HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - July 18, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council*AMENDED*
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL
JULY 18, 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.
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
(AAMPO) TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
1. Presentation of Findings of 190th Street Corridor Study
2. Presentation of Findings of S. Duff Avenue Interchange and Corridor Study
COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
REGULAR CITY COUNCILMEETING**
**The Regular City Council Meeting will immediately follow the meeting of the Ames Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee.
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 new 5-Day (September 3 – September 7, 2023) Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Outdoor Service – Apres Bar Co., 2015 Cessna Street
3. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service – Cyclone
Experience Network, 1800 S 4th Street, Pending Dramshop Status
b. Class C Liquor License – Hy-Vee Market Grille, 640 Lincoln Way
c. Class E Liquor License – Fareway Meat Market #189, 3720 Lincoln Way
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d. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service – Sweet Carolines,
316 Main Street
e. Class C Liquor License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service – The Mucky Duck
Pub, 3100 S. Duff Avenue, Pending Dramshop Status
f. Class E Liquor License – Kum & Go #1215, 4506 Lincoln Way
g. Class C Liquor License – El Azteca, 2120 Isaac Newton Drive
h. Special Class C Liquor License – Hickory Park Restaurant, 1404 S. Duff Avenue
i. Special Class C Retail Alcohol License – Botanero Latino, 604 East Lincoln Way,
Pending Dramshop Status
4. Resolution approving request to join the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance through June 30, 2024,
in the amount of $9,965.00
5. Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2023
6. Resolution designating a City Staff member to serve in lieu of the appointed member of City
Council for the Ioway Creek Watershed Management Authority and Headwaters of the South
Skunk Watershed Management Authority
7. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign “Certification of Local Government Approval” on
behalf of local nonprofit organizations applying for Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Funds
8. Requests from Octagon Center for the Arts for Octagon Art Festival on Sunday, September
24, 2023
a. Motion approving a blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and a blanket Vending
License for the Central Business District
b. Resolution approving closure of the following streets from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
i. Main Street, east of Clark to just west of Duff Avenue
ii. Douglas Avenue between 5th Street and Main Street
iii. Kellogg Avenue between south of the alley and Main Street
iv. Burnett Avenue between south of the alley and Main Street
c. Resolution approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License
d. Resolution allowing usage of electricity and approving waiver of costs of electricity
9. Requests for ECO Fair on Saturday, September 30, 2023:
a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Motion approving blanket Vending License
c. Resolution approving closure of 5th Street from Pearle Avenue to Clark Avenue from
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30
d. Resolution approving closure of 35 metered spaces along 5th Street from7:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30.
e. Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee
f. Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees
10. Underground Trenching Contract for Electric Services:
a. Resolution approving contract renewal and bond with Ames Trenching & Excavating of
Ames, Iowa from date of award through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed
$400,000
b. Resolution approving renewal of secondary contract and bond with Zoske Electrical
Services, Inc., of Iowa Falls, Iowa, from date of award through June 30, 2024, in an
amount not to exceed $100,000
11. Milsoft Utility Solutions for Electric Services:
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a. Resolution waiving purchasing policies and procedure requirements for competitive
bidding to award a single source procurement
b. Resolution awarding contract to Milsoft Utility Solutions, Abilene, Texas for
Computerized Outage Management System for the Power Plant in the amount of
$58,826.46
12. Resolution authorizing Change Order No.1 to Incorp Industries, LLC of Evansville, Indiana
for $ 226,500 (inclusive of sales tax) for extra work on the Unit 8 Electrostatic Precipitator
Insulation and Lagging Project
13. Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement No. 1 with WHKS & Co. of Ames,
Iowa for the 2022/23 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Construction Observation, thereby adding
US Highway 69 project location to contract, in the amount of $79,500
14. Resolution accepting year one of the five-year Water Plant Well Rehabilitation Contract as
completed by Northway Well and Pump Company of Waukee, Iowa in the amount of
$141,377.00
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.
POLICE:
15. Motion approving/denying renewal of Class C Retail Alcohol License – Terry & Andy’s
Tacos Inc. (Es Tas) 216 Stanton, Pending Dramshop Status
ORDINANCES:
16. First reading of Minimum Exterior Property Maintenance Ordinance
17. First reading of an ordinance amending Ames Municipal Code Section 11.4 regarding
Urination and Defecation
18. Second reading of ordinance on rezoning of 314 Borne Avenue from General Industrial (GI)
to Government/Airport District (S-GA)
19. Second reading of ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment to parking standards for retail sales
and services-general to two spaces per 1,000 square feet
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSED SESSION:
Additional Item: Motion to hold Closed Session as provided by Section 21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa,
to discuss matters presently in or threatened to be in litigation
ADJOURNMENT:
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Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as
provided by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.
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Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
APRES BAR CO LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Apres Bar Co
BUSINESS
(515) 789-0044
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
2015 Cessna Street
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50014
MAILING ADDRESS
3610 Holcomb AvenueBeaverdale
CITY
Des Moines
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50310
Contact Person
NAME
Jillian Harrington
PHONE
(515) 422-4224
EMAIL
admin@apresbarco.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Submitted
to Local
Authority
EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Item No. 2
Page 2 of 2
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Jillian Harrington Des Moines Iowa 50310 Owner 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE
Sep 3, 2023
POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
Sep 8, 2023
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: July 3, 2023
Subject: Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
Available for approval on July 18, 2023, are:
Cyclone Experience Network, (1800 S 4th Street), Class C Liquor License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
Hy-Vee Market Grille, (640 Lincoln Way), Class C Liquor License
Fareway Meat Market #189, (3720 Lincoln Way), Class E Liquor License
Sweet Carolines, (316 Main Street), Class C Liquor License with Catering
Privilege and Outdoor Service
The Mucky Duck Pub, (3100 S. Duff Ave), Class C Liquor License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
Kum & Go #1215, (4506 Lincoln Way), Class E Liquor License
El Azteca, (2120 Isaac Newton Drive), Class C Liquor License
Hickory Park Restaurant, (1404 S. Duff Ave), Special Class C Liquor License
Botanero Latino, (604 EAST Lincoln Way,) Special Class C Liquor License with
Outdoor Service
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.
Iowa State University Police advised the Cyclone Experience Network did not have any
liquor law violations.
Smart Choice
515.239.5101 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Manager’s Office
MEMO
To: Mayor and Ames City Council
From: Steven L. Schainker, City Manager
Date: July 18, 2023
Subject: Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance (MIPA) Annual Membership
Last fiscal year for the first time, the City became a member of the Mid
Iowa Planning Alliance. This new organization offers the following
services to its members:
• Grant writing
• Regional planning projects
• Local planning projects such as comprehensive plans and
zoning updates
• Staffing for regional initiatives such as Story County Housing
Trust
• Other member support, e.g., technical assistance and map-
making
Of all of the services offered, we were particularly interested in the
assistance that could be offered in terms of identifying available
grant opportunities and assisting with the preparation of grant
applications. Because of the limitations on increasing property tax
revenues imposed by the State Legislature, the pursuit of grant revenues
is becoming more important.
An evaluation of the first year of this membership indicates that the
City did receive benefit from MIPA membership in regards to grant
opportunities where valuable assistance was received from MIPA
staff. Therefore, I am recommending we renew our MIPA membership
for another year. The annual cost was $12,455 for FY 2022/23. With
Item No. 4
an increase in the number of members, the dues for FY 20223/24 will
be reduced to $9,965. Funding for the dues will come from the
balance of unused FY 2022/23 Council Contingency Account funds.
One concern I do have with the MIPA involves the future funding of the
organization. Currently, MIPA contracts with the Des Moines Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization to provide the staffing, office space,
etc. to provide the services offered by MIPA to its members. The direct
and indirect costs are charged to MIPA, along with a 5% administrative
fee. This arrangement provides a win/win situation for both organizations.
MIPA avoids the extreme costs associated with hiring full-time staff,
owning or leasing office space, and securing all the other support
functions, while the Des Moines Area MPO is able to share some of its
overhead costs with another organization. In this way, both organizations
save money.
Unfortunately, the Des Moines Area MPO has informed MIPA that FY
2023/24 will be the final year of the partnership. As a result of this
information, the MIPA board is now seeking proposals from other entities
who might be interested in providing the same administrative services. It
is my fear the if another third party is not interested in assuming these
functions, MIPA will have to hire its own full-time staff, lease office staff,
obtain its own accounting, legal, human resources functions, etc. This
new independent arrangement could lead to a significant increase in
the annual dues thereby calling into question the cost/benefit of
membership beyond FY 2023/24.
Caring People Quality Programs Exceptional Service
515.239.5119 main
515.239-5320 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
City Treasurer
MEMO
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Roger Wisecup, CPA
City Treasurer
Date: July 7, 2023
Subject: Investment Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to present a report summarizing the performance of
the City of Ames investment portfolio for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
Discussion
This report covers the period ending June 30, 2023, and presents a summary of the
investments on hand at the end of June 2023. The investments are valued at amortized
cost; this reflects the same basis that the assets are carried on the financial records of
the City. All investments are in compliance with the current Investment Policy.
Comments
The Federal Reserve raised the federal fund rate from 4.75-5.00 percent to 5.00-5.25
percent in the last quarter. The yield curve is currently inverted, making shorter maturities
pay higher interest rates than longer maturities. Future investments will be made at
current interest rates and future interest income should increase. We will continue to
evaluate our current investment strategy, remaining flexible to future investments while
the Federal Reserve evaluates the target rate.
A brief comparison of fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023 follows:
FY22 FY23 Increase
Interest Income $1,628,217 $5,130,047 $3,501,830
Portfolio Effective Rate of Return 0.99% 2.75%
Item No. 5
BOOK MARKET UN-REALIZED
DESCRIPTION VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS)
CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 0
FEDERAL AGENCY DISCOUNTS 6,918,250 6,912,500 (5,750)
FEDERAL AGENCY SECURITIES 119,567,408 116,868,681 (2,698,727)
COMMERCIAL PAPER 7,881,279 7,876,054 (5,226)
MISC COUPON SECURITIES 0
PASS THRU SECURITIES PAC/CMO
MONEY FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS 295,593 295,593 0
PASSBOOK/CHECKING ACCOUNTS 0
US TREASURY DISCOUNTS 0
US TREASURY SECURITIES 73,739,061 70,442,031 (3,297,029)
INVESTMENTS 208,401,591 202,394,859 (6,006,731)
CASH ACCOUNTS 34,641,560 34,641,560
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE 243,043,151 237,036,419 (6,006,731)
ACCRUAL BASIS INVESTMENT EARNINGS YR-TO-DATE
GROSS EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS:4,088,122
INTEREST EARNED ON CASH:1,041,925
TOTAL INTEREST EARNED:5,130,047
AND THE ACCUMULATED YEAR-TO-DATE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA
CASH AND INVESTMENTS SUMMARY
AND SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023
RMCSMf,IYY OF
lnvestments FY 2022-2023
Portfolio Management
Portfolio Summary
June 30,2023
Days to YTM
Maturity 360 Equiv.
City of Ames
YTM
365 Equiv.lnvestments
Par
Value
Market
Value
Book o/o ol
Value Portfolio Term
Money Market
Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
Federal Agency Disc. -Amortizing
Treasury Coupon Secu rities
lnvestments
295,593.18
8,000,000.00
120,206,000.00
7,000,000.00
75,000,000.00
295,593.18
7,876,053.50
1 16,868,681.35
6,912,500.00
70,442,031.27
295,593.18
7,881,279.02
119,567,407.92
6,918,250.00
73,739,060.52
0.14
3.78
57.37
3.32
35.38
1
215
819
230
1,205
4
I
107
450
90
633
0.296
5.172
3.128
4.86'l
1.622
0.300
5.244
3.171
4.929
1.644
210,501,593.18 202,394,859.30 209,401,590.64 100.00%4899',12 2.726 2.763
Total Earnings June 30 Month Ending Fiscal Year To Date FiscalYear Ending
Current Year
Average Daily Balance
Effective Rate of Return
479,O75.29
211,780,409.97
2.75%
I certify that these reports are in conformance with the lowa Public Investment Act.
