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Home My WebLink About~Master - Deferring Implementation of Annexation Covenants at 2114 and 2126 State AvenueRESOLUTION NO. 24-660 RESOLUTION DEFERRING IMPLMENTATION OF ANNEXATION COVENANTS AT 2114 AND 2126 STATE AVENUE FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, in 2022, the City Council voted to annex two properties owned by Iowa State University (ISU) at 2219 and 2121 State Avenue. At that time staff noted that properties on the east side of State Avenue, which included 2114 & 2126 State Avenue, had previously agreed to future annexation at the City's discretion, and they could be annexed per the Covenant & Agreement for Annexation in place since 2011; and, WHEREAS, the City Council voted not to include these two properties with the annexation of the ISU properties at that time, but to initiate their annexation consistent with the covenants at a future date. Therefore, staff initiated contact with the two property owners in 2023 to implement City Council's direction. In response, the two owners have requested a delay in annexation; and, WHEREAS, the two properties owners are requesting to not be annexed at this time for various reasons. Deferring annexation at this time would not create an adverse impact on the City's development plans. However, a timeline should be established. Staff believes a 3-year timeline of July 1, 2027, is reasonable. At that point in time the City would initiate the annexation of the properties based upon the current covenants and no new agreement is proposed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that deferring implementation of Annexation Covenants at 2114 and 2126 State Avenue is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 10th day of December, 2024. _________________________________ ___________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen Seconded by: Rollins Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10th day of December, 2024.