE (3), NORTH DAYTON INDUSTRIAL
SUBDIVISION FIRST ADDITION, AMES, IOWA
BACKGROUND:
Lots 2 and 3 of North Dayton Industrial Subdivision (First Addition) are proposed to further
subdivide into Lots 1, 2, and 3 of North Dayton Industrial Subdivision Second Addition. A
recorded Public Utility Easement (PUE) exists between the current Lots 2 and 3 of the First
Addition, which is now requested to be vacated with the new proposed plat (Second
Addition). This easement is described as the North 7.5 feet of Lot Two (2) and the South 7.5
feet of Lot Three (3) of the North Dayton Industrial Subdivision First Addition, granted on
January 16, 2023.
This easement (Attachment 1) is located through the middle of the proposed Lot 2 of
the Second Addition, which would hamper the development of that lot, thus the owner
has requested the easement be vacated. This easement is not being used by any
utilities and all current and proposed lots are served by other easements. Therefore,
staff agrees that this easement can be vacated.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Set July 11, 2023, as the public hearing date for vacation of the existing fifteen feet
(15’) Public Utility Easement located at between Lots Two (2) and Three (3), North
Dayton Industrial Subdivision, First Addition, Ames, Iowa.
2. Retain the existing easement and do not take action to vacate.
3. Refer this item back to City staff for additional information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The existing easement is not being utilized and its vacation will facilitate the development of
the newly subdivided lots. 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 #: 20
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: ADMIN
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO MODIFY FY 2022/23 ASSET ALLOCATION TO YSS
BACKGROUND:
YSS has submitted a request to the City to modify its FY 2022/23 ASSET allocation by
transferring a total of $57,018 as follows:
$19,818 from Emergency Shelter to Transitional Living
$ 9,072 from Public Education/Child Safety to Summer Enrichment
$28,128 from Community Youth Development to Mentoring
There are several factors involved with YSS’s request to transfer funds including staff
transition with two key positions that resulted in the need for additional training for timely
and accurate billing for ASSET funds.
Emergency Shelter and Transitional Living Services
Clients who would have otherwise been admitted to Emergency Shelter (Rosedale) were
instead diverted to crisis stabilization services (a non-ASSET service) based on mental
health needs. Therefore, City funding for Emergency Shelter was not utilized, but is
being requested for Transitional Living as these services experienced an increase in use
during the fiscal year. The City’s funding for Transitional Living was exhausted in October
and this service meets the Council’s ASSET priority of basic needs and housing.
Public Education/Child Safety and Summer Enrichment Services
YSS notified ASSET last fall that they were discontinuing the Public Education for Child
Safety services. The funds for this service are being requested for transfer to Summer
Enrichment to help cover units this summer session as the City funds were exhausted in
September. Summer enrichment services fall under the Council’s ASSET priority of youth
development and prevention of loss of learning.
Community Youth Development and Mentoring Services
The need for school and community-based mentoring services is returning to pre-
pandemic demand and YSS is requesting to transfer funds from Community Youth
Development to Mentoring. Both services meet the Council’s priority of skill development
and enhancement, but City funding for Mentoring was exhausted in January.
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The revised allocations appear in the table below.
Service Original
Allocation
Change Revised
Allocation
Emergency Shelter
$32,442
($19,818)
$12,624
Transitional Living 5,692 +$19,818 25,510
Public
Education/Child
Safety
9,072
($9,072)
0
Summer
Enrichment
11,550
+$9,072
20,622
Community Youth
Development
33,124
($28,128)
4,996
Mentoring 34,175 +$28,128 62,303
TOTAL $126,055 $0 $126,055
If the request to reallocate funds to Transitional Living, Summer Enrichment, and
Mentoring is approved, the unit rates of all services will remain unchanged. The number
of units purchased will increase for the Transitional Living, Summer Enrichment, and
Mentoring programs and a reduction will occur for Emergency Shelter, Public
Education/Child Safety, and Community Youth Development. YSS is able to draw down
units already provided for Transitional Living, Summer Enrichment, and Mentoring
retroactive to March but which have not been paid because City funds have been
exhausted in these programs since last fall and early winter.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the request to modify the City’s FY 2022/23 ASSET contract with YSS by
reallocating a total of $57,018 as follows:
$19,818 from Emergency Shelter to Transitional Living
$ 9,072 from Public Education/Child Safety to Summer Enrichment
$28,128 from Community Youth Development to Mentoring
2. Do not approve the request.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The reallocation of City funds will provide support to services meeting the Council’s
ASSET priorities. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
May 23, 2023
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Thank you,
Andrew Allen President
and CEO
YSS HEADQUARTERS 420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 P:515-233-3141 F:515-233-2440
A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION SERVING YOUTH AND FAMILIES SINCE 1976
Deb Schildroth
Assistant City Manager
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Deb,
We have reviewed the City of Ames ASSET funded programs that have funds remaining to be drawn
down in the FY 2022/23 contract.
In recognition of a year of transition (CYFD Director Gerri Bugg and CFO Amanda Briggs), we respectfully
request a reallocation of our remaining funds in the following programs:
•2.08 Emergency Shelter – Rosedale ($19,818.00) – to be reallocated to 2.01 Emergency Assistance
for Basic Needs - Transitional Living Program, whose funds were expended at the beginning of the
contract.
•1.12 Public Education/Awareness – Child Safety ($9,072.00) – to be reallocated to 1.09 Out of
School – Summer Enrichment, whose funds were expended at the beginning of the contract.
•1.07 Youth Development – Community Youth Development ($28,128.90) – to be reallocated to
1.07 Youth Development – Mentoring, whose funds were expended at the beginning of the
contract.
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ITEM #: 21
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY HAULING TO
BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL AND RELATED SERVICES
BACKGROUND:
On June 25, 2019, City Council awarded a contract to Waste Management of Ames
(WMA) for hauling to Boone County Landfill and related services for Resource Recovery
during FY 2019/20. This bid contained four optional renewal periods through June 30,
2024, contingent upon approval of funding by Council.
This contract includes furnishing equipment and hauling of materials that cannot be
processed into refuse derived fuel (RDF) from Resource Recovery to the Boone County
Landfill. The approved FY 2023/24 budget includes $225,000 for this work. The contract
is based on a per-mile, per-ton bid amount and a round trip distance of 36 miles per trip.
There is a provision in the contract to allow longer hauls up to 120 miles round trip as well
as a provision to cancel the contract if this type of service is no longer needed due to a
change in disposal procedures.
The upcoming renewal period is from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The contract
price is adjustable monthly throughout the contact period if diesel fuel is at or above $5.00
per gallon or below $2.00 per gallon. This is based on the published index for monthly
diesel fuel prices for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) “Weekly Retail On -Highway
Diesel Prices” for the Midwest region on the first Monday of the month.
At the time of initial contract award in 2019, WMA was the single bidder at $14.14/ton with
a 3.5% increase each year. The FY 2023/24 price will be $16.23/ton. At this rate, the
annual cost is projected to be approximately $225,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the renewal option for FY 2023/24 for hauling and related service for
Resource Recovery to Waste Management at the base rate of $16.23 per ton.
2. Reject the renewal options and re-bid for hauling and related services for
Resource Recovery.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Landfill hauling and related services are an integral part of Resource Recovery
operations. The per-ton price for hauling is an acceptable increase and funding for these
services is available in the Resource Recovery FY 2023/24 operating budget. 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 #: 22
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: ELEC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR POWER PLANT FIRE RISK
MITIGATION—CONTRACT RENEWAL
BACKGROUND:
Fire risk mitigation is important to the operation of power plants to ensure employee safety
and to protect equipment. The fire protection standards of today are more rigorous than
the requirements when the Power Plant was originally built. The City’s insurance carrier
has made several loss prevention recommendations for the Power Plant. To address fire
risks and possible equipment loss events, staff has held a contract with a consulting
engineering firm to provide fire protection engineering, contract administration, and
possible field installation oversight for the Power Plant.
The Capital Improvements Plan includes planned fire protection improvements to various
systems within the Power Plant. Staff has determined that the projects in this plan will
address the insurance provider’s recommendations for fire protection upgrades within the
Power Plant.
This contract will allow the Power Plant to continue working with the
Engineer/Designer for various fire risk mitigation studies, for the preparation of
specific fire systems design and specifications, and for fire system installation
management, inspection, and testing. Staff will utilize this contract to prioritize our
plans with the insurance company to achieve the most value and protection for the dollar.
Council should note that the selected engineering firm will not be allowed to contract for
any part of the actual fire protection system installation.
Areas of study and projects include: smoke alarm integration in the Power Plant and
Combustion Turbine site and installing fire suppression under both turbine-generators in
the event of an oil fire. The design and engineering services for these projects will occur
over several years.
On June 14, 2022, City Council awarded a contract to Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City,
MO, with an option to renew each year for up to five years. Staff would like to renew the
contract for a second year with an amount not to exceed $75,000; $50,000 is in the FY
2023/24 Capital Improvement Plan and $25,000 is carryover from the current fiscal year.
Payments would be calculated on unit prices for actual work performed. This contract
will be for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This is the first of four
possible renewal periods. There is no cost increase in rates for FY 2023/24.
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Staff believes that consistency in the engineering firm for the next several years will be
advantageous in keeping contractors accountable for implementing the engineered work .
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve contract renewal to Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, MO, for the
Professional Services for Fire Risk Mitigation in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
2. Reject the proposal and ask staff to solicit proposals for upcoming projects
individually, thus delaying the engineering for all the projects.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This work is necessary for fire risk mitigation (fire detection, alarm, & suppression) to
protect personnel and critical plant equipment. If not done, a loss event resulting from a
fire could be catastrophic because of possible injury to personnel and the production of
electricity could be halted. It is cost-effective for the Power Plant to have a company
under contract to provide these services because of their specialized knowledge of
current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code requirements and of mitigation
equipment currently utilized in this industry. 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 #: 23
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL OPERATONS
FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY
BACKGROUND:
On June 28, 2022, City Council approved a contract for joint and cooperative action for
waste disposal operations by Boone County and the City of Ames, Iowa. This agreement
provides for establishing the tonnage rates (tipping fees) at each facility. The period from
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, is the first of three 12-month contract periods.
The approved FY 2022/23 budget contains $700,000 for this work. The amount approved
was based on an estimate of 13,000 tons of material requiring disposal at the Boone
County Landfill. Staff estimates the actual amount to be disposed by the end of June will
be 15,185 tons, for an additional cost of $120,000, bringing the amount of the current
purchase order from $700,000 to $820,000.
The additional funding required for this change order will come from the Resource
Recovery Fund balance. Staff is reviewing the impacts of this change and on
potential natural gas purchase scenarios at the Power Plant to determine if
adjustments to the budget and/or fees will need to be made early in FY 2023/24.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a change order to the purchase order in the amount of $120,000.
2. Do not approve the change order.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Coordinating with recent maintenance needs at the Power Plant has caused an increase
in the amount of solid waste being hauled to Boone County Landfill. 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 #: 24
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: 2023/24 CAMPUSTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – (WELCH AVENUE
AND CHAMBERLAIN PLACE)
BACKGROUND:
This project will utilize current repair and reconstruction techniques to restore structural
integrity, serviceability, and rideability the 200-block of Welch Avenue. Project elements
included in this program will involve sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and
roadway pavement improvements. This project will include replacing the existing 6” water
main with a new 12” water main and replacing the existing 8” sanitary sewer with a new
12” main.
This project will also include multi-modal improvements by transitioning the dedicated
bike lanes from the 100-block to on-street shared roadway from Chamberlain St to Knapp
St. In addition to these improvements, an existing inclusive crosswalk at Chamberlain St
and Welch Ave is also part of the project (alternative bids for more durable pavement
markings will be sought).
On April 14, 2023, staff initiated a Request for Proposals process in accordance
with the City’s purchasing policies for the 202 3/24 Campustown Public
Improvements. The professional services will provide the City with the design and
development of plans and specifications for the improvements identified above.
Proposals for this work were received from six engineering firms by the deadline of May
12, 2023. The proposals were evaluated on their qualifications according to the following
criteria: Project Understanding, Design Team/Key Personnel, Previous Experience,
Project Approach, Responsiveness, Ability to perform work, Proposed project
design/letting schedule, and Estimated Contract Cost for engineering services.
Listed below is the ranking information based on this evaluation:
Firm Qualifications
Based Points
Qualifications
Based Rank Fee Total
Points
Final
Rank
MSA 338 1 $ 101,225 345 1
WHKS 333 2 $ 137,300 335 2
CGA 312 3 $ 124,500 316 3
CDA 310 4 $ 125,400 314 4
Kirkham Michael 296 6 $ 65,000 306 5
ISG 300 5 $ 144,670 301 6
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After weighing the qualifications and estimated fees for these six firms, staff has
negotiated a contract with MSA of Ankeny, Iowa. MSA scored highest based on
qualifications and had the second lowest fee at $101,225. Staff is confident that a contract
with MSA will provide the best value for professional services considering the firms
qualifications. MSA successfully completed the design of North Dakota Ave and Ontario
St roadway and utility improvements, constructed in 2022.
PROGRAM BUDGET:
Funding Source
Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
2023/24 Campustown Public Imp. (G.O. Bonds) $ 1,200,000 2023/24 Water Utility Fund
2023/24 Sewer Utility Fund
400,000
125,000
Construction $ 1,465,000
MSA Engineering 101,225
Engineering Administration 158,775
TOTAL $ 1,725,000 $ 1,725,000
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the professional services agreement for the 2023/24 Campustown Public
Improvements Design Project with MSA of Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount not to
exceed $101,225.
2. Direct staff to negotiate an engineering agreement with another consulting firm.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on staff’s evaluation using the above criteria, MSA will provide the best value to
the City for professional services for the 2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
2023/24 Campustown Public Improvements
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the_________________, by and
between the City of Ames, an Iowa Municipal Corporation, with offices located at Ames City Hall,
Post Office Box 811, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010, hereinafter called "CITY", and MSA
Professional Services, Inc., hereinafter called "CONSULTANT".
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain professional services for the 2023/24 Campustown
Public Improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Consultant represents that it is qualified to perform the services under this
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, and in consideration of mutual covenants hereinafter contained, it is
mutually agreed between the parties as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK: The services to be performed by Consultant include preparation
of documents or consultation on the items described in Exhibit "1", attached hereto
and by this reference made a part hereof.
2. AMENDMENTS TO SCOPE OF WORK: There shall be no increase in the amount
of payment, Scope of Work or Time of Performance as stated in this Agreement
except by written amendment approved by the City.
3. CONSULTANT'S COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT: For the
services listed below and described in Exhibit “1”, Consultant shall be paid for the
amount stated in Exhibit “2”.
4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE: The Consultant agrees that it will diligently and
responsibly pursue the performance of the services required of it by this Agreement
for completion on or before June 1, 2024, as described in the schedule of milestone
tasks set out in Exhibit “1”.
5. COOPERATION BY CITY: All public information, data, reports, records, and maps
as are existing, available to City as public records, and which are necessary for
carrying out the work as outlined in the Scope of Services, shall be furnished to the
Consultant without charge by the City. The City shall cooperate with the Consultant
in every way possible to facilitate, without undue delay, the work to be performed
under this Agreement, including turnaround of reviews and approvals.
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6. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: The following individuals are hereby
designated as representatives of City and Consultant respectively to act as liaison
between parties:
CITY CONSULTANT
Hafiz Ibrahim Andrew Inhelder
Project Manager Project Manager
Hafiz Ibrahim shall be the Project Manager in charge of monitoring
performance by the Consultant, and shall be responsible for review of all work
products prepared by Consultant. Any change in designated representatives shall be
promptly reported to the other party in order to insure proper coordination.
7. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE. Consultant shall comply with all applicable
laws, ordinances, and codes of the Federal, State and local governments while
performing the services described herein in a good, skillful, and professional manner.
8. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: All reports, files, drawings, and other material
prepared under this Agreement shall become the property of the City.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the work of the Consultant is intended for use only on
the subject project. Any reuse of the documents on any other project shall be at
Owner’s sole risk.
9. PERSONNEL AND ASSIGNMENT: Consultant represents that it has all personnel
required to perform the services under this agreement. Consultant's personnel shall
not be employed by, nor have any direct contractual relationship with the City. All
services required hereunder shall be performed by Consultant, its employees or
personnel under direct contract with Consultant. The Consultant shall not assign the
performance of the Agreement nor any part thereof without the prior written consent
of the City.
10. AUTHORITY OF CONSULTANT: Consultant shall be an independent contractor
and shall not incur or have the power to incur, any debt obligation, or liability
whatever against the City, or bind the City in any manner. Consultant shall not
disseminate any information or reports without the prior approval of the City in
writing.
11. CONSULTANT’S ACCOUNTING RECORDS: Records of the Consultant's direct
personnel, sub-consultants, and reimbursable and other expenses pertaining to the
work and records of accounts between City and consultants shall be kept on a
generally recognized standard accounting basis and shall be available to City or its
authorized representatives at mutually convenient times.
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12. TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this Agreement, with cause, upon
thirty (30) days written notice to the other. In the event of such termination,
Consultant shall be compensated for all services performed and expenses incurred
to the date of termination. Such compensation shall be paid within thirty (30) days of
termination. In no event shall the amount due exceed the amount set forth in Exhibit
“2”. In the event of disagreement as to a portion of an amount claimed to be owed to
the Consultant, the amount not in dispute shall be remitted promptly and the parties
shall attempt to resolve their differences with respect to any remaining amounts.
13. NOTICE: Whenever it shall be necessary for either party to serve notice on the other
respecting this Agreement, such notice shall be served by mail addressed to the City
at: Ames City Hall, P.O. Box 811, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010, or to the
Consultant at: 1555 SE Delaware Ave, Suite F, Ankeny, IA 50021, unless or until a
different address may be furnished in writing by either party to the other, and such
notice shall be deemed to have been served within seventy-two (72) hours after the
same has been deposited in the United States Post Office, postage paid. This shall be
valid and sufficient notice for all purposes.
14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Consultant represents and agrees the Consultant has not
employed any person to solicit or procure this Agreement, and has not made, and will
not make, any payment or any agreement for payment of any commission,
percentage, brokerage, contingent fees, or other compensation in connection with the
procurement of this Agreement.
15. INDEMNIFICATION: Neither party hereto shall be liable for any damages
proximately resulting from the negligent or wrongful actions or omissions of the
other party, employees, agents or contractors performing under this Agreement.
16. WORKER'S COMPENSATION: Consultant agrees to provide the necessary
Worker's Compensation insurance at Consultant's own cost and expense for itself and
any employees employed by Consultant. Consultant, and consulting agent and
employees in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity
and not as officers, employees, or agents of the City.
17. NON-DISCRIMINATION: During the performance of the Agreement, the
Consultant shall not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, gender identity, or age. Such action shall include, but not be
limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment
or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of
compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall constitute the entire Agreement
between the parties. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior negotiations,
representation, or agreements, either written or oral. Any amendments to or
clarification necessary to this Agreement shall be in writing and acknowledged by all
parties to the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
effective the day and year first set forth above.
CITY OF AMES, IOWA CONSULTANT
By: By: _________________________
Andrew Inhelder, PE
Attest by:
By: _________________________
Jake Huck, PE
Agreement for Consulting Services
EXHIBIT 1 & 2:
SCOPE OF SERVICES & FEE SUMMARY
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of full road reconstruction of Welch Ave from Chamberlain St to Hunt St and
reconstruction of Chamberlain Pl (alley) from Chamberlain St to Hunt St – an approximate total length of
860 feet. The project includes storm sewer improvements and sanitary sewer replacement along Welch
Ave from Chamberlain St to Hunt St and water main replacement along Welch Ave from Chamberlain St
to Knapp St. Project will generally include:
1. Road reconstruction of the same width as existing along Welch Ave, including curb and gutter
along the said route.
a. Project will not include sidewalk or driveways unless necessary from a grading
perspective to replace pavement or condition of existing driveway warrants
replacement.
b. All curb ramps will be removed and replaced according to ADA guidelines.
2. Road reconstruction of the same width as existing along Chamberlain Pl.
3. Reconstruction of sanitary sewer along Welch Ave from Chamberlain St to Hunt St.
a. Route of new sanitary sewer to be determined after topographic survey.
4. Storm water modeling to identify needed intake spacing and design.
a. Review of storm sewer televising provided by City for damage/repairs needed.
5. Reconstruction of water main along Welch Ave from Chamberlain St to Knapp St.
a. Analysis of installation method will be performed (i.e. trenched vs trenchless).
b. Construction of water main shall follow Iowa DNR Requirements.
i. There is a known LUST site at the southwest corner of the intersection of Welch
Ave & Chamberlain St. Water main installation and materials will follow DNR
Requirements while within the LUST Plume area.
c. Water main along Chamberlain Pl will be reviewed for potential routing. City to
determine if installation fits within identified budget constraints.
6. Review of existing radii at the intersection of Welch Ave and Hunt St to potentially improve
pedestrian route alignment.