? -?' 2oa],
Reporti ng period 06101 12023-06/30/2023
Run Date: 07lO712023 - 10.26
4,088,121.95 4,088,121.95
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Par Value Book Value
Maturity
Date
Stated
RateMarket Value
June 30, 2023
Portfolio Details - Investments
Average
BalanceIssuer
Portfolio Management
Investments FY 2022-2023
Days to
Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
Money Market
0.300First Interstate Bank4531558874 295,593.18 295,593.18 0.300295,593.18 0.296SYS4531558874B 1
295,593.18 0.296295,593.18295,593.18294,794.20Subtotal and Average 0.300 1
Passbook/Checking Accounts
0.150Wells Fargo6952311634B 0.00 0.00 0.1500.00 0.148SYS6952311634B 1
0.00 0.0000.000.000.00Subtotal and Average 0.000 0
Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing
5.316Angelsea1092-23 1,500,000.00 1,488,289.58 08/25/20235.11002/27/2023 1,487,400.00 5.2430347M3VR2 55
5.078Credit Agricole1091-23 1,000,000.00 983,699.44 10/31/20234.81002/14/2023 983,160.00 5.00822533UXX6 122
5.340Credit Agricole1099-23 1,500,000.00 1,462,140.84 12/29/20235.02004/13/2023 1,457,533.50 5.26722533UZV8 181
5.030Misubishi Union Financial of J1090-23 1,000,000.00 993,950.00 08/15/20234.84002/14/2023 993,950.00 4.96162479MVF7 45
5.286Misubishi Union Financial of J1095-23 1,500,000.00 1,478,463.33 10/13/20234.97003/29/2023 1,478,460.00 5.21462479MXD0 104
5.289Misubishi Union Financial of J1096-23 1,500,000.00 1,474,735.83 10/31/20234.97003/29/2023 1,475,550.00 5.21662479MXX6 122
7,881,279.02 5.1727,876,053.508,000,000.009,196,801.97Subtotal and Average 5.244 107
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
0.600Farmer Mac0962-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/20/20250.60011/20/2020 901,817.00 0.59231422B3F5 873
5.600Farmer Mac1113-22B 900,000.00 900,280.00 06/26/20255.60006/28/2023 900,280.00 5.52331422X4H2 726
5.600Farmer Mac1113-23A 1,400,000.00 1,400,435.56 06/26/20255.60006/28/2023 1,400,435.56 5.52331422X4H2 726
0.341Federal Farm Credit0977-21A 1,000,000.00 999,446.24 11/12/20240.30003/02/2021 931,171.00 0.3363133EMQQ8 500
0.341Federal Farm Credit0977-21B 1,500,000.00 1,499,169.36 11/12/20240.30003/02/2021 1,396,756.50 0.3363133EMQQ8 500
0.366Federal Farm Credit1008-21 2,000,000.00 1,999,464.71 10/12/20230.27010/15/2021 1,972,180.00 0.3613133ENAU4 103
2.539Federal Farm Credit1040-22A 1,500,000.00 1,487,598.15 01/25/20241.04005/20/2022 1,461,909.00 2.5043133ENLY4 208
2.539Federal Farm Credit1040-22B 1,000,000.00 991,732.10 01/25/20241.04005/20/2022 974,606.00 2.5043133ENLY4 208
3.232Federal Farm Credit1045-22A 1,500,000.00 1,485,391.30 11/25/20252.80006/13/2022 1,432,347.00 3.1883133ENXQ8 878
3.232Federal Farm Credit1045-22B 1,000,000.00 990,260.87 11/25/20252.80006/13/2022 954,898.00 3.1883133ENXQ8 878
3.554Federal Farm Credit1058-22 1,000,000.00 998,015.98 08/26/20243.37509/09/2022 977,433.00 3.5053133ENJ84 422
3.565Federal Farm Credit1059-22 1,000,000.00 999,253.60 09/13/20243.50009/13/2022 976,236.00 3.5163133ENL40 440
4.710Federal Farm Credit1069-22 2,500,000.00 2,232,378.93 05/27/20260.66010/14/2022 2,220,792.50 4.6463133EMHH8 1,061
4.585Federal Farm Credit1084-22 1,500,000.00 1,481,396.45 09/13/20243.50011/30/2022 1,464,354.00 4.5233133ENL40 440
4.875Federal Farm Credit1089-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 01/10/20244.87501/10/2023 1,495,302.00 4.8083133EN5M8 193
4.875Federal Farm Credit1089-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 01/10/20244.87501/10/2023 996,868.00 4.8083133EN5M8 193
0.581Federal Home Loan Bank0975-21 1,000,000.00 998,155.43 02/17/20260.65002/22/2021 900,576.00 0.5733130AL4V3 962
0.841Federal Home Loan Bank0978-21 1,000,000.00 993,346.55 02/11/20260.58003/15/2021 894,564.00 0.8293130AKXB7 956
0.385Federal Home Loan Bank0979-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,893.97 03/15/20240.37503/17/2021 1,445,859.00 0.3803130ALKS2 258
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Par Value Book Value
Maturity
Date
Stated
RateMarket Value
June 30, 2023
Portfolio Details - Investments
Average
BalanceIssuer
Portfolio Management
Investments FY 2022-2023
Days to
Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
0.385Federal Home Loan Bank0979-21B 1,000,000.00 999,929.31 03/15/20240.37503/17/2021 963,906.00 0.3803130ALKS2 258
1.116Federal Home Loan Bank0980-21 2,650,000.00 2,648,375.70 04/14/20261.50004/14/2021 2,432,888.15 1.1013130ALVT8 1,018
0.450Federal Home Loan Bank0984-21A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 07/15/20240.45004/20/2021 1,422,183.00 0.4443130ALTV6 380
0.450Federal Home Loan Bank0984-21B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 07/15/20240.45004/20/2021 948,122.00 0.4443130ALTV6 380
0.458Federal Home Loan Bank0985-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,876.18 07/26/20240.45004/30/2021 1,419,763.50 0.4523130ALVQ4 391
0.458Federal Home Loan Bank0985-21B 1,000,000.00 999,917.45 07/26/20240.45004/30/2021 946,509.00 0.4523130ALVQ4 391
0.431Federal Home Loan Bank0991-21A 1,500,000.00 1,498,508.36 06/28/20240.33007/01/2021 1,423,575.00 0.4253130AMV66 363
0.431Federal Home Loan Bank0991-21B 1,000,000.00 999,005.57 06/28/20240.33007/01/2021 949,050.00 0.4253130AMV66 363
0.510Federal Home Loan Bank0992-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 08/30/20240.51007/01/2021 1,415,053.50 0.5033130AMZQ8 426
0.600Federal Home Loan Bank0994-21 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 05/28/20250.60009/03/2021 1,835,044.00 0.5923130ANKM1 697
0.202Federal Home Loan Bank1001-21 1,000,000.00 999,878.72 08/28/20230.12509/13/2021 992,119.00 0.1993130ANYM6 58
0.409Federal Home Loan Bank1002-21 1,000,000.00 999,600.00 09/13/20240.37509/13/2021 942,437.00 0.4033130ANR28 440
0.650Federal Home Loan Bank1013-21A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 09/29/20230.65012/29/2021 1,483,144.50 0.6413130AQ7J6 90
0.650Federal Home Loan Bank1013-21B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 09/29/20230.65012/29/2021 988,763.00 0.6413130AQ7J6 90
0.780Federal Home Loan Bank1016-21 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 12/29/20230.78012/29/2021 977,273.00 0.7693130AQ7K3 181
2.370Federal Home Loan Bank1038-22 1,500,000.00 1,494,778.85 08/28/20230.12505/09/2022 1,488,178.50 2.3383130ANYM6 58
2.875Federal Home Loan Bank1043-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 06/14/20242.87506/14/2022 1,464,562.50 2.8363130AS6D6 349
2.870Federal Home Loan Bank1044-22 1,500,000.00 1,492,861.10 02/28/20242.12506/13/2022 1,468,359.00 2.8313130ARHG9 242
3.057Federal Home Loan Bank1052-22A 1,500,000.00 1,494,999.14 02/13/20242.50007/15/2022 1,473,427.50 3.0153130AFW94 227
3.057Federal Home Loan Bank1052-22B 1,000,000.00 996,666.09 02/13/20242.50007/15/2022 982,285.00 3.0153130AFW94 227
3.180Federal Home Loan Bank1055-22 1,000,000.00 999,488.06 06/14/20243.12508/04/2022 978,651.00 3.1363130ASHK8 349
3.210Federal Home Loan Bank1056-22 1,810,000.00 1,747,089.66 11/27/20240.62508/05/2022 1,691,052.23 3.1663130AMNR9 515
3.210Federal Home Loan Bank1057-22A 1,500,000.00 1,453,667.84 01/13/20251.10008/05/2022 1,403,925.00 3.1663130AQGT4 562
3.210Federal Home Loan Bank1057-22B 1,000,000.00 969,111.89 01/13/20251.10008/05/2022 935,950.00 3.1663130AQGT4 562
3.746Federal Home Loan Bank1060-22 1,500,000.00 1,486,435.83 06/06/20253.25009/13/2022 1,445,820.00 3.6943130AS6N4 706
4.148Federal Home Loan Bank1061-22 1,500,000.00 1,499,452.82 08/28/20254.13009/13/2022 1,463,484.00 4.0913130ASZD4 789
4.000Federal Home Loan Bank1062-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 09/29/20254.00009/29/2022 1,472,476.50 3.9453130AT7A9 821
3.660Federal Home Loan Bank1064-22 1,500,000.00 1,481,133.47 12/13/20242.75009/14/2022 1,446,724.50 3.6103130A3GE8 531
4.634Federal Home Loan Bank1067-22 1,500,000.00 1,487,552.55 03/08/20243.37510/14/2022 1,478,995.50 4.5713130AT3H8 251
4.845Federal Home Loan Bank1073-22 1,000,000.00 982,833.92 02/28/20242.12511/09/2022 978,906.00 4.7783130ARHG9 242
4.810Federal Home Loan Bank1081-22 2,000,000.00 1,994,254.33 03/08/20244.37511/22/2022 1,985,146.00 4.7443130ATKJ5 251
5.125Federal Home Loan Bank1082-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 05/28/20245.12511/30/2022 995,435.00 5.0553130ATYD3 332
4.600Federal Home Loan Bank1085-22 1,000,000.00 974,661.99 12/13/20242.75011/30/2022 964,483.00 4.5373130A3GE8 531
4.810Federal Home Loan Bank1086-22 1,500,000.00 1,499,610.92 12/12/20234.75012/12/2022 1,495,035.00 4.7443130AU6T6 164
4.640Federal Home Loan Bank1087-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,863.83 04/15/20244.75012/15/2022 994,387.00 4.5773130AU6P4 289
4.787Federal Home Loan Bank1088-22A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 07/27/20234.78112/30/2022 1,499,365.50 4.7223130AUC44 26
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Maturity
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360CUSIPInvestment #
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Date
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
4.787Federal Home Loan Bank1088-22B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 07/27/20234.78112/30/2022 999,577.00 4.7223130AUC44 26
5.063Federal Home Loan Bank1093-23A 1,500,000.00 1,513,877.28 07/28/20255.12503/27/2023 1,496,972.38 4.9943130AUNY6 758
5.063Federal Home Loan Bank1093-23B 1,000,000.00 1,009,251.51 07/28/20255.12503/27/2023 997,981.58 4.9943130AUNY6 758
5.355Federal Home Loan Bank1094-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 12/30/20245.35003/30/2023 992,491.00 5.2823130AVJ60 548
5.500Federal Home Loan Bank1097-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 03/28/20255.50003/30/2023 1,494,373.50 5.4253130AVHN5 636
5.500Federal Home Loan Bank1097-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 03/28/20255.50003/30/2023 996,249.00 5.4253130AVHN5 636
5.154Federal Home Loan Bank1098-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 04/30/20245.15004/05/2023 1,494,165.00 5.0833130AVKN1 304
5.154Federal Home Loan Bank1098-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 04/30/20245.15004/05/2023 996,110.00 5.0833130AVKN1 304
5.593Federal Home Loan Bank1102-23 1,500,000.00 1,509,627.47 03/14/20255.71004/13/2023 1,504,468.08 5.5163130AV6Z0 622
5.279Federal Home Loan Bank1103-23 1,500,000.00 1,505,246.03 03/28/20255.37504/13/2023 1,494,848.96 5.2063130AVHB1 636
2.997Federal Home Loan Bank1107-23 1,000,000.00 1,011,230.45 03/14/20254.62504/20/2023 999,940.75 2.9563130AUZC1 622
5.500Federal Home Loan Bank1108-23 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 04/25/20255.50004/28/2023 1,493,739.00 5.4253130AVNT5 664
5.310Federal Home Loan Bank1109-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,600.94 05/15/20255.30005/19/2023 1,490,549.84 5.2383130AW2L3 684
5.310Federal Home Loan Bank1109-23B 1,175,000.00 1,175,470.72 05/15/20255.30005/19/2023 1,167,597.37 5.2383130AW2L3 684
5.312Federal Home Loan Bank1111-23 1,970,000.00 1,927,351.60 12/22/20230.62505/26/2023 1,926,021.72 5.2393130AQF57 174
5.220Federal Home Loan Bank1112-23 1,450,000.00 1,419,210.87 12/22/20230.62505/26/2023 1,417,630.20 5.1483130AQF57 174
0.360Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.0960-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 05/15/20240.36011/20/2020 955,459.00 0.3553134GXBD5 319
0.350Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.0961-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 03/29/20240.35011/20/2020 961,161.00 0.3453134GWXC5 272
0.360Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1003-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 05/15/20240.36009/15/2021 1,433,188.50 0.3553134GXBD5 319
0.254Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1004-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,254.50 11/13/20230.30009/15/2021 1,472,863.50 0.2503134GXAY0 135
3.360Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1050-22 1,500,000.00 1,492,406.94 12/23/20243.00006/23/2022 1,448,175.00 3.3143134GXVF8 541
5.000Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1083-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 11/27/20245.00011/30/2022 991,950.00 4.9323134GY5C2 515
4.429Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1100-23 1,500,000.00 1,496,582.45 01/27/20253.75004/13/2023 1,473,163.00 4.3683134GXH98 576
5.348Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1101-23 1,500,000.00 1,514,355.83 02/28/20255.55004/13/2023 1,504,786.50 5.2753134GYL42 608
4.793Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1104-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,803.22 09/30/20254.75004/13/2023 984,803.28 4.7273134GX3A0 822
