HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Purchase of Real Property Located at 2715 Dayton Avenue in the Amount of $1,100,000RESOLUTION NO. 25-050
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2715 DAYTON AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100,000
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City's Animal Shelter, located at 325 Billy Sunday Road, is in need of
replacement. City staff has been working through the planning stages to develop a new animal
shelter facility for the past several years; and,
WHEREAS, in November 2024, staff became aware that the property that until recently
housed Eagle’s Loft day care (2715 Dayton Avenue) was for sale. Staff's impression was that this
property presented a viable opportunity to purchase an existing building and remodel it for an
animal shelter facility at a lower cost compared to constructing an entirely new building; and,
WHEREAS, the asking price for the 2715 Dayton property is $1.1 million. It is assessed at
$1,159,200. The property consists of a single-story building containing 10,880 square feet, plus a
1,851 square foot basement, and a 26-stall parking lot on a 5.59 acre site. The building appears to
be in good condition and well-kept; and,
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, the City Council authorized staff to pursue an option
to purchase the property. Staff secured a $5,000 option to purchase the property on or before
February 24 for the asking price of $1,100,000; and,
WHEREAS, on December 26, 2024, the City Council approved an agreement with
INVISION Architecture LTD, Des Moines, Iowa, to analyze the existing conditions and needs and
identify future requirements for a modern animal shelter facility. The consultant determined that
the building and site appear to be in good condition and workable for the facility; and,
WHEREAS, property acquisition will be financed from the Council Priorities Capital
Improvements Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that purchase of real property located at 2715 Dayton Avenue in the amount of $1,100,000 is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of February, 2025.
_________________________________ ___________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of February, 2025.