7. Review and design of bike lanes at the intersection of Welch Ave and Chamberlain St to direct
bicyclists in a safe manner through the intersection.
8. Review, design, and coordination with City Staff of inclusive crosswalk at the intersection of
Welch Ave and Chamberlain St.
9. Coordination with CyRide, Campustown Action Association, local businesses, and residents
adjacent to the project limits to determine impacts on design and staging of project during
construction.
10. Permitting applications for water and sanitary construction through the DNR.
11. Project is being funded with a combination of General Obligation Bonds water utility funds and
sewer utility funds.
12. Project will follow City of Ames & SUDAS design standards.
13. Project will be let locally by City of Ames.
14. Streetlights are planned to be removed and replaced by City of Ames Electrical Department
during project construction. City of Ames Electrical Department will provide light foundation
details to be included in the project. Locations of pole bases to be determined by City during
design.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
MSA will provide services as set forth below.
1. Project Management & Administration
o Manage and coordinate project team, budget and schedules. Maintain
communication with Owner and stakeholders on project.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
o Employ documented quality-assurance/quality-control procedures throughout
project.
2. Data Collection, Field Surveys
Right-of-Way Research: utilize recorded survey documentation in project area to
determine right-of-way locations.
Contact Utility One Call: utilize marking and mapping provided by one-call agency to
assess locations of existing private utilities in the area.
Topographic Survey: collect location and elevation data of existing features at the site
for use as basis of design.
Utility Structure Survey: investigate utility structures to obtain field measured invert
elevations, penetrating pipe information, and condition assessment.
3. Utility Coordination & Permitting
Utility Coordination and Communication
o Inform private utility companies (gas, electric, and communications) of the
project scope and timeline.
o Note utility locations (as provided by utility companies and/or one-call locate)
on the project plans.
o Provide utility companies with preliminary and final plans for the project.
o Invite utilities to pre-construction meeting.
Agency Coordination
o Coordinate with Iowa DNR on necessary permitting in regard to the Water
System and Sanitary System improvements.
Permits: Prepare permit application and required attachments for:
o Iowa DNR:
Water System Improvements
Sanitary Sewer Improvements
4. Preliminary Road Design
Preliminary Design
o Sanitary Sewer Design: Review owner provided televising videos of existing
sanitary sewer system within the project limits. Determine necessary areas for
spot repair locations. Prepare construction details.
o Water Design: Develop horizontal and vertical alignments for water mains.
Determine valve, hydrant, service and connection locations. Prepare
construction details.
Evaluate construction methods for water main, trenched vs trenchless.
o Roadway Design: Develop horizontal and vertical alignments for roadway, curb
and gutter, and sidewalk. Prepare pavement design, typical section, cross
sections and construction details. Proposed roadway is anticipated to follow
existing horizontal and vertical alignments and roadway width.
Welch Ave is anticipated to be reconstructed from back of curb to back
of curb.
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Chamberlain Pl is anticipated to be reconstructed at an average 16’
width.
Clocktower on Welch Ave is anticipated to remain during construction.
o Stormwater Design: Review owner provided televising and determine storm
sewer inlet and discharge locations. Develop routing and sizing for storm sewer
and surface water drainage and storm water management practices. Prepare
construction details.
It is assumed that existing pipes serving upstream areas will be capable
of conveying only the ‘full-flow capacity’ into the project capacity.
The capacity of existing pipes carrying flows out of the project corridor
will be evaluated based on ‘full-flow capacity’ and the estimated total of
upstream and on-site flow rates. If downstream pipes appear to be
inadequate to convey total design flows, MSA will consult with the City
to determine steps moving forward.
o Street Light Design: Removal of existing light pole footings and installation of
new light pole footings in different locations along Welch Ave between
Chamberlain St to Hunt St will be a part of the project. City of Ames Electric
Department will provide foundation detail to be included in design.
All electric routing design, photometrics, and locations of bases will be
by City of Ames Electric Department. Old poles will be salvaged to City
of Ames Electric Department and new pole installation will be by City of
Ames Electric Department.
o Erosion Control Design: Determine location and type of erosion control devices
needed to meet regulatory requirements.
o Traffic Control Design: Determine location and type of traffic control devices
needed to safely route traffic around and through the construction site.
o Construction Cost Estimate: Develop a preliminary construction cost estimate
based on preliminary plans. Develop an Engineers Estimate of Construction cost
based on quantities computed from final plans.
Plan Preparation and Drafting
o Preliminary Plan Preparation (50%): Prepare preliminary plans showing
topographic survey information, horizontal and vertical alignments of utilities
and roadway, typical roadway cross section, and typical construction details.
Specifications
o Specifications: prepare technical specifications, special procedures, bidding
documents and construction contracting documents.
5. Public Involvement
Public Information Meetings: Conduct two meetings, consisting of a brief presentation
about the project, and a question/answer period.
o MSA will attempt to contact businesses along the project limits by phone to
discuss potential construction concerns.
o Recording of one informational video to be hosted online and link provided to
City for distribution, if requested by Owner.
o MSA will provide exhibits for the meetings and will record meeting minutes and
notes.
o Meeting assumed to be held at City Hall or other location with the City of Ames.
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6. Final Design, Check/Final Plans, Estimate
Plan Preparation and Drafting
o Check Design & Plan Preparation (90%): Prepare check plans based on
preliminary plans, Owner feedback, and additional design development for
submittal to City Staff.
o Final Design & Plan Preparation (100%): Prepare final plans based on check
plans, Owner feedback, and additional design development.
o Temporary Easement Exhibit Preparation: Prepare temporary easement exhibits
for use by City.
It is assumed no more than five (5) exhibits are necessary.
Specifications
o Specifications: prepare technical specifications, special procedures, bidding
documents and construction contracting documents.
Bidding
o Bidding will be performed by the City of Ames. MSA will provide required
documentation to City to perform bid & letting services.
o Issue Addenda as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the bidding
documents
o Prepare Tabulation of Bids
o Assist Owner in evaluating bids and in assembling and awarding construction
contracts.
7. Meetings
Project kick-off: Attend one site walkthrough meeting with staff prior to starting work
on the project after survey is performed.
Preliminary Plan (50%) review: Attend one meeting with staff after preliminary plans are
complete, prior to starting check plans.
Check Plan (75%) review: Attend one meeting with staff after check plans are complete,
prior to starting final plans.
Pre-bid Meeting: Attend one meeting with contractors and City Staff prior to letting
project.
Pre-Construction Meeting: Prepare for and attend a Preconstruction Meeting
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place at City Hall.
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DELIVERABLES
MSA will provide the following deliverables:
1. Topographic base map: two electronic files, one AutoCAD dwg format (points and line work
only). and one PDF format.
2. Preliminary plans: two paper copies, one PDF file of the preliminary plans, and construction cost
estimate for Owner review.
3. Check plans: two paper copies, one PDF file of the check plans, and construction cost estimate
for Owner review.
4. Final plans: two (2) paper copies and one PDF file of the final plans and construction cost
estimate, for Owner review.
5. Temporary Easement Exhibits: One PDF file (per easement exhibit) containing easement area
and dimensions of temporary easement.
6. Permit Applications: One PDF file (per application) containing permit application with
attachments, and one paper copy for submittal to permitting authority.
7. Bidding Documents: one PDF file of the bidding documents, including project manual, plan sets
and any addenda.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Services that are not included in the above Scope of Services can be provided under separate contract or
by amending the scope and fee listed in this Agreement. Examples of additional services that may be
needed or desired for completion of the project include:
1. Assistance with acquisition/negotiation of real estate and/or temporary or permanent
easements.
a. Temporary easement exhibits will be provided to City for use. Assumed up to five (5)
temporary easements exhibits necessary.
2. Easement staking.
3. Survey mapping and monumentation.
a. Monument preservation or replacement will be added as a bid item for contractor.
4. Utility system modeling
5. Funding applications and administration
6. Additional meetings not specifically listed in the scope.
7. Accommodations for environmental hazards, endangered species, or historical or cultural issues
at or near the project site.
8. Permit assistance related to surface waters and wetlands.
9. Services related to permitting not included in scope of services.
10. Traffic signal modifications or design.
11. Variance requests (if required for permit applications included in the scope).
12. Updates to Owner’s electronic Geographic Information System to reflect changes from project.
13. Construction Administration & Observation services except for those listed in the scope.
14. Any subsurface investigations that may be required.
15. Historical/Archeological clearances.
16. Geotechnical investigation study & report, and associated recommendations
17. Modifications to streetscape & parking meters.
18. Design of street lighting, footing/base, photometrics, electrical routing.
a. Street light footing/base detail to be provided by City for use in plans.
19. Modifications to building accesses for ADA compliance.
20. Basement Inspections.
21. Lead service line inspections.
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OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Owner is responsible for accuracy and completeness of the information provided to MSA.
Owner will provide MSA with full information as to Owner’s requirements for the project.
Owner will provide MSA with televising of storm sewer system within project limits.
Owner will provide MSA with GIS information of existing utilities within the project limits.
Owner will operate Owner’s systems (hydrants, valves, manholes, etc.) as needed for MSA to
obtain required information for the completing project.
Owner will provide timely response to questions and review of engineering submittals
(preliminary and final plans).
Owner will authorize submittal of necessary permit applications and pay associated fees.
Owner will pay MSA as follows:
EXHIBIT 2: FEE SUMMARY
The Owner will compensate MSA for the Scope of Services listed above as follows. Payment for
these services will be on a lump sum basis.
Project Management & Administration $14,570.00
Data Collection, Field Surveys $6,100.00
Utility Coordination & Permitting $4,980.00
Preliminary Road Design, Preliminary Plans, Estimate $28,510.00
Public Involvement $6,450.00
Final Design, Check/Final Plans, Estimate $34,990.00
Meetings $5,625.00
Total $101,225.00
2023/24 Campustown
Public Improvements
Open trenching Sanitary Force main
on South side of East Lincoln Way
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ITEM # __25___
DATE: 06/27/23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES COST OF SERVICE
AND RATE DESIGN STUDY
BACKGROUND:
Electric utilities periodically conduct cost-of-service and rate design studies to help make
long-term financial plans, promote efficient use of resources, and provide fair and
equitable rates for customers. Electric Services last completed a cost-of-service and rate
design study in 2011. The 2011 study showed a need fo r a redesign of several rate
classes and a need to raise overall revenue by 5%. In 2017, a 4% across-the-board rate
increase was applied to all charges and all rate classes to maintain an adequate fund
balance while managing operating costs and investing in power plant maintenance and
capital improvement projects across generation, transmission, and distribution assets.
Electric Services does not anticipate an immediate need for increased revenue. The utility
maintains an adequate reserve fund balance and is financially healthy. Careful
management has allowed the Ames electric utility to go many years without the need to
increase rates. Although a rate increase is not called for as a result of recent or
upcoming capital improvements, the utility’s cost structure has changed over the
past decade. Factors that have influenced the cost structure include shifting costs
in fuel and purchased power, the addition of wind and solar generation, structural
changes in the regional energy market, and the adoption of customer-owned
generation. An updated study will recommend adjustments to send correct pricing
signals and provide fair and equitable rates to better serve customers and create
tools to help discourage new peak electric demand.
Using utility cost principles and financial and customer data provided by City staff, the
consultant selected to do this work will study the cost of the services the City of Ames
Electric Utility provides to each customer class. The consultant will work with City staff to
design cost-based electric rates to fairly allocate utility costs and help maintain long-term
financial stability for the electric utility using the results of the cost-of-service study. The
consultant will be asked to design a Renewable Energy Rate – an optional rate for
customers wishing to purchase 100% renewable energy for their home or business.
The consultant will also evaluate the utility’s existing Renewable Energy Buy Back
Rates and interruptible Industrial Rate.
Importantly, the consultant will also design a time-of-use rate. Time of use rates are
important tools to help reflect the varying cost of energy depending on the time of day or
week. Customers can be encouraged to use lower energy usage during peak usage
periods when the cost of energy is high. A time of use rate allows for the utility cost
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savings of this load shifting behavior to be rewarded. Time of use rates will be an
especially important tools as the utility sees greater adoption of ele ctric vehicles,
customer-owned solar generation, and electrification of space and water heating.
On April 18, 2023, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) through AmesBids, the
City’s electronic bidding system. Fourteen firms viewed the RFP opportunity. On May 9,
2023, staff received competitive proposals from three firms. An evaluation committee
consisting of staff from Electric Services and Finance reviewed the proposals. Below is a
summary of the firms, average score, rank and fee proposal.
Firms Average
Score
Rank Fee
Proposal
Utility Financial Solutions, LLC, Holland, MI 387 1 $66,240
Power System Engineering, Inc, St Paul, MN 381 2 $51,500
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Charlotte, NC 364 3 $84,948
The evaluation committee evaluated and scored all the proposals based on the following:
• Proposal methodology and demonstrated ability to meet the scope of work
• Prior experience and demonstrated technical capability
• Compliance with the RFP requirements
• Timely completion of the work
• Pricing
Based on these criteria, Utility Financial Solutions was selected as the firm that
best meets the requirements of the study. Electric staff has requested that the vendor
plan for at least one in-person presentation, which was not part of the original RFP scope.
These additional travel expenses result in a total negotiated fee of $70,240 for the contract
with Utility Financial Solutions. The Electric Services Adjusted FY 2022/23 budget
includes $33,000, and the FY 2023/24 budget includes $50,000 for the cost -of-service
and rate study.
It is anticipated that results of the study and rate options will be reviewed with EUORAB
and the City Council this fall, and that any new rate structure will not be implemented until
2024.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract to Utility Financial Solutions, LLC of Holland, MI to conduct cost-
of-service and rate design studies for the City’s Electric Utility in the amount not to
exceed $70,240.
2. Award a contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Direct staff to review other alternatives for conducting cost -of-service and rate
design studies for the City’s Electric Utility.
4. Postpone conducting a cost-of-service study at this time.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accurate identification of the cost of services for the City’s Electric Utility and cost-based
rate design are important steps in developing utility rates to help assure long-term
financial stability and an equitable electric rate structure.
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 #: 26
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: 2023/24 STORM SEWER TELEVISING – VARIOUS LOCATIONS
BACKGROUND:
The televising of storm sewers is being done in anticipation of future capital improvement
projects that are currently under design and scheduled for construction in 2024. The
televising information will be used to identify any storm sewer repairs that may be needed
in coordination with the improvements.
On May 8, 2023, staff initiated a Request for Quotes process in accordance with the
City’s Purchasing Policies for the 2023/24 televising of storm sewers. The quote
includes televising 34,345 linear feet of storm sewers ranging in size from 8” to 60”.
On June 2, 2023, one quote for the project was received as follows:
Televising of Storm Sewer
Bidder Total Bid
Engineer’s Estimate $ 42,931.25
Hydro – Klean, LLC $ 59,999.00
The engineer’s estimate was based on previous years’ bids. Staff is confident that Hydro-
Klean, LLC will provide the best value for televising. Hydro -Klean, LLC, performed the
last several storm sewer televising contracts with the City.
The budget for this work is shown below:
Funding Source
Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
2023/24 Campustown Public Imp. $ 5,000
2023/24 Seal Coat Pavement Imp.
2023/24 Collector Street Pavement Imp.
20,000
7,000
2023/24 Concrete Pavement Imp.
2023/24 Asphalt Street Pavement Imp.
10,000
25,000
Televising $ 59,999
TOTAL $ 67,000 $ 59,999
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Accept the quote for the 2023/24 Televising of Storm Sewers.
b. Award the 2023/24 Televising of Storm Sewers to Hydro – Klean, LLC of Des
Moines, Iowa in the amount of $59,999.
2. Reject the quote and direct staff to pursue changes to the projects.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By awarding the contract for the televising of storm sewers, staff will receive adequate
information to develop repair projects for damaged storm sewer pipes. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative N o. 1, as
noted above.
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ITEM #: 27
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: Transit
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: CYRIDE LOW-FLOOR CUTAWAY BUS PURCHASE AWARD OF
CONTRACT
BACKGROUND:
CyRide was awarded funding from the Iowa DOT to assist with purchasing three new low-
floor cutaway buses. Two buses would be utilized within CyRide’s revenue fleet and the
third would be leased to HIRTA, the Dial-A-Ride contactor. The budget for these vehicles
is shown below.
Vehicle Replacement State/Federal Local Total
Two Low-floor cutaway buses (CyRide) $345,058 $60,892 $405,950
One Low-floor cutaway bus (HIRTA) $168,506 $29,737 $198,243
Total Funding Available $513,564 $90,629 $604,193
These vehicles will be 85% state and federally funded, with the remainder coming
from local sources. The local funding was included in the FY 2021/22 and FY
2022/23 Capital Improvements Plans, with additional funds approved by the Transit
Board in February 2023.
The low-floor cutaway bus design would be new to CyRide and HIRTA’s fleet. CyRide
has historically purchased high-floor cutaway buses with steps and a powered wheelchair
lift. A low-floor cutaway design allows stepless boarding for all passengers and provides
a quicker and more dependable wheelchair-loading experience for CyRide’s ADA
passengers by using a manually deployable ramp.
CyRide has evaluated bus options and has identified New England Wheels’ Frontrunner
model as the best available vehicle. The design includes a true flat floor between the
passenger entrance door and the rear axle, bonded and screwed panels, and a manually
deployable ramp with gas spring assist. The bus has a lower gross vehicle weight rating,
allowing it to utilize a smaller engine that has improved fuel economy. The vehicle also
has a fully composite body with a dip-galvanized chassis, providing longevity against
corrosion.
CyRide has worked with Hoglund Bus of Marshalltown, Iowa, the New England Wheels
dealer, to determine pricing. There are additional equipment requirements to operate a
bus on CyRide’s fixed route services such as destination signs, fareboxes, etc. As a
result, the price has been quoted at $202,975 per bus for CyRide and $198,243 for the
bus leased to HIRTA, for a total of $604,193. The anticipated delivery timeline would be
six to eight months after a purchase order is issued.
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The Transit Board of Trustees approved award to Hoglund Bus Company of
Marshalltown, Iowa at their meeting on June 15, 2023.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve award of a contract to Hoglund Bus Company of Marshalltown, Iowa, in
the amount of $604,193 for the purchase of three new 176” wheelbase low -floor
cutaway buses.
2. Do not approve award of contract for the purchase of new low-floor cutaway buses.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The purchase of three low-floor minibuses will support CyRide’s goal of increasing
mobility and improving accessibility to all customers. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1.
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ITEM #: 28
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: FIN
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
BACKGROUND:
Eide Bailly, LLP has provided financial audit services for the City since the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2003, and the current agreement ended with the FY 2021/22 audit. The
City is seeking services to audit the financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30,
2023, with an option of auditing the financial statements for the subsequent four fiscal
years.
Best practices for audit services provided by the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) recommend that governmental entities enter into multi-year
agreements of at least five years in duration, which allows for greater continuity and
helps to minimize the potential for disruption in connection with the independent audit.
Multi-year agreements also help auditors spread start-up costs over several years rather
than over a single year.
GFOA also states that although it would be ideal to replace the independent auditor at
the end of each audit agreement, the lack of competition among audit firms fully qualified
to perform public-sector audits could make a policy of mandatory auditor rotation
counterproductive. Instead, it is recommended that a governmental entity actively
seek the participation of all qualified firms, including the current auditors,
assuming that the past performance of the current auditors has been satisfactory.
On May 3, 2023, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) through AmesBids, the
City’s electronic bidding system, to nine accounting firms and three bid service firms.
The RFP was for professional auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023,
with an option to extend the contract for each of the four subsequent fiscal years.
Responses were received from two firms.
An evaluation committee composed of Finance Department staff independently
evaluated and ranked the proposals based on the matrix provided in the RFP. Each firm
had to meet four mandatory elements:
1) Independent and licensed to practice in Iowa
2) No conflict of interest with the City
3) Adherence to the instructions for preparation of the proposal
4) A satisfactory external quality control review report.
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Both firms met the mandatory requirements and were then evaluated for technical
qualifications, representing 80% of the overall score. Proposed costs accounted for the
remaining 20% of the score. The maximum possible score was 500.
The technical qualifications included past experience with comparable governments,
quality of personnel assigned to the engagement, past experience with engagements
that submit their Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to GFOA for the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, and Single Audit (audit
of federal funds) experience with similar federal or state financial assistance programs.
The firms were also evaluated on the basis of the adequacy of their proposed staffing
plan for segments of the engagement, sampling techniques, analytical procedures, and
approach to internal control understanding.