4.927Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1106-23A 1,500,000.00 1,517,910.00 02/14/20255.15004/14/2023 1,500,729.50 4.8593134GYJ29 594
4.927Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1106-23B 1,000,000.00 1,011,940.00 02/14/20255.15004/14/2023 1,000,486.33 4.8593134GYJ29 594
5.320Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1110-23A 1,500,000.00 1,520,080.31 09/15/20255.50005/19/2023 1,509,136.17 5.2473134GYLM2 807
5.320Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1110-23B 851,000.00 862,392.23 09/15/20255.50005/19/2023 856,183.25 5.2473134GYLM2 807
1.274Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1027-22 1,000,000.00 999,747.15 07/10/20230.25002/11/2022 999,018.00 1.2563135G05G4 9
1.990Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1033-22 3,000,000.00 2,998,717.19 07/10/20230.25004/18/2022 2,997,054.00 1.9623135G05G4 9
3.005Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1051-22A 1,500,000.00 1,499,617.82 09/12/20232.87507/14/2022 1,492,692.00 2.9643135G0U43 73
3.005Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1051-22B 1,000,000.00 999,745.22 09/12/20232.87507/14/2022 995,128.00 2.9643135G0U43 73
3.715Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1063-22 1,500,000.00 1,461,722.08 10/15/20241.62509/14/2022 1,431,075.00 3.6643135G0W66 472
4.723Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1074-22 1,000,000.00 962,493.33 10/15/20241.62511/09/2022 954,050.00 4.6583135G0W66 472
119,567,407.92 3.128116,868,681.35120,206,000.00120,208,704.71Subtotal and Average 3.171 450
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Portfolio Management
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Maturity
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Purchase
Date
Federal Agency Disc. -Amortizing
4.942Federal Home Loan Bank1079-22 3,000,000.00 2,965,050.00 09/29/202311/22/2022 2,962,500.00 4.874313384MH9 90
4.919Federal Home Loan Bank1105.23 4,000,000.00 3,953,200.00 09/29/20234.68004/13/2023 3,950,000.00 4.852313384MH9 90
6,918,250.00 4.8616,912,500.007,000,000.006,905,079.17Subtotal and Average 4.929 90
Treasury Coupon Securities
0.384U.S. Treasury0982-21 6,000,000.00 6,088,278.51 05/31/20242.00004/15/2021 5,815,312.50 0.379912828XT2 335
0.663U.S. Treasury0983-21 6,000,000.00 5,953,187.21 05/31/20250.25004/15/2021 5,490,000.00 0.654912828ZT0 700
0.360U.S. Treasury0986-21A 1,500,000.00 1,533,796.02 08/15/20242.37505/14/2021 1,451,484.38 0.355912828D56 411
0.360U.S. Treasury0986-21B 1,000,000.00 1,022,530.68 08/15/20242.37505/14/2021 967,656.25 0.355912828D56 411
0.515U.S. Treasury0988-21 4,000,000.00 3,979,917.24 05/31/20250.25006/11/2021 3,660,000.00 0.508912828ZT0 700
0.275U.S. Treasury0989-21 3,000,000.00 3,047,221.11 05/31/20242.00006/11/2021 2,907,656.25 0.271912828XT2 335
0.460U.S. Treasury0990-21A 1,500,000.00 1,519,342.52 09/30/20241.50006/18/2021 1,431,093.75 0.454912828YH7 457
0.460U.S. Treasury0990-21B 1,000,000.00 1,012,895.02 09/30/20241.50006/18/2021 954,062.50 0.454912828YH7 457
0.225U.S. Treasury1000-21 1,500,000.00 1,509,880.92 09/30/20232.87509/09/2021 1,490,859.38 0.2229128285D8 91
0.342U.S. Treasury1007-21 2,000,000.00 1,999,100.89 09/15/20230.12510/15/2021 1,979,375.00 0.33791282CAK7 76
0.384U.S. Treasury1009-21 2,000,000.00 1,999,001.42 11/15/20230.25010/15/2021 1,962,812.50 0.37891282CAW1 137
0.518U.S. Treasury1010-21 6,000,000.00 6,080,889.92 05/31/20242.00010/15/2021 5,815,312.50 0.511912828XT2 335
0.785U.S. Treasury1011-21 4,000,000.00 3,959,603.95 05/31/20250.25010/15/2021 3,660,000.00 0.775912828ZT0 700
1.005U.S. Treasury1012-21 3,500,000.00 3,474,654.82 05/31/20260.75010/15/2021 3,143,437.50 0.99191282CCF6 1,065
2.641U.S. Treasury1032-22 9,000,000.00 8,532,727.28 05/31/20260.75004/14/2022 8,083,125.00 2.60591282CCF6 1,065
2.309U.S. Treasury1035-22 1,000,000.00 990,257.90 12/15/20230.12504/18/2022 977,187.50 2.27791282CBA8 167
2.361U.S. Treasury1036-22 2,000,000.00 1,984,278.03 12/31/20230.75004/18/2022 1,955,312.50 2.32891282CDR9 183
2.756U.S. Treasury1037-22 4,500,000.00 4,131,489.52 05/31/20270.50004/18/2022 3,889,687.50 2.719912828ZS2 1,430
2.381U.S. Treasury1041-22A 1,500,000.00 1,498,438.62 11/30/20232.12505/20/2022 1,480,078.13 2.348912828U57 152
2.381U.S. Treasury1041-22B 1,000,000.00 998,959.08 11/30/20232.12505/20/2022 986,718.75 2.348912828U57 152
2.510U.S. Treasury1042-22 2,000,000.00 1,990,933.69 05/31/20242.00005/23/2022 1,938,437.50 2.476912828XT2 335
4.550U.S. Treasury1066-22 1,500,000.00 1,475,615.90 11/30/20230.50010/14/2022 1,470,468.75 4.48791282CDM0 152
4.579U.S. Treasury1068-22 1,500,000.00 1,452,314.51 04/15/20240.37510/14/2022 1,441,640.63 4.51791282CBV2 289
4.320U.S. Treasury1070-22 5,000,000.00 4,661,466.73 05/15/20272.37510/14/2022 4,656,250.00 4.260912828X88 1,414
4.301U.S. Treasury1071-22 1,000,000.00 866,307.69 05/31/20270.50010/14/2022 864,375.00 4.242912828ZS2 1,430
4.738U.S. Treasury1080-22 2,000,000.00 1,975,971.34 12/31/20232.25011/22/2022 1,969,687.50 4.673912828V23 183
73,739,060.52 1.62270,442,031.2775,000,000.0075,175,029.93Subtotal and Average 1.644 633
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Stated
RateMarket Value
June 30, 2023
Portfolio Details - Investments
Average
BalanceIssuer
Portfolio Management
Investments FY 2022-2023
Days to
Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
2.726211,780,409.97 210,501,593.18 2.763 489202,394,859.30 208,401,590.64Total and Average
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RateMarket Value
June 30, 2023
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Average
BalanceIssuer
Portfolio Management
Investments FY 2022-2023
Days to
Maturity
YTM
360CUSIPInvestment #
Purchase
Date
0.00
2.726211,780,409.97 210,501,593.18 2.763 489
0Average Balance
202,394,859.30 208,401,590.64Total Cash and Investments
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Maturity
Date
Current
Principal
Investments FY 2022-2023
YTM
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YTM
360
Payment
DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Money Market
FIB4531558874 295,593.18 295,593.180.300SYS4531558874B 10/01 - Monthly 295,593.180.3000.296
295,593.18Money Market Totals 295,593.180.000.296295,593.18 0.300
Passbook/Checking Accounts
WF6952311634B 0.00 0.000.150SYS6952311634B 08/01 - Monthly 0.000.1500.148
0.00Passbook/Checking Accounts Totals 0.000.000.0000.00 0.000
Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing
ANGLES1092-23 1,500,000.00 1,488,289.585.110 08/25/20230347M3VR2 08/25 - At Maturity02/27/2023 1,461,887.925.3165.243
CACPNY1091-23 1,000,000.00 983,699.444.810 10/31/202322533UXX6 10/31 - At Maturity02/14/2023 965,394.725.0785.008
CACPNY1099-23 1,500,000.00 1,462,140.845.020 12/29/202322533UZV8 12/29 - At Maturity04/13/2023 1,445,616.675.3405.267
MUFGBK1090-23 1,000,000.00 993,950.004.840 08/15/202362479MVF7 08/15 - At Maturity02/14/2023 975,531.115.0304.961
MUFGBK1095-23 1,500,000.00 1,478,463.334.970 10/13/202362479MXD0 10/13 - At Maturity03/29/2023 1,458,997.505.2865.214
MUFGBK1096-23 1,500,000.00 1,474,735.834.970 10/31/202362479MXX6 10/31 - At Maturity03/29/2023 1,455,270.005.2895.216
7,881,279.02Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing Totals 7,762,697.920.005.1728,000,000.00 5.244
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
FAMCA0962-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.600 11/20/202531422B3F5 05/20 - 11/2011/20/2020 1,000,000.000.6000.592
FAMCA1113-22B 900,000.00 900,280.005.600 06/26/202531422X4H2 12/26 - 06/26 280.0006/28/2023 900,000.005.6005.523
FAMCA1113-23A 1,400,000.00 1,400,435.565.600 06/26/202531422X4H2 12/26 - 06/26 435.5606/28/2023 1,400,000.005.6005.523
FFCB0977-21A 1,000,000.00 999,446.240.300 11/12/20243133EMQQ8 05/12 - 11/12 Received03/02/2021 998,500.000.3410.336
FFCB0977-21B 1,500,000.00 1,499,169.360.300 11/12/20243133EMQQ8 05/12 - 11/12 Received03/02/2021 1,497,750.000.3410.336
FFCB1008-21 2,000,000.00 1,999,464.710.270 10/12/20233133ENAU4 04/12 - 10/12 Received10/15/2021 1,996,200.000.3660.361
FFCB1040-22A 1,500,000.00 1,487,598.151.040 01/25/20243133ENLY4 07/25 - 01/25 Received05/20/2022 1,463,220.002.5392.504
FFCB1040-22B 1,000,000.00 991,732.101.040 01/25/20243133ENLY4 07/25 - 01/25 Received05/20/2022 975,480.002.5392.504
FFCB1045-22A 1,500,000.00 1,485,391.302.800 11/25/20253133ENXQ8 11/25 - 05/25 Received06/13/2022 1,479,000.003.2323.188
FFCB1045-22B 1,000,000.00 990,260.872.800 11/25/20253133ENXQ8 11/25 - 05/25 Received06/13/2022 986,000.003.2323.188
FFCB1058-22 1,000,000.00 998,015.983.375 08/26/20243133ENJ84 02/26 - 08/26 Received09/09/2022 996,620.003.5543.505
FFCB1059-22 1,000,000.00 999,253.603.500 09/13/20243133ENL40 03/13 - 09/1309/13/2022 998,756.003.5653.516
FFCB1069-22 2,500,000.00 2,232,378.930.660 05/27/20263133EMHH8 11/27 - 05/27 Received10/14/2022 2,166,625.004.7104.646
FFCB1084-22 1,500,000.00 1,481,396.453.500 09/13/20243133ENL40 03/13 - 09/13 Received11/30/2022 1,472,310.004.5854.523
FFCB1089-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.004.875 01/10/20243133EN5M8 07/10 - 01/1001/10/2023 1,500,000.004.8754.808
FFCB1089-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.004.875 01/10/20243133EN5M8 07/10 - 01/1001/10/2023 1,000,000.004.8754.808
FHLB0975-21 1,000,000.00 998,155.430.650 02/17/20263130AL4V3 08/17 - 02/17 Received02/22/2021 996,500.000.5810.573
FHLB0978-21 1,000,000.00 993,346.550.580 02/11/20263130AKXB7 08/11 - 02/11 Received03/15/2021 987,500.000.8410.829
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Principal
Investments FY 2022-2023
YTM
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YTM
360
Payment
DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
FHLB0979-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,893.970.375 03/15/20243130ALKS2 09/15 - 03/15 Received03/17/2021 1,499,550.000.3850.380
FHLB0979-21B 1,000,000.00 999,929.310.375 03/15/20243130ALKS2 09/15 - 03/15 Received03/17/2021 999,700.000.3850.380
FHLB0980-21 2,650,000.00 2,648,375.701.500 04/14/20263130ALVT8 10/14 - 04/1404/14/2021 2,647,085.001.1161.101
FHLB0984-21A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.000.450 07/15/20243130ALTV6 07/15 - 01/15 Received04/20/2021 1,500,000.000.4500.444
FHLB0984-21B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.450 07/15/20243130ALTV6 07/15 - 01/15 Received04/20/2021 1,000,000.000.4500.444
FHLB0985-21A 1,500,000.00 1,499,876.180.450 07/26/20243130ALVQ4 10/26 - 04/26 Received04/30/2021 1,499,625.000.4580.452
FHLB0985-21B 1,000,000.00 999,917.450.450 07/26/20243130ALVQ4 10/26 - 04/26 Received04/30/2021 999,750.000.4580.452
FHLB0991-21A 1,500,000.00 1,498,508.360.330 06/28/20243130AMV66 12/28 - 06/28 Received07/01/2021 1,495,500.000.4310.425
FHLB0991-21B 1,000,000.00 999,005.570.330 06/28/20243130AMV66 12/28 - 06/28 Received07/01/2021 997,000.000.4310.425
FHLB0992-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.000.510 08/30/20243130AMZQ8 12/30 - 06/30 Received07/01/2021 1,500,000.000.5100.503
FHLB0994-21 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.000.600 05/28/20253130ANKM1 02/28 - 08/28 Received09/03/2021 2,000,000.000.6000.592
FHLB1001-21 1,000,000.00 999,878.720.125 08/28/20233130ANYM6 02/28 - 08/28 Received09/13/2021 998,500.000.2020.199
FHLB1002-21 1,000,000.00 999,600.000.375 09/13/20243130ANR28 03/13 - 09/13 Received09/13/2021 999,000.000.4090.403
FHLB1013-21A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.000.650 09/29/20233130AQ7J6 03/29 - 09/2912/29/2021 1,500,000.000.6500.641
FHLB1013-21B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.650 09/29/20233130AQ7J6 03/29 - 09/2912/29/2021 1,000,000.000.6500.641
FHLB1016-21 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.780 12/29/20233130AQ7K3 06/29 - 12/2912/29/2021 1,000,000.000.7800.769
FHLB1038-22 1,500,000.00 1,494,778.850.125 08/28/20233130ANYM6 08/28 - 02/28 Received05/09/2022 1,457,040.002.3702.338
FHLB1043-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.002.875 06/14/20243130AS6D6 12/14 - 06/1406/14/2022 1,500,000.002.8752.836
FHLB1044-22 1,500,000.00 1,492,861.102.125 02/28/20243130ARHG9 08/28 - 02/28 Received06/13/2022 1,481,475.002.8702.831
FHLB1052-22A 1,500,000.00 1,494,999.142.500 02/13/20243130AFW94 08/13 - 02/13 Received07/15/2022 1,487,205.003.0573.015
FHLB1052-22B 1,000,000.00 996,666.092.500 02/13/20243130AFW94 08/13 - 02/13 Received07/15/2022 991,470.003.0573.015
FHLB1055-22 1,000,000.00 999,488.063.125 06/14/20243130ASHK8 12/14 - 06/14 Received08/04/2022 999,000.003.1803.136
FHLB1056-22 1,810,000.00 1,747,089.660.625 11/27/20243130AMNR9 11/28 - 05/28 Received08/05/2022 1,706,558.503.2103.166
FHLB1057-22A 1,500,000.00 1,453,667.841.100 01/13/20253130AQGT4 01/13 - 07/13 Received08/05/2022 1,426,305.013.2103.166
FHLB1057-22B 1,000,000.00 969,111.891.100 01/13/20253130AQGT4 01/13 - 07/13 Received08/05/2022 950,870.003.2103.166
FHLB1060-22 1,500,000.00 1,486,435.833.250 06/06/20253130AS6N4 12/06 - 06/06 Received09/13/2022 1,480,815.003.7463.694
FHLB1061-22 1,500,000.00 1,499,452.824.130 08/28/20253130ASZD4 02/28 - 08/28 Received09/13/2022 1,499,250.004.1484.091
FHLB1062-22 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.004.000 09/29/20253130AT7A9 03/29 - 09/2909/29/2022 1,500,000.004.0003.945
FHLB1064-22 1,500,000.00 1,481,133.472.750 12/13/20243130A3GE8 12/13 - 06/13 Received09/14/2022 1,470,760.503.6603.610
FHLB1067-22 1,500,000.00 1,487,552.553.375 03/08/20243130AT3H8 03/08 - 09/08 Received10/14/2022 1,474,601.164.6344.571
FHLB1073-22 1,000,000.00 982,833.922.125 02/28/20243130ARHG9 02/28 - 08/28 Received11/09/2022 966,030.004.8454.778
FHLB1081-22 2,000,000.00 1,994,254.334.375 03/08/20243130ATKJ5 03/08 - 09/08 Received11/22/2022 1,989,160.004.8104.744
FHLB1082-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.125 05/28/20243130ATYD3 05/28 - 11/2811/30/2022 1,000,000.005.1255.055
FHLB1085-22 1,000,000.00 974,661.992.750 12/13/20243130A3GE8 12/13 - 06/13 Received11/30/2022 964,420.004.6004.537
FHLB1086-22 1,500,000.00 1,499,610.924.750 12/12/20233130AU6T6 06/12 - 12/1212/12/2022 1,499,130.004.8104.744
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DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
FHLB1087-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,863.834.750 04/15/20243130AU6P4 04/15 - 10/1512/15/2022 1,001,460.004.6404.577
FHLB1088-22A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.004.781 07/27/20233130AUC44 01/27 - 07/2712/30/2022 1,500,000.004.7874.722
FHLB1088-22B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.004.781 07/27/20233130AUC44 01/27 - 07/2712/30/2022 1,000,000.004.7874.722
FHLB1093-23A 1,500,000.00 1,513,877.285.125 07/28/20253130AUNY6 07/28 - 01/28 12,171.8803/27/2023 1,501,920.005.0634.994
FHLB1093-23B 1,000,000.00 1,009,251.515.125 07/28/20253130AUNY6 07/28 - 01/28 8,114.5803/27/2023 1,001,280.005.0634.994
FHLB1094-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.350 12/30/20243130AVJ60 06/30 - 12/3003/30/2023 1,000,000.005.3555.282
FHLB1097-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.005.500 03/28/20253130AVHN5 09/28 - 03/2803/30/2023 1,500,000.005.5005.425
FHLB1097-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.500 03/28/20253130AVHN5 09/28 - 03/2803/30/2023 1,000,000.005.5005.425
FHLB1098-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.005.150 04/30/20243130AVKN1 10/05 - 04/0504/05/2023 1,500,000.005.1545.083
FHLB1098-23B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.150 04/30/20243130AVKN1 10/05 - 04/0504/05/2023 1,000,000.005.1545.083
FHLB1102-23 1,500,000.00 1,509,627.475.710 03/14/20253130AV6Z0 09/14 - 03/14 6,899.5804/13/2023 1,503,075.005.5935.516
FHLB1103-23 1,500,000.00 1,505,246.035.375 03/28/20253130AVHB1 09/28 - 03/28 2,911.4604/13/2023 1,502,625.005.2795.206
FHLB1107-23 1,000,000.00 1,011,230.454.625 03/14/20253130AUZC1 09/14 - 03/14 8,093.7504/20/2023 1,003,500.002.9972.956
FHLB1108-23 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.005.500 04/25/20253130AVNT5 10/25 - 04/2504/28/2023 1,500,000.005.5005.425
FHLB1109-23A 1,500,000.00 1,500,600.945.300 05/15/20253130AW2L3 11/15 - 05/15 883.3405/19/2023 1,499,700.005.3105.238
FHLB1109-23B 1,175,000.00 1,175,470.725.300 05/15/20253130AW2L3 11/15 - 05/15 691.9405/19/2023 1,174,765.005.3105.238
FHLB1111-23 1,970,000.00 1,927,351.600.625 12/22/20233130AQF57 06/22 - 12/22 Received05/26/2023 1,918,622.405.3125.239
FHLB1112-23 1,450,000.00 1,419,210.870.625 12/22/20233130AQF57 06/22 - 12/22 Received05/26/2023 1,412,909.005.2205.148
FHLMC0960-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.360 05/15/20243134GXBD5 05/15 - 11/15 Received11/20/2020 1,000,000.000.3600.355
FHLMC0961-20 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.000.350 03/29/20243134GWXC5 03/29 - 09/29 Received11/20/2020 1,000,000.000.3500.345
FHLMC1003-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.000.360 05/15/20243134GXBD5 11/15 - 05/15 Received09/15/2021 1,500,000.000.3600.355
FHLMC1004-21 1,500,000.00 1,500,254.500.300 11/13/20233134GXAY0 11/13 - 05/13 Received09/15/2021 1,501,500.000.2540.250
FHLMC1050-22 1,500,000.00 1,492,406.943.000 12/23/20243134GXVF8 12/23 - 06/2306/23/2022 1,487,154.603.3603.314
FHLMC1083-22 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.005.000 11/27/20243134GY5C2 05/27 - 11/2711/30/2022 1,000,000.005.0004.932
FHLMC1100-23 1,500,000.00 1,496,582.453.750 01/27/20253134GXH98 07/27 - 01/27 11,875.0004/13/2023 1,482,600.004.4294.368
FHLMC1101-23 1,500,000.00 1,514,355.835.550 02/28/20253134GYL42 09/01 - 03/01 9,712.5004/13/2023 1,505,250.005.3485.275
FHLMC1104-23 1,000,000.00 1,000,803.224.750 09/30/20253134GX3A0 09/30 - 03/30 1,715.2804/13/2023 999,000.004.7934.727
FHLMC1106-23A 1,500,000.00 1,517,910.005.150 02/14/20253134GYJ29 08/14 - 02/14 12,875.0004/14/2023 1,505,700.004.9274.859
FHLMC1106-23B 1,000,000.00 1,011,940.005.150 02/14/20253134GYJ29 08/14 - 02/14 8,583.3304/14/2023 1,003,800.004.9274.859
FHLMC1110-23A 1,500,000.00 1,520,080.315.500 09/15/20253134GYLM2 09/15 - 03/15 14,666.6705/19/2023 1,505,700.005.3205.247
FHLMC1110-23B 851,000.00 862,392.235.500 09/15/20253134GYLM2 09/15 - 03/15 8,320.8905/19/2023 854,233.805.3205.247
FNMA1027-22 1,000,000.00 999,747.150.250 07/10/20233135G05G4 07/10 - 01/10 Received02/11/2022 985,700.001.2741.256
FNMA1033-22 3,000,000.00 2,998,717.190.250 07/10/20233135G05G4 07/10 - 01/10 Received04/18/2022 2,937,000.001.9901.962
FNMA1051-22A 1,500,000.00 1,499,617.822.875 09/12/20233135G0U43 09/12 - 03/12 Received07/14/2022 1,497,750.003.0052.964
FNMA1051-22B 1,000,000.00 999,745.222.875 09/12/20233135G0U43 09/12 - 03/12 Received07/14/2022 998,500.003.0052.964
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Maturity
Date
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Principal
Investments FY 2022-2023
YTM
365
YTM
360
Payment
DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
FNMA1063-22 1,500,000.00 1,461,722.081.625 10/15/20243135G0W66 10/15 - 04/15 Received09/14/2022 1,438,045.863.7153.664
FNMA1074-22 1,000,000.00 962,493.331.625 10/15/20243135G0W66 04/15 - 10/15 Received11/09/2022 943,740.004.7234.658
119,567,407.92Federal Agency Coupon Securities Totals 118,959,791.83108,230.763.128120,206,000.00 3.171
Federal Agency Disc. -Amortizing
FHLB1079-22 3,000,000.00 2,965,050.0009/29/2023313384MH9 09/29 - At Maturity11/22/2022 2,879,228.334.9424.874
FHLB1105.23 4,000,000.00 3,953,200.004.680 09/29/2023313384MH9 09/29 - At Maturity04/13/2023 3,912,120.004.9194.852
6,918,250.00Federal Agency Disc. -Amortizing Totals 6,791,348.330.004.8617,000,000.00 4.929
Treasury Coupon Securities
US TRE0982-21 6,000,000.00 6,088,278.512.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/15/2021 6,300,937.500.3840.379
US TRE0983-21 6,000,000.00 5,953,187.210.250 05/31/2025912828ZT0 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/15/2021 5,899,218.750.6630.654
US TRE0986-21A 1,500,000.00 1,533,796.022.375 08/15/2024912828D56 08/15 - 02/15 Received05/14/2021 1,597,770.000.3600.355
US TRE0986-21B 1,000,000.00 1,022,530.682.375 08/15/2024912828D56 08/15 - 02/15 Received05/14/2021 1,065,180.000.3600.355
US TRE0988-21 4,000,000.00 3,979,917.240.250 05/31/2025912828ZT0 11/30 - 05/31 Received06/11/2021 3,958,400.000.5150.508
US TRE0989-21 3,000,000.00 3,047,221.112.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 11/30 - 05/31 Received06/11/2021 3,152,940.000.2750.271
US TRE0990-21A 1,500,000.00 1,519,342.521.500 09/30/2024912828YH7 09/30 - 03/31 Received06/18/2021 1,550,790.000.4600.454
US TRE0990-21B 1,000,000.00 1,012,895.021.500 09/30/2024912828YH7 09/30 - 03/31 Received06/18/2021 1,033,860.000.4600.454
US TRE1000-21 1,500,000.00 1,509,880.922.875 09/30/20239128285D8 09/30 - 03/31 Received09/09/2021 1,581,544.760.2250.222
US TRE1007-21 2,000,000.00 1,999,100.890.125 09/15/202391282CAK7 03/15 - 09/15 Received10/15/2021 1,991,718.750.3420.337
US TRE1009-21 2,000,000.00 1,999,001.420.250 11/15/202391282CAW1 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/15/2021 1,994,453.130.3840.378
US TRE1010-21 6,000,000.00 6,080,889.922.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/15/2021 6,231,562.500.5180.511
US TRE1011-21 4,000,000.00 3,959,603.950.250 05/31/2025912828ZT0 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/15/2021 3,923,593.750.7850.775
US TRE1012-21 3,500,000.00 3,474,654.820.750 05/31/202691282CCF6 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/15/2021 3,459,804.691.0050.991
US TRE1032-22 9,000,000.00 8,532,727.280.750 05/31/202691282CCF6 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/14/2022 8,338,359.382.6412.605
US TRE1035-22 1,000,000.00 990,257.900.125 12/15/202391282CBA8 06/15 - 12/15 Received04/18/2022 964,648.442.3092.277
US TRE1036-22 2,000,000.00 1,984,278.030.750 12/31/202391282CDR9 06/30 - 12/31 Received04/18/2022 1,946,562.502.3612.328
US TRE1037-22 4,500,000.00 4,131,489.520.500 05/31/2027912828ZS2 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/18/2022 4,018,359.382.7562.719
US TRE1041-22A 1,500,000.00 1,498,438.622.125 11/30/2023912828U57 05/31 - 11/30 Received05/20/2022 1,494,257.812.3812.348
US TRE1041-22B 1,000,000.00 998,959.082.125 11/30/2023912828U57 05/31 - 11/30 Received05/20/2022 996,171.872.3812.348
US TRE1042-22 2,000,000.00 1,990,933.692.000 05/31/2024912828XT2 05/31 - 11/30 Received05/23/2022 1,980,000.002.5102.476
US TRE1066-22 1,500,000.00 1,475,615.900.500 11/30/202391282CDM0 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/14/2022 1,433,906.254.5504.487
US TRE1068-22 1,500,000.00 1,452,314.510.375 04/15/202491282CBV2 10/15 - 04/15 Received10/14/2022 1,409,414.064.5794.517
US TRE1070-22 5,000,000.00 4,661,466.732.375 05/15/2027912828X88 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/14/2022 4,599,218.754.3204.260
US TRE1071-22 1,000,000.00 866,307.690.500 05/31/2027912828ZS2 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/14/2022 842,000.004.3014.242
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YTM
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Payment
DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer
Purchase
Date
Accrued Interest
At Purchase
Treasury Coupon Securities
US TRE1080-22 2,000,000.00 1,975,971.342.250 12/31/2023912828V23 12/31 - 06/30 Received11/22/2022 1,946,953.134.7384.673
73,739,060.52Treasury Coupon Securities Totals 73,711,625.400.001.62275,000,000.00 1.644
208,401,590.64Investment Totals 207,521,056.66108,230.76210,501,593.18 2.726 2.763
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0.14%
52.15%
47.71%
Portfolio by Asset Class
Cash and Equivalents
Long Term
Short Term
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
0.71%1.19%
1.57%
8.55%
38.27%7.77%
0.14%4.28%
1.90%
35.63%
Par Value by Issuer Graph
ANGLES
CACPNY
FAMCA
FFCB
FHLB
FHLMC
FIB
FNMA
MUFGBK
UST
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
0.14%
3.78%
57.37%
3.32%
35.38%
Book Value By Investment Type
Money Market
Commercial Paper
Federal Agency Coupon Securities
Federal Agency Discounts
Treasury Coupon Securities
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
Investment Yield by Type
ITEM #: 6
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO IOWAY CREEK AND HEADWATERS OF
THE SOUTH SKUNK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES
BACKGROUND:
Tim Gartin has served as the City Council appointee on the Ioway Creek and the
Headwaters of the South Skunk Watershed Management Authorities (WMA’s) since
January 1, 2022. On July 11, 2023, City Council voted “to designate a City staff member
to serve in lieu of the appointed member of the City Council for the Ioway Creek
Watershed Management Authority and Headwaters of the South Skunk Watershed
Management Authority.”
Tracy Peterson, Municipal Engineer, has served each of the WMA’s in a technical
capacity for many years. Therefore, it is recommended that she be appointed as the City
of Ames representative on both WMA’s.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Approve the appointment of Tracy Peterson, Municipal Engineer, to the
Headwaters of the South Skunk Watershed Management Authority with the term
effective as of July 1, 2023.
b. Approve the appointment of Tracy Peterson, Municipal Engineer, to the Ioway
Creek Watershed Management Authority with the term effective as of July 1, 2023.