The proposed ranking and costs are listed below:
Accounting Firm
Average
Score
Rank
Fee
Proposal
Eide Bailly LLP, Dubuque, IA 390 1
Year 1 (FY2024) $70,000
Year 2 (FY2025) $75,000
Year 3 (FY2026) $80,000
Year 4 (FY2027) $86,000
Year 5 (FY2028) $92,000
Total Cost $403,000
RSM US LLP, Davenport, IA 333 2
Year 1 (FY2024) $99,000
Year 2 (FY2025) $104,275
Year 3 (FY2026) $109,985
Year 4 (FY2027) $115,225
Year 5 (FY2028) $120,870
Total Cost $549,355
The evaluation team unanimously decided that Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, IA,
would be the best value to the City. Eide Bailly, LLP stands out as the strongest firm
for the following reasons:
1. The office of Eide Bailly, LLP that will be responsible for the City's audit (Dubuque)
currently performs audits of over 20 Iowa government entities, including six of the
largest 16 cities in the state. Of these, 14 are subject to Uniform Guidance, and
eight prepare Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
2. Eide Bailly, LLP currently audits at least seven Iowa cities/counties that receive
the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In
addition, the engagement partner and manager assigned to the City's audit are
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members of the GFOA Special Review Committee, which is a group of individuals
with public sector experience who evaluate A CFRs submitted for the GFOA
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
3. City personnel have been satisfied with the work Eide Bailly , LLP has performed
for the City for the past 20 years. Eide Bailly, LLP staff is knowledgeable and
meets all agreed-upon deadlines. The staff retention rate at Eide Bailly, LLP is
high in relation to other public accounting firms, resulting in continuity of staff
assigned to the audit. This is important for efficiency of the audit.
City staff also considered the issue of auditor rotation since there has been much
discussion over the past several years among accounting and investment professionals
regarding the value of auditor rotation, especially for audits of publicly traded companies.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) required that the U.S. General Accounting Office
(GAO) conduct a study of the potential effects of mandatory auditor rotation for publicly -
traded companies. The GAO concluded that mandatory auditor rotation may not be
the most efficient way to strengthen auditor independence and improve audit
quality; thus, auditor rotation is not required. As an alternative, Eide Bailly, LLP
has changed audit partners that perform final reviews, allowing for a fresh
perspective. The audit partner Eide Bailly, LLP proposed to work on the City's
audit has been the engagement partner for seven years.
The Accounting budget for FY 2023/24 contains $63,860 for Outside Professional
Services. Staff will request a budget amendment in the fall for the additional $6,140 to
cover the first-year audit cost of $70,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, IA, to professionally audit the
City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, with the option
of auditing the financial statements for each of the four subsequent fiscal years.
2. Direct staff to award a contract to another firm.
3. Reject all proposals and refer back to staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City staff performed a thorough evaluation of qualified accounting firms to provide
professional auditing services for the City. Eide Bailly, LLP is highly qualified in auditing
comparable cities in Iowa and has provided a favorable proposal. The City has been
satisfied with the performance of Eide Bailly, LLP and believes it will continue to perform
to meet the standards of the City. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1, as described above.
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ITEM #: 29
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: HR
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: HEALTH BENEFITS BROKERAGE, CONSULTING, AND ACTUARIAL
VALUATION SERVICES
BACKGROUND:
The City provides health benefits to full-time and regular part-time employees including
medical insurance, dental insurance, life and accidental death/dismemberment (AD&D)
insurance, disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flex spending, an employee
wellness plan, and optional vision coverage. These services are provided by a variety of
vendors and underwriters.
The City’s health insurance plans are “non-grandfathered medical plans” under the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). As permitted by the ACA, a non-
grandfathered medical plan can make changes to certain aspects of the plan, including
employee contributions, as long as they meet the minimum requirement s under ACA
regulations.
The ACA regulations continues to increase and change compliance requirements, and
the complexity of analyzing and valuing proposed plan changes is not something City
staff has full expertise to determine best practices without the assistance of contracted,
qualified professionals. Additionally, brokerage services can secure best-in-class offers
for insurance coverage and other benefits.
On March 9, 2023, the City solicited Request for Proposals (RFPs) for health benefits
brokerage, consulting and actuarial valuation services for our self-funded health plan.
Requested services included:
• Benefit consulting and brokerage for self-funded employer-sponsored plans,
including evaluation of non-grandfathered health insurance status, plan design,
forecasting health claim costs, rate setting, annual comprehensive Pharmacy
Benefit Manager (PBM) auditing, one-time PBM Request for Proposal (RFP), Life
and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance coverage, and compliance with
regulations
• Actuarial valuation and financial disclosures required to comply with governmental
accounting standards related to other post-employment benefits (OPEB)
• Actuarial valuation and recommendation for self -insured calculation for Patient
Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fee (PCORI)
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• Actuarial valuation and reporting required for the State of Iowa 509A Certificate of
Compliance for self-funded health plans sponsored by a public employer
• Brokerage of all employee benefit insurance offerings
Responses were received from six firms. An evaluation committee composed of City staff
from Human Resources, Police, Finance, and the City Manager’s Office evaluated each
proposal based on cost of services, the consulting firm’s qualifications, benefit consulting
expertise, PBM analysis and auditing of services based on vendor contract, certified
actuarial personnel & resources, similar services provided for other governmental entities
of similar size with self-insured health benefit plan models and the ability to benchmark
those plans, references, and the availability of the team to meet our timeline. The
preliminary ranking and costs are listed below:
** did not provide pricing for services with proposal
The top three consulting teams were invited for interviews. Based on a unanimous
decision by the evaluation team following the interviews, responses to follow up
questions, and the determination of the best value to the City, the final three firms were
ranked as follows:
Firm Average
Score Rank Fee Proposal
for 5 Year Term
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., West Des
Moines, IA
791 1 $285,000
Holmes Murphy & Associates, Urbandale, IA 624 2 $320,000
The Segal Company, Chicago, IL 611 3 $323,000
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (Gallagher) has significant experience successfully
providing the services the City is requesting, and has experience providing those services
for local governments. Gallagher was also the only vendor that provides in -house
actuarial services, which provides an advantage since the actuarial data gathered for
valuation can also be used for other health benefit analysis.
The first-year (FY 2023/24) cost for Gallagher’s services is $54,000. The FY 2023/24
Budget includes $43,500 for health benefit consulting/brokerage/compliance/auditing and
Consulting Firm Average
Score Rank Fee Proposal for
5 Year Term
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., West Des
Moines, IA
435 1 $285,000
Holmes Murphy & Associates, Urbandale, IA 2600 4 $225,000
375 2 $320,000
The Segal Company, Chicago, IL 369 3 $323,000
Cottingham & Butler, Dubuque, IA 354 4 $304,000
Knapp Tedesco/Assured Partners, Ames, IA 295 5 $281,250
Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC, New York, NY 98 6 Non-Responsive **
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actuarial valuation services. Since benefits brokerage services were not considered when
the FY 2023/24 Budget was developed, the $10,500 shortfall will be covered by the
available fund balance and will be included in a future FY 2023/24 budget amendment.
The Health Insurance Fund has a substantial balance that can accommodate this
shortfall, and staff anticipates significant savings compared to budgeted amounts with an
upcoming Pharmacy Benefits Manager transition in the second half of this fiscal year.
Future year costs of the contract will then be included as part of the regular budgeting
process and financial planning for the fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a contract with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for benefits brokerage,
consulting and actuarial valuation services beginning July 1, 20 23 to June 30,
2024, at a cost not to exceed $54,000, with the option to renew for four additional
one-year periods.
2. Direct staff to negotiate a contract for consulting services with one of the other
firms that submitted a proposal to the City.
3. Do not award a contract for the Benefits Brokerage, Consulting and Actuarial
Valuation Services Contract.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Gallagher has an extensive record of providing benefits brokerage, consulting and
actuarial services to city government and public organizations throughout Iowa. Utilizing
Gallagher’s services will strengthen administration of City self-funded health benefits by
providing actuarial analysis, evaluating, and supporting compliance, and analyzing cost
saving approaches. Awarding this contract will provide the best value to the City by
providing independent professional assistance in administering the health insurance
benefits. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1 as described above.
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ITEM # 30
DATE: 06-27-23_
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DEPT: Fleet/Fac.
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT CITY HALL
BACKGROUND:
All cleaning and custodial services for City Hall are provided by a third-party professional
cleaning service. The tasks included in this service are all the routine daily cleaning tasks,
and additional tasks performed periodically such as carpet shampooing, vinyl and
Terrazzo floor maintenance, ceramic tile cleaning, plumbing fixture cleaning and
sanitation, spot cleaning, glass cleaning, and window washing. There is also the
expectation to provide unplanned emergency clean-up services.
The current contract for these services is with Stratus Building Solutions, West Des
Moines, IA, in an amount not to exceed $84,962 for FY 2022/23. Pricing remains
unchanged for FY 2023/24. The base bid for daily and weekly cleaning tasks is $68,588.
The additional $16,374 is for additional cleaning tasks that are at the discretion of the
City. These tasks include things like carpet cleaning and waxing. The total cost for FY
2023/24 will be split for budget purposes for specific areas for the base bid is as fol lows:
City Hall and Police Dept $43,647
Gym, Community Center, & Wellness $22,447
Auditorium $ 2,494
This bid is for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 with one (1) twelve (12)
month optional renewal period available through June 30, 2025. Each renewal period is
subject to successful past performance and approval by Council.
The approved operating budget for FY 2023/24 includes $85,691 for this work, divided
across the following budgets:
$ 60,000 is in the Facilities budget
$ 11,561 is in the Gym & Community Center budget
$ 2,569 is in the Auditorium budget, and
$ 11,561 is in the Wellness budget.
The base bid amounts include all routine services provided daily plus other services
provided periodically or less frequently. Also bid separately is a per-hour rate for
additional services requested, emergency clean up, and special events clean-up in the
Auditorium. These services will be billed at the hourly rate bid in addition to the planned
services.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract for FY 2023/24 custodial services at Ames City Hall to Stratus
Building Solutions, West Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $68,588 per year for
base bid cleaning, an additional $16,374 of additional cleaning at the discretion of
the City for a to not exceed amount $84,962, and $26 per hour cost for emergency
clean-up and additional work as authorized not specifically stated in the contract.
2. Do not renew and direct staff to re-bid custodial services
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
Stratus Building Solutions, West Des Moines, IA, was the selected bidder in the previous
invitation to bid and has provided acceptable services over the pas t year. The renewal of
this contract for the next fiscal year includes no changes to the prices for the work, and
sufficient funding has been allocated in the appropriate program budgets to pay for the
contract costs. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
MEMO
City Clerk’s Office
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: City Clerk’s Office
Date: June 27, 2023
Subject: Contract and Bond Approval
There is no Council Action Form for Item No. 31. City Council approval of the contract
and bond for this project is simply fulfilling a State Code requirement.
/cmw
ITEM #: 32
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: 2017/18 LOW POINT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT – ALMOND ROAD
(GW CARVER AVE & BLOOMINGTON RD)
BACKGROUND:
The Low Point Drainage Improvements program is an annual program for decreasing
flooding at residential street locations affected by standing water, flooding, and
insufficient pipe capacity. The program identifies priority locations for improvements
each year. The location for this project was on GW Carver Avenue and Bloomington
Road.
On July 12, 2022, City Council awarded the contract to Ames Trenching & Excavating,
Inc., of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $98,415. Change Order No. 1 (balancing) was a
deduction in the amount of $492.90 reflecting the actual measured quantities completed
during construction. Construction was completed in the amount of $97,922.10.
Revenue and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
17/18 Low Pt Drainage (Storm Water Utility Funds)
21/22 Storm Water Improvements (SWU Funds)
$ 57,531
92,469
Construction
Engineering/Administration
$ 97,922.10
15,000.00
$ 150,000 $ 112,922.10
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2017/18 Low Point Drainage Improvement – Almond Road (GW Carver
Ave & Bloomington Rd) project as completed by Ames Trenching & Excavating
Inc., of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $97,922.10.
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
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 #: 33
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: 2020/21 SOUTH DAYTON TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
BACKGROUND:
The South Dayton Gateway area has seen an increase in congestion over the last
several years. Economic growth in the South Bell Ave industrial district, as well as along
SE 16th St, has contributed to this congestion. The completion of the northbound to
westbound fly-over bridge at the Interstate 35/US 30 interchange has made mitigating
the congestion on South Dayton Avenue a priority to avoid impact on US 30.
To address this congestion, capacity improvements were needed at the SE 16th Street
and South Dayton Avenue intersection as well as signalizing the ramp terminals at the
South Dayton Avenue and US 30 interchange.
On January 25, 2022, City Council awarded the project to All Star Concrete LLC of
Johnston, Iowa in the amount of $696,037.03. The final balancing change order was
approved in the deduct amount of ($13,954.33) to reflect finished measured quantities,
bringing the final construction cost to $682,082.70. The revenues and expenses for
this project are as follows:
Revenues Expenses
G.O. Bonds $ 700,000 Administration $ 50,000.00
U-STEP Grant funds 400,000 Design 86,100.00
21/22 Pavement Restoration 25,000 Construction
682,082.70
Gridsmart Detection 62,687.00
Signal Cabinets 80,360.00
Signal Poles 78,497.00
Total $1,125,000 Total $1,039,726.70
The $25,000 from the Pavement Restoration Program was not needed and the funds will
be returned to that Program balance for future projects. The remaining project savings
from GO Bonds will go to the 2023/24 Traffic System Capacity Improvements at Airport
Road.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2020/21 South Dayton Improvements project as completed by All Star
Concrete LLC of Johnston, Iowa in the amount of $682,082.70.
2. Direct staff to pursue modification to the project.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The project has now been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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Date: 6/20/2023
2020/21 South Dayton Improvements Project Location
Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404Engineering fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Public Works Department
515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-5160 Fax 515-239-5404
June 13, 2023
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
RE: Bricktowne Electric Conduit Financial Security Reduction- Final
Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify that all electrical conduits required as a condition for approval of the final plat
of Bricktowne Ames Subdivision 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 the electric
conduits on file with the City for this subdivision be reduced in full.
Sincerely,
John C. Joiner, P.E.
Director
JJ/cc
cc: Finance, Developer, Planning & Housing, Subdivision file
Item No. 34
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ITEM #: 35
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: ADMIN
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: FY 2024/25 ASSET PRIORITES
BACKGROUND:
The ASSET funding process for FY 2024/25 will begin in August 2023. ASST volunteers
will conduct their agency visits, to discuss services, gather information, and submit written
reports that will be used for the agency hearings and work sessions scheduled in January
2024.
Last year City Council held a workshop in June to discuss inclusion and diversity in
establishing ASSET funding priorities for FY 2023/24. At that workshop, the primary
change approved by the Council was expanding the statement in Priority #2 “with an
emphasis on low to moderate income” to be inclusive of all three categories and service
areas. The priorities for FY 2023/24 are as follows:
Categories 1, 2, and 3 are in priority order
as are the lettered services in each category.
An emphasis is placed on low to moderate income in all categories and services.
#1 Meet mental health and substance use disorder needs through
A. Community-based and outpatient mental health services
B. Outpatient emergency access and crisis intervention services
C. Awareness and education about suicide prevention and services
D. Substance use prevention and treatment availability
#2 Meet basic needs through
A. Food cost offset programs to assist in providing nutritious perishables and
staples
B. Housing cost offset programs including utility assistance
C. Sheltering, including emergency shelter (length of stay in emergency shelter
is dependent upon the population group being served)
D. Quality childcare cost offset programs, including daycare and State of Iowa
licensed in-home facilities
E. Medical and dental services
F. Financial literacy and education programs
G. Transportation cost offset programs
H. Legal assistance
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I. Disaster response
#3 Provide youth development services and activities through
A. Skill development and enhancement
B. Summer enrichment/prevention of loss of learning
In preparation for ASSET’s FY 2024/25 funding cycle, City staff collected feedback on the
priorities from the City’s ASSET volunteers. The feedback received was about placing a
greater importance on the prioritization of emergency shelter given the increased demand
for these services and clarifying “low to moderate income”.
The volunteers are recommending the following set of priorities for the FY 2024/25
funding cycle:
Categories 1, 2, and 3 are in priority order
as are the lettered services in each category.
An emphasis is placed on low to moderate income individuals and families in all
categories and services.
#1 Meet mental health and substance use disorder needs through
A. Community-based and outpatient mental health services
B. Outpatient emergency access and crisis intervention services
C. Awareness and education about suicide prevention and services
D. Substance use prevention and treatment availability
#2 Meet basic needs through
A. Sheltering, including emergency shelter (length of stay in emergency
shelter is dependent upon the population group served)
B. Housing cost offset programs including utility assistance
C. Food cost offset program to assist in providing nutritious perishables
and staples
A. Food cost offset programs to assist in providing nutritious perishables
and staples
B. Housing cost offset programs including utility assistance
C. Sheltering, including emergency shelter (length of stay in emergency
shelter is dependent upon the population group being served)
D. Quality childcare cost offset programs, including daycare and State of Iowa
licensed in-home facilities
E. Medical and dental services
F. Financial literacy and education programs
G. Transportation cost offset programs
H. Legal assistance
I. Disaster response
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#3 Provide youth development services and activities through
A. Skill development and enhancement
B. Summer enrichment/prevention of loss of learning
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the ASSET priorities for FY 2024/25.
2. Do not approve the ASSET priorities and refer back to staff for further
information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The City’s ASSET volunteers have reviewed the priorities in conjunction with community
needs and experience from the allocation process last January. The volunteers have
provided feedback that help clarify the service areas. 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 #: 36
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT HR
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL FOR FY 2023/24
BACKGROUND:
The City contracts with Willis of Greater Kansas, Inc. to provide property insurance
brokerage services for the City's property insurance program. Willis has obtained quotes
for property insurance coverage for FY 2023/24 and these quotes are now being
presented for City Council approval.
The City's property insurance program is split into two main components:
1) The "Municipal" component, which covers City Property excluding the Resource
Recovery and Power facilities described below. This component has been
underwritten by Chubb Insurance Group since 2012.
2) The "Power" component, which covers Resource Recovery, the Power Plant, and
assets related to the electrical infrastructure. In FY 2018/19 this coverage was
moved to Starr Tech for underwriting the policy.
Splitting the City's insurance coverage into two major components allows for an
optimization of terms and pricing to fit each insurer's specialty, rather than placing all City
property under a one-size-fits-all program. In addition, the broker arranges for flood
insurance for properties susceptible to flood damage (CyRide, WPC, and Furman Aquatic
Center).
The number of natural disasters in the past few years has caused the commercial
insurance market to harden, meaning it is becoming increasingly difficult to find
reasonably priced coverage. Additionally, fewer companies are willing to
participate in the reinsurance market which drives up the cost further. In the month
of May 2023, Willis saw an average rate change of more than 22% across their entire
book of business.
“MUNICIPAL” PROPERTY QUOTE:
As with prior years through Willis, the municipal and flood coverage in the renewal
proposal comes from Chubb (municipal property), and RSUI (flood insurance). Chubb is
the only carrier willing to provide coverage for any CyRide bus damaged due to
natural disaster while sitting outside the facility. There is therefore lack of competition
for this coverage, although historically Chubb’s quotes have been within the anticipated
budget and staff believes the quotes have been reasonable for the coverage.
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The premium cost for municipal facilities is determined in part by the value of the covered
property (based on replacement cost). Quotation details for the municipal portion of the
program are as follows:
FY 2023/24 'Municipal' Facilities Renewal (Chubb & RSUI)
FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 Change
Indexed Insured Values@ Replacement
Cost, including CyRide Buses on Premises $296,118,864 $275,163,817 8%
Chubb Premium $290,035 $231,730 25%
TRIA coverage (terrorism) $17,788 $15,749 13%
Excess Flood $5M Layer (RSUI) for WPC,
CyRide, Furman Aquatic Center $91,000 $74,068 23%
Total Municipal Property Premium $398,823 $321,547 24%
“POWER” PROPERTY QUOTE:
Willis took the power coverage to market this year. Unfortunately, of eight companies
contacted, only the incumbent (Starr) provided a quote. Starr reinsures 25% of the City’s
coverage, and reinsurance is increasingly costly to obtain. Willis attempted to take the
reinsurance portion of this coverage to market to try to reduce premium costs. No
reinsurer was able to provide a quote more competitive than Starr.
The premium for Power Facilities is based in part on the Indexed Insured Values for
covered facilities (based on replacement cost). Quotation details for the power portion of
the program are as follows.
FY 2023/24 'Power' Facilities Renewal
FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 Change
Indexed Insured Values @
Replacement Cost $496,871,888 $461,851,538 8%
Coverage Purchased $200,000,000 $200,000,000 --
Total Power Property Premium $825,341 $608,295 36%
In addition to the premium increase, Starr also raised the City’s deductibles and reduced
covered limits in numerous areas with this quote:
The Combustion Turbine Generator deductible increased from $350,000 to
$500,000
The Steam Turbine Generator deductible increased from $250,000 to $500,000
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The deductible for ‘All Other Peril’ increased from $100,000 to $250,000
Starr added a $100M sublimit for convection storm coverage, down from $200M.
COMBINED PROPERTY QUOTE:
The combined Power and Municipal premiums result in an overall property
insurance program cost increase of $294,322 for FY 2023/24 over the prior year.
This is a combined 32% increase compared to the total FY 2022/23 premium.
FY 2023/24 Combined Property Renewal
FY 2023/24 FY 2022/23 Change
Total Municipal Property Premium $398,823 $321,547 24%
Total Power Premium $825,341 $608,295 36%
TOTAL $1,224,164 $929,842 32%
At the time the FY 2023/24 City Budget was prepared, staff had anticipated a
property insurance premium increase of up to 20%. Therefore, the adopted FY
2023/24 budget includes $1,119,955, which is allocated to the affected City budget
programs. The difference between the budgeted funding and the quoted premiums
is a shortfall of $104,209. This shortfall will be spread to each of the affected budget
programs as part of the adjusted FY 2023/24 budget process. At that time the
affected programs will have to be amended to reflect savings to offset these
increased costs.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the renewal for the property insurance program coverage at the
combined quoted premium of $1,224,164 for FY 2023/24.
2. Do not approve the renewal of the property insurance program and direct staff to
seek additional coverage quotes.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed insurance renewal provides adequate coverage of the City’s assets.
However, it comes with significant increases in the premium costs. Although staff
expected a substantial premium increase with this renewal, the renewal quote is
approximately twice what was anticipated.
Staff has had several conversations with Willis, the property insurance broker, to
understand how this unanticipated increase occurred. Unfortunately, the City is left with
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few options. There are few, if any, alternative underwriters for the unique property the City
must insure. This limited pool of underwriters subjects the City to substantial increases in
premiums as the underwriters attempt to recover from major losses elsewhere in their
portfolios in recent years.
City staff will review the City’s property insurance strategy this summer and determine if
there are options the City can pursue to reduce the cost of future property insurance
increases. These options may include changes to coverage limits, re-marketing the
coverage partway through the fiscal year, or other strategies.
In the meantime, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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ITEM #: 37
DATE: 06-22-23
DEPT: Admin
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR DOWNTOWN AMES RAGBRAI EVENTS
BACKGROUND:
As a part of the planned activities for RAGBRAI on July 25, a variety of entertainers are
expected to perform downtown. It is anticipated that between 6,000 and 8,000 attendees
will be present for the main musical performer, which is the band Hairball. Hairball’s act
utilizes ground-effects fireworks during the band’s performance show.
The approvals for the downtown beer garden, street closures, and other details are
expected to be presented to City Council at a future meeting. However, Council is being
asked to consider approval of the Hairball fireworks at this time.
Staff from Police, Fire, and the City Manager’s Office have reviewed the plans for the
fireworks display. The application and plans appear to be in order. The display will be
operated by a qualified and experienced fireworks operator.
Section 17.6(6) of Municipal Code requires that a person obtaining a Fireworks permit
from the City must maintain liability insurance with Comprehensive General Liability limits
in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit and Excess Liability limits in the amount
of $5,000,000.
Hairball has requested an exception to the $5,000,000 excess liability requirement,
and instead is proposing coverage in the amount of $2,000,000. Hairball has
indicated that the $2,000,000 limit is the level of coverage it has been subject to in other
communities. The difference in liability coverage amounts also has an impact on the price
of obtaining the coverage. Staff has been told the higher liability limit will cost an
additional $1,200.
City staff cannot recall a previous instance where lower liability coverage limits for a
fireworks display were requested or approved. Although the type of fireworks display
being undertaken by the Hairball pyrotechnics team has less risk than an aerial display
and will meet or exceed all required safety requirements, staff notes that this display will
occur in a crowded downtown street.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the fireworks permit for Downtown Ames RAGBRAI Festival, but require
the insurance limits as indicated in Municipal Code.
2. Approve the fireworks permit for Downtown Ames RAGBRAI Festival and waive
Section 17.6(6) of Municipal Code to allow for a $2,000,000 excess liability
insurance coverage instead of $5,000,000 of coverage. All other insurance
coverage requirements of this section of Municipal Code would continue to apply.
3. Do not approve the fireworks permit.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The fireworks display is a key component of Hairball’s performance. Staff has reviewed
the application for a fireworks permit and believes the display operator will be able to host
a successful display in the Downtown area during RAGBRAI. However, even the most
well-planned displays can be subject to malfunction or other issues, which is the purpose
of the insurance limits adopted in Municipal Code. 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 # ___38__
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT. - FIRE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTION
BACKGROUND:
In the Summer of 2020, staff had several code enforcement cases that they were
struggling to achieve compliance with, which resulted in several communications from
neighbors to the Council. At the City Council meeting on August 25, 2020, Council
requested a memo from staff regarding recommendations for potential additions or
changes to the Property Maintenance Code that would provide staff with additional
enforcement tools.
Staff reviewed the Municipal Code and found that sections enforced by the Community
Codes Liaison (CCL) spanned nine different chapters within the Code resulting in
contradictions and inconsistent language and enforcement processes.
Additionally, staff reviewed ordinances from numerous other jurisdictions and found that
most had one comprehensive property maintenance code that encompassed many of
our existing codes and provided swift and effective compliance techniques.
On May 25, 2021, Staff presented the Council with a very rough draft of a proposed
property maintenance ordinance that consolidated current code requirements, added a
few new sections based on previous complaints, added additional enforcement tools,
and added an appeal process. Council requested that a workshop be scheduled to
receive public input and that a website be established to gather input from those unable
to attend a workshop.
A press release was issued after the Council meeting notifying citizens of the workshop
on June 15, 2021, and providing a link to an online survey on the proposed ordinance.
This was also emailed to neighborhood associations and other interested parties
(landlords, realtors, etc.) for their input. The workshop and survey results provided an
abundance of input from the community (20 citizens spoke at the workshop and about
250 provided survey responses). Council decided to work with staff to set another
workshop or place items by category on a future agenda for discussion.
Staff compiled and studied the survey responses and public input. The findings
were incorporated into a second draft of the ordinance. These findings were
presented to Council at the workshop on June 20, 2023. Council reviewed 19
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different code items and made a motion on whether to include each item in a draft
ordinance. Those motions have been incorporated into the attached draft
ordinance.
LEGAL CONCERNS:
A few concerns have been raised by the Legal Department since the workshop on June
20th. The first concern involves moving away from the DOT standard of 10’ of clearance
above the sidewalk. This was discussed at the workshop as staff had recommended
keeping the 10’ clearance even though the citizens were requesting 8’. Many of our
projects receive federal funding and would be subject to the 10’ minimum
established by the DOT. Additionally, staff often uses vehicles to clear snow and
maintain shared use paths. The 8’ minimum would prohibit vehicles from having access
to these areas.
The second concern raised by the Legal Department is regarding the requested
abatement tool. A survey of other municipal attorneys indicates that the City would
not have the authority to enter a property to abate without a court order. Staff will
have to seek a warrant from the court to access the property and abate. This
process would still be quicker than the citation process, but there is a possibility that the
request gets denied and abatement would not be authorized.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Place the proposed property maintenance code on the City Council agenda for
July 11, 2023 to receive public input and then pass on first reading.
2. Direct staff to revise the proposed maintenance code before bringing it back to the
City Council to approve on first reading.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff has diligently worked to incorporate the abundance of citizen feedback into a code
that balances the needs of the community. The proposed ordinance will help maintain the
integrity of our neighborhoods while still allowing our citizens many of the freedoms of
home ownership that they currently enjoy. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, thereby placing the proposed
property maintenance code on the City Council agenda for July 11, 2023 to receive public
input and then pass on first reading.
Chapter 30 - PUBLIC NUISANCES
30.1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the City of Ames
and to preserve the value of property owned by these citizens by establishing minimum property
maintenance standards; to provide for the removal of nuisances as defined in this chapter; and for the
enforcement and penalties for violation hereof.
30.2 Scope.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all properties within the City of Ames and constitute minimum
requirements and standards for premises, structures, and vehicles;
Sec. 30.3. - Public nuisances prohibited; authority to abate.
The creation or maintenance of a nuisance on any property in the City of Ames is unlawful and is
prohibited. The City Manager or Manager’s designee is authorized to abate nuisances either by issuance
of a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $500 for a person’s first violation thereof, and a
penalty of $750 for each repeat violation and/or by administrative abatement procedures set forth in this
article, or a combination thereof.
Sec. 30.4 – Definitions.
Garbage. Every waste accumulation of animal, fruit or vegetable matter, liquid or otherwise, that
attends the preparation, use, cooking, dealing in or storing of meat, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetables,
and including tin cans or similar food containers. Dead animals are not included in the term
garbage.
Graffiti. Any marking, inscription, drawing, picture, letter, number, symbol or other defacement or
other written communication, etched, scratched, or made with spray paint, paint, ink, chalk, dye,
or similar substances, or in any manner, on any public or private property, including, but not
limited to, streets, sidewalks, buildings, walls, bridges, fences, or other structures which was
made without the consent of the property owner.
Hazardous Waste. Any substance as defined in section 455B.411(3)(a), the rules of the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources.
Inoperable. Not capable of being used or operated as a motor vehicle.
Junk. Items including, but not limited to, building materials not part of an active building project
authorized by a current city building permit, vehicle parts, miscellaneous steel, plastic, rubber or
metal parts, tires, packing boxes, wooden pallets, discarded lumber (not including neatly stacked
and cut fire wood), plastic tarps, or any other discarded or miscellaneous item or items.
Junked Vehicle. Any vehicle, trailer or semitrailer which because of any one of the following
characteristics, constitutes a threat to the public health, welfare and/or safety:
(a) That has been rendered inoperable because of a missing or broken windshield or
window glass, fender, door, bumper, hood, steering wheel, driver’s seat, trunk, fuel tank,
two or more wheels, engine, drive shaft, differential, battery, generator or alternator or
other component part of an electrical system, any component or structural part, or lack of
current registration;
(b) That has become the habitat of rats, mice, snakes or any other vermin or insects;
(c) That is being used for storage purposes
(d) That its condition constitutes a threat to the public health or safety of the public;
(e) That contains gasoline or any flammable fuel and is inoperable.
Noxious Substances. Substances, solid or fluid, which are offensive, detrimental to health,
hurtful or dangerous, including any dead animal portion thereof, together with human or animal
excrement.
Noxious Weeds. Primary and secondary classes of weeds as defined by Iowa Code Section
317.1A.
Outdoor Area. All exterior areas of a property, including porches, partially enclosed sheds, lean-
tos or other structures not totally enclosed by structural walls, roof and properly functioning doors.
A porch is not considered to be an outdoor area if it is completely enclosed by fully intact glass or
fully intact screens.
Refuse. All other miscellaneous waste materials except “yard waste” not specifically defined as
garbage.
Semitrailer. Every vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and
for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its
load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.
Sidewalk. A hard surface of any width designated for non-motorized travel.
Stagnant Water. Standing water that is trapped and does not circulate, excluding bird baths, koi
ponds, landscape water features, and approved stormwater retention areas.
Trailer. Every vehicle without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and for
being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the
towing vehicle.
Trash Disposal Container. A closed, water-tight, hard receptacle that cannot be ripped open by
animals. Containers that shed rain when their lids are completely closed shall satisfy the
requirement for a water-tight receptacle.
Turf Grasses. Narrow-leaved grass species that form a uniform, long-lived ground cover that can
tolerate traffic and mowing heights of two inches or below.
Vehicle. An automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other trackless self-propelled vehicle designed
primarily to transport persons or property over public streets and highways.
Weed. A plant that is not intentionally planted and is usually of vigorous growth. It may cause
economic loss to neighboring properties.
Weed Official. Person designated by the City Manager to enforce noxious weeds.
Yard Waste. Debris such as grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, brush and trees. It does not
include tree stumps.
Sec. 30.5. - Nuisance defined; certain acts, conditions declared as nuisances.
Whatever is injurious to the senses or an obstruction to the free use of property so as essentially to
interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property by the public or community shall be deemed a
nuisance. Nuisances shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) The use of any building or other place for the exercise of any trade, employment or manufacture
which, by occasioning noxious exhalations, offensive smells or other annoyances, becomes
injurious and dangerous to the health, comfort or property of individuals or the public.
(2) Refuse, garbage, or junk that is not contained in a trash disposal container; noxious substances;
or hazardous wastes remaining in any outdoor place for more than 72 hours.
(3) Yard Waste stored on the exterior of a property in anything other than a trash disposal container
for longer than seven days. Yard waste may be retained for longer than seven days if composting
is being completed. Composting shall comply with the state regulations contained in Chapter 105
of the Iowa Administrative Code.
(a) Composting piles may include: yard waste including leaves, grass clippings, straw and hay,
sawdust, and finely chopped shredded tree and shrub prunings; kitchen scraps including fruit
and vegetable trimmings (including rhubarb leaves), coffee grounds, and eggshells; shredded
newspapers; wood ashes (no more than one cup per bushel of compost).
(b) Composting piles cannot include: human or animal feces; diseased plant material or weeds
that have gone to seed; kitchen scraps that include animal meat, bones or fat; and all other
materials not listed in subsection (a) above.
(4) Stagnant water on any property for more than 48 hours, including any open container or material
kept in such a condition that water can accumulate and stagnate therein, creating a breeding
ground or habitat for insects or rodents.
(5) The obstructing or encumbering, by fences, buildings, structures, signs or otherwise, of the public
streets and rights-of-ways.
(6) Snow, ice, mud, gravel, grass clippings, leaves or other accumulations remaining on a sidewalk
longer than 10 daylight hours after the cessation of the storm or cause of the accumulation.
(7) Depositing ice or snow from private property, sidewalks, or driveways onto the traveled way of a
public street after the street has been cleared so as to obstruct gutters or impede the passage of
vehicles upon the street or alley or to create a hazardous condition therein.
(8) Vegetation located in the City right-of-way exceeding 12 inches in height within one foot of the
traveled portion of the street. Streets designated as no parking may have vegetation exceeding 12
inches in height within one foot of the traveled portion of the street. Plantings that cause safety
issues would be subject to removal, regardless of height, at the City’s discretion. Non-vegetative
materials such as trellises or chicken wire are prohibited in the right-of-way. Exceptions: those
areas approved by the City as stormwater or native vegetation preservation areas.
(9) Vegetation located on private property hanging over public streets with less than 16 feet of
clearance above the public street or vegetation located on private property that hangs over or into
public sidewalks with less than 8 feet of clearance above the sidewalk.
(10) Vines, brush or other vegetation, including dead bushes, dead woody plants, overgrown or unkempt
bushes, that restrict egress from or ingress to a building through doors or below grade egress
windows.
(11) Turf grasses exceeding 12 inches in height.
(12) Trees in such a state of deterioration, as determined by the City Forester, that any part of such tree
presents an immediate threat to the safety of persons or property in the right-of-way.
(13) Weeds over 12 inches tall and any noxious weeds.
(14) Any excavation, hole, or other depression in the ground in or on any lot or parcel of land in the city
of a depth of more than three feet below the surrounding grade, other than as part of the active
construction of a building or other structure on the lot which will ultimately close in and completely
cover such excavation, hole or depression. Upon a finding by the enforcement officer that the owner
of the lot or parcel of land has violated the provisions of this subsection, the lot owner shall be
required to fill in any such excavation, hole or depression and grade the same to a topographic
elevation equal to or level with the surrounding adjacent grade. Exceptions: egress window wells,
fire pits, or excavations completely secured by a fence or similar method.
(15) Upholstered or finished furniture intended for indoor usage such as couches, beds, mattresses,
desks, chairs, shelving or wooden tables, other household furnishings or equipment including
carpeting, appliances and other typical household items intended for indoor usage, placed or used
outdoors.
(16) Unoccupied buildings or unoccupied portions of buildings which are unsecured. Accessory
structures on properties where the primary structure is occupied are not considered unoccupied
buildings.
(17) Any structure, including detached accessory structures, on any commercial, residential, agricultural
or industrial property that is not free from significant structural defects. The term "free from
significant structural defect" means:
(a) The roof and roofing material are of such a nature and condition that they do not permit water,
snow or ice to penetrate the structure. Roofing materials shall be in good condition and made
up of consistent materials and consistent coloration throughout the roof area.
(b) Drainage gutters and downspouts, if present, are securely attached to the structure and in
proper functioning order.
(c) All exterior trim and exterior exposed surfaces, including siding materials, are sound, in good
condition and securely attached to the structure.
(d) Exterior walls are free of holes and made of a consistent material, such that patches or repairs
consisting of dissimilar materials or colors compared to the prevailing surface material of the
exterior walls are not present.
(e) The foundation of the structure is sound, capable of supporting the structure and not
deteriorated to the point that failure is judged to be inevitable, but not necessarily imminent.
The foundation shall be plumb and free from cracks, breaks and holes to prevent the entry of
animals.
(f) Windows and doors are intact, containing no holes, squarely hung with properly operating
latches or locks to be securely closed, and where the windows have intact glass or normal
window material that allows the entry of light with no holes in said window surface areas. No
plastic wrap material, tarps, plywood, or similar temporary materials shall be used as a
permanent substitute for doorways or windows.
(g) All exterior components serving doors and windows, including, but not limited to, steps,
porches, ramps, landings, handrails, and guardrails are of a secure and safe design, be made
of standard building materials and be intact, with no protruding or loose boards or surface
materials causing a hazard.
(h) Exterior wall surfaces are properly painted and/or maintained with appropriate exterior wall
materials, including wood, vinyl, steel or metal siding materials, stucco or exterior insulation
finish system (EIFS) materials, brick or similar masonry materials, that are in all cases intact,
not in a condition of deterioration, are of uniform coloration and are not patched with dissimilar
materials. Plastic wrap material shall not be considered an acceptable siding material. No
flaking or chipped paint or outer loose material dominates or detracts from the exterior
appearance of the structure.
(i) All fencing, including gates, is free from damage, breaks, holes or missing structural members
so as not to create a hazard for adjacent properties. All fencing shall be of consistent materials
and coloration.
(j) All exterior wires on the exterior of the structure are fastened to the structure.
(18) Graffiti which is visible to the public view and has not been removed within seven (7) days of
notification by the enforcement officer.
(19) Conditions that create a fire hazard, as determined by the Fire Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee,
or are in violation of Ames Municipal Code Chapter 8.
(20) Luminaires not in compliance with Ames Municipal Code Sec. 29.411 Outdoor Lighting Code.
(21) Junked vehicles stored outdoors on private property for more than 48 hours.
(22) Items not in compliance with Ames Municipal Code Sec. 29.408(5) Visibility at Intersections.
Exceptions:
(a) Junked vehicles stored within a garage or other enclosed structure or which are kept concealed
and enclosed behind an opaque wall at least six feet in height, or completely covered by a tight-
fitting opaque cloth vehicle cover or tight-fitting cloth tarpaulin
(b) Junked vehicles stored upon the premises of a duly authorized salvage yard or junk yard and
meeting the requirements of the Ames Municipal Code.
(23) Travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, boat trailers and trailers parked in the front yard.
Parking of travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, boat trailers and trailers is permitted behind
the front yard so long as they are not being used for habitation or business purposes and they are
parked on an approved parking surface.
Sec. 30.6. Responsibility for abatement; abatement defined.
(1) The owner, agent, lessee, occupant or other person in charge of any building or premises where
any of the actions forbidden by this chapter exist, or whence any of such actions have
originated, or any person responsible for the existence, origin or continuance of any of such
actions, shall correct, remove or abate such action without delay.
(2) Abatement may include, but not be limited to, repair, removal, cleaning, exterminating, cutting,
mowing, grading, draining, securing, repairing a building or structure, barricading or fencing,
removing dangerous portions of buildings or structures, and demolition of dangerous structures
or abandoned buildings.
Sec. 30.7. Abatement by city after notice; procedure; payment of costs.
(1) In case of the failure of any person to correct, remove or abate a nuisance on written notice issued
by the enforcement officer, served in the manner of an original notice, or by certified mail to the last
known address of the owner, agent, lessee, occupant or other person in charge of the building or
premises where the nuisance exists, and designating the time allowed for such removal, correction
or abatement, the time thus allowed depending on the urgency of the case, then and at once upon
such failure the enforcement officer shall have the recourse to the remedies provided by law to
secure entry and cause the nuisance to be removed, corrected or abated.
(2) Emergency abatement procedure. When the enforcement officer determines that a nuisance exists
on a property and constitutes an imminent and compelling danger to health, safety, or welfare of
persons or property, the enforcement officer is authorized to abate or have abated the nuisance
without prior notice and opportunity of hearing. A notice of costs of abatement will be sent to the
property owner within 14 days of the abatement procedure. The cost of any such emergency
abatement procedure may be assessed against the property for collection in the same manner as
property taxes as set forth in State Code Section 364.12(3)(h).
(3) Costs of abatement. Abatement costs shall include, but shall not be limited to, the cost of removing
or eliminating the nuisance, the cost of investigation, such as title searches, inspection and testing,
the costs of notification, filing costs and other related administrative costs and any other costs or
expenses incurred by the city in the abatement of the nuisance.
Sec. 30.8. – Means of Appeal.
(1) Application for Appeal.