2. Name a different appointee to one or both WMA’s.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Tracy has been involved in a technical capacity on both WMA’s and has an excellent
understanding of the mission of each organization. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN “CERTIFICATION
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL” ON BEHALF OF LOCAL
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS APPLYING FOR EMERGENCY
SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDS.
BACKGROUND:
In order for three local non-profit agencies, Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and
Support (ACCESS), The Bridge Home (TBH), and Youth and Shelter Services (YSS), to
apply for funding under the Federal Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program, they are
required to submit a “Certification of Local Government Approval” from the City of Ames.
If they are awarded funding through this program, the certification allows these non -profit
agencies to receive these federal funds directly through the State of Iowa’s Iowa Finance
Authority (IFA).
Additionally, these certifications confirm that local governments are electing to
have IFA administer these grant funds on behalf of the non -profit organizations,
rather than the City. For the calendar year beginning January 1, 2024.
The attached “Certifications of Local Government Approval” for all three agencies must
be submitted with their applications to IFA on or before July 25, 2023.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can authorize the Mayor to sign the Certifications of Local
Government Approval on behalf of ACCESS, TBH, and YSS.
2. The City Council can choose not to authorize the Mayor to sign the Certifications of
Local Government Approval on behalf of ACCESS, TBH, & YSS .
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receiving ESG grant funds administered through the Iowa Finance Authority is very
important in helping these agencies provide much-needed services and financial support
for homeless individuals and families fleeing domestic violence, facing and experiencing
homelessness, and for homeless youth in our community. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1.
ITEM #: 7
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: P&H
1
ITEM #: 8
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: Admin
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: OCTAGON ART FESTIVAL REQUESTS
BACKGROUND:
The Octagon Center for the Arts plans to host the Octagon Art Festival in downtown Ames
on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and
conclude at 4:00 p.m. Booths selling art works, crafts, and food items will be in operation
that day.
To facilitate this event, the following items are requested:
1. Closure of the following streets, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
a. Main Street, east of Clark (not blocking Wells Fargo Driveway) to just west
of Duff Avenue (allowing traffic to access parking lot behind businesses)
b. Douglas Avenue, 5th Street to Main Street
c. Kellogg Avenue, south of the alley to Main Street
d. Burnett Avenue, south of the alley to Main Street
2. Waiver of costs for electricity during the event (estimated at $10)
3. Approval of a Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit for the Central Business
District
4. Approval of a Blanket Vending License for the duration of the event
5. Waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License ($50)
Insurance coverage for the event has been provided by The Octagon Center for the Arts.
Notification signs will be placed on parking meters on Saturday evening after 6:00 p.m.
Since the event occurs on a Sunday, there is no potential loss of parking meter revenue.
Public Works will provide the necessary barricades for the street closures. A noise permit
will be obtained through the Police Department.
Ames Main Street has been informed of the Art Festival and is in support of it. Additionally,
Octagon staff has contacted affected businesses door-to-door. Signatures confirming the
notification have been obtained from nearly all affected businesses. Fewer businesses
are open in the downtown area on Sundays compared to other days of the week.
2
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests from The Octagon Center for the Arts for the Art Festival on
September 24, 2023, including: closure of various streets from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., blanket Vending License and waiver of fee for Vending License, Blanket
Temporary Obstruction Permit for sidewalks adjacent to closed streets, and waiver
of costs for electricity during the event.
2. Approve the requests but require payment for the Blanket Vending License and
reimbursement for electricity use.
3. Deny these requests.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This is the 52nd year that the Octagon has held the Art Festival. There will be more than
one hundred artists on hand with unique, hand-crafted artwork for sale, live entertainment,
and local food vendors. No admission is charged, and Festival organizers expect 10,000
people to attend. Ames Main Street has expressed its full support of the event. Therefore,
it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1,
as described above.
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ITEM #: 9
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: Admin
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: REQUESTS FOR ECOFAIR 2023
BACKGROUND:
City staff is planning to host the 2023 EcoFair from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. on Saturday,
September 30, 2023. This year’s event will host vendors focused to educate citizens of
all ages about sustainability, water quality, water conservation, energy conversation,
environmental, and climate change. In addition to the traditional arrangements for
EcoFair, staff is planning to host food trucks.
To facilitate this event, City staff has requested the following:
Closure of Fifth Street from Pearle Avenue to Clark Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023
A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
A blanket Vending License and waiver of fee ($50 loss to City Clerk’s Office)
Closure of 35 metered parking spaces along Fifth Street from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, and waiver of fees (Estimated loss to
Parking Fund of $43.75)
Staff plans to notify affected businesses along Fifth Street by distributing postcards.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the requests for EcoFair on Saturday, September 30, 2023, as outlined
above.
2. Approve the requests but require the event budget to be used to reimburse the
lost revenues for the Vending License and parking waiver.
3. Do not approve the requests.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
EcoFair is an annual event that connects the Ames Community with City Staff and
sustainability experts who provide a range of resources focused on reducing energy
consumption and water, land, and resource conservation. The EcoFair furthers the City
Council’s Goal to expand Sustainability Efforts. 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#: 10
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ELECTRIC SERVICES UNDERGROUND TRENCHING - CONTRACT
RENEWAL
BACKGROUND:
This contract consists of a contractor furnishing all equipment, tools, labor, and materials
not supplied by Electric Services for excavating, trenching, directional boring, and
backfilling for installation of conduits, ground sleeves, box pads, vaults, handholes, and
other appurtenances.
This work consists of emergency service, as well as regularly planned repairs and
services. To ensure availability of contractors, Electric Services contracts with a
primary trenching contractor and a secondary trenching contractor. The secondary
contractor is utilized when the primary contractor is unavailable.
On June 25, 2019, City Council awarded the primary contract to Ames Trenching &
Excavating, Ames, IA, and the secondary contract to Zoske Electrical Services, Inc.,
Des Moines, IA. These contracts contained the option to renew for four additional one-
year periods. The period ending June 30, 2024, is the fourth renewal period, subject
to Council approval of funding for the Underground Trenching Contract.
The contract includes a rate provision which increases rates at fixed percentages above
the previous fiscal year contracted rates at time of renewal. For the primary contract
with Ames Trenching & Excavating, the fixed rates for FY 2023/24 include a labor
increase of 5% and no increases for equipment and tools. For the secondary
contract with Zoske Electrical Services, Inc., the fixed rates for FY 2023/24 include
a labor increase of 3% and no increases for equipment and tools. A comparison of
FY 2022/23 rates and proposed FY 2023/24 rates is shown on Attachment 1.
Staff recommends renewal of the contract with Ames Trenching & Excavating and Zoske
Electrical Services. The benefits of having contracts for these services include:
1) Consistency of work and quality from a single contractor.
2) Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability
for labor, travel, and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage.
3) Rapid contractor mobilization to start emergency repairs, thus reducing generation
downtime.
4) Saved City staff time obtaining quotes, evaluating bids and preparing
specifications and other procurement documentation.
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The total amount to be renewed for these contracts will be a time and materials cost not
to exceed $500,000.
The approved FY 2023/24 operating budget for Underground System Improvements
contains $600,000. Trenching and excavation services are included in this amount. The
trenching and excavation services covered by this contract would also be used for the
relocation of Electric Services facilities to clear sites for Public Works roadway
improvement projects. Funds have been designated in various CIP projects for those
relocation activities.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal for underground trenching for FY 2023/24:
a. Approve the primary contract renewal with Ames Trenching & Excavating,
Ames, IA, for the Underground Trenching Contract for Electric Services through
June 30, 2024, in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000.
b. Approve a Performance Bond with Ames Trenching & Excavating, Ames, IA in
the amount of $400,000.
c. Approve the secondary contract renewal with Zoske Electrical Services, Inc.,
Des Moines, IA, for the Underground Trenching Contract for Electric Services
through June 30, 2024, in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000.
d. Approve a Performance Bond with Zoske Electrical Services, Inc., Des Moines,
IA in the amount of $100,000.
2. Do not renew these contracts and instruct staff to obtain trenching services on an
as-needed basis.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
These services are necessary to provide trenching and excavation for new construction,
maintenance, and emergency repair activities for Electric Services. These contracts
establish rates and provide for guaranteed availability, thereby helping to control costs.
Having two contractors under contract allows the City to assign work to the secondary
contractor if the primary contractor is busy and is unable to meet required project
deadlines. This should reduce delays to project schedules. 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 #: 11
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: OUTAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES
BACKGROUND:
The Electric Services Department uses a computerized Outage Management System
(OMS) designed and maintained by Milsoft Utility Solutions, Abilene, TX. The OMS is
used to handle electric outage calls, pinpoint system problems, aid in crew dispatch,
and—a recent addition—communicate via text messaging with Electric Services
customers. It is crucial to have an up -to-date system to assure quick, reliable response
to customer outages and other customer concerns.
This software was originally purchased in 2011 and has been a critical asset to the
department and to all the Electric Services customers with improved response times to
power outages and system reliability.
The purchase order amount of $58,826.46 (inclusive of Iowa sales tax) provides for
support of the software through June 30, 2024. This software is proprietary, and the
support can only be provided by Milsoft Utility Solutions, the original software
creator.
The FY 2023/24 Electric Distribution budget includes $150,000 for software maintenance,
which is available for this contract.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract for support services for Computerized Outage Management
System to Milsoft Utility Solutions, Abilene, TX in the amount of $58,826.46
(inclusive of Iowa sales tax).
2. Do not approve the contract.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is critical for Electric Services staff to have an up-to-date system to assure quick reliable
response to customer outages and other customer concerns. 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: 12
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: Electric
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: UNIT 8 ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR INSULATION & LAGGING –
CHANGE ORDER #1
BACKGROUND:
The Power Plant’s two gas-fired boilers use electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) to remove
particulate matter from the exhaust gas. The ESPs are susceptible to corrosion from flue
gases and the outdoor environment, and therefore require periodic maintenance. The
Capital Improvements Plan includes a project for Power Plant Unit 8 Precipitator
Insulation and Lagging. The FY 2022/23 budget includes $2,000,000 for engineering and
construction.
On January 25, 2023, City Council awarded a contract to Incorp Industries, LLC for
the Unit 8 Electrostatic Precipitator Insulation & Lagging project in the amount of
$1,603,640. This project is to replace the lagging and insulation on the entire
Electrostatic Precipitator.
As the lagging was being replaced, it was observed that there are several areas on
the inlet and outlet duct that also need to be replaced because of deterioration. The
replacement of the lagging and insulation on the inlet and outlet ducts were not
included in the original scope.
This proposed Change Order No. 1 for $226,500 (inclusive of sales tax) is to remove
and replace insulation and lagging on the inlet and outlet ducts.
The Capital Improvements Plan includes a project for Power Plant Unit 8 Precipitator
Insulation and lagging. The FY 2022/23 budget includes $2,000,000 for engineering and
construction.
BUDGET:
Project Expenses:
Engineering/Design $ 74,300
Construction Contract $ 1,603,640
Proposed Change Order #1 $ 226,500
Total Project Expense $ 1,904,440
Funding Sources:
FY 2020/21 CIP $ 1,000,000
FY 2022/23 CIP $ 1,000,000
Total Authorized Budget $ 2,000,000
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award Change Order No.1 to Incorp Industries, LLC of Evansville, IN for $226,500
(inclusive of sales tax) for extra work on the Unit 8 Electrostatic Precipitator
Insulation and Lagging Project.
2. Do not approve the requested change order.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This work is necessary to repair damaged pieces and provide adequate insulation and
protection. The work is a planned project in the current CIP. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1 as stated
above.
ITEM #: 13
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: PW
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: 2022/23 & 2023/24 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION DESIGN –
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT – (AMENDMENT NO. 1 –
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION & OBSERVATION)
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual program for rehabilitation/reconstruction of deficient sanitary sewers
and deteriorated manholes at various locations throughout the city. The goal of this
program is to identify and remove major sources of inflow/infiltration (I/I) to regain pipe
capacity and reduce the wet weather flow at the treatment plant.
On August 9, 2022, City Council award the design contract to WHKS of Ames, Iowa
in the amount of $395,000. The original contract with WHKS is for design services for
the following projects, not including construction administration and observation :
Project 1: CIPP Lining and MH Rehabilitation – Basin 11
Project 2: CIPP Lining – Basin 12/US 69 Repairs
Project 3: East Lincoln Way & South Duff Trunkline Rehabilitation
Originally, Project # 2 mentioned above, was planned for 2025 construction season. The
sanitary sewer rehabilitation – (US Hwy 69) project has been accelerated due to an Iowa
DOT resurfacing project due to start in April 2024. The City is working with the Iowa DOT
to complete sanitary sewer and water main work along US 69 (South Duff and Grand Ave)
to avoid removing new pavement once the Iowa DOT paving project is complete.
Amendment No. 1 is being requested for adding construction observation for the
US 69 – Basin 12 to the professional services contract in the amount of $79,500.
On July 11, 2023, City Council awarded the construction contract for this project to Jet
Drain Services LLC. of Ames, Iowa in the amount of $1,353,819.
The following tasks are included for the additional professional services:
• Construction Administration
1. Provide construction administration assistance during construction.
Contract administration assistance activities conducted during project
construction include clarification of design details, periodic visits to the
construction site to observe the progress of work, review of shop drawings,
review periodic payment estimates for completed construction work and
recommend payments for processing, prepare change orders when
required, and prepare the final summary of construction costs. Fee based
on 28 hours of administration time.
2. Provide construction updates to the Client.
3. Prepare record drawings from Contractor provided “mark-ups” at the
completion of construction.
• Construction Observation
1. Provide resident project observation services during construction of the
Project. Resident observation is a full-time function during construction.
Duties are to provide on-site evaluations of the Project progress in
accordance with the plans and specifications and report said progress to
the Engineer. Additionally, the observer maintains a log book recording
conditions at the job site, weather, record of visitors, summary of daily
activities, actions taken, observations in general and assists in recording
data for eventual preparation of Record Drawings. The observer duties do
not include construction means, methods, procedures, and job -site safety.
Fee based on 780 hours of observation and travel time.
2. The testing of materials was included in the bid package to be paid by the
Contractor (Jet Drain).
Revenues and expenses associated with this program are estimated, as follows:
Revenue Expenses
22/23 Sanitary Sewer Rehab – (SRF)
23/24 Sanitary Sewer Rehab – (SRF)
$ 4,050,000
$ 4,198,000
San Sewer Rehab (Construction: US 69 – Jet Drain)
San Sewer Rehab (Construction: future phases)
$ 1,353,819
$ 6,000,000
Overall Engineering/Admin (Est. w/Amend #1) $ 800,000
$ 8,248,000 $ 8,153,819
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the amendment to the professional services agreement for the 2022/23
& 23/24 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design – (Amendment No. 1 for
Construction Administration and Observation) with WHKS & Co. of Ames, Iowa, in
the amount of not to exceed $79,500.
2. Direct staff to renegotiate an engineering agreement amendment.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By approving the amendment No. 1, WHKS will provide the best value to the City for the
construction administration and observation. WHSK designed this project for the city and
has experience with SRF funded projects. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the
City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, City of Ames (Client) and WHKS & Co. (WHKS) executed a Professional Services
Agreement dated August 9, 2022 for certain engineering services for 2023/24 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation (Project), and
WHEREAS, the Agreement described a scope of services and was based on completion of certain
services, and
WHEREAS, the Client has requested Construction Phase Services for the U.S. 69 Spot Repairs
Project as described in more detail in attached Exhibit A, and
NOW THEREFORE, the Client and WHKS hereby agree the amended compensation for services shall
be increased by the following:
Basis of Compensation
For the services described above, the Client shall remunerate WHKS as follows:
Billed Hourly with a Not-to-Exceed Fee of $79,500.00 including Expenses. External expenses
include an administrative charge of 10 percent.
Executed this day of July 2023
City of Ames, Iowa WHKS & CO.
By: By:
Printed Name: Printed Name: Derek J. Thomas, PE
Title: Title: Vice President
Exhibit A to Amendment No. 1
A. Project Description
The Project is to provide on-site observation and administrative assistance during the
construction of the bid project, “U.S. 69 Spot Repairs”, which is part of the City’s SRF-funded
Sanitary Sewer System Improvements program. The objective of this project is to complete
sanitary sewer spot repairs under U.S. 69 along Grand Avenue and South Duff Avenue prior to
the anticipated 2024 Iowa Department of Transportation pavement project in this corridor.
The US 69 Spot Repairs project was let on June 7, 2023 and the apparent low bidder was Jet
Drain Inc. The anticipated award and start of construction will be in July of 2023. The bid project
contract documents specify time constraints for the construction. It is anticipated that the project
will take 14 weeks to construct.
B. Scope of Services Provided Under This Agreement:
Note: Items 1-6 were previously defined in the AGREEMENT.
7. US 69 Spot Repairs Construction Phase Services
The following tasks are included:
• Construction Administration
• Provide construction administration assistance during construction. Contract
administration assistance activities conducted during project construction include
clarification of design details, periodic visits to the construction site to observe
the progress of work, review of shop drawings, review periodic payment
estimates for completed construction work and recommend payments for
processing, prepare change orders when required, and prepare the final
summary of construction costs. Fee based on 28 hours of administration time.
• Provide construction updates to the Client.
• Prepare record drawings from Contractor provided “mark-ups” at the completion
of construction.
• Construction Observation
• Provide resident project observation services during construction of the
Project. Resident observation is a full-time function during construction.
Duties are to provide on-site evaluations of the Project progress in
accordance with the plans and specifications and report said progress to the
Engineer. Additionally, the observer maintains a log book recording
conditions at the job site, weather, record of visitors, summary of daily
activities, actions taken, observations in general and assists in recording data
for eventual preparation of Record Drawings. The observer duties do not
include construction means, methods, procedures, and job-site safety. Fee
based on 780 hours of observation and travel time.
• The testing of materials was included in the bid package to be paid by the
Contractor (Jet Drain).
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ITEM #: 14
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: W&PC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: ACCEPT COMPLETION OF YEAR ONE OF THE WATER PLANT WELL
REHABILITATION CONTRACT
BACKGROUND:
On June 14, 2022, City Council awarded a contract to Northway Well and Pump Company
of Waukee, Iowa in the amount of $141,625 to rehabilitate up to five of the City’s 22
drinking water wells. This is a one-year contract with a possibility of four, one-year
renewal options.
Due to the cost of repairs on the first four wells rehabilitated this year, the fifth well’s
rehabilitation has been postponed until FY 2024/25. All work for this year’s contract has
been successfully completed as of June 5, 2023. An Engineer’s Statement of Completion
has been filed with the City Clerk.
FY 2022/23 Operating Budget
Well Rehabilitation 141,625.00
Well Repairs 30,000.00
Total Well Rehab Budget 171,625.00
Project Expenses
Well Rehabilitation
4 wells @ $28,325.00 113,300.00
Well Repairs
Well 14 20,463.00
Well 20 1,728.00
Well 23 5,886.00
Total Project Expenses 141,377.00
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept final completion of the first year of the five-year Water Plant well rehabilitation
contract in the final amount of $141,377.
2. Do not accept completion of year one of the Water Plant well rehabilitation contract at
this time.
Drop pipe from Well #14 being pulled
during rehabilitation on January 6, 2023.
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CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The first year of the Water Plant well rehabilitation contract has been successfully
completed in accordance with the City’s plans and specifications. 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 #: 15
DATE: 07/18/23
DEPT: Police
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL, ES TAS, 216 STANTON AVENUE
BACKGROUND:
Es Tas, located at 216 Stanton Avenue, has applied for renewal of its Class C Liquor
License. These state licenses and permits must receive approval by the local authority
(City Council) before they can be issued by the state.
The Police Department conducts compliance checks of establishments that hold liquor
licenses in the City of Ames. These compliance checks are completed by taking to the
establishment an underage person who attempts to purchase alcohol. A business passes
the check if the employee asks for identification and rightly refuses the purchase. An
establishment fails the compliance check if the employee sells to the underage person.
Es Tas passed two such compliance checks conducted by the Ames Police
Department on March 9, 2023 and May 4, 2023. However, in the previous 12 months,
Ames officers have cited 60 individuals for being on-premises while underage. This
is a substantial number of citations for a liquor license establishment in Ames.
Of those 60 individuals cited, officers were able to verify a fake ID was used in at least 14
cases. It is worth noting that officers are unable to determine if an individual used a fake
ID or gained entrance some other way in all cases. In addition to the on-premises
violations, there are two additional criminal charges of unlawful use of a license and one
criminal charge of Interference with Official Acts.
Section 17.16 of Municipal Code prohibits minors to be on premises of liquor license
establishment unless 50% of the sales of the establishment come from food service as
opposed to alcohol. This type of operation is referred to locally as a “50/50.” A liquor-
serving establishment may also be granted permission to allow minors on the premises
during certain hours if the business can demonstrate a pattern of sales that indicate food
is more predominantly purchased during some parts of the day. At other times, such an
establishment operate more akin to a bar and must ensure no minors are on the premises
during those times.
In March 2023, Es Tas was granted 50/50 status by the Police Department, as it
demonstrated 50% of its business is food sales until 8:30 PM (See Attached 50/50
agreement). The 8:30 PM cut-off time was determined by the Police based on the time
the kitchen closes in the establishment. Es Tas submitted a plan to the Chief of Police
regarding how it would keep minors from being served alcohol. The plan provide by the
establishment was voluntarily more conservative than what would be permitted by the
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Police -- Es Tas management decided to only allow 21+ on weekend nights around 3:00
PM and weekdays around 5:00 PM. Es Tas is within its rights to elect an earlier time to
disallow those under 21 in the bar, so long as the cut-off time is posted within the
establishment. It is a clear responsibility of the establishment to remove anyone
under 21 from the premises when the cut-off time occurs.
In preparation for this license renewal, staff conducted the customary check of records.
This check identified the 60 violations mentioned previously. Of these violations, 21
occurred after the 50/50 status went into effect. Based on these violations, staff conducted
a compliance check directly related to the 50/50 status to determine if minors were
entering the establishment prior to the 21+ time and then remaining on site, or if there
was some other reason for the high number of violations.
On June 30, 2023, staff from the Police Department conducted a compliance check. Two
underage people entered Es Tas at 2:30 PM. The sign posted stated the bar was 21+
starting at 3:00 PM. At 3:00 PM, no effort was made by staff to remove minors from the
establishment as required by the 50/50 agreement. At 3:15 PM, one of the minors
approached the bar and purchased an alcoholic beverage. The bartender asked for ID,
but overlooked the person was under the age of 21 and served the person. When officers
cited the bartender, she stated that she has worked for Es Tas for 2 ½ years and was
unaware of the times the establishment goes to 21+.
On July 7, the Chief of Police spoke with Terry Cullen from Es Tas and revoked the
bar’s 50/50 status for failure to uphold the agreement. Mr. Cullen informed the Chief
that he would not be appealing this decision. Also discussed was the high number of
violations. Mr. Cullen admitted the 50/50 exemption was probably a mistake and
contributed to the high number of violations. The Chief also told Mr. Cullen that officers
reported that on several occasions when a citation was written, they were unable to
subsequently find a manager to discuss the violation. Mr. Cullen admitted this was a
problem, but stated the bar had recently hired a new full-time manager to ensure there is
someone in charge each night managing the establishment.
If the City Council opts for denial of the requested renewal, the denial of a liquor
license can be appealed, first to the ABD, then to an Administrative Law Judge, and
then the District Court. If the applicant files an appeal with ABD, they are allowed
to continue to operate. If the appeal(s) are not successful, alcohol may not be sold
on the premise for one year, unless or until a new licensee applies for and is
granted a new liquor license.
However, if the requested 12-month license renewal is denied, the applicant may
elect to apply for a shorter 8-month license renewal. If that shorter license renewal
was approved, the establishment’s license would not be considered denied and the
restrictions that would accompany a denial would not take effect. The applicant
could then subsequently demonstrate acceptable compliance and apply for a 12-
month renewal in spring 2024.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Deny the application for a 12-month liquor license renewal.
2. Approve the application for a 12-month liquor license renewal.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Compliance checks are conducted by the Ames Police Department and ABD to ensure
liquor license holders are complying with their obligation to ensure underage individuals
are not being sold or served alcohol. The applicant, Es Tas passed two such checks
in March and May 2023. However, a third check related to the 50/50 status of bar
was failed. In addition, the establishment has had over 60 violations during the
renewal period.
It is clear to staff that while fake IDs are a difficult problem, it appears that checking
IDs is not being done with due diligence given that an underage person can be
served after providing a genuine ID with a date of birth indicating their age is less
than 21. For these reasons, the Chief of Police recommends that City Council not renew
the requested Class “C” liquor license due to the high and unacceptable number of
violations and for not following the 50/50 agreement. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council take the recommendation of the Chief of Police
to adopt Alternative No. 1.
Email to Terry Cullen, owner of Es Tas sent on July 6, revoking his 50/50 status and putting him on
notice about the intent to recommend not renewing his license.
On Jul 6, 2023, at 2:32 PM, Huff, Geoff <Geoff.Huff@cityofames.org> wrote:
Terry,
In preparing for your liquor license renewal we have continued to see a high number of violations at Es
Tas. You have had 60 on premise violations in the past 12 months. This may be the highest total I have
ever seen in my 29 years of law enforcement. It is clear there is a problem. While Lieutenant Arkovich
has been working with your staff, it appears the problem has continued. While there are many fake IDs
out there, there should not be this many underage patrons found.
More troubling is your 50/50 status that I approved in March. On June 30, 2023 we conducted a
compliance check to ensure you were operating as we agreed upon. We sent two minors into the
establishment at 2:45pm and the time to go 21+ was posted as 3pm. They were not required to show ID
at the door. At 3pm, there was no attempt to remove anyone from Es Tas. At 3:15pm, one of the
minors approached the bar to order a drink. While the bartender looked at the ID, she failed to
determine the real ID showed the person as under the age of 21 and sold. The bartender said she has
worked there for 2 ½ years and was unaware of the time at which the establishment goes to 21+ only.
You have also had 21 on premise violations since I approved your 50/50 privilege.
I am notifying you that I am Revoking your 50/50 Exemption to the On Premise code. This means you
will not be allowed to have patrons under the age of 21 in the establishment at any time. If you would
like to appeal this decision, you may do so in writing to me by 5pm, July 13 (7 days from today) to
request a hearing before the City Council.
In addition, your liquor license renewal request will be reviewed by the City Council on July 18. I will be
recommending the City Council not renew your application for a 12-month license due to the high
number of violations and for failing to follow the 50/50 agreement resulting in failure of the compliance
check on June 30. I highly suggest you are in attendance to defend your position to the City Council on
that night. If you decide to appeal the revocation of your 50/50 status, that would also be held at the
July 18 City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00pm in the City Hall, City Council Chambers.
I have copied the content of the emails between us about the approval of your 50/50 status that
outlines the conditions you agreed to.
Please respond back to this email so I can ensure it was received.
Geoff Huff
Chief of Police
515.239.5131 office| 515.239.5429 fax |
geoff.huff@cityofames.org| City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue | Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org | ~ Caring People ~ Quality Programs ~ Exceptional Service ~
FBINA230 ‘Ad Triarios Redisse’
The following emails are correspondence between Staff and Mr. Cullen outlining the details of his
50/50 exemption.
Chief Huff,
These all are acceptable except the hand stamping and wrist bands. We’ve only used those when there
is going to be a significant amount of people in our location and some underage. We now avoid those
times by going 21+ whenever we think its going to be busy during the day (11-5). This has eliminated
the need for those measures and made us significantly less likely to have any issues with under 21’s. We
are significantly more like Texas Road House or Chipotle during our under 21 times. Our customers are
sitting down. They aren’t moving around and if they do its easy to monitor. They are usually over 25 if
not over 40. They are coming in for lunch or an afternoon snack and are not at Es Tas to engage in any
type of behavior that resembles the bars in Campustown at night. Thanks again for all your feedback
and your and your officers help with the classes.