Any person ordered to abate a nuisance as provided in Section 30.6 may have a hearing before
the Public Nuisance Appeals Board to determine if a nuisance exists. A request for a hearing
must be made in writing and delivered to the Building Official on or before the date stated in the
notice of abatement issued by the City, or it shall be conclusively presumed that a nuisance exists
and that it must be abated as ordered. In the case of emergency abatement, a hearing may be
requested within 14 days of the mailing date of the notice of costs of abatement.
Within 14 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the Board Chairperson shall render a written
decision as to whether a nuisance exists. If it is found by the Board that a nuisance exists, it shall
include in the written decision what steps must be taken to abate the nuisance and the time within
which such steps must be taken.
(2) Appointment and Membership of the Board.
(a) The Public Nuisance Appeals Board shall consist of seven members who represent
the citizens of the City of Ames and who are not employees of the City of Ames. The
Board shall be appointed and shall serve terms in accordance with established
procedures.
(b) Board members shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
The term of office shall be for three (3) years, except for the terms of office for the
Board when initially established. For the Board when initially established, the Mayor
may prescribe a shorter than a full term of appointment in order to stagger terms. No
member who has served two (2) full consecutive terms is eligible for reappointment.
(c) Membership shall consist of seven (7) members, one from each of the four (4) wards,
and three (3) from the City at large.
(3) Chairperson.
The Board shall annually select one of its members to serve as Chairperson. The Board shall
also select one of its members to serve as Vice Chairperson to act as Chairperson in the absence
of the Chairperson.
(4) Disqualification of Member.
A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member or an immediate family member has a
personal, professional or financial interest.
(5) Secretary.
The Building Official shall designate a qualified person to serve as Secretary to the Board. The
Secretary shall file a detailed record of all proceedings with the City Clerk’s Office.
(6) Compensation of Members.
Members shall receive no compensation.
(7) Meeting of the Board.
The Board shall meet upon notice from the Building Official within 20 days of the filing of an
appeal, or at stated periodic meetings. An appellant may waive a timely hearing by filing a written
waiver explaining the cause for seeking a delay.
(8) Procedure.
The Board shall adopt and make available to the public, procedures under which hearings will be
conducted.
(9) Board Decision.
The Board has authority to affirm or reverse the decision of the Enforcement Officer or to grant
additional time for abatement.
(10) Stay of Enforcement.
Appeals of a notice and order (other than an Imminent Danger notice) shall stay the enforcement
of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the Board.
(11) Filing Fees.
Property owners are entitled to file one appeal per nuisance violation, at no fee. Subsequent
appeals shall be assessed the same cost as listed in Appendix L of the Ames Municipal Code for
appeals to the Housing Code Board of Appeals.
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ITEM: _39__
Staff Report
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) & DUPLEXES
DRAFT STANDARDS
June 27, 2023
BACKGROUND
On March 21, 2023, a workshop was held regarding infill opportunities as in
implementation measure of Ames Plan 2040. The workshop included a review of a wide
range of aesthetic, orientation, and size issues related to infill compatibility. The primary
focus of the discussion was regarding allowing to two-family units (duplexes) and
accessory dwelling units (ADU)s within single family zoning districts city-wide as an
opportunity to create additional housing options within the City. The staff report from
March 21 is at this link and the presentation is at this link.
One of several motions adopted by the Council was to ask staff to provide more
information regarding feasibility of allowing for ADUs and duplexes within existing single-
family areas by mapping of neighborhoods related to covenant restrictions, impervious
area, and single-family rental properties as they relate to the concept of allowing for ADUs
or duplexes.
On April 25, 2023, Council received a staff report follow-up to the March workshop
(available at this link). The staff report provided information on the feasibility of allowing
ADUs and duplexes within existing single-family areas. Maps were included that
illustrated areas with active subdivision covenant restrictions, single family lots having
high impervious area, and single-family rental properties to better inform the Council
where ADUs or duplexes might occur if allowed under City Code.
The April staff report requested additional guidance from Council, in order to focus on
Council priorities for infill. The City Council provided the following directive to proceed
with changes within framework described below:
• Allow for ADUs and Duplexes as new construction only city-wide (rather than
conversion of existing homes)
• Allow properties with ADUs to have only one rental Letter of Compliance (LOC) for
either the primary home or accessory unit
• Within Near Campus Neighborhoods treat ADUs as accessory only (not a new
unit) regarding rental occupancy calculations
• Allow for ADUs to have a maximum of one bedroom, meaning no dens, office, or
extra rooms that would qualify as a bedroom. This allows for a maximum of three
adults per ADU
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• Require 1 parking space per ADU and require the property overall to comply with
total required parking for the home and ADU, meaning three paved parking spaces
• Apply design standards to duplexes for single-family compatibility
• Apply standards uniformly for all buildings rather than create exceptions uniquely
for ADUs.
Now that staff has a better understanding of Council’s intent to facilitate the creation of
additional units, staff has drafted standards for ADUs and duplexes, based upon the
directives identified above (see Attachment A & B).
ADU CONCEPT:
ADUs will be treated uniformly to other accessory buildings for maximum size of 900
square feet, setbacks, rear coverage, and lot coverage. Therefore, one-story ADUs may
be located as close as 3 feet to the property line, within the rear yard, as allowed by
zoning. There are different building standards that apply to a detached garage that is not
considered a habitable structure compared to an ADU.
Compliance with fire and building code requirements will likely result in units being placed
slightly further from the property line (at least 5 feet) to avoid the added cost of fire rated
construction. A two-story structure will only be permitted if the primary home is two stories,
and it complies with side setbacks of eight feet. Rear setbacks of 20 feet would still be
allowed.
Direction from Council in April indicated a desire to maintain the integrity of existing homes
by not allowing the conversion of a portion of a principal residence into an ADU. ADUs
may only be created as new construction that results in a dwelling that is detached from
the principal building. The draft ADU standards consider “New Construction” to be a
new detached unit or conversion of or addition to an existing detached accessory
structure. The proposed language does not allow for an addition to an existing home or
conversion of existing floor area within an existing residence. This differs from the duplex
option where an addition of substantial size or a wholly new structure would be
permissible, but not the conversion of an existing building. See the duplex section for
more discussion.
ADUs would be allowed city-wide on a single-family home property as long as private
restrictive covenants do not prohibit such structures. The City, however, does not enforce
covenants and it would be the responsibility of a property owner to secure permission.
The staff’s proposed standards reflected on Attachment A does not allow ADUs
with duplexes or any other type of housing that is not singe family dwelling. If
Council intended to allow a duplex with an ADU, a change to the draft standards
would be necessary.
No architectural of other design requirements are proposed because constraints within
established neighborhoods will likely direct the placement of ADUs into the rear yard,
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especially since additions are not permitted. Rear yard ADUs are often obscured from
the street with little visual impact to the neighborhood. Therefore, no design standards
have been included. Modular or manufactured buildings could be used, but will require
placement on a foundation. However, if a concern regarding neighborhood
compatibility is voiced, a requirement could be added that the ADU replicate the
building materials and color of the principal building.
Staff reviewed the owner-occupied standard with the City Attorney. Current statute
limiting rental regulations related to familial status would not apply, nor would the
language prohibiting the “capping” of rental properties. A statement by the property owner
understanding the limitations of use of the ADU or the primary residence to being owner
occupied will be required to completed and recorded before a building permit would be
issued.
DUPLEX CONCEPT:
Supporting selective infill development compatible with neighborhood character is an
important policy of Plan 2040. Ames Plan 2040 recognizes the potential conflict with infill
development and provides the following policy directives, “On infill sites, use scale and
design to respect context” and “Maintain single-family character on single-family
residential blocks.
” New construction of duplexes as infill into established neighborhoods has the potential
to conflict with and impact neighborhood character, for two reasons:
1) The existing building is being demolished to make way for new development;
2) Recent development patterns are quite different from those of established
neighborhoods.
The staff’s proposed standards reflected on Attachment B does not allow for new
construction as additions to existing homes. If Council intended to allow for
additions, a change to the draft standards would be necessary. If this is the case,
staff would recommend a minimum size for the expansion of 700 sq. ft. with it being
located to the rear of the home.
The draft duplex standards are more comprehensive overall than those intended
for ADUs. As much as possible, standards have been drafted to be applied uniformly
city-wide. There is no distinction based on zoning or land use designation. However,
because neighborhood character varies between neighborhoods, some analysis of the
actual context of the proposed development will be essential for staff to approve a
compatible duplex design for differing areas.
Staff categorized three types of sites for individual consideration of context sensitive
design elements, focusing on garage prominence, orientation, and front entries. There
are principally three garage/driveway patterns that emerge from review of many existing
neighborhoods:
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1. Front-loaded attached garage and driveway. Pre-1970s homes may have flush or
nearly flush attached garages accompanied by a driveway not wider than 20 feet.
Front loaded garages from the 1990s and later may or may not be flush with the
home and have wider driveways.
2. An attached or detached garage located at the rear of the house or in the rear yard
accompanied by a narrow driveway usually along one side of the house.
3. Attached or detached garage located at the rear of the house or in the rear yard
accessed from an alley.
Following the established pattern will assist in making new construction compatible as
well as helping to maintain a consistent street frontage with minimal interruptions by
driveways to street trees, lighting, and on-street parking. In essence, a front-loaded
garage duplex will not be permissible in many older neighborhoods and in newer areas
there are proposed limits on the garage door width to address the design prominence of
the home compared to the garage. The new driveway permit width limitations will also
apply to new duplexes. Example graphics are included in the presentation to illustrate
these relationships.
Another feature to be analyzed is the “Architectural Style and Building Height”. This will
likely not apply in many areas, as most established areas of the City have a mix of
architectural styles with no predominant style present. If this is the case, no special
consideration will be needed. However, in some established neighborhoods, a particular
architectural style might predominate.
An example might be a concentration of ranch style homes or a craftsman bungalow style
of homes. Ranch style homes can have a distinguishable single-story hipped roof
character just as craftsman homes have a defined gabled roof appearance. This
requirement allows the neighborhood context to influence the height and roof style of the
proposed duplex. This is similar to how the SF-COD overlay has design standards that
apply to single-family structures and duplexes to ensure general compatibility of new
structures.
Rather than have boilerplate requirements that unnecessarily add cost, the
standards are intended to add flexibility in application, based upon the character
of the neighborhood. The analysis described above provides assurances for both
the neighborhood and the developer, that the required standards are appropriate
and needed.
Staff proposes that all duplexes include at least one covered parking space. This would
be consistent with most single-family homes in the City. A duplex will require a zoning
permit reviewed by the Planning Division prior to approval of a building permit.
STAFF COMMENTS:
City Council is being asked to review the attached concepts to determine if they are in
line with the infill design discussions from this spring and meet the goals of City Council.
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With City Council’s concurrence regarding the conceptual standards, staff can proceed
with a public outreach effort to gain feedback on specific standards.
The proposed changes affect a large and diverse area of Ames. Public outreach is
necessary to introduce the concepts to builders and neighborhoods. There should be
significant public outreach to give the public an opportunity to learn of the proposed
changes and to provide feedback. Staff will publicize the proposed changes to direct
people to online resources and in person meetings. Staff anticipates holding open house
presentations in different parts of the City and especially reaching out to those areas with
active neighborhood associations that may provide direct feedback. Staff will be available
for individual discussions as necessary with interested parties.
A website will be set up with detailed information about the proposals and include any
information made available at in person presentations. This would follow the format of
Ames Plan 2040 for documenting outreach. The website information will include prototype
site layouts and FAQs to explain what is allowed and what will not be allowed.
Tentatively, staff anticipates coming back to Council in October with the results of
the public outreach. With the public input, City Council can then give direction
regarding whether to move forward with the formal public hearing process with the
Planning and Zoning Commission and return a final ordinance to the City Council
for approval.
At the March Workshop, Council also passed motions to have staff provide: 1) Options
for zoning standards for Townhomes separately from apartments, 2) Zoning standards
for pocket or cottage neighborhood developments, and 3) Identified areas to prioritize for
implementation of infill policies related to intensification. Responses to these items will
be provided over the next few months.
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ATTACHMENT ‘A’
Accessory Dwelling Units
ADUs are permitted in the following zoning districts: R-L, R-M, UCRM, FS-RL, FS-RM,
and F-PRD. ADUs are permitted on any single-family residential lot having an existing
principal building, unless the use is prohibited by subdivision covenants.
• One accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot.
• Property owners of a lot with a two-family dwelling lot cannot add an ADU.
Accessory dwelling units may only be created as new construction that results in a
dwelling that is detached from the principal building. The detached accessory dwelling
may be created from a garage retrofit or may be new construction creating a new
standalone building.
Independent Dwelling Unit. The ADU must function independently from the principal
building. It must include its own bathroom and kitchen facilities and be connected to
public utilities, including water and sanitary sewer. Separate metering is not required but
is allowed.
Foundation. Whether constructed on site or premanufactured, a dwelling must be
placed upon a foundation.
Lot size. There is no minimum lot size, a nonconforming lot would be subject to the
underlying zoning standards for construction of a new structure.
Setbacks and Separation. Detached ADUs have the same setbacks as other accessory
buildings: A one-story ADU in the rear yard may be located 3 ft. from the rear or side
property line; A two-story ADU side setback of 8 ft., but still may be 3 feet from the rear.
ADUs may not be located in the front yard. Corner properties generally require a 15 ft.
setback. A 10 ft. separation is required between buildings internal to the lot to meet
building code.
Nonconforming Setbacks. An existing accessory building that does not meet the
required setbacks may be converted into an accessory dwelling unit, as long as degree
of non-compliance is not increased as defined within Article III of the Zoning Ordinance.
Size. ADUs have the same gross floor area limitations as other accessory buildings:
maximum of 900 square feet. If an ADU is attached to an existing garage, the entire
building cannot exceed 900 square feet. There is no minimum unit size.
Rear Yard Coverage. The total footprint of all accessory buildings may not occupy more
than 25% of the rear yard. The rear yard is the entire area between the primary dwelling
and the rear property line, not just the rear setback area.
Height/Stories. ADUs have the same height requirements as other accessory buildings,
based upon the height of the principal building:
• The ADU may not exceed the height of the principal building.
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• Accessory buildings on the same lot with a principal building that is taller than
one story shall not exceed 80% of the height of the principal building or 20 feet,
whichever is lower.
• Height is measured to the mid-point of sloped roof or the highest point of a
parapet or flat roof.
• The ADU may only two-stories if the principal residence is two-stories
One Bedroom. The accessory dwelling may only have one bedroom. Any area
separated from the one bedroom, living area, kitchen, and bathroom that exceeds 70
square feet will be counted as a bedroom per the definitions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Garage Conversions. Garages may only be converted to an accessory dwelling if
parking requirements are met.
Parking. One off-street parking space is required for the accessory dwelling in addition
to the two spaces required for the principal building. Tandem style parking spaces
(where access to a given space may be blocked by the designated parking space of
another vehicle) may count toward meeting the parking requirements of this section as
long as not more than two cars are in tandem. All parking spaces must be paved.
Paving in the front yard is not permitted per 29.406 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Driveway. A paved driveway is required. For lots accessible from an alley, any new
driveway shall be constructed in the rear yard with access only from the alley. The
driveway leading from an alley to the entrance of a garage shall be either 8 feet from the
property line abutting the alley or a minimum of 20 feet from the property line abutting
the alley.
Sidewalk. A sidewalk is required to connect the primary exterior entrance of the
accessory dwelling with the paved parking area.
Owner Occupied for One Dwelling. The property owner’s primary residence shall be in
either the principal building or the accessory dwelling. A notice of limitation on rental
shall include a recorded affidavit from the property owner confirming their understanding
of rental and occupancy requirements. This language will not permit a LLC or other
non-natural person to be considered owner-occupied.
Rentals. Only one of the two units may be a rental. Any ADU or principal building that is
intended for use as a rental must be registered with the city and have a valid rental
permit. All requirements of the Rental Code (Chapter 13) apply.
Occupancy in Near-Campus Areas. In Near-Campus Areas, the principal building and
accessory dwelling together are considered one dwelling unit for the purposes of
determining occupancy requirements related to bedroom counts.
Lot Coverage: Development of the site is subject building coverage limitations (35%),
impervious area limitations (60%), and rear yard coverage limitations (25%).
Overlay Zone. If the property is located in an overlay zone, such as SF-COD, it may be
subject to additional design standards. In the event of conflict between overlay
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regulations and the regulations included herein, the more prescriptive regulations shall
control. In the event of conflict between these regulations and the historic preservation
regulations, the historic preservation regulations shall control.
Within the Old Town Historic District, additions to existing garages or demolition and
replacement of garages is subject to approval from the HPC. Many of these situations
may not support changes to contributing historic garages in order to facilitate ADUs.
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ATTACHMENT ‘B’
Two-Family or Duplex Units
Allowed Use. Two-family dwellings are permitted on any residential lot, unless the use is
prohibited by existing subdivision covenants. Two-family dwelling units only may be
built as a newly constructed structure, conversions and additions are prohibited.
Independent Dwelling Units. Each dwelling unit must function independently from one
another. Each must include its own bathroom and kitchen facilities and be connected to
public utilities, including water and sanitary sewer. Separate metering is not required but
allowed. Conversion of an existing single-family home to two units is not permitted.
Lot size. Minimum of 7,000 square feet.
Setbacks. Two-family dwellings are subject to the building setbacks for the zoning
district where the property is located. Generally, these are: 25 ft. (front); 25/15 ft (corner
front); 6 or 8 ft. (side); and 20 ft. (rear).
Nonconforming Setbacks. An existing principal building that does not meet the required
setbacks may have an addition constructed to include a second unit, as long as the
degree of non-compliance is not increased.
Lot Coverage. The total impervious area (buildings and paving) may not exceed 60% of
the lot.
Bedrooms. Duplexes do not have a limitation on bedroom counts.
Architectural Style and Building Height. To determine this requirement, the block face
must be evaluated to define any particular character defining features for entries, roofs,
orientation, and garages. Does the block face have a uniform architectural style that is
prevalent? If so, describe what features the duplex design has incorporated.
Roof Design. Incorporate roof forms from the block face evaluation that represent
compatible styles, this can include hipped roofs, gables, and dormers.
Entrances. Each dwelling unit shall have its own entrance.
• One primary entrance of the duplex shall be clearly identifiable and not set
substantially behind the front façade. The main entrance location(s) and design
shall create either the appearance of definable unit(s) or shall be situated in a
way that assists in the appearance of the structure as one unit with a side or rear
entry for the second duplex unit.
• It is recommended that corner lots have one entrance facing each street.
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Windows & Transparency.
• Street facing façades shall include at a minimum 15% solid to void ratio for the
front facade. This prevents blank walls that create a blocked-off street frontage.
This is the solid to void ratio requirement in the SF-COD overlay.
• Window patterns shall logically designed to the proportions and spacing of single
family homes in area, for example second floor windows shall generally be
aligned with first floor windows. Placement of closets, stairwells, bathrooms and
other floor plan elements most be designed to accommodate this standard.
Parking.
• Two paved parking spaces are required per unit (four spaces in total) with one of
the two spaces provided in a garage.
• A paved driveway is required.
• Tandem style parking spaces (where access to a given space may be blocked by
the designated parking space of another vehicle) may count toward meeting the
parking requirements of this section as long as not more than two cars are in
tandem.
• If creating a parking lot of more than four spaces, landscape buffering is required.
Garage and Driveway Placement Patterns. In established neighborhoods, the
placement of garages and driveways must match the predominant pattern found on the
street block. However, in all areas side loading and rear placed garages are allowed.
The intent is for new construction to be compatible with the existing neighborhood by
replicating these features. Within established neighborhoods, there are three
garage/driveway patterns that emerge:
1. A flush or nearly flush front-loaded garage accompanied by a driveway not having a
width greater than 20 feet (most predominant pattern).
• Garages that protrude from the front façade are not allowed, unless it can be
documented that this pattern is existing and prevalent on the street block.
• The garage face shall not exceed in width more than 50 percent of the width of
the front façade.
• Driveways widths must conform to the garage standards, of minimum and
maximum widths. Such as 1 car up to 14 feet, 2-car up to 20 feet, and 3-car+ up
to 24 feet.
2. An attached or detached garage located at the rear of the house or in the rear yard
accompanied by a narrow driveway usually along one side of the house.
• Locate the garage at the rear of the duplex or as a detached garage in the rear
yard.
• Alternatively, the garage may be located a minimum of 18’ from the front of the
duplex.
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• Driveways widths must conform to the garage standards, of minimum and
maximum widths. Such as 1 car up to 14 feet, 2-car up to 20 feet, and 3-car+ up
to 24 feet. The driveway width may be expanded in the rear yard.
3. Attached or detached garage located at the rear of the house or in the rear yard
accessed from an alley.
• Garages shall be located either at the rear of the duplex or as a detached garage
in the rear yard.
• Any new driveway shall be constructed with access only from the alley. The
driveway leading from an alley to the entrance of a garage shall be either 8 feet
from the property line abutting the alley or a minimum of 20 feet from the property
line abutting the alley.
Additionally, detached garages shall comply with the accessory building regulations
described in Sec. 29.408(7), for location within setbacks, and building height and size.
Sidewalk(s). Entrances must connect to public sidewalks.
Rentals. Any dwelling unit that is intended for use as a rental must be registered with
the city and have a valid rental permit. All requirements of the Rental Code (Chapter 13)
apply.
Lot Coverages: All development must meet lot coverage and building coverage
limitations.
Overlay Zone. If the property is located in an overlay zone, it may be subject to
additional design standards. In the event of conflict between overlay regulations and the
regulations included herein, the overlay regulations shall control.
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ITEM #: 40
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: P&H
Staff Report
REQUEST TO ALLOW SPORTS PRACTICE FACILITIES, INCLUDING
GYMNASTICS, IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
June 27, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The Savage Gymnastics Academy recently contacted City Council about identifying a site
to reestablish their gymnastics facility(see attached letter). Savage was recently asked
to leave the facility it had been using on the Iowa State University campus (Attachment
A). The Academy has been searching for a new location and found a vacant building for
lease in the General Industrial “GI” Zoning District at 1914 E. Lincoln Way. However ,GI
zoning does not allow for either “Entertainment, Restaurant and Recreation – General”,
a category which includes “Health clubs and gyms” (in addition to other sports uses), or
“Sports Practice Facilities”.
After discussing the proposed use with the applicant, staff determined that the gymnastics
academy could be considered either a Recreation use or specific use of a “Sports Practice
Facility”. These use categories are allowed within various commercial zoning districts.
The request of the applicant is to allow for either category within GI zoning.
Sports Practice Facilities are defined as:
An indoor facility dedicated solely to the training and development of sports teams.
Uses shall not include the playing of scheduled games, matches, championships,
or tournaments. The facility may have limited observation seating for family and
associates of the players who wish to watch the practice, but it is not open to the
public; nor is the facility used for other assembly-type uses when not otherwise
used for sports practice. The facility may also include ancillary offices.
Gymnastics does have unique requirements for a space, primarily the height of the
ceiling. The Academy also needs an open floorplan of sufficient size. In looking around
Ames, the Academy found few available buildings that meet their physical requirements.
The applicant has stated that no appropriate commercial or retail were available. The
requested text amendment has general applicability to all GI zoned properties, but
the applicant is specifically interest in one site one Lincoln Way more so that
generally finding a site within a GI zoned area.
The building at 1914 E. Lincoln Way, most recently housed McDonald Supply, a
distributor of plumbing and HVAC supplies (McDonald moved to a new, larger location in
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Ames). The size of the structure, 5,400 square feet, meets the needs of the gymnastics
academy.
OPTIONS:
The request is location specific but has broader implications to zoning and use for other
industrial properties across the city. Industrial zoning currently limits recreation uses to
preserve industrial lands for employment opportunities and to target commercial uses
within specific corridors. The limitations of uses are also intended to support compatibility
of uses in terms of industrial operations related to sensitive populations.
Option 1: Allow for the Use of a Sports Practice Facility as a Permitted Use in GI
This option would allow the applicant to apply for a text amendment to allow for
Sports Practice Facilities within GI. The use would be a permitted use allowed by-
right subject to administrative review of site development plan requirements.
Reuse of an existing building would not require any other permittin g other than
Building Permits. The use would still need to meet all development requirements
such as minimum parking and requirements of the Building Code. (The minimum
parking for a Sports Practice Facility is 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross
floor area.) This option would accomplish the goal of the applicant.
This option allows for no site-specific assessment of general conditions in an area
and would open large swaths of eastern Ames to sports practice facilities. The
definition of this use is narrow in scope, but there could be a small handful of other
sports facilities that may be interested in industrial buildings for the same reasons
as Savage.
Option 2: Allow for the Use of a Sports Practice Facility in GI through a Special Use
Permit
This option would allow the applicant to apply for a text amendment to amend the
code to allow for Sports Practice Facilities within GI through the Special Use Permit
(SUP) process. SUPs are reviewed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Requiring
an SUP process would add a level of scrutiny concerning compatibility of uses and
could help to prevent too many industrial properties from being converted to non -
industrial uses.
The use would still need to meet all development requirements such as minimum
parking and requirements of the Building Code. (The minimum parking for a Sports
Practice Facility is 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.)
The SUP criteria are shown in Attachment B.
This option would accomplish the goal of the applicant, but it would require two
steps of approvals of changing zoning standards and then apply for a permit.
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Option 3: Rezone the Property at 1914 E. Lincoln Way to a Zoning District to
Commercial
The south side of E. Lincoln Way in this area is designated General
Commercial (GC) in Ames Plan 2040. This land use designation is a new concept
within Plan 2040 to create a hybrid area of commercial and compatible light
industrial uses to meet a need for a mix of uses that do not fit the traditional zoning
categories of Ames. GC is intended to accommodate a “wide variety of commercial
uses, including non-retail commercial such as trade services and automotives
sales and services”. Current Applicable zoning districts for GC include Highway-
Oriented Commercial (HOC).
Ideally, staff would like to see a new zoning district created to cater to this specific
land use category where more of a mix of uses than is allowed by HOC. City
Council has not prioritized commercial zoning updates within the Planning Division
Work Plan and it is not currently available to be applied to this site. Staff believes
writing a zoning district and reaching out to property owners in this area for a
rezoning will likely require many months. This is likely longer than the applicant is
willing to wait. Although rezoning to HOC is not the long-term intent of Plan 2040,
rezoning to HOC would accomplish the goal of the applicant.
HOC allows for “Sports Practice Facilities”. This option would accomplish the goal
of the applicant. The property owner would apply for a rezoning to HOC, not
text amendment would be needed.
Option 4: Decline the Waiver Request
The City Council can decline the request and maintain the allowable uses in GI,
which do not permit “Entertainment, Restaurant and Recreation – General” or
“Sports Practice Facilities”.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The City does have an interest in maintaining industrial land. By opening up
industrial property to other uses, there is the potential to erode the land set aside
for this important economic function.
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Due to the unique requirements for a gymnastics academy, indu strial buildings are well-
suited to host such uses. Industrial buildings typically have high ceilings and open
floorplans, either for manufacturing or storage. It is unlikely that any changes will be made
to an industrial building by a gymnastics academy that will prevent a return to an industrial
function. While special equipment will need to be installed (uneven bars, balance beams,
etc.), these do not require physical alterations to the structure. Staff believes it is not
uncommon for older industrial buildings to be uses for sports facilities because of building
configurations, depending on the City’s building stock and zoning.
Larger new commercial facilities have also been built to suit sports needs, such as All
Iowa Attach in West Ames. Another example is 515 Sports of Des Moines which has a
facility within an industrial building in north Des Moines and a brand new facility within a
commercial zone of Grimes.
Sec. 29.901. states the following about the purpose of the General Industrial Zone:
(1) Purpose. This Zone is intended to provide a limited development review
procedure, involving only developer- and staff-coordinated efforts to satisfy the
planning and permitting requirements. This District applies to those areas where
there is a need to provide a desirable industrial environment and to promote
economic viability of a type generally not appropriate for or compatible with retail
sales areas. A site plan review process is required in order to assure such
development and intensity of use in a way that assures safe, functional, efficient
and environmentally sound operations.
The GI zoning district is the most common industrial district. The properties zoned GI tend
to have older, smaller buildings that would suit the needs of a gymnastics academy. While
an industrial zone is not an ideal location for a sports use, the applicant’s goals could be
accomplished with minimal impact to the City’s industrial base.
Unique to this request, staff believes the preferred site works well for the intended
use based upon the Plan 2040 General Commercial designation and businesses
that exist in this area, but has concerns about broader implications of changes to
GI zoning. Staff’s preference is to approach this area from a comprehensive
rezoning strategy as describe in Option #3.
If Council prefers to consider allowing for the use in GI as requested by Savage,
staff supports that allowing “Sports Practice Facilities” in GI with a Special Use
Permit as the best choice. Having an SUP process will allow for a greater degree of
scrutiny for compatibility with industrial neighbors.
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Attachment A
Letter to Council
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Attachment B
Special Use Permit Requirements and Criteria
Sec. 29.1503. SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
(1) Purpose. This Section is intended to provide a set of procedures and standards for specified uses
of land or structures that will allow practical latitude for the investor or developer, but that will, at
the same time, maintain sound provisions for the protection of the health, safety, convenience, and
general welfare. This Section permits detailed review of certain types of land use activities that,
because of their particular and unique characteristics, require special consideration in relation to
the welfare of adjacent properties and to the community as a whole. Land and structural uses
possessing these characteristics may be authorized within designated Zones by the issuance of a
Special Use Permit. This Section also provides for the use of Single Family Dwellings, Two Family
Dwellings, and Single Family Attached Dwellings by a Functional Family.
(2) Submittal Requirements. In accordance with Section 29.1503, Applicants must submit an
Application for a Special Use Permit to the Planning and Housing Department for consideration
by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Application for a Special Use Permit shall be
accompanied by:
(a) A statement of supporting evidence that the general and specific standards as delineated in
this Article will be fulfilled;
(b) A Site Plan meeting all the submittal requirements stated in Section 29.1502(2), unless no
site improvements are required; and
(c) Preliminary plans and specifications for all construction, as applicable.
(3) If a proposed Special Use is within an existing building and improved site, plans for use of the site
and building must be submitted in lieu of the Site Plan requirements.
(4) Procedure for Special Use Permits.
(a) Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall cons ider the
application at a public hearing conducted as part of a regularly scheduled meeting.
Notification of the public hearing shall be made by mail, posting, and publication, in
accordance with Sections 29.1500(2)(d)(i), (ii) and (iii) above. The Zoning Board of
Adjustment must approve, deny, or modify the Special Use Permit application within 60
days of the public hearing.
(5) Review Criteria. Before a Special Use Permit application can be approved, the Zoning Board of
Adjustment shall establish that the following general standards, as well as the specific standards
outlined in subsections (b), (c), and (d) below, where applicable, have been or shall be satisfied.
The Board's action shall be based on stated findings of fact. The conditions imposed shall be
construed as limitations on the power of the Board to act. A mere finding that a use conforms to
those conditions or a recitation of those conditions, unaccompanied by specific findings of fact,
shall not be considered findings of fact for the purpose of complying with this Ordinance.
(a) General Standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the
purpose of determining that each proposed use meets the following standards, and in
addition, shall find adequate evidence that each use in its proposed location will:
(i) Be harmonious with and in accordance with the general principles and proposals
of the Land Use Policy Plan of the City;
(ii) Be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious in
appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that
such a use will not change the essential character of the area in which it is proposed;
(iii) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same general
vicinity;
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(iv) Be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways,
streets, police, fire protection, drainage structure, refuse disposal, water, and
sewage facilities, and/or schools;
(v) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and
services;
(vi) Not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, or conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any person, property, or general welfare by
reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors; and
(vii) Be consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zone in which it is proposed to
locate such use.
(b) Residential Zone Standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each
application for the purpose of determining that each proposed use in a residential zone
meets the following standards, as well as those set forth in Section 29.1503(4)(a) above
and, in addition, shall find adequate evidence that each use in its proposed location will:
(i) Not create excessively higher levels of traffic than the predominant pattern in the
area and not create additional traffic from the proposed use that would change the
street classification and such traffic shall not lower the level of service at area
intersections;
(ii) Not create a noticeably different travel pattern than the predominant pattern in the
area. Special attention must be shown to deliveries or service trips in a residential
zone that are different than the normal to and from work travel pattern in the
residential area;
(iii) Not generate truck trips by trucks over 26,000 pounds g.v.w (gross vehicular
weight) to and from site except for food delivery vehicles, waste collection
vehicles and moving vans;
(iv) Not have noticeably different and disruptive hours of operation;
(v) Be sufficiently desirable for the entire community that the loss of residential land
is justifiable in relation to the benefit;
(vi) Be compatible in terms of structure placement, height, orientation, or scale with
the predominate building pattern in the area;
(vii) Be located on the lot with a greater setback or with landscape buffering to minimize
the impact of the use on adjacent property; and
(viii) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
(c) Commercial Standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for
the purpose of determining that each proposed use located in a commercial zone meets the
following standards as well as those set forth in Section 29.1503(4)(a) above and, in
addition, shall find adequate evidence that each use in its proposed location will:
(i) Be compatible with the potential commercial development and use of property
planned to occur in area;
(ii) Represent the sufficiently desirable need for the entire community that the loss of
commercial land is justifiable in relation to the benefit; and
(iii) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
(d) Special Use Permits for Functional Families.
(i) Purpose. This Section is to provide for the regulation of Functional Families that
may request to reside in a Single Family Dwelling, Two Family Dwelling or Single
Family Attached Dwelling. The regulations are also intended to prohibit larger
groups of unrelated persons from residing in Single Family Dwellings, Two
Family Dwellings, or Single Family Attached Dwellings. Larger groups of
unrelated persons have frequently shown to have a detrimental affect on Single
Family neighborhoods since larger groups of unrelated persons do not live as a
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family unit and do not have significant economic or emotional ties to a
neighborhood.
(ii) Standards of Functional Families. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review
each application for a Special Use Permit for a functional family as provided for
in this section after having determined that the application meets the following
standards:
a. The functional family shares a strong bond or commitment to a single
purpose (e.g., religious orders);
b. Members of the functional family are not legally dependent on others not
part of the functional family;
c. Can establish legal domicile as defined by Iowa law;
d. Share a single household budget;
e. Prepare food and eat together regularly;
f. Share in the work to maintain the premises; and
g. Legally share in the ownership or possession of the premises.”
(e) Conditions. The Board may impose such additional conditions as it deems necessary for
the general welfare, for the protection of individual property rights, and for ensuring that
the intent and objectives of this Ordinance will be observed.
(6) Lapse of Approval. All Special Use Permits shall lapse 12 months after the date of issuance unless
the use is undertaken, or a building permit has been issued and actual construction started. Where
unusual circumstances may prevent compliance with this time requirement, the Zoning Board of
Adjustment may, upon written request by the affected permittee, extend the time for required start
of construction an additional 60 days. Excavation shall not be considered construction for the
purpose of enforcing this Section.
(7) Successive Applications. In the event that the Board denies an application for a Special Use
Permit, a similar application shall not be refiled for 12 months from the advertised public hearing
date. The Board, on petition by the applicant, may permit a refiling of this application after 6
months from the original hearing date when it determines that significant physical, economic or
land use changes have taken place within the immediate vicinity, or a significant zoning ordinance
text change has been adopted, or when the reapplication is for a different use than the original
request. The applicant shall submit a detailed statement setting out those changes that he or she
deems significant or upon which he or she relies for refiling the original application.
(8) Site Plans approved as part of a Special Use Permit. All site plans approved as part of an
approved Special Use permit may only be amended pursuant to the same procedures for approving
Minor Changes to a Major Site Development Plan as provided in Section 29.1502(6).
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ITEM #: 41
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: COMMENT LETTER TO STORY COUNTY FOR PROPOSED URBAN
EXPANSION AREA DESIGNATION AMENDMENT WITHIN STORY
COUNTY C2C COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
BACKGROUND:
Story County, Ames, and Gilbert have jointly agreed to manage land use within the 2-mile
fringe area of Ames since 2011. During the spring of 2022, the three entities embarked
on an effort to update the Fringe Plan using Ames Plan 2040 as a base concept a nd
prepared a draft plan for public comment. Throughout the fall and winter of 202 2-23,
changes and edits were proposed and reviewed related to the draft plan. However, an
updated plan and corresponding 28-E agreement have not been completed. City Council
last reviewed Story County and Gilbert proposed revisions at its April 23 meeting and
determined that an extension of the current 28E agreement was not desirable.
As a result, the joint management of Ames Urban Fringe Plan with a 28 -E agreement
between Story County, Gilbert, and Ames expired on May 1, 2023. Each entity now
administers their own requirements to subdivisions rather than through a cooperative
arrangement. Effectively the 2011 Fringe Plan is no longer in place. The City of Ames
updated Plan 2040 in May 9, 2023, to reflect the planning policies and language for the
Fringe Area. Story County discussed amendments to its comprehensive plan, C2C Plan,
at its May 23rd meeting. Story County determined that without the Fringe Plan and
28E agreement their Comprehensive Plan needed to be updated.
The Board of Supervisors directed County staff to prepare an amendment to the C2C
Plan for review in July 2023. The amendment generally includes rural residential and
natural areas as depicted in the City’s Ames Plan 2040 land use map. The County is
considering different boundaries for Urban Reserve Overlays and Urban Growth
Areas than described by the City. Upon review of the Board of Supervisors decision
in May, City staff is concerned about the representation of Ames growth within the
County’s C2C Plan.
As staff understands County policies, if the broad areas of Urban Growth and Urban
Reserve Overlay are represented as Urban Expansion within their plan , it would allow for
consideration of rural rezonings and development . The County’s policies would not
directly result in approval of residential subdivisions, it would most likely relate to
commercial and industrial uses adjacent to the City.
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Staff believes this is counter to principles repeatedly articulated by Story County
during the update process that focused on growth within Cities and controlling
rural development, including preferences that the City show less area for future
growth. Staff believes the meaning of Urban Reserve and Growth Areas has been
misconstrued and the City of Ames should provide comments and clarifications to
the Board for their consideration during the amendment process. To this end, a
letter has been drafted and attached to this report to be approved by the City
Council and signed by the Mayor.
As staff considered the County’s position from May 2023 and the efforts over the past
year to update the Fringe Plan, staff believes that a simplified Fringe Plan and 28E
agreement could be desirable to Story County and Ames to resolve questions about intent
and land use planning in this area. Staff believes the greatest tension revolved around
Urban Reserve Overlay where the City was interested in broad land use
compatibility support for long term future growth and the County appeared to be
concerned about premature and uncontrolled growth of the City and desired less
area represented as Urban Reserve Overlay. The irony to staff is that the proposed
C2C Plan amendment could lead to rural development rather than development
within the City. The proposed letter offers an option for the County to take up the
issue of a 28-E Agreement that focuses solely on subdivision jurisdiction and
zoning compatibility adjacent to Ames.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter attached to this report describing the City’s
interest for Urban Growth and Urban Reserve Overlay policies for the County’s
proposed CSC amendment to create Urban Expansion Areas and to indicate an
interest in a simplified 28-E agreement for subdivision and zoning management of
the Fringe.
2. Modify or edit the attached letter and authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit
the letter.
3. Take no action of submitting a letter to County at this time.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Although the County’s C2C Plan does not directly affect the action of the City of Ames
related to development and annexation, it would be in our interest to state our intent and
interpretation of our own growth plans to the County. The attached letter described the
City’s plans for this area and offers an option to take up a simplified 28 -E process for
Fringe Area management with Story County. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the
City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
Planning and Housing Department 515.239.5400 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
Re: Story County C2C Plan Amendment for Urban Expansion Designation
The City of Ames offers the following comments regarding the Board of Supervisors direction for
amending the C2C plan for the area around Ames. County staff highlighted the growth pressures
for this area in your report in May and identified how other cities include urban expansion areas
within the County. The City of Ames recently updated our own Comprehensive Plan to reflect
that a 23 E agreement is no longer in affect, and we relied upon the existing designations within
our Plan2040 for issues related to the 2-mile Fringe.
While the City supports updating the Fringe Area mapping within the C2C Plan to clarify growth
planning, existing uses, and natural resources, we are concerned about the implications of
designating areas as “Urban Expansion”. It appears this designation is used by the County already
within the C2C Plan as it relates to other cities in the County. As we understand the discussion
by the Board of Supervisors on May 23, 2023 and the Policies on Page 5-19 of the C2C Plan, that
by establishing areas as Urban Expansion it allows for rezonings to facilitate rural development, ,
without changes to the C2C Plan. This appears to be counter to the planned growth of the City
of Ames and appears to be inconsistent with the repeated messages from the Board during the
Fringe Plan Update process about protecting farmland, focusing growth within a City, and
reducing sprawl, which were frequent critiques of the Fringe Plan Update.
It seems that if the County applies the Urban Expansion designation and allows for rezoning
options it inconsistent with the County’s described goals for the Fringe Area and certainly is not
likely to meet the City of Ames interests for planning. The City did not aspire to, nor desire to
encourage, sprawl and rural development within any of the areas shown as Growth Areas or the
June 28, 2023
Story County Board of Supervisors
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Urban Reserve Overlay. One of the fundamental goals of the City as part of the Fringe Plan
update process and as described with in our own policies for the Fringe Area is to promote
compatible uses within these areas and support development within the City at the appropriate
time that services could be planned for or provided.
Mapping of Urban Expansion to match our planned growth areas makes mapping sense as
disclosure of intent of the City, but if the mapping of it creates rezoning opportunities that conflict
with orderly development plans, we request a new policy be added to support annexation for
development in these areas and not rural development. The City of Ames would suggest that
any designation showing Urban Expansion should not have policies that support rural
development.
The City would instead prefer the designation describe the compatibility interests for this area
with planned future expansion. Alternatively, mapping all of the area as Ag and Farm Services to
have it more closely match the County’s land use designation system and preserve areas as Ag
and Farm service until such time as annexation and development is appropriate and not seen as
premature development would be better than allowing for rural development abutting the City.
It is clear from the Supervisors’ discussion of the Fringe Area how the Urban Reserve Overlay was
flawed in the Fringe Plan Update process with its duality of forecasting City growth boundaries
and management of County uses in the interim. The City’s goal of having broad Urban Reserve
areas was primarily to support land use compatibility goals, not sprawling growth. The Coun ty
wanted to limit sprawling growth as well, but requested reductions in the Urban Reserve to
address this concern, which unfortunately undermined the City goal of broad areas of
compatibility and created inherent conflicts in the Plan. Switching to an Urban Expansion
designation with the C2C plan amendment does not seem to address either parties interest from
the Fringe Plan Update process that occurred over the past year.
Based upon recent events, it may be beneficial to reconsider a 28E Agreement that focuses on
development compatibility and steps away from annexation policies. For example, a map
describing subdivision responsibilities by land use designation, agreement to limits on the City’s
two mile subdivision jurisdictional expansion, and a separate policy about land use compatibility
principles and rezoning may meet the basic interest of the City and the County without the
comprehensive approach defined with the Update process.
The City of Ames is hopeful that Story County values the City’s comments and our perspective of
continued support of the City as the primary engine of growth in both housing and job creation
for the County. Planning together is likely to yield superior outcomes in efficient and effe ctive
governance, resource protection, and sustainable growth strategies for current and future
residents of the County, whether that is through adapting the C2C Plan amendments as
requested or considering a more focused Fringe Plan Update 28 E agreement.
Thank you for your consideration,
Mr. Mayor John H Haila.
Cc: Ames City Council
Steve Schainker, City Manager
Mark Lambert, City Attorney
Kelly Diekmann, Planning and Housing Director
Amelia Schoeneman, Director Planning and Development, Story County
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ITEM # 42
DATE: 06-27-23
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REMOTE PARKING AGREEMENT FOR 207 AND 214 S SHERMAN
AVENUE
BACKGROUND:
Shelter Housing Holdings, LLC (Bridge Home) owns the properties at 207 and 214 S
Sherman Avenue (Location Map-Attachment A). The property at 207 S Sherman currently
has a site development plan under review for an 18-unit apartment building. Bridge
Home is requesting approval of a remote parking agreement to utilize all of the 27
parking spaces at 214 S Sherman Avenue to fulfill the parking needs required with
the development of the 207 S Sherman Avenue site. It should be noted that there
are no buildings on the 214 S Sherman Avenue site that requires any parking.
Ames Municipal Code Section 29.406(18) allows for remote parking to satisfy required
parking offsite, subject to City Council approval within certain zoning districts. The site at
207 S Sherman Avenue is zoned (S-SMD) South Lincoln Mixed Use and the property at
214 S Sherman is zoned Highway Oriented Commercial (HOC) and South Lincoln Fringe
Overlay (O-SLF). Remote parking is allowable within these zoning districts. Remote
parking is expected to be permanent to allow for the ongoing use of property benefitting
from the remote parking proposal. An agreement or easement is required to ensure that
the proposed location is permanently available.
The proposed S 207 Sherman site is planned to be a family transitional living apartment
building. Required on-site parking for apartments is calculated based on the number of
bedrooms in each unit. Based upon the bedroom configurations, 39 spaces are required.
The proposed site plan for the apartment building accommodates 13 parking spaces, two
of which are accessible.
A total of 39 parking spaces is required calculated as follows: (7) 1-bedroom units @ 1.5
spaces = 11spaces; (5) 2-bedroom units @ 1 space/bedroom = 10 spaces; and (6) 3-
bedroom units @ 1 space/bedroom = 18 spaces. All of the required 39 spaces cannot be
accommodated on site. To meet the City’s off-street parking requirements for the 207 S
Sherman Avenue parcel, Shelter House Holdings, L.L.C. desires to provide twenty-seven
(27) parking spaces on the parcel located at 214 S Sherman Avenue (see Attachment
‘A’). Approval of the Minor Site Development Plan for 207 S Sherman Avenue is
contingent upon meeting the parking requirements.
The Municipal Code requires that remote parking be within 300 feet of the subject
site and a written agreement be signed that identifies the required amount of
parking for the principal use. When reviewing the proposal for remote parking, the city
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has traditionally assessed the convenience and use of the area for remote parking as
meeting the City’s development standards.
The property at 214 S Sherman Avenue is vacant and includes a paved parking lot that
is currently unused. Remote parking is allowed according to Sec. 29.406(18) and
commercial parking is also allowed within HOC zoning. The proposed remote spaces
meet the location requirement of being within 300 feet of the lot on which the principal
building is located.
The existing pavement would be restriped based upon access from the abutting alley.
Restoration of the right-of-way (removal of driveway aprons and installation of curb &
gutter, & seeding) would be required. A strip of concrete between the right-of-way and the
proposed parking lot would be removed and seeded. Additionally, the public sidewalk will
be extended along the property’s S. 2nd Street frontage to provide a pedestrian connection
with 207 S Sherman, since it is currently missing in sections along the 2nd Street frontage.
Additional landscaping would not be required until such time as 214 S Sherman Avenue
is redeveloped because the current parking area already exists.
Note the 214 S Sherman Avenue site is planned to be redeveloped by Bridge in the
future. Plans for the site includes a shelter and office uses. At that time, the current
parking area would need to be removed to accommodate their development plans.
Bridge intends to design the shelter/office project to always accommodate the remote
parking required of the 207 Sherman site. Changes to the remote parking will be subject
to City Council approval in the future.
The applicant has signed the Remote Parking Agreement that specifies the location
of the spaces, number of spaces, and the terms of the Agreement. The agreement
has been approved by Ames Legal Department.
If the remote parking is approved, Bridge Home can receive site development plan
approval and proceed with building permits and development of the site.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the “Remote Parking Agreement” to provide the required twenty-seven
parking spaces at 214 S Sherman Avenue for the proposed 18-unit apartment
building at 207 S Sherman Avenue.
2. Deny the “Remote Parking Agreement” to provide the required twenty-seven
parking spaces at 214 S Sherman Avenue for the proposed 18-unit apartment
building at 207 S Sherman Avenue.
3. Refer this item to staff or the applicant for further information.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Both properties are under common ownership. Even though the properties are in different
zoning districts both allow for remote parking.
With approval of the remote parking agreement, the parking lot at 214 S Sherman Avenue
would be striped and made exclusively available to the residents at 207 S Sherman
Avenue. Additionally, the public sidewalk would be extended along South Second Street
where there currently is no sidewalk. The right of way frontage on South Second Street
would also be restored as a curb to reflect the new alley access planned for use of the
parking lot. Future redevelopment of the S 214 Sherman Avenue site will require
amendments to the remote parking subject to Council approval.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative
#1, thereby approving the attached Remote Parking Agreement to provide required
parking at 214 S Sherman Avenue for the apartment building use at 207 S Sherman
Avenue.
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Attachment ‘A’
Location & Zoning Map
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Attachment ‘B’
Remote Parking Lot Plan
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Attachment ‘C’
Remote Parking Agreement
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ITEM #: 43
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
REQUEST: NORTH SUNSET RIDGE SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT
BACKGROUND:
Hunziker Land Development, LLC is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for a
residential development of 28.57 acres, with a total of 63 residential lots, identified as
North Sunset Ridge Subdivision. The development is located at 798 North 500th Avenue,
immediately north of the existing Sunset Ridge Subdivision , as shown on Attachment A
– Location Map.
The property was annexed in February 2022. The initial Rezoning with Master Plan was
initially approved on September 13, 2022, which rezoned the property from Agricultural
(A) to Floating Suburban – Residential Low Density (FS-RL). Amendments were
approved on February 28, 2023, and May 23, 2023 (Attachment B – Amended Master
Plan) to allow for attached single family and detached single family housing. The
proposed Preliminary Plat as shown on Attachment D – Preliminary Plat, includes:
• 47 residential lots for the development of standard single-family, detached homes;
• 16 residential lots for the development of single -family attached homes
(townhomes);
• Four outlots (Oulots A, B, C, & D) for open space and stormwater; Outlot C is also
identified as common open space for passive recreation; and
• Outlot XX, which includes 3.32 acres reserved for future development with a
combination of single-family detached and attached homes. (Single-family
attached homes (townhomes) would be located only on the north side of Greene
Street.)
The estimated density calculation is 5.05 units/acre, for the developable area, which
meets the minimum 3.75 units/acre required by the FS-RL zoning and amended Master
Plan.
As indicated on the amended Master Plan, Wilder Avenue and Ellston Avenue will be
extended northward into the development and will provide access from the development
south to Lincoln Way. Wilder Avenue is designated as a residential collector street. It will
also extend through the development to the north property line for future development and
connection to the future City park. Wilder Ave at the north property line will likely need a
temporary fire apparatus turnaround which may be a condition at time of Final Plat.
The proposed Greene Street will bisect the development and provide east-west access.
Greene Street ends in a cul-de-sac on the east. The length of the cul-de-sac exceeds the
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length generally allowed of 600 feet, but given the constraints of the site, staff has
determined that it is not feasible for other connections to the east, south, or north .
Although this condition is typically avoided, the designated length of the cul-de-sac street
is within the approvable limits of the Subdivision Code of 1,320 feet. If the City was not
planning to develop a park to the north, a connection to the north in addition to
Wilder Avenue would be required.
Greene Street is stubbed on the west end at Outlot XX. It is anticipated that future
development to the north will connect into Greene Street and extend to North 500th
Avenue.
Accommodation and coordination of street trees with final improvement plans related to
streetlights, fire hydrants, and single-family attached unit driveways will be a condition of
final plat approval. Installation of sidewalks is required with all residential subdivisions per
Section 23.403. A 5-foot sidewalk will be constructed along both sides of all internal
streets, except on the west side of Wilder Avenue, which will include an 8-foot shared use
path.
The general pattern of open space and stormwater detention proposed within the
development reflects the layout included on the Amended Master Plan and includes
approximately nine acres. Outlot C (3.64 acres or 13%) has been identified as “usable”
or common open space. The FS-RL zoning district requires at least 10% of the acreage
to be common open space for passive or active recreation. Outlot C will include a
sidewalk connection from Greene Street extending through the parcel to address the
FS zoning requirement related to open space. The exact location of the sidewalk is still
to be determined as the elements of the future park to the north are unknown at this
time. If the sidewalk is not able to connect into the proposed future city park, it will need
to extend through the parcel t o Wilder Street. Staff is recommending this as a condition
of approval.
On the far eastern side of the property, there is an area of floodplain located within Outlot
D. All of Outlot D is identified as open space as indicated on the Amended Master Plan
including this floodplain area. It is intended that this area will remain vegetated in native
tree cover. All residential lots are located outside of flood prone areas.
All four of the outlots (Outlot A, B, C, & D) will include storm sewer and surface water
flowage easements over the entire lot. Stormwater will be conveyed through outlots to a
stormwater detention basin located on the north side of Greene Street , across from lots
33, 34 & 35. The overflow for the basin will convey water offsite to an existing channel
and pipe which conveys the water to Clear Creek. A permanent sanitary sewer and
stormwater flowage easement also exists over Parcel P, off-site but adjacent to the
development on the north. Public Works finds the proposed storm water management
plan design conforms to the City standards of Chapter 5b and has received a signed and
sealed copy as required.
Sanitary sewer will serve the site with the extension of a 12 -inch trunk line into the
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development from the northeast. It will continue down Greene Street as a 12-inch trunk
line to the west, concluding at a manhole in the right-of-way at North 500th Avenue. It has
been upsized from the standard 8-inch line, for the purpose of serving westward
expansion of the City. The trunk line extensions were part of the Amended Contract
Rezoning Agreement. An 8-inch sewer line will extend from Greene Street at Wilder
Avenue and will stub at the north property line. Construction of the sanitary sewer
commenced on April 1.
Notice was mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject site and a sign was
posted at 798 North 500th Avenue and the north end of Wilder Avenue. As of this writing,
no comments have been received.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
On June 7, 2023, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing where one
member of the public spoked concerning the project. A neighbor from the Utah Drive area
(located east of the site) requested that a public trail connection be planned from the east
to connect with the future park, possibly through this neighborhood. The commenters
noted that there were “fingers” of City-owned land along Clear Creek that could allow for
a trail similar to other subdivisions within the City. Page 6 of the Addendum includes a
diagram.
The Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat and to have
staff evaluate the proposed trail idea prior to City Council approval.
Planning, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation staff met to review the concept of trail
related to the future park and Clear Creek. The City has no approved master plan for the
future park nor has it established a trail plan for a connection or for any trail along Clear
Creek. Plan 2040 includes principles and policy support for extension of greenways into
the planned growth areas, including the concept of a greenway along Clear Creek to a
park in this area. Greenways are subject to a case-by-case evaluation per the Parks,
Trails Greenway Element.
Conditions along Clear Creek are steep and there is a substantial amount of mature
vegetation in the area. Staff visited the area and determined slopes are too steep
for conventional path construction and additional land would be needed for a
connection from Utah Drive. Routing a trail to the east past Utah does not have a
continuous option with City owned land either. Staff does not believe there is a
feasible option for a path in this area.
In relation to this project, the issue is whether preserving an access route for a trail is
appropriate at this time. A crossing of the creek could potentially occur at or near this site
and traverse through the eastern most outlot of the subdivision to a connection along the
planned 30-foot sanitary sewer easement between lots 31 and 32 to Greene Street. Once
at Greene Street the connection could go east to another outlot and extend north into the
park. Potentially a route north of the site or south of the site could occur, but these are
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complicated by planned stormwater facilities and flowage from the site. Subsequent to
the P&Z meeting, the developer representative indicated they did not want a trail
connection into North Sunset Ridge from the east.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Preliminary Plat for North Sunset Ridge Subdivision located at 798
North 500th Avenue with the following conditions:
A. The exact location of the sidewalk connection north to the future park is still
to be determined. If the sidewalk is not able to connect to the park, then it
will need to extend through Outlot C to the west and connect with the Wilder
Avenue sidewalk/trail. This determination will occur by the City Council at
the time of Final Plat approval.
B. Accommodation and coordination of street trees with final improvement
plans related to streetlights, fire hydrants, and single -family attached unit
driveways will require submittal of a plan to be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Division prior to Final Plat approval.
2. Approve the Preliminary Plat as described in Alternative 1 and include a condition
for a trail easement and planned connection point to be resolved prior to the first
Final Plat.
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat for North Sunset Ridge Subdivision located at 798 North
500th Avenue, on the basis that the Council finds it does not meet the requirements
of Section 23.302(3) of 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 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:
Staff has reviewed the Preliminary Plat and found that it is consistent with the Amended
Contract Rezoning Agreement and Amended Master Plan, the Zoning Ordinance,
Subdivision Ordinance standards, and Ames Plan 2040. In summary, lot layout and
design as well as utility connections and storm water design have been reviewed by staff
and found to meet City standards. Utilities including City water, City sanitary sewer, Ames
Electric (eastern half of the subdivision) and Consumers Energy (western half of the
subdivision) will be extended into the subdivision . Sidewalks will be constructed along
both sides of all streets and the shared use path on Wilder Avenue will be extended from
Sunset Ridge to the north property line of this development . Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1
with the identified conditions.
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ADDENDUM
Project Description. The property is located at 798 North 500 th Avenue as shown on
Attachment A – Location Map. The proposed North Sunset Ridge Subdivision includes
28.57 acres. The development is zoned FS-RL (Suburban Low Density Residential). The
development is intended to be similar to the existing Sunset Ridge Subdivision located
immediately to the south.
Master Plan Compliance. The Amended Master Plan dictates the general street layout,
general buildable area in location and acres and number of units as well as net density.
The Amended Master Plan also guides the layout of utilities to serve the site. The
Preliminary Plat is in conformance with the rezoning that was approved on September
13, 2022, and with the Amended Master Plan as shown on Attachment B – Amended
Master Plan and amended Contract Rezoning Agreement that was approved on May 23,
2023.
The Amended Master Plan governs the density of the proposed development and
allows a total range of 60-80 units. A total of sixty-three lots are included in the
Preliminary Plat. Of these, 47 lots are single family detached and 16 are single family
attached (townhomes). The townhomes are restricted to the north side of the
development. Additionally, there are five outlots, with an additional 3.32 acres (Outlot
XX) reserved for future platting of 7-13 units.
Within the Preliminary Plat, the lot density calculation is 5.05 units/acre which is within the
range indicated on the Amended Master Plan and exceeds the minimum required density
of 3.75 units per acre required in FS zoned districts.
The land use for the proposed development is summarized as:
• Residential Lot Area 12.47 acres 43.7%
• Right-of-Way 3.84 acres 13.4%
• Outlots 12.26 acres 42.9%
Total 28.57 acres 100%
Traffic and Street Connections. Within this Preliminary Plat, the development includes
access in three places: Wilder Avenue and Ellston Avenue will extend into this area to
provide connectivity between Sunset Ridge and North Sunset Ridge and access from
North Sunset Ridge to Lincoln Way. Wilder Avenue is also shown extending to the north
to future development and the proposed future city park. A fourth access to the north is
planned as part of future development to the east and northeast. It is not shown with the
preliminary plat since the exact location and layout will be determined with the future
development of Outlot XX.
Greene Street, an east-to-west street will bisect the development to provide east-west
access to the residential lots. Greene Street ends in a cul-de-sac on the east. The FS
zoning, underlying zoning district of the FS-RL, 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
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feet. Cul-de-sacs and dead ends are to be minimized. The length of the cul-de-sac
exceeds the length generally allowed, but given the constraints of the site, staff has
determined this to be acceptable. Although this condition is typically avoided, the
designated length is with the approvable limits of the Subdivision Code of ¼ mile length.
On the west, Greene Street is stubbed at Outlot XX.
The proposed street extensions into this area are classified in the Ames 2040 Plan
Complete Streets typology as ‘neighborhood streets’ which are designed to be low traffic
with separated walkways and some on-street parking. The technical functional
classification is ‘local street’. These types of streets are intended in new expansion areas
with low density zoning such as this development. One of the connecting streets, Wilder
Avenue, is designated as a ‘residential collector street’. This street type is int ended as a
connector to local streets in low density residential areas.
All streets within the plat will meet the standard dimensions for a local street wit h 55 feet
of right of way and 26 feet of paving, as required in the Subdivision Code , except Wilder
Avenue. Wilder will include 66 feet of right-of-way and 31 feet of paving.
On-street parking will be provided throughout the neighborhood on the south and west
sides of the streets. Coordination of street trees with streetlights, fire hydrants, and single-
family attached unit driveways will be a condition of final plat approval.
Open Space. A City neighborhood park exists approximately 1/4 of a mile to the south
of this property in the Sunset Ridge neighborhood. This meets the Land Use goal
of the proposed future neighborhood being within a ½ mile of a city park. Additionally, the
city is in the process of acquiring acreage immediately north of this property for a future city
park. The Parks, Trails, and Greenway Element of Plan 2040 identifies the potential for a
greenway along Clear Creek. Potential trail options could be considered with a Greenway.
Outlot C has been identified as “usable” or common open space and includes
approximately 3.6 acres of common open space, or 13% which is greater than the
minimum 10% required in the FS zone standards. The FS-RL zoning district requires at
least 10% of the acreage to be common open space for passive or active recreation.
Outlot C will include a sidewalk connection from Greene Street extending through the
parcel. The exact location of the sidewalk is still to be determined. If the sidewalk is not
able to connect into the proposed future city park, it will need to extend through the
parcel to Wilder Street. Staff is recommending this as a condition of approval.
A small area on the far eastern side of the property is floodplain. All the floodplain area
will be contained in proposed open s pace keeping all developed lots outside of flood
prone areas. The general pattern of open space and stormwater detention proposed
within the development reflects the layout included on the Amended Master Plan and
includes approximately nine acres of the total 28.58 acreage.
Shared-Use Paths, Sidewalks, and Trails. All streets will have 5-foot sidewalks along
both sides, except the west side of Wilder Avenue, which will include the 8-foot shared
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use path extension from Sunset Ridge through the development to the north property
line. It will provide accessibility to the existing city park (to the south) and in the future as
Wilder Street is extended to the north, to the proposed future city park. All sidewalks and
paths will be constructed at the developer’s expense. Street crossings are included at all
intersections. A mid-block crossing on the west end of Greene Street, is included at the
stormwater detention basin. The mid-block crossing connects into a sidewalk that extends
through Outlot C to allow better connectivity to the proposed future city park and to provide
an opportunity for passive recreation within the outlot.
As discussed in the Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation, there is
potential for a Clear Creek trail. A cursory review of the connecting points at Utah Drive
are questionable due to rip rap, vegetation and terrain. The route of connection and it s
linkage to another trail is also unknown at this time. Staff visited the site and determined
slopes are too steep at the points of connection the City currently owners.
Utilities and Easements. With Ames Plan 2040, the City evaluated infrastructure
needs to serve the westward expansion of the City. City staff evaluated options to
extend a sanitary sewer trunk main to the west. The sanitary sewer is a 12” trunk main
that is required to serve future development compared to a standard 8” inch line. Th e
main is routed through the proposed North Sunset Ridge development.
The Amended Contract Rezoning Agreement outlined the terms of the sanitary sewer
construction as an “oversizing” cost share agreement. The agreement outline d that the
developer would design the sanitary sewer to city specifications at their cost, pay the
City for its proportionate share of construction based upon a standard 8” inch sewer,
and the City will bid and construct the project. The project has been awarded. The
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developers share of cost is $604,725. Payment from the developer was received on
March 22. Construction began on April 1, 2023.
Other utility and infrastructure extensions are readily available to serve the site. A water
main is available to the south in the existing Sunset Ridge Subdivision and will be
extended into the development. Ames Electric will serve the eastern half of the site and
Consumers Energy will serve the western half.
Easements include Public Utility Easements (P.U.E.) along lot frontages and rear property
lines, Sanitary Sewer Easement located between lots 24 & 25, and Stormwater Flowage
Easement located along the western property line of lot 1.
Stormwater Management.
The site generally drains from the west to the east. The storm water will be detained in
the proposed detention pond and then conveyed to Clear Creek located to the north and
east of the subject site. A 0.08 acre area of wetland exists at the northeast edge of the
site. The rate of storm water run-off will not be increased above the pre-development rate
of run-off.
Public Works Department has reviewed the Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP)
and finds that the proposed development can meet the current requ ired storm water
quantity and quality measure, and Public Works has received a final certified and signed
copy as required.
Applicable Law. Laws pertinent to the proposal are described on Attachment C –
Applicable Law. Pertinent for the Planning and Zoning Commission are Sections 23.302
(3) and 23.302(4).
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Attachment A: Location Map
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Attachment B: Amended Master Plan
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Attachment C: Applicable Subdivision Law
The laws applicable to the Preliminary Plat for North Sunset Ridge Subdivision include,
but are not limited 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(3):
(3) Planning and Zoning Commission Review:
(a) Public Hearing Required. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider
the proposed Preliminary Plat at a public hearing conducted as part of a regularly
scheduled meeting. Notice of the public hearing shall be made by mail, as provided
for by Section 29.1500(2)(d)(i), by posted notice, as provided for by Section
29.1500(2)(d)(iii), and as may be required by Chapter 21 of the Iowa Code.
(b) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall examine the Preliminary Plat, any
comments, recommendations, or reports assembled or made by the Department of
Planning and Housing, and such other information as it deems necessary or
desirable to consider.
(c) Based upon such examination, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall
ascertain 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.
Ames Municipal Code Section 23.302(4):
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: Following such examination and
within 30 days of the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission at which a
complete Application is first formally received for consideration, the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall forward a report including its recommendation to the City Council. The
Planning and Zoning Commission shall set forth its reasons for any recommendation to
disapprove or to modify any Preliminary Plat in its report to the City Counc il and shall
provide a written copy of such reasons to the developer.
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Attachment D:
North Sunset Ridge Subdivision Preliminary Plat
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AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
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MAP OF THE
CITY OF AMES
STORY COUNTY, IA
HUNZIKER DEVELOPMENT
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
NORTH SUNSET RIDGE
JUNE, 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
HUNZIKER DEVELOPMENT
105 S. 16TH 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
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PARCEL "N" A PART OF THE N 1/3 OF THE N 1/2 OF THE SW FRL. 1/4 AND OF THE N 1/3 OF THE WEST 1/2
OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 83 NORTH, RANGE 24 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M.,
STORY COUNTY, IOWA, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED ON DECEMBER 15,2003 , AS
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INITIAL SUBMITTAL DATE
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PP.05 EXISTING CONDITIONS
PP.06 EXISTING CONDITIONS
PP.07 PROPOSED CONDITIONS
PP.08 PROPOSED CONDITIONS
PP.09 PROPOSED CONDITIONS
PP.10 STREET TREE & LANDSCAPING PLAN
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6073
4197
4197
5750
5750
4197
4197
5750
5750
4197
4197
5750
5750
4197
4197
8050
10350
8970
10350
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AREA (AC)
0.139
0.096
0.096
0.132
0.132
0.096
0.096
0.132
0.132
0.096
0.096
0.132
0.132
0.096
0.096
0.185
0.238
0.206
0.238
0.193
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25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
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8395
8395
8395
9361
9350
9349
9801
11320
13035
13081
14927
20837
13564
15055
9967
11172
11175
10917
10145
9426
AREA (AC)
0.193
0.193
0.193
0.215
0.215
0.215
0.225
0.260
0.299
0.300
0.343
0.478
0.311
0.346
0.229
0.256
0.257
0.251
0.233
0.216
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41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
53
54
55
56
57
58
60
61
62
AREA (SF)
9240
9240
9240
9240
9240
9240
9240
9240
9240
11880
8880
7334
7334
7333
7336
7331
7333
7333
7333
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0.212
0.212
0.212
0.212
0.212
0.212
0.212
0.212
0.212
0.273
0.204
0.168
0.168
0.168
0.168
0.168
0.168
0.168
0.168
0.204
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OUTLOT B
OUTLOT C
OUTLOT D
OUTLOT XX
AREA (SF)
15168.52
80732.44
158381.11
134926.35
144696.23
AREA (AC)
0.35
1.85
3.64
3.10
3.32
LOTS
PARCEL
63
AREA (SF)
9479
AREA (AC)
0.218
ELLSTON AVENUE
NUMBER
L5
START STATION
40+00
END STATION
44+67.46
LENGTH
467.46
DELTA RADIUS CHORD START N
7647990.28
START E
18505688.58
END N
7648457.71
END E
18505683.65
LINE / CHORD DIRECTION
N0° 36' 16"W
ROAD 1
NUMBER
L1
C1
L2
C2
L3
C3
L4
START STATION
10+00
11+52.50
14+77.02
32+25.76
33+10.04
34+05.19
34+89.48
END STATION
11+52.50
12+12.19
32+25.76
33+10.04
34+05.19
34+89.48
39+16.40
LENGTH
152.50
59.69
1748.74
84.28
95.15
84.29
426.92
DELTA
90°00'00"
8°02'52"
8°02'56"
RADIUS
38.00
600.00
600.00
CHORD
53.74
84.21
84.22
START N
7648494.22
7648341.73
7648306.92
7648325.37
7648332.17
7648346.48
7648353.27
START E
18505304.70
18505306.31
18505609.53
18507358.17
18507442.10
18507536.17
18507620.11
END N
7648341.73
7648304.13
7648325.37
7648332.17
7648346.48
7648353.27
7648357.77
END E
18505306.31
18505344.71
18507358.17
18507442.10
18507536.17
18507620.11
18508047.01
LINE / CHORD DIRECTION
S0° 36' 16"E
S45° 36' 16"E
N89° 23' 44"E
N85° 22' 18"E
N81° 20' 52"E
N85° 22' 20"E
N89° 23' 49"E
WILDER AVENUE
NUMBER
L6
START STATION
50+00
END STATION
57+37.09
LENGTH
737.09
DELTA RADIUS CHORD START N
7647998.91
START E
18506508.19
END N
7648735.95
END E
18506500.41
LINE / CHORD DIRECTION
N0° 36' 16"W
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BMI PROJ. NO.R
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
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DATEDESCRIPTION REV HUNZIKER DEVELOPMENT
NORTH SUNSET RIDGE
TLB
TLB
GAB
0A1.126400
PP.02
GENERAL NOTES AND TYPICAL SECTIONS
A ROAD TYPICAL SECTION
NOT TO SCALE
B WILDER AVE
NOT TO SCALE
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 A, B, C, AND D SHALL INCLUDE STORM SEWER, SURFACE WATER FLOWAGE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENTS.
5.OUTLOT XX SHALL INCLUDE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT.
6.OUTLOT XX IS RESERVED FOR FUTURE PLATTING.
LOT DENSITY CALCULATIONS
TOTAL 28.57 ACRES
ROW 3.84 ACRES
OUTLOTS 12.26 ACRES
EASEMENTS 0 ACRES
LOT AREA (MINUS OUTLOTS & ROW)12.47 ACRES
TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 63 LOTS
LOT DENSITY CALCULATIONS 5.05 LOTS/ACRE
OPEN SPACE CALCULATIONS
TOTAL MINUS ROW 24.73 ACRES
OPEN SPACE (OUTLOTS A-D, EASEMENTS)8.94 ACRES
OPEN SPACE PERCENTAGE 36.2%
USABLE OPEN SPACE CALCULATIONS
TOTAL AREA 28.57 ACRES
USABLE OPEN SPACE
OUTLOT C 3.64 ACRES
TOTAL USABLE OPEN SPACE PERCENTAGE 13%
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PP.04, PP.07, PP.10
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BMI PROJ. NO.R
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.com
DATEDESCRIPTION REV HUNZIKER DEVELOPMENT
NORTH SUNSET RIDGE
TLB
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GAB
0A1.126400
PP.03
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1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
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Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
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Phone: (515) 233-6100
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5,750 SQ FT
MPE: 1005.84
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MPE: 1005.78
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1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IOWA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.com
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NORTH SUNSET RIDGE
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0A1.126400
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ITEM #: 44
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: MINOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT FOR NORTH DAYTON
INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, SECOND ADDITION PLAT
BACKGROUND:
Dayton Avenue Development LLC, is requesting approval of a Final Plat for North Dayton
Industrial Subdivision, Second Addition, a minor subdivision that would divide Lots 2 and
3 of North Dayton Industrial Subdivision First Addition into three lots total. (See
Attachment A Location & Zoning Map) The existing lots, addressed as 2161 (Lot 2) &
2401 Bailey Avenue (Lot 3), are zoned General Industrial (GI). The three proposed lots
are proposed as Lot 1 (7.27 acres), Lot 2 (6.97 acres), Lot 3 (7.007 acres) (see
Attachment B – Proposed Final Plat).
A minor subdivision includes three or fewer lots and does not require additional public
improvements. A minor subdivision does not require a Preliminary Plat and may be
approved by the City Council as a Final Plat only, subject to the applicant completing the
necessary requirements. Following City Council approval, the Final Plat must then be
recorded with the County Recorder to become an officially recognized subdivision.
The owner prefers to divide these larger lots into three sites to address grading issues of
the sites related to larger buildings. The current sites are undeveloped. All three sites will
exceed 5 acres and be developed with industrial buildings. The proposed locations of
new lot lines will not create any non -conformities with the GI zoning regulations. The
proposed subdivision also complies with the TIF Development Agreement that was
approved last year with North Dayton Industrial Subdivision First Addition, meaning each
lot will conform to minimum size both under GI standards and Development Agreement
standards independently.
Public utilities will serve all three lots and are being installed as part of North Dayton
Subdivision First Addition. One Public utility Easement located along the property line
between lots 2 and 3 of the First Addition will be vacated at the July 11 th City Council
meeting. A resolution setting the date for that hearing is also on this agenda. The
Easement is shown through the middle of Lot 2 of this plat. All three lots will be accessible
from Bailey Avenue. No sidewalks are required along the Bailey Avenue frontage per the
originally approved plat for sidewalks on the east side of Bailey.
Installation of sidewalks are required with subdivisions per Section 23.403. In this
situation the industrial zoning only requires that a sidewalk be constructed along
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the final plat for North Dayton Industrial Subdivision Second Addition
based upon the findings and conclusions stated above.
2. Deny the final plat for North Dayton Industrial Subdivision Second Addition, if the
City Council finds that the proposed subdivision does not comply with applicable
ordinances, standards or plans.
3. Refer this request back to staff or the applicant for additional information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed final plat for North Dayton Industrial Subdivision Second Addition is
consistent with the City’s existing subdivision and zoning regulations for each of the
proposed lots. The utilities and infrastructure that will serve this subdivision are currently
being installed as part of North Dayton Industrial Subdivision Second Addition. The
property owner plans to vacate the current PUE to allow for full use of Lot 2. Therefore, it
is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1.
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Attachment B-Proposed Subdivision
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Applicable Laws
The laws applicable to this case file are as follows:
Code of Iowa, Chapter 354.8 states in part:
A proposed subdivision plat lying within the jurisdiction of a governing body shall
be submitted to that governing body for review and approval prior to recording.
Governing bodies shall apply reasonable standards and conditions in accordance
with applicable statutes and ordinances for the review and approval of
subdivisions. The governing body, within sixty days of application for final approval
of the subdivision plat, shall determine whether the subdivision conforms to its
comprehensive plan and shall give consideration to the possible burden on public
improvements and to a balance of interests between the proprietor, future
purchasers, and the public interest in the subdivision when reviewing the proposed
subdivision and when requiring the installation of public improvements in
conjunction with approval of a subdivision. The governing body shall not issue
final approval of a subdivision plat unless the subdivision plat conforms to sections
354.6, 354.11, and 355.8.
Ames Municipal Code Section 23.303(3) states as follows:
(3) City Council Action on Final Plat for Minor Subdivision:
(a) All proposed subdivision plats shall be submitted to the City Council for review
and approval in accordance with Section 354.8 of the Iowa Code, as amended or
superseded. Upon receipt of any Final Plat forwarded to it for review and approval,
the City Council shall examine the Application Form, the Final Plat, any comments,
recommendations or reports examined or made by the Department of Planning
and Housing, and such other information as it deems necessary or reasonable to
consider.
(b) Based upon such examination, the City Council shall ascertain whether the
Final 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. If the City Council
determines that the proposed subdivision will require the installation or upgrade of
any public improvements to provide adequate facilities and services to any lot in
the proposed subdivision or to maintain adequate facilities and services to any
other lot, parcel or tract, the City Council shall deny the Application for Final Plat
Approval of a Minor Subdivision and require the Applicant to file a Preliminary Plat
for Major Subdivision.
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ITEM#: 45
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: P&H
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: MAJOR FINAL PLAT FOR IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
PARK PHASE III, 5th ADDITION
BACKGROUND:
The City’s subdivision regulations are included in Chapter 23 of the Ames Municipal
Code. Once an applicant has completed the necessary requirements by installing the
required public improvements or providing financial security for their completion, an
application for a “final plat” may then be made for City Council approval. After City Council
approval of the final plat, it must then be recorded with the County Recorder to become
an officially recognized subdivision plat. The final plat must be found to conform to the
ordinances of the City and any conditions placed upon the preliminary plat approval.
Iowa State University Research Park has submitted a final plat for Iowa State University
Research Park Phase III, Fifth Addition, which includes approximately 64.13 acre s, for
one buildable lot and an outlot. This is a replat of Outlot U, except Parcel B, of the Fourth
Addition of Iowa State University Research Park Phase III (see Attachment A – Location
Map). At the time of preliminary plat approval, three lots were shown for this area. The
change to less lots is a minor amendment approvable at final plat.
“Lot 1” is planned for development and includes approximately 9.48 acres. “Lot A” is for
the dedication of street right-of-way for University Boulevard between the north and south
boundaries of the proposed subdivision. “Outlot Z” includes approximately 52.49 acres
for future development (see Attachment B – Proposed Final Plat).
City Council approved a preliminary plat for the Iowa State University Research Park
Phase III on May 8, 2018. The public improvements required of the developer, ISU
Research Park, include an extension of a water main (8-inch pipe) along University
Boulevard, installation of sanitary sewer main (12-inch pipe), and extension of
public sidewalk along University Boulevard (5-feet wide). A storm water flowage
easement is required for the subdivision. Electrical service will be expanded to the
site.
Financial security in the form of a letter of credit for $434,437.00 has been
submitted for all public improvements. These improvements are required to be
completed by the developer within three years of final plat approval, or prior to the
development and occupancy of a lot in the subdivision.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the final plat of Iowa State University Research Park
Phase III, Fifth Addition based upon the staff’s findings that the Final Plat conforms to
relevant and applicable design standards, ordinances, policies, and plans and
acceptance of financial security for completion of public improvements by the
developer, ISU Research Park.
2. The City Council can deny the final plat for Iowa State University Research Park Phase
III, Fifth Addition if it finds that the development creates a burden on existing public
improvements or creates a need for new public improvements that have not yet been
installed.
3. Refer this request back to staff or the applicant for additional information.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed final plat for Iowa State University Research Park Phase III Fifth Addition
is consistent with the Preliminary Plat approved by the City Council and the plat conforms
to the adopted ordinances and policies of the City as required by Code. Therefore, it is
the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept Alternative #1.
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Attachment A- Location Map
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Attachment B - Proposed Final Plat (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Attachment B - Proposed Final Plat (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Applicable Laws and Policies Pertaining to Final Plat Approval
Adopted laws and policies applicable to this case file include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ames Municipal Code Section 23.302
1
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2022-23
CDBG/HOME ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
BACKGROUND:
At the May 9, 2023 meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a substantial
amendment to the 2022-23 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan. The amendment would
reallocate funds ($535,000) to implement a Public Infrastructure Improvement project to
remove deteriorated water lines (including lead services) and install new water lines in
HUD-designated Low- and Moderate-Income Census Tract #10 (see attached map).
Census Tract 10 is one of the City’s older core neighborhoods, the Oak-Riverside
Neighborhood. This area has aged and deteriorating 4-inch water mains, along with many
homes with lead services from the main to the house. There have also been a high
number of water main breaks in this tract that have caused residences to be without water,
lose water pressure, and experience rusty water.
Under this activity, CDBG funds would be used to replace the old 4-inch mains with new
8-inch mains, and new copper water services would be installed on the northern side of
the tract at N Russell Avenue. The project area would include Lincoln Way to N. 4th Street.
The project will improve water quality, reduce lead services, and increase firefighting
service capacity; all for the benefit of a HUD-identified LMI population. This project is
currently outlined in the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan. Approving this
project will accelerate the improvement to FY 2023/24 for completion.
This proposed project is an eligible activity under the City’s CDBG program.
However, since this activity is not listed in the adopted 2022-23 Action Plan
activities, it requires an amendment to the adopted Action Plan. 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. The
30-day comment was held from May 24, 2023 to June 22, 2023. No comments were
received during this period.
The funds for this infrastructure improvement would be made available from adjustments
to the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program and the Slum and Blight Activity. The
adopted 2022-23 Action Plan contains $501,999 to implement a First-time Homebuyer
Assistance Program (for downpayments and closing costs), which would provide
assistance to purchase homes in the Baker Subdivision and possibly elsewhere in Ames.
Since homes are currently being constructed in the Baker Subdivision, the First-time
Homebuyer Assistance Program would be funded under the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan
instead. The budget for the Slum and Blight Activity would be reduced by approximately
ITEM #: 46
DATE: 06-27-23
DEPT: P&H
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$33,000. Attachment 1 shows the proposed amended program budget for 2022-23
Action Plan program activities.
The proposed CDBG Public Infrastructure Improvements Program activity would still
benefit the needs of low and moderate-income households and count towards the City’s
70% HUD benefit requirement. The proposed amendment accomplishes the following
objectives for the City.
The proposed project is located in a vital core neighborhood in an LMI census tract
where the public utilities are in very poor condition; the project is therefore
consistent with the goals and priorities in the 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. It 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, allowing for a quicker turnaround for program income expenditures.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve submitting a substantial amendment to the 2022-23 CDBG/HOME Annual
Action to reallocate funds ($535,000) from various activities in the current Action
Plan to implement a Public Infrastructure Improvement Activity to install new water
mains in Census Tract 10, that would include Lincoln Way to N. 4th Street.
2. Approve the submittal of a substantial amendment with modifications directed by
the City Council.
3. Do not submit a substantial amendment to the 2022-23 CDBG/HOME Annual
Action Plan.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The investment of CDBG dollars is vitally important to not only increase the affordable
housing options for LMI households in the community but to ensure that the affordable
housing within existing neighborhoods is supported with public infrastructure maintained
in a decent, safe, and sanitary condition. Using CDBG funds accelerates the ability of the
City to address infrastructure for this neighborhood. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT 1
ADOPTED 2022-23 Action Plan Expenditure Budget:
Programs Budget
CDBG Homebuyer Assistance Program (Down payment, etc.) $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 & $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
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 & $1,681,068
2022-23 Minus Anticipated CHDO Set Aside - $60,827
Grand Total CDBG & HOME $3,399,159
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ITEM #: _ 47__
DATE: 6/27/23
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 bills 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.
Alyssa Christos $173.00
2804 Pinehurst Circle
Ames, IA 50014
Snow/ice removal for property located at 431 Welch Avenue
Work performed on February 1, 2023
Logan & Kassidy Jeske $428.00
54398 276th St
Kelley, IA 50134
Snow/ice removal for property located at 1533 Ridgewood
Work performed on January 26, 2023
Patrick Sanderson $165.00
5166 American Legion Rd SE
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Snow/ice removal for property located at 3022 Story Street
Work performed on February 1, 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 ma nner 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.