Terry Cullen
651-983-9431
From: Huff, Geoff
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2023 7:45 AM
To: Terrence Cullen
Cc: Arkovich, Michael; Tuttle, Jason
Subject: RE: On Premise
Terry, that is a little more problematic as you can’t really flip back and forth. However, you can always
switch to 21 only earlier. So, if your receipts show 50/50 until 8:30pm, then that should be the time.
However, if you decide on any day to lower the time and go with 5pm or 3pm, that is fine as long as you
post it where both the public and the officers can see it. What I can’t do is approve until 5pm and on
some days you go to 8:30pm. Hopefully that makes sense.
To summarize, once I receive the documentation of 50/50 until 8:30pm:
1. The establishment will post conspicuously in a location to alert the public and police department
what time you must be 21+ to entire the establishment. In this case, I would be approving
8:30pm, but management may change the time to an earlier time (not later) provided they post
a sign with that earlier time. The establishment would also need to ensure there are no minors
in the establishment when that time comes.
2. Patrons will be ID’d at the door to identify those under and over 21 and under 21 will be marked
with both a hand stamp, wrist bands and different cups to differentiate them from the 21+
patrons. ID will also be required at the point of sale for everyone intending to consume alcohol. I
would recommend employees also do spot checks to ensure those under 21 have not acquired
an alcoholic beverage.
3. The establishment is responsible for ensuring all minors (under 21) are removed from the
establishment by 8:30pm each night unless an earlier time is posted, and then that becomes the
time all minors must be removed from the establishment. Remember, the establishment must
not allow minors in or remain on premise after 8:30pm or a posted earlier time.
4. If a minor is located on premise in possession of alcohol before the cut off time, they would be
cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age and the establishment for providing alcohol
to a minor. (This is bad)
Let me know if I have captured this correctly or if you want to add anything. This plan will be approved
once the sales documentation is received.
If you have any questions, let me know.
From: Terry Cullen < Terrence Cullen
Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:46 PM
To: Huff, Geoff <Geoff.Huff@cityofames.org>
Cc: Arkovich, Michael <mike.arkovich@cityofames.org>; Tuttle, Jason <Jason.Tuttle@cityofames.org>
Subject: RE: On Premise
[External Email]
Chief Huff,
Our current intent is to be 21+ after 5PM except on Fridays when we will be 21+ after 3. My intent on
asking was so that if we want to change its much simpler. The only days we are thinking about changing
be would Sunday and Monday until 830.
That is a great idea to ID at the door and the bar when we have a door person. We make sure that no
one under 21 gets alcohol with different cups, hand stamps, and wrist bands. Monitoring groups and
trusting your instincts we have found works very well. Sometimes you can just tell by a person acting
suspicious that they are going to try and drink underage so we watch them closer. We also are 21+ the
entire day on days we know we will be busy like we are at night. These include basketball and football
games and special days like 801 day.
When we switch from under 21 okay to only over 21 we card everyone in the location. Under 21 is not
allowed to stay.
We ID at the point of sale all the time. If someone is ordering drinks for more than themselves we check
the ID’s of everyone receiving drinks and or shots.
You are exactly right about patrons moving around and making it hard to track who is 21 and who
isn’t. Thank you for working with us about the difference between being 21+ and having under and over
21 inside the location. Ill send the food v alcohol sales over later tonight or tomorrow.
Terry Cullen
651-983-9431
From: Huff, Geoff
Sent: Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:12 AM
To: Terrence Cullen
Cc: Arkovich, Michael; Tuttle, Jason
Subject: RE: On Premise
You’re getting close.
Is it your intent to be all ages from open to 8:30pm? If yes, submit receipts for that time period and as
long as it is 50% food, should be good on that.
Will you ID at the door (Doorman) and at the point of sale (both before and after 8:30)? How will you
make sure those who are under 21 are not in possession of alcohol before 8:30pm. Wrist bands,
different cups, something else?
At 8:30pm, am I understanding that all everyone in the bar will be ID’d and minors asked to leave at that
point? I thought at one point you mentioned taking the IDs of underage people when they came in to
more easily find them at 8:30pm.
Will you ID at the point of sale before 8:30pm? I would suggest you do and possibly limit the number of
drinks someone can purchase at one time.
Continue to utilize IPACT (https://abd.iowa.gov/education/i-pact) and attend our trainings and
meetings.
And yes, no outside alcohol/food permitted inside the establishment.
Just remember, if we were to find a minor on premise in possession of alcohol before 8:30pm, both the
minor and the bar are cited. This violation is worse than an underage person being on premise when it is
only 21 so the bar is set high to get this right. If patrons are moving around the establishment a lot
during this time, it will be hard to manage, unlike a sit-down restaurant where the server can more
easily keep track of which patron is 21 and which is not.
Please let me know how you will address the concerns in this email and we will continue to move it
forward.
Geoff Huff, M.A.
Chief of Police
515.239.5131 office| 515.239.5429 fax |
geoff.huff@cityofames.org| City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue | Ames, IA 50010
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From: Terry Cullen < Terrence Cullen
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:54 PM
To: Huff, Geoff <Geoff.Huff@cityofames.org>
Cc: Arkovich, Michael <mike.arkovich@cityofames.org>; Tuttle, Jason <Jason.Tuttle@cityofames.org>
Subject: RE: On Premise
[External Email]
Chief Huff,
First of all apologies on taking so long to this back to you. I thought I had sent it, but I found it in my
outbox and it had never been sent.
2. Our plan is to only allow 21+ to consume or be in possession of alcohol. We do this by carding
everyone that look under 40. We also do this by monitoring the tables and other seating areas so there
isn’t any sharing of alcohol and if there is then all customers must over 21 to share. If they aren’t they
obviously can’t have any of their friends drinks. We also monitor for outside alcohol brought in. Its
obviously against our policy to bring any outside alcohol or outside food in so anything that we don’t
serve to people needs to be put away or the customer needs to leave. We have our employees attend
the training sessions with the Ames PD.
3. We go through and card all the current customers. If they aren’t over 21 then they need to leave.
4. We currently pay $5 for every fake our employees take, send our employees to the Ames PD training
sessions, have them take the IPACT course, and provide raises to door persons who take fake ID’s and
pass compliance checks.
Can I submit our sales to 830? That is right where start to tip into more alcohol than food. I like the
times we have now, but it seems it would be an easier process to change to an earlier time than to
change to a later time. Thanks for all the help and the training sessions. We really appreciate it.
Terry Cullen
651-983-9431
From: Huff, Geoff
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 8:26 AM
To: Terrence Cullen
Cc: Arkovich, Michael; Tuttle, Jason
Subject: RE: On Premise
Terry,
I believe I spoke to you at the Bar meeting the other day about the 50/50. Here is what I need:
1. I will need enough information to verify that 50% of your sales are food to be eligible to allow
minors on premise (This has been provided, thank you)
2. What plan you have to ensure minors are not in possession of or consuming alcohol during the
times you open to all ages
3. The times of operation, when you open, when you will revert to only 21 and how you will get
those under 21 out of the establishment (you can always change to an earlier time, but not a
later time and it must be posted)
4. Any other information to show how you will operate to ensure no one under the age of 21 is in
possession/consuming alcohol
Geoff Huff, M.A.
Chief of Police
515.239.5131 office| 515.239.5429 fax |
geoff.huff@cityofames.org| City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue | Ames, IA 50010
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From: Arkovich, Michael <mike.arkovich@cityofames.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 2:25 PM
To: Huff, Geoff <Geoff.Huff@cityofames.org>; Tuttle, Jason <Jason.Tuttle@cityofames.org>
Subject: FW: On Premise
Chief,
Here’s the information Es Tas sent me today. Let me know what else needs to be done.
Mike
Lieutenant Mike Arkovich
Patrol Shift 1 11:00 pm – 7:00 am
Ames Police | City Hall, 515 Clark Ave | Ames, IA 50010
515-239-5133 Non-Emergency | 515.239.5533 Crime Tip Hotline | 515.239.5474 Office | 515.450.3948
Cell | 515.239.5429 Fax
Mike.Arkovich@cityofames.org
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From: Terry Cullen < Terrence Cullen
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 2:19 PM
To: Arkovich, Michael <mike.arkovich@cityofames.org>
Subject: RE: On Premise
[External Email]
Lieutenant Arkovich,
I attached our for last year until 5PM. We thought about it and we only want to do minors before 5pm
except on Fridays where we want to do minors only before 3pm. If you need anything else just let me
know.
Terry Cullen
651-983-9431
From: Arkovich, Michael
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2023 4:45 AM
To: Terrence Cullen
Subject: On Premise
Terrance,
Thanks for calling this morning. Below is some information on the 50/50 rule. I look forward to
receiving your documents and I will pass them off to the Chief for his review.
Sec. 17.16. MINORS PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN PREMISES
(e) The underage person is on the premises during specified posted hours that the licensee does its business
primarily in food sales, in accordance with a plan approved in advance by the Chief of Police. To receive plan
approval, a licensee shall be required to demonstrate that there is a clearly definable pattern of daytime hours
during which more than 50% of the business' sales are food . It shall be the strict duty of the licensee, and of all
persons employed with respect to said premises, to remove all underage persons from the premises before the
start of restricted admission hours each day, and it shall be the strict duty of the licensee permitting underage
persons onto the premises, and of all persons employed with respect to said premises, to prevent underage
persons from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages on said premises. Failure in these duties, whether
knowingly or otherwise, shall be punishable as a violation of this section.
So, what does that mean? Essentially, if an establishment has a liquor license but more than 50% of their sales are
food, they can submit a plan to the Chief of Police to allow minors in during those hours when over 50% of sales
are food. Think of Applebees, a restaurant that serves alcohol but all ages are allowed.
Here are the issues. If a Bar that serves food submits the plan and is approved and we find a minor in possession of
alcohol on premise, then we would write the minor for PAULA (not on -premise) and the bar for a violation of
17.16(e) or providing alcohol to a minor, or maybe prevention of consumption. This is much worse than an on-
premise violation where the minor used a fake ID to get in. They would probably have a tougher time keeping their
liquor license with these types of violations.
In addition, the Bar would have to designate a time when their food sales go below that 50%, usually around 9pm
(West Towne Pub), to no longer allow minors in. They would also have to figure out a system to get the minors out
who came in during the time they were allowed.
A restaurant that serves alcohol (Applebees, West Towne, Brick City, Dublin Bay, etc) can usually manage the
minors as they are seated, you have a server checking IDs, etc. In a Bar that serves food, people are moving
around, not necessarily seated and this makes it really difficult to manage the minors.
Lieutenant Mike Arkovich
Patrol Shift 1 11:00 pm – 7:00 am
Ames Police | City Hall, 515 Clark Ave | Ames, IA 50010
515-239-5133 Non-Emergency | 515.239.5533 Crime Tip Hotline | 515.239.5474 Office | 515.450.3948
Cell | 515.239.5429 Fax
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ITEM # __16___
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: __FIRE_
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTION
BACKGROUND:
In Summer 2020, staff had several code enforcement cases that they were struggling to
achieve compliance with, which resulted in several complaints 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 as well as 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 Ames’ 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 (report) that consolidated current code requirements,
added a few new sections based on previous complaints, added additional enfo rcement
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 residents of the workshop
on June 15, 2021 (Staff Report), and providing a link to an online survey regarding the
proposed ordinance. This information 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 findi ngs 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 different code items and
made motions regarding whether to include each item in a draft ordinance.
2
The draft ordinance was presented to Council at the June 27 meeting. There was no
public input received when the item was opened for public comment. Council moved to
place the item on the July 18 meeting agenda for first reading. Attachment A highlights
current code language from the Ames Municipal Code in yellow. Newly proposed
language is highlighted in blue.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Hold the public hearing to receive citizen input regarding the attached property
maintenance code ordinance, and then approve the attached ordinance on first
reading.
2. Open the public hearing and receive citizen input regarding the attached property
maintenance code ordinance, and then continue the hearing until the August 8th
Council meeting when additional public input will be allowed. After the public input
is completed at this second meeting, the City Council then will approve on first
reading a new property maintenance code ordinance as proposed by the staff, or
with any modifications desired by the City Council.
3. Direct staff to revise the proposed maintenance code, but do not set a date for first
reading of an ordinance at this time.
4. Decide not to make any changes at this time to the existing Municipal Code
regarding property maintenance issues.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff has worked diligently to incorporate the abundance of citizen feedback into a
code that balances the needs of the community. Staff recognizes that it is important
to protect the freedoms of property owners while also protecting the neighboring
property owners. Therefore, the approach taken by staff in preparing these
regulations is not to burden property owners with extraordinary obligations, but
rather to establish basic minimum standards that can be met with modest efforts
on the part of property owners.
The proposed ordinance will provide additional guidance regarding the minimum
standards for exterior property maintenance. In addition, this guidance should be easier
to identify and understand in one consolidated location. The proposed changes also
provide City staff with the necessary tools to more effectively enforce these issues and
obtain compliance when a property falls into disrepair or when unsafe conditions exist.
If the City Council believes that sufficient time has passed to allow for citizen
feedback, then it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative #1, as described above. However, if the City Council would prefer
to allow for additional time for public input prior to making a final decision
regarding the proposed ordinance, then Alternative #2 should be approved.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING AND REPLACING
CHAPTER 30, AMENDING SECTION 13.406(11), AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 5.901, 11.8, 17.12, AND 17.34
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING
MINIMUM PROPERTY STANDARDS; REPEALING ANY AND
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by repealing
and replacing Chapter 30, amending section 13.406(11), and repealing sections 5.901, 11.8, 17.12, and 17.34, as
follows:
“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 theses 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.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings set forth herein:
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 10 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 to 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, are in good condition, 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 Fire Code.
(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.
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.
(22) 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.
(23) Obstructions in the visibility triangle not incompliance with Ames Municipal Code Sec. 29.408(5) Visibility
at Intersections.
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.
CHAPTER 30 JUNKED VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS; AND OUTDOOR STORAGE OF
MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 30.1. PURPOSE OF CHAPTER.
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 the prevention of the storage of junked vehicles, trailers and
semitrailers within the corporate limits of the city, except in places authorized; to provide for the removal of vehicles
in violation of the provisions of this chapter; and for the enforcement and penalties for violation hereof.
Sec. 30.2. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings set forth:
(1) "Enclosed structure" means any structure or portion there of built for the enclosure of property, containing a
roof and having exterior walls of the structure or portion thereof constructed in such a manner as to obscure
from any street or adjacent property and contents thereof and being of a permanent nature.
(2) "Junked" means any vehicle, trailer or semitrailer stored for 48 hours within the corporate limits of Ames,
Iowa, whether currently licensed or not, which because of any one of the following characteristics constitutes
a threat to the public health, welfare, and/or safety;
(a) Any vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer which is 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, or any component or structural part;
(b) Any vehicle, trailer or semitrailer which has become the habitat of rats, mice, snakes or any other vermin
or insects;
(c) Any vehicle, trailer or semitrailer which contains stored gasoline or other fuel, paper, cardboard, wood
or other combustible materials, garbage, refuse, solid waste, debris, etc.;
(d) Any vehicle, trailer or semitrailer used for storage purposes or harborage, cage or dwelling for animals
of any kind;
(e) Any other vehicle, trailer or semitrailer which because of its defective or obsolete condition in any other
way constitutes a threat to the public health or safety of the citizens of Ames, Iowa;
(f) Any vehicle which contains gasoline or any flammable fuel and is inoperable.
(3) "Nuisance" means whatever is injurious to health, indecent, or offensive 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.
(4) "Inoperable" means not capable of being used or operated.
(5) "Stored" means a vehicle, trailer or semitrailer left upon private property for 48 hours.
(6) "Semitrailer" means 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.
(7) "Trailer" means 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.
(8) "Vehicle" means an automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other trackless self-propelled vehicle designed
primarily to transport persons or property over public streets and highways.
Sec. 30.3. STORAGE OF JUNKED VEHICLES, TRAILERS OR SEMITRAILERS.
It is hereby declared that the storage of any junked vehicles, trailers or semitrailers on private property within the
corporate limits of Ames, Iowa, for 48 hours, is unlawful, unless exempt by Section 30.9 of this chapter, and constitutes
a threat to the health, welfare and safety of the citizens thereof, and is declared to be a nuisance. Sec.
30.4. LIABILITY FOR VIOLATION.
The registered owner of any vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall be prima facie liable for any violations of this chapter.
In the absence of any known or ascertainable owner, the occupant, lessee or owner of the property upon which said
vehicle, trailer or semitrailer is stored shall be prima facie liable for the violation.
Sec. 30.5. NOTICE OF VIOLATION.
Upon discovery of any junked vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer stored upon private property within the corporate limits
of the city, the city manager or designee shall:
(1) Cause written notice to be sent by certified mail to the last known registered owner of the vehicle, trailer or
semitrailer and the owner or the owner's agent of the property upon which said vehicle is located;
(2) Cause written notice to be affixed to the vehicle, trailer or semitrailer;
(3) The notice shall describe, if ascertainable, the year, make, model and location of the vehicle, trailer or
semitrailer and shall state that:
(a) The vehicle, trailer or semitrailer is declared junked under the provisions of Chapter 30 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Ames, Iowa;
(b) The owner of said vehicle, trailer or semitrailer or in the absence of any known or ascertainable owner,
the owner of the property upon which said vehicle, trailer or semitrailer is stored, must remove or repair
the vehicle, trailer or semitrailer or otherwise comply with the provisions of Chapter 30 of the Municipal
Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, within ten (10) days of notification, or said vehicle, trailer or semitrailer
may be towed;
(c) Failure to comply with the provisions of said Chapter 30 constitutes a municipal infraction;
(d) Any person holding an ownership interest in this property may file a written request for a hearing before
the city manager or designee within ten (10) days of the date of this notice. Sec. 30.6. PROCEDURE
FOR HEARING. The hearing shall be held as soon as practicable after the filing of the request and the
persons to whom notices are directed shall be advised of the time and place of said hearing at least three
days in advance thereof. At any such hearing, the city manager or designee and the persons to whom the
notices have been directed may introduce such witnesses and evidence as either party deems necessary.
If the existence of the violation is affirmed by the city manager or designee, the parties adversely affected
by this hearing shall have no longer than seven days from the date of final order to comply with said
order.
Sec. 30.7. REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF VEHICLES, TRAILERS OR SEMITRAILERS.
(1) The owners of a junked vehicle, trailer or semitrailer which violates the provisions of this chapter, or in the
absence of any known or ascertainable owner, the owner of the property upon which said vehicle, trailer or
semitrailer is stored, shall, within ten (10) days following the effective date of notice from the city manager
or designee, remove the vehicle, trailer or semitrailer to an auto salvage yard, junk yard or demolisher duly
licensed by the city, or repair the defect which caused said vehicle, trailer or semitrailer to violate the
provisions of this chapter, or to otherwise comply with this chapter.
(2) If the owner of record of a junked vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, or in the absence of any known or
ascertainable owner, the owner of the property on which said vehicle, trailer or semitrailer is stored, fails to
comply with the terms of this section, the city manager or designee may declare the vehicle, trailer or
semitrailer to be junked and shall direct the removal of said vehicle, trailer or semitrailer.
(3) Disposal of vehicles, trailer, or semitrailers. All junked vehicles, trailers or semitrailers which are towed by
the city pursuant to this chapter shall be impounded until lawfully claimed and all towing, storage and
administrative fees paid or shall be disposed of pursuant to the provisions of Section 321.89 and 321.90 of
the 1983 Code of Iowa.
Sec. 30.8. PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES PERTAINING TO JUNKED VEHICLES AND OUTDOOR
STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
A violation of any provision of Chapter 30, Junked Vehicles, Trailers, and Semi-trailers; and Outdoor Storage of
Motor Vehicles, shall be 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.
Sec. 30.9. EXEMPTIONS.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Vehicles, trailers or semitrailers 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;
(2) Vehicles, trailers or semitrailers stored upon the premises of a duly authorized salvage yard or junk yard and
meeting the requirement of the Ames Municipal Code.
Sec. 30.10. OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
In as much as it is found that the storage of motor vehicles, which are not deemed to be junked, out of doors can
detract from the beneficial use and enjoyment of neighboring properties, certain special regulations are established as
follows:
(1) No person shall keep, store or display one or more motor vehicles out of doors on property zoned for
residential use, or permit the parking out of doors of a motor vehicle on residentially zoned property under
their ownership, possession or control for more than fifteen (15) days without movement and use of said
vehicle as an operating motor vehicle.
(2) No person shall store or display one or more motor vehicles out of doors on property zoned for commercial
use, or permit the parking out of doors of a motor vehicle on commercially zoned property under their
ownership, possession or control for more than one year without movement and use of said vehicle as an
operating motor vehicle.
(3) The provision of subsection (2) notwithstanding the keeping, parking or storage, out of doors, of any wrecked
or demolished motor vehicle, or motor vehicle stripped for parts, at the same commercially zoned site for
more than one hundred eighty days is prohibited.
(4) The following shall be exempt from the regulations of this section:
(a) vehicles kept in 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) vehicles kept in commercial automobile salvage yards lawfully established and existing prior to January
1, 1982.
(c) A "motor home", pickup truck with camper top, converted bus or van, or similar recreational vehicle,
which is currently licensed for operation on the public highways.
(d) a motor vehicle currently licensed for operation on the public highways and lawfully parked off the
streets while the owner or other person in lawful possession and control thereof, if a resident of this city,
is out of the city for more than fifteen (15) days but not more than one hundred eighty days.
(e) Vehicles which are immobilized pursuant to an immobilization order of the District Court.
Sec. 30.11. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, provision, or part of this chapter shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall
not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
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Sec. 13.406. EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
. . .
(11) Motor vehicles.
Motor vehicles must be parked, stored, and maintained in accord with Ames City of Ames Municipal Code Chapter
30 Public Nuisances 31, Junked Vehicles-Outdoor Storage.
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DIVISION IX Noxious Weeds
Sec. 5.901. WEED ORDINANCE.
(1) Words and Terms Defined
(a) Noxious Weeds: Primary and secondary classes of weeds as defined by Iowa Code Section 317.1A.
(b) Weed Official: Person designated by the city manager to enforce this section.
(2) Nuisance Declared; Penalty
(a) It shall be a public nuisance for any owner or person in the possession or control of any land to allow
any noxious weeds to grow thereon.
(b) Duty To Cut Noxious Weeds: Each owner and each person in the possession or control of any land shall
cut or otherwise destroy, in whatever manner prescribed by the weed official, all noxious weeds thereon
and shall keep said lands free of such growth.
(c) Interference With Weed Official: No persons shall interfere with the weed official or any appointed
assistant while engaged in the enforcement of this chapter.
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Sec. 11.8. OUTDOOR STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND FIXTURES.
Any person who abandons or otherwise leaves unattended any refrigerator, icebox, washing machine, dishwasher,
kitchen range, clothes dryer, freezer, commode, urinal, bathroom sink, kitchen sink, or other large household
appliance, bathroom fixture, kitchen fixture, or similar container, outside of buildings, or any person who allows such
refrigerator, ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, kitchen range, clothes dryer, freezer, commode, urinal, bathroom
sink, kitchen sink, bathroom fixture, kitchen fixture, or other large household appliance, or similar container, to remain
outside of buildings or premises in the person’s possession or control, abandoned or unattended, commits a violation
of this section.
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Sec. 17.12. ABANDONED OR UNATTENDED REFRIGERATORS. Any person who abandons or otherwise leaves
unattended any refrigerator, ice box, or similar container, with doors that may become locked, outside of buildings
and accessible to children, or any person who allows any such refrigerator, ice box, or similar container, to remain
outside of buildings on premises in the person's possession or control, abandoned or unattended and so accessible to
children, commits a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $50 for a person’s first violation and $100 for
each repeat violation.
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Sec. 17.34. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS
(1) Standards: It shall be a violation of this section for any landowner or person leasing, occupying or having
control of any real property used for residential purposes, to keep, maintain, deposit or perform or permit on
such property the outdoor use, outdoor storage or outdoor placement of household appliances, household
furniture, or household furnishings, unless such items are designed for outdoor use and are used on the
premises for purposes of the household. The term "outdoor" includes a porch. However, the use, storage or
placement of household appliances, household furniture or household furnishings on a porch is not prohibited
if the porch is completely enclosed by fully intact glass or fully intact screens. A porch is a platform
completely covered by a roof located at and attached to or abutting against the entrance to a building. Screens
are framed wire mesh or framed plastic mesh used to keep out insects and permit airflow.
(2) Costs of Abatement: Pursuant to subsection 364.22(9) Code of Iowa, when judgment has been entered for a
violation of this section, a court order shall be sought to authorize the City to abate or correct the violation
and order that the City’s costs for such abatement or correction of the violation be entered as a personal
judgment against the defendant, or assessed against the property, or both.
(3) Violation of this section shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $50 for a person’s first
violation, $100 for a person’s second violation, and $250 for a person’s third and each succeeding violation.”
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable as set out
in the ordinance.
Section Three. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict, if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required
by law.
Passed this day of , 2023.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
KEY: YELLOW – Existing Code Language or Concepts
BLUE – New Language or Significant New Concepts
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 theses 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
or by administrative abatement procedures set forth in this article, o r 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.
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 ten (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 visibility 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 10 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 to 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, are in good condition, 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.
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.
(22) Travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, and boat trailers parked in the front
yard. Parking of travel trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, and boat 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.
(23) Obstructions in the visibility triangle not incompliance with the Ames Municipal
Code Sec. 29.405(5) Visibility at Intersections.
Sec. 30.6. Responsibility for abatement; abatement defined.
(1) The owner, agent, lessee, occupant or other person in cha rge 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 Se ction
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, fil ing 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 #: 17
DATE: 07-18-23
DEPT: Police
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: URINATION AND DEFECATION MUNICIPAL CODE ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BACKGROUND:
At the July 11, 2023 City Council meeting, the Council referred to staff a memo from
Police Chief Huff concerning Section 11.4 of Municipal Code. Recently, staff became
aware of a “loophole” in this code section, which addresses the places and circumstances
where it is unlawful for a person to urinate or defecate. The spirit of the code is to prohibit
urinating and defecating in a public place. The current code section reads:
Sec. 11.4. URINATION AND DEFECATION.
No person shall urinate or defecate onto any sidewalk, street, alley, or other public
way or onto the floor, hallway, steps, stairway, doorway or window of any public or
private building. (Ord. No. 777, Sec. 14; Code 1956, Sec. 57-14; Ord. No. 2490, Sec.
2, 11-26-74; Ord. No. 3003, Sec. 10, 2- 23-88; Ord 4132, Sec. 11.4, 11-27-12)
This current code language is very specific, and therefore requires that the
observed urination or defecation must meet one of the listed areas in order to be
prohibited. Staff does not believe the current language is clear enough to
prosecute an instance where an individual urinates or defecates on private
property in plain view of the public. This instance is sometimes the reason an officer
may stop at a nuisance party where neighbors have made complaints about the party.
Staff has reviewed similar code sections used in other communities and believes that the
issue would be resolved if Section 11.4 was amended to include the clause: “[…] and
other places reasonably viewed by the public, provided this subsection shall not apply to
restrooms or public facilities designated for such purpose.”
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve first reading of the attached ordinance to amend Sec. 11.4 of Municipal
Code.
2. Do not approve the proposed ordinance.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The public urination and defecation section of Municipal Code is very specific, and does
not clearly prohibit some acts that the public expects to be prohibited. This section is also
connected to the nuisance party provisions in Municipal Code. Therefore, it is important
that the urination and defecation code be clearly outlined if it is used to make a
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determination as to whether a nuisance party is taking place. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as
described above.
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 11.4 THEREOF, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROHIBITING URINATION AND
DEFECATION IN PUBLIC; REPEALING ANY
AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT
OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same
is hereby amended by amending Section 11.4 Urination and Defecation as follows:
“Sec. 11.4. URINATION AND DEFECATION.
No person shall urinate or defecate onto any sidewalk, street, alley, or other
public way or onto the floor, hallway, steps, stairway, doorway, or window
of any public or private building or other place open to public view or public
use, provided that this section shall not apply to private restrooms or public
facilities designated for such purpose.”
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a
municipal infraction punishable as set out by law.
Section Three. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2023.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor