HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - April 8, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council1.Proclamation for "National Library Week," April 6-12, 2025
2.Proclamation for "Fair Housing Month," April 2025
3.Presentation of "A Home for Everyone" Award by Ames Human Relations Commission
4.Motion approving payment of claims
5.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on March 25, 2025
6.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of March 16-31, 2025
7.Motion approving Civil Service Candidates
8.Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service -
Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch Avenue on May 8 - May 12, 2025, Pending Dramshop Review
9.Motion approving new 5-Day (April 21 - April 25, 2025) Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres
Bar Co., 2321 North Loop Drive
10.Resolution approving appointments to various Boards and Commissions
11.Resolution approving Climate Smart Communities Initiative Grant application submittal
12.Resolution approving exception to Section 22.32(c)(2)(v) to allow alcohol service in Sidewalk
Cafe at Della Viti, 323 Main Street, Suite 102
13.Resolution repealing Resolution No. 17-097 therefore dissolving the Campus & Community
Commission
14.Requests from Ames Public Library for Ames Bike Fair on May 31, 2025:
a. Motion approving a blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
b. Resolution approving closure of Douglas Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street from 9:00
a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
c. Resolution approving suspension of parking enforcement on Douglas Avenue from 5th
Street to 6th Street from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
d. Resolution approving/motion denying request to waive fees for parking meters on Douglas
Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street
15.Resolution in support of the 2025 Central Iowa Waste Management Association Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan Update
16.Resolution approving preliminary plans and specifications for 2024/25 Accessibility Enhancement
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
APRIL 8, 2025
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from
the public during discussion. The Standards of Decorum, posted at the door and
available on the City website, define respectful conduct for public participation. If you
wish to speak, please fill out the form on the tablet outside the door to the Council
Chambers or scan the QR Code to the right to fill out the same form on a personal
device. When your name is called, please step to the microphone, state your name for
the record, and keep your comments brief so that others may have the opportunity to speak.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS:
PRESENTATION:
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.
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Program, setting May 7, 2025, as the bid due date and May 13, 2025, as the date of Public Hearing
17.Resolution Setting April 22, 2025, as the date of public hearing to consider adoption of Fiscal
Year 2024/25 Adjusted Budget and Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
18.Resolution approving the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water Resource Restoration
Sponsored Project Performance Agreement for the Ioway Creek-Brookside Stream Restoration
Project
19.Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. of Ames, Iowa for the
2022/23 Bridge Rehabilitation Program (S. 4th Street Pedestrian Bridge over Ioway Creek) in an
amount not to exceed $84,800
20.Airport Airside Improvements (Runway 01/19 Reconstruction):
a. Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Bolton & Menk, of Ames,
Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $1,196,600, contingent on FAA grant funding
b. Resolution approving a grant application for Federal Funds from the FAA
21.Resolution approving contract renewal with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, of Peosta, IA, for
Cell Maintenance Services for Electric Services (RDF ash), for the one-year period from July 1,
2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
22.Resolution approving contract renewal with Earth Services & Abatement for Asbestos
Remediation and Related Services and Supply Contract at the Power Plant for the one-year period
from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
23.Resolution approving a contract renewal with Apache Industrial, of La Vista, NE, for the
Scaffolding and Related Services and Supply Contract at the Power Plant for July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $140,000
24.Resolution approving contract renewal with TEI Construction Services Inc., of Duncan, SC, for
Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000
25.Resolution approving contract renewal with HTH Companies, Inc., of Union, MO, for Specialized
Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for the Power Plant for the one-
year period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
26.Resolution awarding contract to WESCO Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa for the purchase of
primary cable for Electric Services in the amount not to exceed $133,677.78
27.Resolution awarding contract to Conco Services LLC, of Vernova, PA, for Unit 7 condenser tube
cleaning and eddy current testing at the Power Plant, in the amount not to exceed $51,285.76
28.Resolution awarding year three of a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP, of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount
of $80,000 to professionally audit the City’s financial statements for FY ending June 30, 2025
29.Resolution approving contract and bond for the 2024/25 Intelligent Transportation System
Program (Phase 4) with Van Maanen Electric, Inc., of Newton, Iowa, in the amount of $2,200,000
30.Resolution approving proposed Change Orders and establish a new contract amount of
$2,052,362.58 to New Flyer of America Inc. of St. Cloud Minnesota for two 60' Articulated Buses
31.Resolution approving Change Order No.1 for Waste Disposal Operations at the Boone County
Landfill in the amount of $306,603
32.Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc., of Jordan, MN, in the
amount of $167,994 for the 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040 Sanitary Sewer Utility Infrastructure Project
(265th Street Extension)
33.Declaration of Intent to Reimburse Expenses Associated with the Construction of the Resource
Recovery and Recycling Campus Project
a. Resolution allowing the City to incur expenses with the potential for future reimbursement
through a bond issuance
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
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34.Resolution accepting "Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future" document
35.Resolution approving naming the Mini-Pitch at Lloyd Kurtz Park "The Friedrich Pitch"
36.Liquor Licenses Eligble for Renewal:
a. Motion approving Provisions Lot F, 2400 North Loop Dr., Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
b. Motion approving Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #2, 636 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol
License
c. Motion approving Cyclone Experience Network - Hilton Coliseum, Class C Retail Alcohol
License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
d. Motion denying the renewal of Perfect Games Inc., 1320 Dickinson Avenue, Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
37.Resolution authorizing immediate towing of illegally parked vehicles on Saturday, August 23,
2025
38.Resolution authorizing enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations beginning at 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, August 22 and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025
39.Staff Presentation on FY 2025/26 Water and Sewer Rates
40.Hearing on 2023/24 CDBG Infrastructure Program (N Russell Avenue - N 2nd Street to N 4th
Street):
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding a contract to Iowa Water &
Waste Systems of Boone, Iowa, in the amount of $346,858.50
41.Hearing on 2019/24 Low Point Drainage Improvements:
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding a contract to Iowa Water
and Waste Systems of Boone, Iowa in the amount of $523,245.20
42.Hearing on 2024/25 Pavement Restoration - Slurry Seal Program:
a. Motion accepting report of bids
b. Resolution approving final plans and specification and awarding a contract to Fort Dodge
Asphalt Company of Fort Dodge, IA, in the amount of $231,228.20
43.First reading of Ordinance adopting regulations for carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties
44.First reading of Ordinance assigning annexed areas to Wards and Precincts (second and third
readings and adoption requested)
45.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4552 relating to a Zoning Text Amendment to
Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code to Create Townhome Building Type Standards
your comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings Law, but may do so at a
future meeting.
ADMINISTRATION:
PARKS AND RECREATION:
POLICE:
WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL:
HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES:
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL:
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46.Participation with agencies, boards, and commissions:
a. Discover Ames (ACVB)
b. Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA)
c. Story County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA)
d. Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Please note that this agenda may be changed up to 24 hours before the meeting time as provided
by Section 21.4(2), Code of Iowa.
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:April 4, 2025
Subject:Approval of Minutes
Item No. 5
MEMO
Attached are the minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council on March 25,
2025, for your review and consideration.
ATTACHMENT(S):
C25-0325 Summary.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AMES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (AAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION POLICY COMMITTEE
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 25, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: The Ames Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO)
Transportation Policy Committee meeting was called to order by Ames Mayor and voting
member John Haila at 5:59 p.m. on the 25th day of March, 2025. Other voting members present
were: Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, City of Ames; Gloria Betcher, City of Ames; Tim Gartin, City of
Ames; Rachel Junck, City of Ames; Anita Rollins, City of Ames; Mayor Jonathon Popp, City of
Gilbert; Scott Longhorn, Boone County Board of Supervisors; Linda Murken, Story County
Board of Supervisors; and, Emily Boland, Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Murken, seconded by Popp, to approve the consent agenda.
1. Motion approving Draft FY 2026 Transportation Planning Work Program and setting
May 27, 2025, as date of public hearing
2. Motion adopting updated TAM and PM2 targets
3. Motion naming Justin Clausen as Interim Executive Director of the AAMPO until the
City of Ames hires a new Public Works Director
4. Motion appointing Ames Interim Public Works Director Justin Clausen as the 2025
AAMPO representative to the Statewide Urban Design Specifications (SUDAS) Board of
Directors
5. Motion approving annual self-certifications for FY 2026
6. Motion approving submittal of updated Title VI documentation to the Iowa DOT, Federal
Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration
7. RESOLUTION NO. 25-112 approving designation of AAMPO 2025 representatives to
the Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA)
Vote on Motion: 10-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Chair, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
TARGET YEAR FOR ACHIEVING ZERO FATAL AND SERIOUS INJURY CRASHES :
Transportation Planner Kyle Thompson and consultant Transportation Safety Program Manager
Jon Markt of HRD discussed the planning & demonstration grant funding received through the
Safe Street and Roads for All (SS4A) program for the creation of a comprehensive safety action
plan (CSAP).
Amber Corrieri, City of Ames, entered the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Consultant Markt highlighted that one required component of the CSAP specified by the SS4A
grant program was a leadership commitment and goal setting that specified the target date for
achieving zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Planner Thompson presented the year of
2050 as the recommended goal to coordinate with the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
update currently underway.
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Moved by Betcher, seconded by Murken, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-113 setting 2050 as
the target year for achieving zero fatal and serious injury crashes in the AAMPO's current
planning area.
Vote on Motion: 11-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Chair, and
hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
POLICY COMMITTEE COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Gartin, seconded by Murken, to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Vote on Motion: 11-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL
AMES, IOWA MARCH 25, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:36
p.m. on the 25th day of March, 2025, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark
Avenue, pursuant to law. Present were Council Members Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, Gloria
Betcher, Amber Corrieri, Tim Gartin, Rachel Junck, and Anita Rollins. Ex officio Emily Boland
was also present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to approve the consent
agenda.
1. Motion approving payment of claims
2. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting on March 11,
2025
3. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period March 1-15, 2025
4. Motion approving Premises Update for Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor
Service - Outlaws Bar, 2522 Chamberlain Street
5. Motion approving Premise Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Kum & Go
#0217, 3111 South Duff Avenue
6. Motion approving new 5 - Day (May 13 - May 17, 2025) for a Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service- Lucky Wife Wine Slushies, 5th Street, Pending
Dramshop Review
7. Motion approving a new 5-Day (April 22 - April 2, 2025) for a Special Class C Retail
Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Apres Bar Co., 1930 East 13th Street, Pending
Dramshop Review
8. Motion approving new Class E Retail Alcohol License - Casey's #4472, 3406 Lincoln
Way, Pending Favorable Inspections
9. Motion approving the renewal of the following Beer Permits, Wine Permits, and Liquor
Licenses:
a. Dangerous Curves, 111 5th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License
b. Cinemark Movies 12, 1317 Buckeye Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License
c. Cornbread BBQ, 526 Main Street Ste 106, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Outdoor Service and Catering Privilege
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10. Motion accepting Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Update
11. RESOLUTION NO. 25-114 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2025-2 to the Ames
Municipal Code
12. RESOLUTION NO. 25-115 adopting 2025 Electric Reliability Plan
13. RESOLUTION NO. 25-116 awarding a one-year extension to Stratus Building Solutions,
of West Des Moines, IA for Custodial Services at City Hall in the amount not to exceed
$84,962.00
14. RESOLUTION NO. 25-117 awarding contract extension for FY 2025/26 to Waste
Management of Ames, IA, for Hauling Services to the Boone County Landfill in the
amount of $20.48/ton
15. RESOLUTION NO. 25-118 approving Change Order No. 1 to Van Maanen Electric, Inc.
of Newton, IA for 2023/24 Intelligent Transportation System Program (Phase 3)
16. RESOLUTION NO. 25-119 approving Change Order No. 1 to SVPA Architects, West
Des Moines, IA, for architectural services for the Parks Maintenance Facility Project in
the amount of $23,250
17. RESOLUTION NO. 25-120 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the
2024/25 Airport Entryway Improvements (Entry Road), setting April 16, 2025, as the bid
due date and April 22, 2025, as date of Public Hearing
18. RESOLUTION NO. 25-121 accepting Baker Subdivision Geothermal Well Installations
project as completed by Thorpe Water Development Company, of Ankeny, Iowa, in the
amount of $227,208.31
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the
Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes.
PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Forum when no one came
forward to speak.
ANNEXATION OF AMES GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB AND IRONS SUBDIVISION:
Director of Planning and Housing Kelly Diekmann reviewed the background information related
to the item and provided justification to explain why immediate annexation would be in the best
interest of the City.
The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila.
Daryle Vegge, Dr. Randy Braden, Sam Easterling, Dave Niegsch, John Watt, and Jeff Cesler
spoke in opposition of the proposed annexation.
The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to approve Alterative 2: Request annexation
applications from the Irons and AGCC by April 30th with an offer to transition City imposition of
taxes over three years on a 75%, 50%, 25% abatement schedule. With annexation, initiate
rezoning of the properties to FS-RL.
Vote on Motion: 4-2, Junck and Rollins dissenting. Motion declared carried.
Moved by Rollins, seconded by Gartin, to request staff to explore and bring back information
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regarding special assessments as it relates to the installation of sanitary sewer in order to offset
costs to the residential property owners.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct staff to provide options to the City
Council that explores the timing of tie into sanitary sewer, informs on special assessments to
offset costs, and clarifies the responsibilities of each party for financing and construction of the
sanitary sewer for the entire development included in the annexation.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Gartin, seconded Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-131 officially
determining that the annexation of the land east of George W. Carver Avenue extending to Hyde
Avenue and north from Stange Road to W 190th Street would serve the best interests of the City
of Ames.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
CITY SURPLUS LAND LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARRISON ROAD
AND WELBECK DRIVE: Director Diekmann explained that staff received no responses to the
request for proposals issued by the City to develop the aforementioned surplus land and
alternatively identified the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) as a partner to seek a
qualified developer to complete the project.
Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Junck, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-122 approving
Memorandum of Understanding with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance to identify a
developer for City surplus land located at the Harrison Road and Welbeck Drive intersection.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
DRAFT URBAN REVITALIZATION AREA (URA) AND PLAN FOR THE
SOUTHEAST 5TH STREET: Director Diekmann reviewed the plan and noted that the proposed
URA incentivized economic development through offering tax abatement for the construction of
a furniture store on the vacant lot on Southeast 5th Street.
The Public Input was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-123 setting a date of
public hearing for May 13, 2025.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
RESOURCE RECOVERY & RECYCLING CAMPUS (R3C) REAL ESTATE
PURCHASES: Interim Director of Public Works Justin Clausen presented the five properties on
Freel Drive considered for purchase to serve as the site of the new R3C and reviewed that staff
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had obtained a first right of refusal for the property immediately north at 210 Freel Drive.
Mayor Halia opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-124 approving Real
Estate Purchase Agreement in the amount of $270,000 with Three D, LLC, for the purchase of
306, 312, and 318 Freel Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-125 approving Real
Estate Installment Contract in the amount not to exceed $807,500 with Freel Family, L.P. for the
purchase of 220 and 400 Freel Drive.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
The meeting recessed at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened at 8:06 p.m.
DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL CONNECT OPPORTUNITIES: Communications and
Outreach Manager Susan Gwiasda presented public engagement ideas for the City Council to
connect with residents, highlighting advanced marketing strategies and pilot feedback tools.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to request staff to pursue Council Connect and
generate viable opportunities to interact with the community.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON THE VIABILITY OF THE CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
COMMISSION: Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck reviewed the history of the
Campus and Community Commission and shared other avenues to improve the effectiveness of
communicating on issues of common interest to stakeholders.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Option #1: Dissolve the Commission
and establish task forces as the City Council identifies needs.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON ALTERNATIVE LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR 329 SOUTHEAST 5TH
STREET: Planner Justin Moore discussed the anticipated construction of a furniture store at 329
Southeast 5th Street and presented the proposed Alternative Landscaping Plan that was found to
meet the standards of the alternative landscape design standards in Section 29.403(3)(J) of the
Municipal Code.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-126 approving
Major Site Development Plan for Alternative Landscaping, with approval conditional on
obtaining a 20-foot by 20-foot easement in the northwest corner of the site for the construction of
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a sidewalk.
Motion withdrawn.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-126 approving
Major Site Development Plan for Alternative Landscaping.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to direct staff to negotiate an easement, if
possible, for a 20-foot by 20-foot easement in the northwest corner of the site for the
construction of a sidewalk.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO AN ESSENTIAL PURPOSE LOAN
AGREEMENT AND GENERAL PURPOSE LOAN AGREEMENT: Finance Director Corey
Goodenow explained that the proposed 2025/26 Capital Improvement Plan budget included
projects funded by a General Obligation Bond and also included debt service to support that
issuance.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing on the 2025/26 General Corporate Purpose Bonds. He
noted that the project included was a new fire station altering system in the amount of $211,905
with an issuance cost of $23,095 for a total of $235,000. Mayor Haila then closed the Public
Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing on the 2025/26 Essential Corporate Purpose Bonds. He
shared that a multiplicity of projects was included totaling $13.5 million. Mayor Haila then
closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-127 taking additional
action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreements, combining Loan
Agreements, and providing for the levy of taxes to pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose
Bonds, Series 2025.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
HEARING ON 2024/25 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROGRAM
(PHASE 4): The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came
forward to speak.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to accept the report of bids.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-128 approving final
plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Van Maanen Electric, Inc. of Newton, Iowa
in the amount of $2,200,000.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
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made a portion of these minutes.
SECOND READING RELATING TO A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
29 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE TOWNHOME BUILDING TYPE
STANDARDS: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to pass on second reading an
ordinance relating to a Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code to Create
Townhome Building Type Standards.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REZONING OF PROPERTY AT 5119 LINCOLN WAY & 5001 LINCOLN WAY FROM
AGRICULTURAL (A) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (FS-RL) WITH
MASTER PLAN: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION
NO. 25-129 approving Rezoning Agreement with Master Plan.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on third reading and adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 4550.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4551 AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 2.45 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CITY
MANAGER, TO AUTHORIZE DELEGATION: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Junck, to
pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4551.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there
were two items to consider.
The first item was from Andrew Allen, President & CEO of YSS, requesting CBDG Funding for
Recovery Housing.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to refer the communication to staff as Public
Input on the CBDG Annual Action Plan.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Concerns from Ames Resident Emily Anderson regarding N. Riverside Drive parking was the
second item.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to respond with information on action taken
thus far to remediate the issue following a similar concern received.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: None.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various events
attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Haila asked City Attorney Mark Lambert if there was a legal
reason to go into Closed Session. Attorney Lambert replied in the affirmative, citing Section
21.5(1)(j), Code of Iowa, to discuss purchase of particular real estate and Section 20.17(3), Code
of Iowa, to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to go into Closed Session at 9:16 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:45 p.m.
Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to direct staff to pursue Option #1 regarding real estate
matters as determined in Closed Session.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 25-130 approving
collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 234
(Power Plant) for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby
made a portion of these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to adjourn the meeting at 9:46
p.m.
Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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Renee Hall, City Clerk
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:City of Ames Purchasing Division
Date:April 4, 2025
Subject:Report of Contract Change Orders
Item No. 6
MEMO
The Report of Change Orders for the period of March 16-31, 2025, is attached for your
review and consideration.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Change Order Report - March 16-31, 2025.docx
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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REPORT OF
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS
Department
General Description
of Contract
Contract
Change
No.
Original Contract
Amount Contractor/ Vendor
Total of Prior
Change Orders
Amount this
Change Order
Change
Approved By
Purchasing
Contact
(Buyer)
Facilities,
Parks &
Recreation
Furniture Purchase &
Installation for City Hall and
P&R Administration
1 $130,170.89 Workspace, Inc.$0.00 $172.51 C. Mellies &
K. Abraham
JB
Electric
Services
Baker Subdivision
Geothermal Well
Installations
3 $235,835.00 Thorpe Water
Development Co.
$-(2.881.35)$(5,745.34)C. Spence AM
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
Period:1st – 15th
16th – End of Month
Month & Year:March 2025
For City Council Date:April 8, 2025
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:April 4, 2025
Subject:Approval of Civil Service Candidates
Item No. 7
MEMO
Attached are the minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission held
on February 27, 2025, for your review and consideration.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Feb 27 2025 Civil Service Minutes.docx
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AMES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
AMES, IOWA FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Ames Civil Service Commission met in regular session in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, with Commission Members, Harold Pike, Larry Conley, and Kim Linduska,
Commission Chair were brought in telephonically. Also in attendance was Commission Clerk, Vicki
Hillock.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 2025: Moved by Pike, seconded by Conley, to approve
the Minutes of the January 23, 2025, Regular Service Commission meeting. Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion
declared carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS:Moved by Conley, seconded by Linduska, to
certify the following individuals to the Ames City Council as Entry-Level Applicants:
Principal Clerk – WPC Meter Division Brittany Poe 85
Grace Bandstra 82
Nancy Beach 78
Jaclyn Byers 73
Rasonda Settles 71
Vote on Motion: 3-0. Motion declared carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO REMOVE NAME FROM ACCOUNT CLERK LIST: Moved by Pike, seconded by
Conley, to remove name from Account Clerk entry level certified list.
REQUEST TO REMOVE NAME AND EXHAUST ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER I LIST:
Moved by Linduska, seconded by Conley, to remove name from Environmental Engineer I entry level
certified list.
REQUEST TO EXHAUST FIREFIGHTER LIST: Moved by Pike, seconded by Conley, to exhaust
Firefight entry level certified list.
COMMENTS:The next Regular Meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 8:15 am
in Council Chambers of City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT:The meeting adjourned at 8:22 AM.
_________________________________________________________________________
Kim Linduska, Chairperson Vicki Hillock, Commission Clerk
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk
Date:April 8, 2025
Subject:Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service
- Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch Avenue
Item No. 8
MEMO
Please see the attached documentation for a motion approving Temporary Outdoor
Service for Class C Liquor License with Outdoor Service - Sips and Paddys, 126 Welch
Avenue on May 8 - May 12, 2025, Pending Dramshop Review.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Sips & Paddy's - 5.8-5.12.pdf
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Page 1 of 2
Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
THE SCENE, LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
SIPS AND PADDY'S IRISH PUB
BUSINESS
(515) 231-8388
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
126 Welch Ave
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
story
ZIP
50014
MAILING ADDRESS
126 Welch Ave
CITY
Ames
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50014
Contact Person
NAME
ANDREW WHITE
PHONE
(515) 231-8388
EMAIL
whitecor2@gmail.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER
LC0047689
LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
12 Month
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
TENTATIVE EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 30, 2024
TENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
Oct 29, 2025
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
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Page 2 of 2
PRIVILEGES
Outdoor Service
Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
No Ownership information found
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Founders Insurance Company
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
May 8, 2025
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
May 12, 2025
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:Grace Bandstra, Deputy City Clerk
Date:April 8, 2025
Subject:New 5-Day (April 21 - April 25, 2025) Class C Retail Alcohol License -
Apres Bar Co., 2321 North Loop Drive
Item No. 9
MEMO
Please see the attached documentation for a motion approving new 5-Day (April 21 -
April 25, 2025) Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co., 2321 North Loop Drive.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Apres Bar Co. - 4.21-4.25.pdf
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Page 1 of 2
Applicant
NAME OF LEGAL ENTITY
APRES BAR CO LLC
NAME OF BUSINESS(DBA)
Apres Bar Co
BUSINESS
(515) 779-0044
ADDRESS OF PREMISES
2321 North Loop Drive
PREMISES SUITE/APT NUMBER CITY
Ames
COUNTY
Story
ZIP
50010
MAILING ADDRESS
3610 Holcomb AvenueBeaverdale
CITY
Des Moines
STATE
Iowa
ZIP
50310
Contact Person
NAME
Jillian Harrington
PHONE
(515) 779-0044
EMAIL
admin@apresbarco.com
License Information
LICENSE NUMBER LICENSE/PERMIT TYPE
Class C Retail Alcohol License
TERM
5 Day
STATUS
Pending
Dramshop
Review
TENTATIVE EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 21, 2025
TENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
Apr 25, 2025
LAST DAY OF BUSINESS
SUB-PERMITS
Class C Retail Alcohol License
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Status of Business
BUSINESS TYPE
Limited Liability Company
Ownership
Individual Owners
NAME CITY STATE ZIP POSITION % OF OWNERSHIP U.S. CITIZEN
Jillian Harrington Des Moines Iowa 50310 Owner 100.00 Yes
Insurance Company Information
INSURANCE COMPANY
Illinois Casualty Co
POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE POLICY EXPIRATION DATE
DRAM CANCEL DATE OUTDOOR SERVICE EFFECTIVE
DATE
OUTDOOR SERVICE EXPIRATION
DATE
BOND EFFECTIVE DATE TEMP TRANSFER EFFECTIVE
DATE
TEMP TRANSFER EXPIRATION
DATE
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To:Members of the City Council
From:John A. Haila, Mayor
Date:April 8, 2025
Subject:Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Item No. 10
MEMO
At the City Council meeting on March 11, 2025, the City Council confirmed a variety of
appointments to the City’s boards and commissions. There remained several vacancies to
be filled, and review of existing applications and further recruitment efforts have
continued.
After consulting with City staff, I am pleased to recommend the appointment of Mark
Lahvic and Abby Hausmann-Virgil to the Public Nuisance Appeals Board.
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:Nolan Sagan, Sustainability Coordinator
Date:April 8, 2025
Subject:Climate Smart Communities Initiative Grant Submission
Item No. 11
MEMO
Staff became aware of the recent Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI)
grant opportunity to advance community-based climate resilience efforts. Since this
aligns with the City’s Climate Action Plan, and given the short timeframe to apply,
staff proceeded with submitting a proposal believed to be feasible to accomplish.
This memo is meant to apprise the City Council of the staff's submittal of this grant
opportunity. More information about the opportunity is provided below.
- CSCI grant funds can be used for a range of activities depending on the needs of the
community, including climate vulnerability and risk analyses, planning processes,
community engagement, project prioritization, and/or the implementation of projects.
- Applications needed to be submitted by an “Applicant Team,” composed of a climate
adaptation professional, a community-based organization or university, and a
government partner. Each grant can be used over a 12–month period and includes
approximately $100,000 in funding as well as access to training opportunities, technical
experts, and cohort support.
- In the application submitted, the team is composed of the City of Ames, Iowa State
University, and BSC Group, a climate resilience consulting firm based in Boston, MA.
The City and ISU were matched up with BSC Group through a practitioner registry
process administered by CSCI, considering our needs and their capabilities. If selected,
grant funds would be awarded directly to BSC Group to perform the work outlined in the
grant application:
1. Confirm Understanding of Vulnerability, Top Assets, and Focus Areas with Ames
Community (Months 1-3): Conduct stakeholder engagement to refine and
document updated climate resilience concerns priorities, ensuring alignment with
community-identified risks and assets.
2. Desktop Review (Months 1-4): Conduct a focused review to validate past climate
readiness assessments (e.g., 2020 Climate Vulnerability Assessment) with current
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data on priority climate hazards, vulnerabilities, and essential community assets,
providing an accurate foundation for adaptation planning.
3. Community Engagement (Months 2-10): Design and execute a community
engagement plan featuring community crowdsource maps to gather information
from community members on both their first-hand experiences of climate impacts
and their ideas for climate solutions - ensuring comprehensive community input
and widespread support for resilience strategies.
4. Adaptation Action Generation and Prioritization (Months 5-7): Collaboratively
develop an initial list of approximately 30 adaptation actions that address
community vulnerabilities across the key focus areas, establish clear prioritization
criteria (e.g., equity impacts, cost-effectiveness, implementation feasibility), and
prioritize the action list through feedback and expert analysis.
5. Implementation Guides Development (Months 8-10): Develop detailed and
practical implementation guides for approximately six adaptation actions, clearly
outlining actionable steps, timelines, essential partnerships, anticipated costs (order
of magnitude), and possible funding opportunities to ensure readiness for
implementation.
CSCI plans to notify awardees this summer, with projects beginning in the fall.
Climate resilience is crucial for municipalities to protect residents, infrastructure,
and the economy from a changing climate. Increasingly frequent and severe
extreme weather events like floods, heatwaves, and storms threaten public health,
property, and livelihoods. It is important to adapt to climate change and
incorporate climate resilience strategies into the City's sustainability strategy.
No Council action is required at this time. Should the City and its partners be
selected to receive a grant, staff will bring this issue before Council to make a final
decision on whether or not to proceed with this funding opportunity.
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ITEM #:12
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUEST FROM DELLA VITI, 323 MAIN STREET, TO ALLOW
ALCOHOL SERVICE AT A SIDEWALK CAFE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, the City Council adopted new regulations regarding Sidewalk Cafés. These regulations allow
for alcohol service in certain circumstances. Establishments that, under Section 17.16 of Municipal
Code, may allow minors on the premises, are permitted to serve alcohol at their sidewalk cafés without
prior special approval. These applications are approved by staff as long as the applicant obtains the
appropriate Outdoor Service Privilege for its license. Establishments that are not allowed to have
minors on the premises under Section 17.16 of Municipal Code must request approval from the City
Council to serve alcohol at their sidewalk cafés.
Della Viti (323 Main Street) has submitted a request to implement a sidewalk café and serve alcohol at
it. This establishment has received Council approval to operate a sidewalk café with alcohol sales
annually since the 2017 sidewalk café season. Della Viti has a Class C Liquor License and, because a
majority of its sales come from selling alcoholic beverages, may not have minors on the premises
according to Section 17.16 of Municipal Code. Therefore, approval from the City Council is
required to allow alcohol service at its proposed sidewalk café.
The sidewalk café regulations call for the City Council to consider requests from establishments in
Della Viti’s situation on a case-by-case basis. The Code specifies that the City Council shall consider
the following factors when presented with a request:
1. Site Conditions - Della Viti's proposed site is open and unobstructed by existing street furniture,
utility access, or other equipment. The proposed sidewalk cafe will utilize four tables and will
take up five and a half feet of the 13-foot sidewalk. There is a large window in the front of the
establishment that will allow staff to monitor the entire sidewalk cafe from inside the building.
Della Viti has indicated a staff person will be dedicated to monitoring the sidewalk cafe.
2. Compliance History/Staff Training - A review of Police records indicates no liquor or nuisance
violations in the past at Della Viti. The applicant has stated that in-house training continues to be
conducted with staff when they are hired, which includes ID checking. Additionally, it is a policy
to take IDs from every patron who enters the premises in exchange for a card which operates the
wine-dispensing system.
3. Other Factors the Council Deems Relevant - During the review of previous requests from Della
Viti, the City Council did not identify other factors to consider when weighing whether to grant
approval for requests of this type. Should the City Council have specific concerns, staff could
request additional information from the applicant before the Council moves forward with
approving or denying the request.
In addition to the above three specific issues, the Council must take into consideration with this request
that the Municipal Code requires that any sidewalk café at which alcohol is served must operate with
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additional restrictions compared to those where alcohol is not served.
The additional, required restrictions that would apply to Della Viti are:
Patron ingress and egress shall be controlled and continually monitored by staff
No alcoholic beverages may be sold or served later than 10 p.m.
Patrons may not consume outside beverages on the premises
Finally, the Municipal Code empowers the City Council to impose special conditions on any sidewalk
café granted an exception to dispense alcohol if it feels such restrictions are appropriate. No conditions
were imposed by the Council in granting previous approvals for Della Viti.
Upon staff review of the application materials, the application appears complete and in order.
Della Viti’s current Outdoor Service Privilege is valid through June 17, 2025. Because holding the
appropriate liquor control license is a pre-requisite to allow alcohol service at a sidewalk café,
Council approval of Della Viti’s request to serve alcohol must be made subject to maintaining an
Outdoor Service Privilege if it would like to continue providing alcohol service at its sidewalk café
during the second half of the 2025 Sidewalk Café season.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the request from Della Viti to allow alcohol service at its sidewalk cafe during the 2025
sidewalk cafe season, subject to Della Viti maintaining its Outdoor Service Privilege.
2. Refer the request to staff for additional information.
3. Deny the request.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is important to ensure that alcohol service in public places occurs in an appropriate environment.
Municipal Code requires a higher level of scrutiny for establishments where alcohol service is taking
place and there is little to no food service, as compared to establishments where alcohol is ancillary to
the food service.
In this instance, the establishment has an exceptional compliance record, and has adopted
procedures that maintain a safe, controlled environment where alcohol is served. The
establishment has participated in additional training for its staff to maintain compliance. The
application for the sidewalk café indicates a proposed outdoor service area that can be easily
monitored and that does not attempt to overcrowd the area. The applicant has responded
cooperatively to requests for additional information and appears to have a good understanding of
the requirements in place for compliant service. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
It should be noted that the alternatives presented indicate approval is for only the 2025 sidewalk
café season (April through October, according to Municipal Code). Sidewalk café applications
must be completed anew each season; they do not carry over from year-to-year . This follows the
practice established with approval of previous requests for alcohol service at sidewalk cafes. Requiring
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new requests each year ensures an opportunity to review performance and impose special conditions or
withhold approval if the establishment fails to meet the Council’s expectations.
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:Mark O. Lambert, City Attorney
Date:April 4, 2025
Subject:Campus & Community Commission
Item No. 13
MEMO
At the March 25, 2025, City Council meeting Assistant City Manager Pa Vang Goldbeck
reviewed the history of the Campus and Community Commission and shared other
avenues to improve the effectiveness of communicating on issues of common interest to
stakeholders. It was decided at that time to dissolve the Commission and establish task
forces as the City Council identifies needs.
The Campus and Community was created by resolution, not by ordinance. In order to
dissolve the Commission, the Council needs to repeal Resolution No. 17-097 which
established the Commission.
ATTACHMENT(S):
097.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-097
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHIN G A CAM PUS AND COM M UNITY COM M ISSION
FOR THE CITY OF AM ES, IOWA
WHEREAS, from time to time, issues arise that are of common interest to the C it y o f Ames,
Iowa State University, and Iowa State Student Government; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to establish a commissio n t o inve s t igate these issues and provide
advice to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESO LVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa:
Section One.M e mbe rs hip: There is hereby estab lis he d a Campus and Community
Commission. That Commission shall consist of e ight members providing representation as follows:
(1)Business Community Representative 3 year term
(1)Neighborhood Association Representative 3 year term
(1)City At-Large Representative 3 year term
(1)Iowa State University Administration Appointee Indefinite term
(1) Main Street Cultural District Appointee Indefinite term
(1)Campustown Action Association Appointee Indefinite term
(2)Iowa State University Student Government Appointees Indefinite term
The Busine ss Community Representative, Neighborhood Association Representative, and
City-At Large Representative shall be appoint e d b y t he Mayor with the consent of the City Council.
F o r the purpose of staggering the terms of the membership, the Mayor shall choose one initial
mayoral appointee to serve a two-year term and one to serve a one-year term. Appointees may serve
two consecutive terms.
The Iowa State University Administration Appointee, Campustown Action Associatio n
Ap p ointee, and Iowa State University Student Government Appointees shall be appointed b y the ir
respective organizations.
Section Two.Charge : It shall be the mission o f the Campus and Community Commission
to:
(1) Provide a public forum to fa c ilit a te d iscussion of issues of common interest to the City
of Ames, Iowa State University, and Iowa State University Student Government.
(2) O ffe r an opinion or recommendation to the Council regarding issues brought forward to
the Commission by the Council that are of common interest to the City of A me s , I o wa State
University, and Iowa State University Student Government.
(3) Subject to City Council approval, investigate iss ue s of common interest to the City of
Ames, Iowa State Univers ity, and Iowa State University Student Government which are
brought forward to the Commission and currently not being considered by the Council.
(4 ) P r epare and transmit to the Mayor and City Council from time to time, but not less ofte n
t ha n o nce each year, reports describing its proceedings and other activities of the
Commission.
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Section Three. Tas k Force s : Subject to City Council approval, the Campus and Community
C o mmission may appoint and take input from appointed task forces on issues of common inte r e s t
to t he C it y o f Ames, Iowa State University, and Iowa State University Student Government that are
not being dealt with b y C it y staff or another City commission. Any such task forces created shall be
conducted as follows:
(1) Task forces shall be comprised of representatives from the Ames and Iowa State University
communities appointed by the Campus and Community Commission. Task force membership
shall be as large as necessary to addr ess the task force’s charge. Each task force shall be chaired
b y a member selected by the Campus and Community Commission. A member of City staff sha ll
be assigned to each task force by the City Manager to provide advice and to ensure that task force
activities comply with the charge given by the Commission and with Chapter 21 of the Code of
Iowa (Iowa Open Meetings Law).
(2) Each task force may adopt such rule s o f procedure and conduct for its meetings and other
activities as it shall deem useful and appropriate, within the limits of the cha r ge from the
Commission. Task force meetings shall be open t o t he public and shall conform to the
requirements of Chapter 21 of the Code of I o wa (Iowa Open Meetings Law). Meetings of each
task force shall typically be held at City Hall or o n the Iowa State University campus, but
meetings may be held in alternate locations to p r o vid e more convenient access for special public
forums.
(3)Upon completion of its charge, each task force shall s ub mit c o p ie s of its final report to the
Campus a nd Community Commission. The Commission will present the report results to
Council and gain Council approval if further action is nece s s a r y. I f either Council or the
Commission decides that no further action is required, the task force shall dissolve.
AND BE IT FURTHER RES O LVED that a copy of this resolution be published in the
appendix of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of February, 2017.
____________________________________________________________________
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by:Betcher
Seconded by:Corrieri
Voting aye:Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay:N one Absent:None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of February, 2017.
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ITEM #:14
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM AMES PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR
AMES BIKE FAIR ON MAY 31, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Ames Public Library is planning to host a Bike Fair to foster bike skills and safety. The event is
hosted in collaboration with Parks and Recreation and Public Works providing trail information, as well
as the Police Department assisting with promoting bike registration.
Staff will have the Auditorium set up with tables for representatives from different biking organizations,
as well as offering "mini sessions" - 20-minute sessions on basic bike safety and maintenance geared to
specific age groups (i.e. bike safety for kids, bike maintenance for adults, etc.).
Participants will be able to participate in a Bike Rodeo to practice safety skills. A repair station will be
available at the Library in conjunction with the event. Safe Routes to School will be facilitating the
Bike Rodeo and giving away helmets to those who need them.
In order to facilitate the event, the Library has requested the following:
Blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit
Closure of Douglas Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street from 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Suspension of parking enforcement on Douglas Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street from 9:00
a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Request to waive fees for parking meters on Douglas Avenue from 5th Street to 6th Street (Loss
of $19.13 to the Parking Fund)
Public Works will provide barricades and vests for the street closures.
The Saturday morning activities will require the closure of 17 metered parking spaces for 4.5
metered hours, resulting in a loss of approximately $19.13 to the Parking Fund. Organizers have
requested that this amount be waived by the City Council. The Council's policy regarding the
closure of metered parking in an area less than an entire business district, is to consider the
waiver of such fees on a case-by-case basis.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the event requests, including the waiver of fees.
2. Approve the event requests but require reimbursement for lost parking revenue.
3. Deny the requests and refer the item back to staff.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This event is hosted by the Ames Public Library in conjunction with several City Departments.
The event will increase safety and knowledge for bikers in the community which works to further
sustainability goals as well.
Given the small dollar amount and number of parking spaces involved, staff believes it is
reasonable to waive the parking fees for this event. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Bike Fair Road Closure.jpg
Ames Bike Rodeo.pdf
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START
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5
Blocked
6
Station 1: Waiver/Bike Check
Station 2: Bike Helmet Fit/Check
Station 3: Left turn/Stop Sign
Station 4: Right Turn/Yield Sign
Station 5: On your left
Station 6: Practice Intersection
Ames Bike Rodeo
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ITEM #:15
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025 CENTRAL IOWA WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Resource Recovery System (RRS) is governed by the Ames City Council in accordance with
approved 28E Agreements with the unincorporated areas of Story County, Iowa State University, and
all cities in Story County with exception of Collins, Colo, and Sheldahl.
The agreement calls for the RRS to provide for the disposal of solid waste generated by the involved
agencies. One element of that disposal is meeting the regulations that address comprehensive solid
waste planning. In the late 1980s, the City and the members of the RRS joined with the Boone
County Landfill and its members to form the Central Iowa Solid Waste Management Association
(CISWMA). The association is required to submit updates to the comprehensive plan every five years
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The attached document is the ninth update to the original plan. This plan update details the existing
integrated solid waste management system, as well as any changes or additions that have occurred since
the last plan update. The plan acknowledges that the operations of the current RRS will be ending
in the near future and that solid waste operations will be transitioning to a transfer station model
with final disposition in a landfill other than Boone County.
On December 10, 2024 City Council authorized staff to negotiate an agreement with the Carroll
County Solid Waste Management Commission for landfilling of solid waste. Those negotiations
are continuing and staff will report back to City Council when an agreement is ready for
approval.
Once solid waste transfer operations begin, it is anticipated that the City of Ames will be removed
from the CISWMA. At that time the City will likely become a member in the West Central Iowa
Solid Waste Management Association (WCISMWA) which is the comprehensive planning area
that includes the Carroll County Solid Waste Management Commission.
Three public meetings were held in order to receive public input on the Plan. Additionally, a draft
version was sent out to each agency in the planning area. Input at the meetings did not result in any
changes to the updated Plan.
The DNR requires that the agencies involved with the Comprehensive Plan enact a Resolution of
Support for the Plan. Because the City of Ames administers the 28E Agreement for the RRS
agencies, that requirement can be met for all of the agencies with City Council approval of the
supporting resolution.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution in support of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update for the Central Iowa
Waste Management Association.
2. Direct staff to make modifications to the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update for the Central Iowa
Waste Management Association and come back at a later date for City Council approval of a
support resolution.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources requires that member agencies update comprehensive plans
every five years. An update has been prepared and feedback from participating agencies has been
solicite d . Support of the plan is necessary to continue to meet the obligations of solid waste
disposal at the Boone County Landfill.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1,
as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
CISWMA 2025 Ames Resolution.docx
CISWMA - Update 9 - Draft 2.pdf
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Resource Recovery System is governed by the Ames City Council in
accordance with an approved 28E Agreement with the incorporated of Story County, Iowa State
University, and all of the cities in Story County except Collins, Colo, Sheldahl; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement calls for the Resource Recovery System to provide for the disposal
of the solid waste generated by the involved agencies, and one element of that responsibility is to
meet the State of Iowa’s comprehensive planning regulations; and,
WHEREAS, in the late 1980s, the City and the members of the Resource Recovery System
joined with the Boone County Landfill and its members to form the Central Iowa Solid Waste
Management Association, and the association is an informal planning area and is appropriate
since the Resource Recovery System uses the Boone County Landfill for disposal of solid waste
that cannot be processed into Refuse Derived Fuel (RFD); and,
WHEREAS, the association is required to submit updates of the comprehensive plan every five
years to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR); and,
WHEREAS, many of the planning process have changes over the years, although the general
purpose of the process is to facilitate adjoining solid waste entities working together for mutual
benefit; and,
WHEREAS, this plan update details the existing integrated solid waste management system, as
well as any changes or additions that have occurred since the last plan update; and,
WHEREAS, the update evaluates the current system as well as possible alternative management
systems; and,
WHEREAS, based on this analysis, the existing system appears to be serving the planning area
in a manner that best protects the environment, as well as minimizing the areas reliance on
landfill disposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa that the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update IX for the Central Iowa Solid Waste
Management Association is hereby approved.
Adopted this ____ day of ____________ 2025 by the City of Ames City Council.
SIGNED:ATTEST:
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ITEM #:16
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This annual program combines sidewalk and pedestrian ramp improvements with additional
accessibility upgrades at traffic signals and other publicly owned parking facilities. The program
provides for removing and replacing sidewalk intersection crosswalk panels and handicap ramps at
locations that fail to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements to have truncated
dome warning panels installed.
This program also includes retrofitting existing signalized traffic control devices with audible and
vibrotactile pushbuttons, as well as upgrading parking stalls to current accessibility standards in any on-
street location or parking lot owned by the City of Ames.
Wherever possible, this program is combined with and used in conjunction with other roadway, traffic
signal replacement, or shared use path improvement projects for pedestrian ramp reconstruction. This
project includes six different locations as shown in the attached map.
Staff has been working with Bolton & Menk of Ames, Iowa to develop plans and specifications for the
project with a total estimated construction cost of $84,530. Funding is shown in the FY 2024/25
Capital Improvements Plan in the amount of $200,000. Remaining funding will be prioritized for
future accessibility enhancement program priorities. The table below shows the revenues and expenses
for this project:
Revenues Amount Expenses Amount
Road Use Tax $100,000
Local Option Sales Tax $100,000
Design $ 23,500
Construction (est)$ 84,530
Administration $ 15,000
Totals $200,000 $123,030
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2024/25 Accessibility Enhancement Program and
establish May 7, 2025, as the date of letting and May 13, 2025, as the date for the report of bids.
2. Do not approve this project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will provide improved pedestrian ramps and street crossings for sidewalk and path
users of all abilities at various locations. Approval of the plans and specifications will continue to
keep this project on pace for 2025 construction. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Map.pdf
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ITEM #:17
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:FIN
SUBJECT:PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF FY 2024/25 ADJUSTED
BUDGET AND FY 2025/26 BUDGET
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
State law requires a hearing to be held prior to the adoption of the current year's adjusted budget
and next year's proposed budget. The hearing must be held on or before April 30. Staff has
proposed setting April 22, 2025 as the date of public hearing on the Adjusted Budget for FY
2024/25 and the Proposed Budget for FY 2025/26. The hearing will take place during the regularly
scheduled Council meeting.
It should be noted that under Iowa Code Chapter 384.16, the tax levy certified may be less than,
but not more than the amount estimated in the proposed budget submitted at the final hearing,
unless an additional tax levy is approved at a city election.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a resolution establishing April 22, 2025 as the date of the final public hearing on the
Adjusted Budget for FY 2024/25 and the adoption of the Budget for FY 2025/26.
2. Delay the hearing and resolution.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Holding a public hearing is required by State law in order to proceed with the City Manager’s
recommended budget and the modifications made by City Council. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1, as described
above.
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ITEM #:18
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:IOWAY CREEK-BROOKSIDE PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Funding Source:Available Revenue:
19/20 Stormwater Erosion Control (Stormwater
Utility Fund)$432,000
Previous CIP Savings (Stormwater Utility Fund)$736,000
Clean Water State Revolving Fund $337,000
Iowa Finance Authority Water Infrastructure Fund $500,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship $100,000
Anonymous Donation $98,000
Total:$2,203,000
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City was awarded State Revolving Funds (SRF) for the 2019/20 Stormwater Erosion Control
Program for the Ioway Creek- Brookside Stream Restoration project in the amount not to exceed
$337,000. The funding loan grant (C1330R) requires a performance agreement (attached) where
the City ensures that the improvements made with the project will be maintained once the project
is complete.
The City plans to relocate the creek away from a failed slope so that the bank can be stabilized. Other
aspects proposed for the project include in-stream features to restore the waterway function and
incorporation of a water quality oxbow to treat storm water runoff from the existing storm sewer.
Maintenance activities following the completion of the project include ensuring the slope remains
adequately protected through inspection and maintenance activities. This work will be monitored
and performed by City staff. This Council action is to approve the requirements of the
performance agreement.
Revenue for this project comes from the following sources:
Iowa Earth Works is currently under contract to perform construction and will commence work this
summer, weather dependent. Substantial completion of the project is anticipated in December 2025.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Performance Agreement for the Ioway
Creek-Brookside Park Sponsored Project.
2. Do not approve the Performance Agreement, and forego the sponsored project funding.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of this agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources must occur before
moving forward with construction of this project. Delay or rejection of this amendment to the
agreement could result in additional funding being required. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Brookside -Ioway Creek -Overall View.pdf
WRR20-012_Ames_IowayCreek_PerformanceAgreement v2.pdf
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WATER RESOURCE RESTORATION SPONSORED PROJECT
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT (hereinafter the “Agreement”), entered into between the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources, an agency of the State of Iowa, (hereinafter the “Department”), and
Name:
Address:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Contact Person:
(hereinafter the “Borrower”).
WHEREAS, the Department and the Iowa Finance Authority are jointly designated to administer the Water Pollution
Control Works, also known as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) pursuant to Iowa Code sections 455B.291
to 455B.299, 16.131 to 16.133A and the federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code section 455B.199 the Department has jurisdiction to administer the water resource
restoration sponsored projects program; and
WHEREAS, the water resource restoration sponsored projects program is implemented pursuant to 567 Iowa
Administrative Code chapter 92; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower proposes to construct a Water Resources Restoration Sponsored Project (hereinafter called the
“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project includes natural methods of stream channel stabilization for erosion control on a reach of Ioway
Creek located within Brookside Park in Ames, IA; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower shall ensure that the Project is constructed in accordance with the applicable practice design
checklist and the plans and specifications as approved by the Department on January 22, 2025, and the construction
contract documents entered into by the Borrower, and all attached as Attachment A to this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower agrees to maintain the Project in accordance with the maintenance plan as reviewed by the
Department and accepted/signed by the Borrower on January 8, 2025, and attached as Attachment B to this Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, the Department shall notify the Iowa Finance Authority that the Borrower is eligible for additional funding of
an amount not to exceed $337,000 for the Project through an amendment to the Borrower’s associated Clean Water
State Revolving Fund loan agreement (C1330R) in the original/estimated amount of $4,071,000, for a total estimated
loan amount of $4,408,000; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall be applicable to all loans associated with the Project and will be incorporated by
reference into all loan agreements of loans associated with the Project; and
WHEREAS, any changes to the contract documents and/or maintenance plans referenced above must be submitted to
the Department for review and/or approval,
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises exchanged above and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Department and the Borrower hereto
mutually agree as follows:
I. Default
The Borrower is in default of the Agreement upon the occurrence of one or more of the below conditions which
include the following:
1. Construction of the Project is not completed within the timeframe identified in Attachment A or Department
approved change orders that amend the timeframe identified in Attachment A;
2. The Project is not constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications of Attachment A, or
does not meet applicable practice design standard(s) which were the basis for the approved plans and
specifications;
3. The Project is not maintained in accordance with Attachment B;
4. The Project practice(s), which have not met their identified useful life (as identified in Attachment B), no
longer function as originally intended due to lack of maintenance, removal, modification of, or damage to the
Project that was not repaired; or
5. The Project is utilized for a purpose that would make it no longer eligible for SRF Sponsored Project funding
under State or Federal regulations.
II. Actions
In the event that the Borrower is in default of the Agreement as defined above, the Department shall by written
notice inform the Borrower that they are in default with the Agreement; and the Department may take one or more
of the following actions:
1. Grant the Borrower an extension of time to correct deficiencies and/or to complete the Project through the
issuance of a change order as an amendment to Attachment A or other applicable action;
2. Instruct the Borrower to complete work necessary to correct deficiencies of practices not constructed to the
approved plans and specifications in Attachment A and/or any change orders approved by the Department
that amend Attachment A, or that do not meet the applicable practice design standard(s) which were the basis
for the approved plans and specifications;
3. Instruct Iowa Finance Authority to withhold further disbursements related to the Project until actions
necessary to remedy deficiencies have been completed and approved by the Department;
4. Instruct the Borrower to perform the required maintenance identified in Attachment B;
5. Instruct the Borrower to repair any damage to the Project that impairs or prevents the Project practices from
functioning properly; or
6. In the event the actions in items 1-5 would be ineffective given the circumstances of the default, or in the
event the Department took any action detailed in items 1-5 or took any other action under item 7 and the
Borrower failed to remedy the default, instruct the Iowa Finance Authority to increase the interest rate of any
associated Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan agreement(s) such that the entire amount disbursed to the
Borrower for the Project or an amount prorated according to the proportion of remaining years of useful life
to the total years of useful life of the Project practice(s) in default is repaid to the Clean Water State Revolving
Fund; or
7. Take any other action deemed necessary by the Department that will allow the Borrower to remedy the
default and/or allow the Department or the Iowa Finance Authority to recoup previously dispersed funding for
the Project, so long as the action does not increase the SRF funding provided for the Project and is allowed
under law or rule. The Department may only take this action if the actions in items 1-5 would be ineffective
given the circumstances of the default, or in the event the Department took any action detailed in items 1-5
and the Borrower failed to remedy the default.
III. Other
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By signing this Agreement, the Borrower expressly agrees to any amendment of any loan agreement of a loan
associated with the Project that the Iowa Finance Authority deems necessary to fulfill an instruction by the
Department in items 3, 6, and/or 7 of the Actions section of this Agreement. However, this clause shall not be
construed as in any way limiting the right of the Borrower to contest that it is in default of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as limiting the rights, powers, options, or remedies of the Iowa Finance
Authority to collect a debt or take any other action related to a loan agreement for any loan.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed on their behalf by their duly authorized
officers all as of the Dated Date.
CITY OF AMES
BY: DATE:
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
BY: DATE:
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ATTACHMENT A
This Attachment incorporates by reference the following documents related to the Project:
• Practice(s) design checklist (if applicable)
• Plans and specifications as approved by the Department on January 22, 2025
• The construction contract documents entered into by the Borrower
Due to the size of these documents, they are incorporated by reference but have been omitted as a direct attachment to
this Agreement. These documents were made available to all signatories prior to the finalization of this Agreement. The
documents are available by contacting the Department’s SRF program.
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ATTACHMENT B
This Attachment incorporates by reference the following documents related to the Project:
• Native Seed and Tree Establishment and Maintenance for Brookside Park
Due to the size of the plan, it is incorporated by reference but has been omitted as a direct attachment to this
Agreement. The plan was made available to all signatories prior to the finalization of this Agreement. The plan is
available by contacting the Department’s SRF program.
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ITEM #:19
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2022/23 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAM (S. 4TH STREET
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER IOWAY CREEK)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This program provides funding for necessary repairs recommended by the Iowa Department of
Transportation (IDOT) biennial bridge inspections. The IDOT requires inspections for bridges within
the City of Ames. This project includes constructing a prefabricated pedestrian bridge over Ioway
Creek along the SE side of the existing bridge on S. 4th Street, and constructing a path from the
north side of the pedestrian bridge to the intersection of S. 4th Street & University Blvd, as shown
in the attached map. This contract involves the engineering design of the project.
Engineering services will include a base survey, evaluation of construction techniques, area drainage
analysis, preparation of plans and specifications, and notification and coordination with Iowa State
University. The contract will also include coordination with affected property owners, at least one
general public informational meeting, and coordination with right-of-way users that may require
relocation.
Proposals for this work were received from four engineering firms and were evaluated according to the
following criteria: Project Understanding, Design Team, Previous Experience, Ability to Perform
Work, and Estimated Contract Cost. Listed below is the ranking information based on this evaluation:
Engineering Firm Overall Rank Estimated Design Fee
WHKS & Co.1 $ 84,800
Shive-Hattery 2 $ 108,000
Snyder & Associates 3 $ 94,700
Bolton & Menk, Inc.4 $ 64,306
Given the above rankings, staff has negotiated a contract with the highest ranked firm, WHKS & Co., of
Ames, Iowa. This project is budgeted in the 2022-23 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) with funding in
the amount of $700,000 in G.O. Bonds and $60,000 in Iowa State University Funding, of which
$100,000 was estimated for engineering services. Staff is currently working with Iowa State University
to develop an agreement for its portion of the funding.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with WHKS & Co. of Ames, Iowa for the 2022/23
Bridge Rehabilitation Program (S. 4th Street Pedestrian Bridge over Ioway Creek) in an amount
not to exceed $84,800.
2. Direct staff to negotiate an engineering agreement with another consulting firm.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on staff evaluation using the selection criteria listed above, WHKS & Co. provides the best
value to the City for design services of this project. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Map.pdf
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ITEM #:20
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:AIRPORT AIRSIDE IMPROVEMENTS
(RUNWAY 01-19 RECONSTRUCTION)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The primary runway at the Ames Municipal Airport, Runway 01/19, is in deteriorated condition. The
surface consists of hot-mix asphalt over portland cement concrete and has a current Pavement
Condition Index (PCI) of 45—well below the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) threshold of
55 for reconstruction eligibility. Additionally, underlying structural issues such as joint blowups
present a safety concern for aircraft operations.
The project involves full reconstruction of Runway 01/19 and portions of associated taxiways,
including A1–A4, parts of Crosswind Runway 13/31, and Parallel Taxiway B within the Runway
Safety Area.
Design efforts under this agreement will address all elements necessary for FAA approval and grant
eligibility, including topographic and geotechnical investigations, aircraft fleet mix analyses, and full
construction plan development. The project will be designed to FAA standards for Aircraft Approach
Category C and Airport Design Group II.
Design work is scheduled to begin in FY 2024/25, with construction anticipated to start in Spring 2026
(pending grant funding). The overall design will include phasing and construction planning intended to
minimize the duration of any full airport closures required during the reconstruction work.
Funding is programmed in the Capital Improvements Plan in FY 2025/26 and in FY 2026/27 based on
guidance from the FAA staff overseeing the grant application process. The design phase was previously
programmed in FY 2024/25, with funding from an anticipated FAA grant and the Airport
Improvements Fund.
Bolton & Menk, Inc., has been selected to complete the design work through a task order under their
existing master agreement. The proposed fee of $1,196,600 was reviewed through an Independent Fee
Evaluation (IFE) performed by Foth Engineering. That evaluation confirmed the proposed fee to be
fair and reasonable in accordance with FAA guidelines.
FUNDING SUMMARY:
Revenue Source FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 Total
Federal Funds $735,000 $10,103,250 $14,307,000 $25,145,250
G.O. Bond Funds –$531,750 $753,000 $1,284,750
Airport Improvement Funds $130,000 ––$130,000
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Total Revenues $865,000 $10,635,000 $15,060,000 $26,560,000
Revenue Source FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 Total
Expense Category FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 FY 2026/27 Total
Design $865,000 $331,000 –$1,196,000
Construction***––$24,079,250 $24,079,250
Inspection/Admin***––$1,284,750 $1,284,750
Total Expenses $865,000 $331,000 $25,364,000 $26,560,000
*** Estimated funds available for construction and inspection services. These numbers are based on
preliminary engineering and are expected to be updated upon receipt of bids.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. a. Approve a professional service agreement with Bolton & Menk, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $1,196,600, contingent on FAA grant funding.
b. Approve the grant application for Federal Funds with the FAA.
2. Do not approve a professional services agreement with Bolton and Menk and thereby not proceed
with this airport improvement project at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The reconstruction of Runway 01/19 is a critical airside improvement to ensure long-term safety
and operational reliability at the Ames Municipal Airport. Proceeding with the design phase now
ensures the City remains eligible for FAA funding and can position the project for construction in
FY 2026/27. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative 1, as shown above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ames-Runway 1-19 Design PSA
IFE Consultant Fees Comparison
FAA Grant Application
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WORK ORDER #7
TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
(DESIGN, BIDDING, CONSTRUCTION AND GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES)
RECONSTRUCT RUNWAY 1/19
AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
AMES, IOWA
BETWEEN: The City of Ames,
An Iowa municipal corporation (CLIENT/SPONSOR)
AND: Bolton & Menk, Inc. (CONSULTANT)
EFFECTIVE DATE: April , 2025
RECITALS
1. City owns and operates the Ames Municipal Airport located near Ames, Iowa.
2. This is Work Order #7 to the Professional Services Contract, between City and Bolton & Menk,
Inc. The Professional Services Contract effective September 6, 2023, is referred to herein as the
“Master Agreement”.
AGREEMENT
DESCRIPTION
The CONSULTANT agrees to provide Design, Bidding, and Grant Administration Services for the
Reconstruction of Runway 1-19 Design Only project at the Ames Municipal Airport (herein referred to as
the Project).
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
Project Purpose
This project will reconstruct Runway 1/19 and portions of Connector Taxiways A1, A2, A3, and A4,
Crosswind Runway 13/31, and Parallel Taxiway B within the Runway 1/19 Safety Area.
Project Need
Runway 1/19 consists of a hot-mix asphalt (HMA) surface atop a Portland cement concrete (PCC)
pavement. The runway’s HMA surface is in very poor condition according to the Iowa DOT Aviation
Bureau. Their 2022 visual inspection assigned it has a pavement condition index (PCI) value of 45.
According to FAA guidance, runways with a PCI value below 55 are eligible for reconstruction.
Although there are medium severity cracks in the HMA surface, which could be addressed with a
straightforward mill and overlay, there are structural problems with the underlying PCC pavement that
such an effort would not fix. The airport has observed blow ups (the upward buckling or shattering of
PCC pavement due to joint failure) occurring at a regular basis. Without correcting this pavement
distress in the very near future, Runway 1/19 could severely damage aircraft while they operate on it.
All five taxiways have a PCC pavement surface with PCI values ranging from 59 (fair condition) to 98
(very good condition). Reconstruction (or rehabilitation if feasible) of the taxiways, with Parallel Taxiway
B in particular is proposed.
Crosswind Runway 13/31 consists of PCC pavement surface. The portion of the runway within the
Runway 1/19 Safety Area is also in very poor condition with a PCI value of 45 and will be reconstructed
to its current width of 75 feet. Outside of the Runway 1/19 Safety Area however, the runway is in very
good condition with PCI values above 90.
Project Organization and Execution
Design and bidding of the Project through this task order will be funded through an FAA design grant
issued in FY 2025. The project will be designed in FAA FY2025 and bid in FAA FY2026 with a single
construction contract awarded. This work order includes grant administration activities associated with
this design grant only.
This improvement will meet current FAA design criteria from AC 150/5300-13B, Change 1 for Runways
and Taxiways. The pavement section will be designed for up to 100,000lb aircraft and include cement
treated subgrade, aggregate base course(s), and PCC or HMA pavement per design recommendations of
FAA AC 5370-6G and utilization of the FAA’s pavement design software FAARFIELD.
If additional funding allows, the pavement section will be design for over 100,000lbs and may include
the addition of a stabilized base course required for aircraft operating over 100,000 lbs., additional
concrete thickness and additional aggregate base course thickness.
The proposed project will be to design the full length of Runway 1/19 which is currently 100’ wide and
5,701’ long. New pavement is required to meet the runway and taxiway object free area (ROFA/TOFA)
and the runway safety areas (RSA) for airport design group (ADG) II and Runway Approach Category C.
Per the ALP the Runway 01/19 is shown as an existing B-II and is ultimately shown as C-II.
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Due to FAA funding constraints, construction cost will be reimbursed over two FAA construction grants.
In FAA FY2026 grant, the north half of the Project will be constructed; in FAA FY 2027 grant, the south
half. As such, the Project will be bid as a Base Bid “North” and Base Bid “South”. A single project
manual and set construction plans will be structured as such.
Another grant will be issued to fund the anticipated FAA Reimbursable Agreement needed for FAA
design review of the project’s potential impacts to FAA-owned NAVAIDs. It is likely that an additional
grant will be needed to fund the FAA on-site inspection effort.
Project Background
In calendar year 2025, it is anticipated that an FAA Part 139 inspector will visit the Ames Municipal
Airport and provide an inspection of the airfield to determine what improvements may be needed for
the airport to consider being able to support part 139 operation status. If improvements to any existing
signage, airfield lighting or pavement markings is recommended and additional funding allows, services
related to improving airfield lighting, signage, pavement markings can be covered via a future work
order amendment.
The scope of the design and funding available as part of the CIP development prior to this work order
was based on aircraft up to 100,000 lbs. and the airport continuing to operate as a non-part 139 airport.
Prior to development of this work order, there is an understanding that the runway should be designed
for aircraft exceeding 100,000 lbs. and for the airport to include improvements to start upgrading to be
ready for part 139 standards. However, additional funding will be required to support these changes
above what has been previously planned for funding. Additionally, some items related to the scope of
the lighting or signage improvements are not known at the time of scoping of this work order.
Therefore, unless otherwise indicated in Task 1, additional efforts related to increasing the pavement
strength, upgrading lighting or pavement markings will be considered additional work.
Although there are considerable operations of a SAAB-2000, approximately 300 annual total operation
as documented from local logbooks, which is a an AAC C, ADG III and TDG 3 from aircraft characteristics
database updated October 2023, it is not considered the critical aircraft for the airport. With further
expanded operations and if the pavement strength is increased, operations from aircraft such as 737-
800 will be present and create additional operations of a ADG III and TDG 3 aircraft at the airport.
Although operations from a family of C-III are nearing 500 total operations, it is not anticipated that the
runway or the taxiways will be designed to meet ADG III or TDG III standards at this time.
The proposed end of runway elevations or location are not anticipated to change more than 6” vertically
or 1 foot horizontally from their existing elevation or location. Profile changes will be evaluated and
incorporated as part of the project design to ensure that where possible, the runway elevation exceeds
adjacent parallel taxiway profile elevation and that any line of site issues is corrected as part of the
proposed project.
Due to funding scenarios known at the time of this work order, it is anticipated that the design
improvements, covered by this work order, will cover the entire Runway 01/19 Reconstruction project.
It is anticipated that construction will be split into multiple phases, covered by an FAA grant in different
fiscal years. Construction Improvements, including engineering efforts will be covered under separate
grants.
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I.A. BASIC SERVICES
For purposes of this Work Order, the Basic Services to be provided by the CONSULTANT are as follows:
1. DESIGN & BIDDING SERVICES
1.1. Project Scoping
Consultant shall confer with the Sponsor on, and ascertain, project requirements, finances,
schedules, and other pertinent matters and shall meet with FAA if needed and other
concerned agencies and parties on matters affecting the project and shall arrive at a mutual
understanding of such matters with the Sponsor. Meetings with the Sponsor shall also
determine the need for topographical surveying and pavement/geotechnical testing. It is
anticipated that there will be a maximum of 2 meetings with the Sponsor and/or the FAA, to
review pavement eligibility and project limits. The consultant will prepare and distribute
meeting minutes to all attendees.
1.2. Project Meetings and Coordination with Sponsor, FAA, etc.
1.2.1. The task includes one meeting with the Sponsor, attended by the Project Manager.
The Consultant will prepare for and conduct up to two (2) meetings with the
Sponsor to present the findings of the design phase, any alternatives and
recommendations for the project. The result of the meeting(s) will be an agreed
upon project design parameters to proceed forward with final construction
documents.
1.2.2. Coordination with FAA, local agencies, subconsultants, etc. The Consultant shall
coordinate the project parameters and criteria with the project stakeholders
including the FAA, Sponsor, and Project Manager.
1.2.3. This task includes up to one progress meeting per week being held, one-hour in
duration, with all design team members through the duration of the design phase.
1.2.4. The consultant will prepare and distribute meeting minutes to all attendees.
1.3. Topographical Surveying
1.3.1. Coordination to collect existing data and locate utilities. This task includes data
collection, as-built plan set review, and research of available existing survey
information to gather information on existing topography and utilities. This also
includes coordination for field utility locations with the Sponsor, FAA, and IDOT.
1.3.2. Survey control. Survey control will be established and used for design surveys. The
Consultant will provide a drawing showing the location of the existing or established
control for the project and perform necessary bench loop and traverse procedures
to verify accuracy of vertical and horizontal control points. One trip will be required
for a two-person survey crew to establish survey control for the project. The survey
control will include the existing PAC (PID AJ830) and two SACs (AJ8302 and AJ8303).
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1.3.3. Field work. Survey work will include all utilities; pavement center, edges, and
intermediate shots; ground shots; lights; signs; drainage structures; and electrical
duct markers and hand holes. It is anticipated that the fieldwork will require fifteen
(15) trips to the airport by a two-person survey crew.
1.3.4. Convert survey data for design software. This work includes analyzing the
topographical surveying data and preparing the data for use with computer
modeling. Included are the following separate tasks:
o Establish design coordinate plan with Sponsor/State to be used for CADD
drawings
o Input raw survey data into the computer program in order to sort data into
company standard layers for efficient analyzing
o Verify survey data from previous projects with latest field survey
o Sort all data points by layers and description for computer modeling
o Verify surveyor horizontal and vertical control
o Prepare digital terrain model (DTM) of existing ground contours, pavement
edges, roadways, electrical equipment, drainage features, buildings, fences
and other miscellaneous entities
o Generate a three-dimensional contour model from the DTM.
o Prepare and process data for pavement profiles, grading and/or paving cross
sections, and drainage features
1.3.5. Limits of Topographic survey are shown in Exhibit II – Survey Limits.
1.3.5.1. The topographic survey limits of this project will focus first on areas within the
Runway Object Free Area and Runway Safety Area of Runway 1/19. These
areas will be incorporated along with the intersection of Runway 13/31 in
order to capture enough information to ensure that any adjustments made to
the Runway 1/19 profile at the intersection of 1/19 and 13/31 do not present
an issue for the longitudinal profile of Runway 13/31. The limits on the west
side of Runway 1/19 will be constrained to the parallel taxiway ‘A’ centerline.
The total approximate area to be surveyed, not including Runway 13/31
centerline outside of the intersection area, is approximately 160 acres.
1.3.5.2. The topography extents shall extend to the north airport property limits and
to the primary surface width from Taxiway A3 to the south limit of the
ROFA/RSA on the west side of Runway 1/19. See Exhibit II - Survey Limits.
1.3.5.3. Based on the information captured within the ROFA, RSA and along Taxiway A
centerline, the Consultant will prepare a determination as part of the design
report for the areas to ensure they meet transverse grading standards of FAA
AC 5300-13B, Change 1.
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1.3.5.4. Collect any pertinent information on existing navigation aids to confirm the
design and proposed RSA grades. This may include shooting the location and
elevation of any foundations or equipment necessary for coordination with
FAA. Coordination with FAA about existing navaids will be provided as part of
a separate grant and future work order(s) or amendment(s) to this work
order.
1.3.5.5. The existing and future Runway Visibility Zones (RVZ) will be confirmed with
photos/video rather than with survey. If photographic evidence collected is
not sufficient, additional survey can be provided as part of a future
amendment.
1.3.5.6. Utilities known to be present will be collected. An Iowa One Call utility locate
will be done to confirm primary utilities. Any private utilities will be collected
into the topographic information from surface observations and available
records. Utilities collection will be constrained to the project area.
1.3.5.7. As we are not intending to change the existing drainage patterns, only storm
sewer intakes and pipes will be collected within the project limits. If additional
survey is needed later, due to changing drainage patterns or need to
reconstruct storm sewer/intakes, this additional work could be added via a
future amendment to the work order.
1.4. Aeronautical Survey (Not Required for this Project)
1.5. Geotechnical Investigation
1.5.1. Coordination to schedule geotechnical work. This task includes data collection and
review of available geotechnical records to gather information on existing soil
conditions and past geotechnical or pavement test results. Coordination will be
done with the geotechnical subconsultant to schedule work and establish any work
constraint parameters.
1.5.2. Establish project testing requirements. The Consultant shall determine the type and
frequency of geotechnical testing required for the project. The testing shall consider
such items as pavement type, design methodology, type of wheel loading, and
weight of design aircraft. Determine soil boring locations and frequency of testing.
Develop a project sketch showing location and coordinates of borings. Determine
soil sampling locations and types of soils testing required.
1.5.3. Field work. Field work will be performed by a qualified geotechnical subconsultant.
The geotechnical investigation will include: up to eight (8) soil borings (with
pavement cores) to a depth of 10 feet taken on Runway 01/19; up to (18) pavement
cores taken on Runway 1/19, Runway 13/31 and connecting taxiways; up to eight
(8) subgrade modified proctors; up to eight (8) California Bearing Ratio for the in-
situ soils; up to eight (8) California Bearing Ratio (treated with cement at a rate to be
determined during laboratory testing) for each of the eight soil types anticipated;
Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil (ASTM C 1580) tests per paragraph 2.4.6.1 of AC
150/5320-6G and Soil pH (ASTM D 4972) test per paragraph 2.4.6.4 of AC 150/5320-
6G since cement stabilization of the subgrade is being considered. Testing is
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summarized in table 1 below.
If additional soil types above and beyond the eight anticipated are encountered, an
amendment to the work order will be presented for consideration. Field work will
be performed by a qualified geotechnical subconsultant. Subconsultant services will
be provided by Construction Materials Testing.
A1 A2 A3 A4 B
Pavement Cores and/or Soil Borings
Pavement Cores not associated with a soil boring 8 2 1 1 2 2 2 18
Soil Borings to a depth of 10 feet (or auger refusal)8 - - - - - - 8
Laboratory Testing of Soil Borings
Particle Size Analysis (ASTM D 422)8 - - - - - - 8
Moisture Content (ASTM D 2216)8 - - - - - - 8
Soil pH (ASTM D 4972)8 - - - - - - 8
Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil (ASTM C 1580)8 - - - - - - 8
Atterberg Limits - LL, PL, PI (ASTM D 4318)*
Untreated 8 - - - - - - 8
Treated, Cement 8 - - - - - - 8
Treated, Fly Ash - - - - - - - -
Treated, Lime - - - - - - - -
California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D 1883) Untreated
Untreated 8 - - - - - - 8
Treated, Cement 8 - - - - - - 8
Treated, Fly Ash - - - - - - - -
Treated, Lime - - - - - - - -
Moisture/Density, Standard Proctor (ASTM D 698)*
Untreated - - - - - - - -
Treated, Cement - - - - - - - -
Treated, Fly Ash - - - - - - - -
Treated, Lime - - - - - - - -
Moisture/Density, Modified Proctor (ASTM D 1557)
Untreated 8 - - - - - - 8
Treated, Cement 8 - - - - - - 8
Treated, Fly Ash - - - - - - - -
Treated, Lime - - - - - - - -
Table 1 - Pavement and Soil Sampling and Laboratory Testing
Runway
1/19
Runway
13/31
Taxiways TotalItem
* If the LL is above 40 and the PI is above 15, which is indicative of expansive soils, then follow ASTM D 698
regardless of the weight of aircraft, to determine the maximum density for compaction.
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1.5.4. Analyze data. After receiving the testing report from the geotechnical firm, the
Consultant will analyze the data and any existing geotechnical data received from
Sponsor, consisting of the following tasks.
o Review geotechnical recommendations
o Determine appropriate data for pavement design.
o Input data for computer modeling with topographical survey data
o Prepare pavement data and soil information for incorporation on plan sheets
o Evaluate existing pavement sections for potential recycling and reuse
1.5.5. Approximate Locations of Soil Borings and Pavement Cores anticipated as part of
the geotechnical investigations are shown in Exhibit III – Approximate Locations of
Soil Borings and Pavement Cores.
1.5.6. Design for frost based on the frost depth from the Geotechnical Report.
1.6. Aircraft Fleet Mix
The consultant will prepare an aircraft fleet mix for Runway 1/19 and the four Connector
Taxiways A1 to A4. Aircraft operations will be obtained from the FAA’s TFMSC database
from the five years spanning FY2020 through FY2024 and with input from the Sponsor. FAA
has asked that the as Runway 1/19 does not currently support aircraft weighing 100,000 lbs.
or more, the Sponsor will estimate the number of operations to be conducted annually by a
Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The FAA also requests that the Sponsor provide letters of intent
form the aircraft operator(s). The consultant will use these in the pavement fleet mix
determination.
The consultant will prepare a separate aircraft fleet mix for Crosswind Runway 13/31 and
Parallel Taxiway B. Aircraft operations will be obtained from the FAA’s TFMSC database
from the five years spanning FY2020 through FY2024.
The consultant will present both aircraft fleet mixes using a Fleet Mix Table template
provided by the FAA for the FAA to review.
1.7. Prepare Pavement Designs
Pavement designs shall be in accordance with AC 150/5320-6G and based on the FAA-
approved aircraft fleet mix and information from the Geotechnical Investigation Report.
Pavement designs shall be generated using the current version of Rigid and Flexible Iterative
Elastic Layer Design (FAARFIELD), the FAA’s pavement design software.
• Runway 1/19 and Taxiways A1 to A4. The consultant will prepare up to three HMA
pavement and three PCC pavement sections. Prepare a life-cycle cost analysis
(LCCA) will be completed on the preferred HMA and the preferred PCC pavement
sections to determine which affords the lowest present-value cost.
• Crosswind Runway 13/31 and Parallel Taxiway B. The consultant will prepare a PCC
pavement section to match the existing pavement. This pavement section will
support aircraft weighing less than 30,000 lbs. An LCCA is not anticipated to be
required.
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The consultant will prepare FAA Pavement Design Form 5100 for the proposed pavement
sections of Runway 1/19, Taxiways A1 to A4, Crosswind Runway 13/31, and Parallel Taxiway
B and submit to for FAA review.
1.8. Establish Design Standards
Runway and/or taxiway design standards will be justified from the FAA-approved aircraft
fleet mix.
Runway 1/19 will be reconstructed to its current dimensions of 5,701 feet long by 100 feet
wide and designed to Aircraft Approach Category (AAC) and Airplane Design Group (ADG)
standards of C-II (visibility minimums lower than ¾ statue mile).
• The Runway 1/19 threshold elevations, if adjusted, will not change by more than 6
inches vertically or 12 inches horizontally to avoid having to amend existing
instrument approach procedures.
• The runway centerline profile may need to be adjusted in order to meet the FAA
standard of no vertical curves in the last quarter of a runway (3.16.1 of AC
150/5300-13B, Change 1) and the recommended practice of designing the runway
crown elevation to be at or above the corresponding point of the taxiway crown
elevation (4.14.1.2 of AC 150/5300-13B, Change 1).
• Evaluate effects of pavement profile on abutting taxiways and Crosswind Runway
13/31.
• Calculate sub-excavation or undercutting subgrade for stabilization if necessary.
• Other adjustments may be needed to comply with other standards.
Taxiway coordination with the FAA early in the design phase will be important. At the time
of this work order, the fillets Taxiways A1 to A4 will be designed to meet Taxiway Design
Group (TDG) 3 standards assuming there are at least 500 operations conducted annually by
such aircraft. The mainline of these four taxiways and Parallel Taxiway B are expected to
remain 35 feet wide. Within the Runway 1/19 Safety Area, Crosswind Runway 13/31 will
remain 75 feet wide and Parallel Taxiway B will remain 35 feet wide.
1.9. Electrical Improvements
Consultant will analyze the elevation of existing runway fixtures against the proposed
runway and design surfaces. If required, the consultant will prepare construction documents
to adjust elevations of the lights or replace the base cans where appropriate to allow for
construction operations. As the profile of Runway 01/19 or Runway 13/31 is unknown at the
time of this work order, if improvements to the runway edge lighting system or runway
guidance signs are needed beyond extending base cans for the edge lights, additional
services for lighting improvements or replacements can be added via an amendment to the
work order.
A new Runway 1/19 counterpoise system will be designed as it will likely be damaged during
construction. Counterpoise improvements will be provided and detailed in the project
plans.
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As it is anticipated that geometric improvements will be needed to the connecting taxiways
particularly within a few hundred feet of Runway 01/19. Taxiway edge lighting
improvements to accomplish the geometric changes will be provided and detailed in project
plans.
Prior to completion of the design, it is anticipated that a Part 139 inspector will visit the
airport in calendar year 2025 and provide guidance on any improvements needed to
guidance signs or airport lighting s it relates to operations as a part 139 airport. If funding
allows, guidance signage will be analyzed and upgraded to meet Part 139 requirements.
Services related to improving any guidance signs or edge lighting for Part 139 Standards can
added via an amendment to the work order.
1.10. Pavement Markings Improvements
Runway and taxiway pavement marking layout will be completed during the design of the
project. Pavement marking will be laid out based on standards of AC 150/5340-1M for a
general aviation airport with enhanced taxiway centerlines. As a general rule, pavement
markings are planned to be replaced or repainted up to and including the hold position line
on every taxiway connector (total of 10).
Markings on Runway 13/31 are expected to be repainted or replaced to a non-precision
pavement marking standard for those areas directly impacted by the reconstruction of
Runway 01-19. Markings on Runway End 01 will be replaced with non-precision pavement
marking standard with runway edge pavement markings. Runway End 19 will be replaced
with a precision pavement markings standard.
In calendar year 2025, it is anticipated that an FAA Part 139 inspector will visit the Ames
Municipal Airport and provide an inspection of the airfield to determine what improvements
may be needed for the airport to consider being able to support part 139 operation status. If
additional pavement markings are recommended to meet Part 139 operational status and
additional funding allows, services related to improving pavement can be covered via a
future work order amendment.
If funding allows, pavement markings will be added to meet part 139 operations status.
Pavement marking layout will be developed in a single effort in coordination with FAA. If
funding is not available at the time of the pavement marking layout and funding later
becomes available for pavement markings to meet part 139 standard, additional effort
related to re-development of a pavement marking plans can be added via an amendment to
the work order.
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1.11. Storm Sewer Improvements
Storm Sewer under Runway 01/19 or Parallel Taxiway A is not anticipated to be replaced as
part of this project. The existing storm sewer installed under Runway 01/19 and Taxiway A
was installed in 1986 or 1987. It is anticipated that existing storm sewer intakes will be
utilized as constructed and existing drainage patterns will be able remain generally
unchanged as part of the project. All storm sewer will be videoed to complete a visual
review of the condition of the existing pipe network. If pipes are found to be in need or
replacement and/or if drainage patterns are changed because of the project, such that
replacement or addition of storm sewer is warranted, additional effort (including design and
plans) related to storm sewer replacement or additions can be added via an amendment to
the work order.
1.12. Grading Improvements within the ROFA
It is anticipated that grading improvements will occur within the Runway 01/19 ROFA and
Runway 13/31 ROFA near the runway intersection area for the project. Additionally, where
taxiway connector geometry improvements are made some grading out to the TOFA may be
required. Any grading outside of anticipated impacts of Runway 01/19 ROFA, Runway 13/31
ROFA near the runway intersection area or Taxiways OFA where geometric improvements
are being made would be considered additional work and can be added via an amendment
to the work order.
1.13. Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP)
Consultant will complete FAA Form 7460-1 and the Construction Safety and Phasing Plan
(CSPP), for FAA’s Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) website
portal. A draft of the CSPP will be submitted with the 90% submittal. Any comments, if any,
received at the time of the 90% submittal will be incorporated into the CSPP to become the
final CSPP. FAA will upload the data to the OE/AAE website. The 7460 form and CSPP will be
prepared according to current FAA Guidelines.
Upon approval of the CSPP, a 7460-1 will be submitted for the Construction Phase 1 and
Construction Phase 2 temporary construction limits and equipment and material staging
area points. In each case, the Consultant will upload the 7460 data, and the FAA will upload
the final CSPP.
1.14. Modification of Airport Design Standards
As needed, the Consultant will prepare a Request for Modification of Federal Construction
Standards if found to be necessary for the project. The Mod to Standards will discuss
modifications required under the Bid Packages. The Mod to Standards will be submitted to
the Sponsor for acceptance. This document will be forwarded to the FAA for approval along
with final plans, contract documents, specifications and the Pavement Design Report (if
required).
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1.15. 10% Review Submittal to FAA
10% Submittal shall provide the following information:
• The 10% Submittal will consist of the Engineer’s Design Report (EDR) and specific
plan sheets. The sections of the EDR that will be completed commensurate with the
submittal level and the specific plan sheets to be submitted are shown in Table 2.
• Preliminary plan sheets for the profile views of Runway 1/19 and Runway 13/31 will
be provided.
o The plan & profile sheets will include runway line of sight analysis
(linework/notes/etc.) which will be removed from subsequent submittals.
• Consultant will also provide evaluation of grade changes due to FAA AC 5300-13B,
Change 1, Section 3.16.4.
• A preliminary fleet mix will be put together using both TFMSC data, airport logbooks
and requests from transient aircraft to land at the Ames Municipal Airport. (See task
1.6)
1.16. 30% Review Submittal to FAA
Following the completion of the preliminary plans and specifications, the Engineer will
submit a set of 30% drawings, engineers report to the Sponsor for their review. The project
will be reviewed with the FAA to obtain their concurrence with the 30% design. The sections
of the EDR that will be completed commensurate with the submittal level and the specific
plan sheets to be submitted are shown in Table 2.
The following items will be submitted as a part of the 30% Review Set:
• Updated Runway 1/19 and Runway 13/31 Longitudinal Profiles addressing any
10% review comments received.
• Runway Intersection Geometry and 30% Grading Design
• Profiles for Connector Taxiways
• Geometric Improvements
o Taxiway Fillet Geometry
o Pavement Markings
o Runway Edge Lighting and Guidance Signage
The following sections of the engineer’s report are anticipated to be submitted as part of
the 30% review:
• Geotechnical report
• Runway Visibility Zone Documentation
• Runway Safety Area Documentation
• Runway Object Free Area Documentation
• Preliminary Phasing Plan (See Task 1.13)
• Final Aircraft Fleet Mix for Pavement Design (See Task 1.6)
• FAARFIELD pavement designs and LCCA (See Task 1.7)
• Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
• Project Budget including Federal and Local shares
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1.17. 90% Review Submittal to FAA
Following the completion of the 30% review plans, engineers report and specifications, the
Engineer will submit a set of 90% drawings, engineers report and specifications to the
Sponsor for their review. The project will be reviewed with the FAA to obtain their
concurrence with the 90% preliminary design. The 90% review submittal to FAA will include:
• Prepare 90% Plans
o It is anticipated the project will be bid in a single effort, with a one contract
to a prime contractor, covering multiple phases/construction seasons. The
project manual and construction plans will be developed. For this reason
and for clarity to potential contractors, this means that plan sheets may
need to be duplicated for both phases. Where practical, plan sheets which
will be shared between the two Phases.
o The plan sheets will be limited to those sheets necessary to carry out the
construction of the proposed project: Reconstruct Runway 01/19. The
following list of drawings will be used as a guideline. Potential plans sheets
listed below (also see table 2 below) may be combined with other plan
sheets necessary to complete the project design. In addition, additional
drawings may be added during the design phase, if required. This list of
potential plan sheets is not meant to be an actual page count but represent
potential sheets or design considerations estimated at the time of the
establishment of this work order. Actual plan sheet count will vary.
▪ General:
• Title Sheet
• Legend Sheet
• General Notes (May be required for Both Phases)
• Survey Control & Stationing Plan
• Typical Sections & Details Sheet (May be required for Both
Phases)
• Quantities & Estimate Reference Information (Required for
Both Phases)
• Construction Safety & Phasing Plan (Required for Both
Phases)
▪ Civil:
• Erosion Control Plan (Required for Both Phases)
• Demolition Plans (Required for Both Phases)
• Existing Conditions Plan (Required for Both Phases)
• Grading & Drainage Plans (see task 1.11 & 1.12 for more
information) (Required for Both Phases)
• Taxiway and Runway Intersection Detailed Grading (see task
1.11 & 1.12 for more information) (Required for Both
Phases)
• Plan & Profiles (Required for Both Phases)
• Geometric Layout Plan (Required for Both Phases)
• Jointing Plans (Required for Both Phases) – if Required
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• Jointing Details – if Required
• Pavement Grooving Plan (Required for Both Phases)
• Subdrain Plan (Required for Both Phases)
• Subdrain Details
• Pavement Marking Plan (see task 1.10 for more
information) (Required for Both Phases)
• Pavement Marking Details (see task 1.10 for more
information)
• Cross Sections (Required for Both Phases)
▪ Electrical:
• Electrical Removals Plan (see task 1.9 for more information)
(Required for Both Phases)
• Lighting Layout Plan (see task 1.9 for more information)
(Required for Both Phases)
• Electrical Site Plan (see task 1.9 for more information)
(Required for Both Phases)
• Electrical Details (see task 1.9 for more information)
• Existing Signage Plan (if funding allows, see task 1.9 for
more information)
• Proposed Signage Plan (if funding allows, see task 1.9 for
more information) (Required for Both Phases)
• Sign Details (if funding allows, see task 1.9 for more
information)
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Table 2 - Anticipated Plan Sheet Table (Plan Sheets by Submittal Level)
10%30%90%Final Series Description
1 1 1 1 General Title Sheet
1 1 General Index of Plans (if Separate from Title Sheet)
1 1 General Legend
1 1 General General Notes
1 1 General Survey Control & Stationing Plan
2 6 6 General Typical Sections & Details
6 6 General Quantities & Estimate Reference Information
6 6 General Construction Safety & Phasing Plan
1 1 General Construction Safety & Phasing Details
4 4 Civil Erosion Control Plan - Runway 1/19
2 2 Civil Erosion Control Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
1 1 Civil Erosion Control Plan - Runway 13/31
1 1 Civil Erosion Control Plan - Taxiway B
3 3 Civil Erosion Control Details
4 4 4 Civil Demolition Plan - Runway 1/19
4 4 4 Civil Demolition Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
2 2 2 Civil Demolition Plan - Runway 13/31
2 2 2 Civil Demolition Plan - Taxiway B
4 4 4 Civil Existing Conditions Plan - Runway 1/19
4 4 4 Civil Existing Conditions Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
2 2 2 Civil Existing Conditions Plan - Runway 13/31
2 2 2 Civil Existing Conditions Plan - Taxiway B
6 6 6 Civil Grading & Drainage Plan (Off Pavement) - Runway 1/19
4 4 4 Civil Grading & Drainage Plan (Off Pavement) - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
1 1 1 Civil Grading & Drainage Plan (Off Pavement) - Runway 13/31
2 2 2 Civil Grading & Drainage Plan (Off Pavement) - Taxiway B
4 4 4 Civil Detailed Grading Plan - Taxiway and Runway Intersections (On Pavement) - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
2 2 2 Civil Detailed Grading Plan (On Pavement) - Runway 13/31
2 2 2 Civil Detailed Grading Plan (On Pavement) - Taxiway B
6 6 6 6 Civil Plan & Profile - Runway 1/19
4 4 4 4 Civil Plan & Profile - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
2 2 2 2 Civil Plan & Profile - Runway 13/31
2 2 2 2 Civil Plan & Profile - Taxiway B
6 6 6 Civil Geometric Layout and Elevations Plan - Runway 1/19
4 4 4 Civil Geometric Layout and Elevations Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
2 2 2 Civil Geometric Layout and Elevations Plan - Runway 13/31
2 2 2 Civil Geometric Layout and Elevations Plan - Taxiway B
4 4 Civil Jointing Plan - Runway 1/19
2 2 Civil Jointing Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
1 1 Civil Jointing Plan - Runway 13/31
1 1 Civil Jointing Plan - Taxiway B
2 2 Civil Jointing Details
5 5 Civil Pavement Grooving Plan & Details
4 4 Civil Subdrain Plan - Runway 1/19
4 4 Civil Subdrain Plan - Taxiways A1/A2 and A3/A4
2 2 Civil Subdrain Plan - Runway 13/31
2 2 Civil Subdrain Plan - Taxiway B
1 1 Civil Subdrain Details
4 4 Civil Pavement Marking Plan - Runway 1/19
2 2 Civil Pavement Marking Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
1 1 Civil Pavement Marking Plan - Runway 13/31
3 3 Civil Pavement Marking Plan - Taxiway B
3 3 Civil Pavement Marking Details
55 55 Civil Cross Sections - Runway 1/19 (every 50')
8 8 Civil Cross Sections - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4 (every 50')
4 4 Civil Cross Sections - Runway 13/31 (every 50')
2 2 Civil Cross Sections - Taxiway B (every 50')
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• Prepare 90% Specifications
o The Consultant will assemble the technical specifications necessary for the
intended work. Standard FAA specifications will be utilized where possible.
Additional specifications will be prepared to address work items or
materials that are not covered by the FAA specifications.
• Prepare 90% Contract Documents
o The Consultant will prepare the preliminary contract documents including
invitation for bids, instruction to bidders, proposal, equal employment
opportunity clauses, construction contract agreement, performance bond,
payment bond, Federal Requirements, Preliminary Bid Schedule, Wage
Rates, and general provisions. Preparation will include establishing the
location for the bid opening, dates for advertisement, and description of the
work schedule. Preliminary contract documents will be prepared as early as
possible during the design phase and submitted to the Owner for review by
the Owner. Also review and incorporate the Sponsor’s general provisions
and contract clauses, as required.
• Prepare 90% Special Provisions
o The Consultant will prepare Special Provisions to address, or expand on,
conditions that require additional clarification.
• Prepare 90% Engineers Report
o The Consultant will prepare a report following the FAA Central Region
Airports Division Engineers Report sample, dated 2021-08-10, prepared by
Brian Tompkins. The project will be reviewed with the FAA to obtain their
concurrence with the 90% preliminary design.
Table 2 Cont. - Anticipated Plan Sheet Table (Plan Sheets by Submittal Level)
1 1 Electrical Electrical Legend
4 4 Electrical Electrical Removals Plan - Runway 1/19
4 4 Electrical Electrical Removals Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
1 1 Electrical Electrical Removals Plan - Runway 13/31
1 1 Electrical Electrical Removals Plan - Taxiway B
4 4 4 Electrical Edge Light Layout Plan - Runway 1/19
4 4 4 Electrical Edge Light Layout Plan - Taxiways A1/A2, A3/A4
1 1 1 Electrical Edge Light Layout Plan - Runway 13/31
2 2 2 Electrical Edge Light Layout Plan - Taxiway B
12 12 12 Electrical Electrical Site Plan (Power Plan and Counterpoise Plan) - Runway 1/19
3 3 Electrical Electrical Details
6 6 6 Electrical Sign Plan
1 1 Electrical Sign Schedule
1 1 Electrical Sign Details
15 105 263 263 Total Sheets (Estimated)
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• Prepare Cost Estimate for 90% Report
o Calculate estimated preliminary quantities for the various work items.
Quantities will be consistent with the specifications and acceptable quantity
calculation practices. The consultant will then use recent bid prices and
industry standards to prepare a cost estimate.
• Prepare Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP)
o CSPP as stated task 1.13.
1.18. Prepare Final Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimate, and Project Budget
1.18.1. A final set of plans, specifications and contract documents will be prepared which
incorporates revisions, modifications and corrections determined during the
Sponsor’s review of the 90% submittal.
1.18.2. Prepare Final Cost Estimate
Using the final quantities calculated following the completion of the plans and
specifications, the Consultant will prepare the construction cost estimate. The
estimate will be based on information obtained from previous projects, contractors,
material suppliers, and other databases available.
1.19. Prepare Disadvantaged Business Plan (DBE)
DBE Plan Update: This is applicable for project(s) that fall within a grant year which in
Airport uses at least $250,000 in Federal funds for services that can be completed by
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. Total DBE eligible costs (prime contracts)
estimated to be completed is expected to exceed $250,000 with this project, thus an
updated project-specific DBE goal is required.
The CONSULTANT will update the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program in
accordance with 49 CFR Part 26 Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in
Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs. Specific tasks will include:
o The CONSULTANT will review the methodology for evaluating the availability of DBE
businesses to provide services and products for airport projects for the next three (3)
Federal fiscal years.
o The CONSULTANT will review the airport’s service area by analyzing the utilization of
DBE businesses on previous airport projects.
o The CONSULTANT will prepare a legal advertisement describing the revised DBE
utilization goal and methodology.
o The CONSULTANT will deliver the advertisement to the CLIENT to publish in one (1)
newspaper as a public notice to provide a public comment period.
o The CONSULTANT will submit the DBE program to the FAA Office of Civil Rights for
review and comments.
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1.20. Prepare Advertisement for Bids and Bid Documents
Consultant shall prepare, reproduce and distribute a total of 10 sets of bidding documents
for the project. Consultant will submit a copy to the Sponsor for distribution to the local and
selected publications of the pending project. The Sponsor shall pay for the associated cost of
advertising. In addition, electronic copies of the bid documents will be made available for
download through the Quest Construction Document Network website (QuestCDN). The
consultant will also keep a current list of plan holders and distribute this to interested
parties upon request. This task includes coordination required to facilitate these requests.
1.21. Respond to Bidders Questions
During the bidding process, the Consultant will be available to clarify bidding issues with
contractors and suppliers, and for consultation with the various entities associated with the
project. This item also includes contacting bidders to generate interest in the project.
1.22. Prepare and Distribute Addendums
Consultant shall issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify, or change the bidding
documents as required by the Sponsor or the FAA. Addenda will be made available to the
plan holders either through mail, electronic mail, hand delivering or via facsimile
transmission. Any addenda that are generated as a sole result of the Sponsors error or
omission will be considered as extra services and the Consultant shall be reimbursed for this
effort as an amendment to this contract.
1.23. Pre-Bid Meeting and Bid Opening
The Consultant will arrange for and conduct a Pre-Bid Meeting. The Project Manager will
attend and conduct the Pre-Bid Meeting with potential contractors and the Sponsor to
review the project and answer questions. The meeting will be conducted at the airport and
will include a site inspection. Meeting minutes will be prepared and distributed per
addendum.
The Consultant will attend the bid opening.
1.24. Bid Review and Bid Tabulation
Consultant shall advise City of Ames as to the acceptability of any subcontractors, suppliers,
and other persons and organizations proposed by the bidders and as to the acceptability of
substitute materials and equipment proposed by bidders. The Consultant shall prepare a
spreadsheet that includes all bid items for the purpose of evaluating the lowest bidder. The
Consultant shall input the as-bid unit prices into the spreadsheet and verify mathematical
computations of the bids. The Consultant will then provide recommendations to the
Sponsor as to the name of the Apparent Low Bidder.
1.25. Prepare Recommendation for Award
The Consultant will prepare a recommendation of award for the Sponsor to accept or reject
the bids as submitted. If rejection is recommended, the Consultant will supply an
explanation for their recommendation and possible alternative actions the Sponsor can
pursue to complete the project. Once the Contract Award is made the Consultant will
distribute the bid tabulations on request of the Sponsor.
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1.26. Prepare Grant Application
A grant application for design engineering services only will be applied for and administered
the scope of this Work Order. Any other grants associated with the project improvements
will be applied for and administered under future work order(s) or amendment(s) to this
work order.
The design grant application will be prepared after the project design work order is
executed. Preparation of the Application will include the following:
o SF-424
o Prepare FAA Form 5100-100 including Program Narrative, discussing the Purpose
and Need of the Work(Required for Both Phases) and the Method of
Accomplishment
o Sponsor Certification (total of four)
▪ Drug Free (5100-130)
▪ Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest (5100-135)
▪ Selection of Consultants (5100-134)
▪ Project Plans and Specifications (5100-132)
The Consultant will submit the Application to the Sponsor for approval and signatures. After
obtaining the necessary signatures, the Sponsor will forward the signed Application to the
FAA for further processing.
1.27. Environmental Review, CATEX (Not Required for this Project)
An environmental review is required and was conducted for this project. From the FAA’s Go
Letter: “The FAA determined the proposed project is environmentally Categorically Excluded
(CATEX) per paragraph(s) 5-6.4e of FAA Order 1050.1F as it relates to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). No further environmental documentation for this project
is needed.”
1.28. Project Closeout – Design Only
Prepare the closeout documentation for design engineering services only in accordance with
the AIP Sponsor Guide Section 1600. Any grant closeouts associated with the project
improvements will be applied for and administered under future work order(s) or
amendment(s) to this work order. The CONSULTANT may prepare the closeout document
within 90 days of final payment to the contractor. Closeout documentation shall include, but
may not be limited to, the following:
a. Sponsor Cover Letter
b. Final SF-271 Form, Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction
Projects
c. Final SF-425 Form, Federal Financial Report
d. Final Invoice Summary
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This work includes preparation of the documentation, coordination with the Airport and FAA
for review, and preparation of final documents for Airport approval. The CLIENT will furnish
copies of all administrative costs, as well as paperwork related to previous grant
reimbursement (drawdown) requests.
2. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Construction Administration services will be completed under a separate work order(s) and
amendment(s) to this Work Order.
I.B. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Consulting services performed other than those authorized under Section I.A. shall not be considered
part of the Basic Services and may be authorized by the Sponsor as Additional Services. Additional
Services consist of those services, which are not generally considered to be Basic Services; or exceed the
requirements of the Basic Services; or are not definable prior to the commencement of the project; or
vary depending on the technique, procedures or schedule of the project contractor. Additional services
may consist of the following:
1. Additions to the project outside of this scope.
2. Any construction surveying required for the Project.
3. Additional geotechnical investigation required for the Project.
4. Aeronautical Surveys or AGIS surveying services.
5. Upgrading airfield lighting, signage or pavement markings to Part 139 standards.
6. Coordination with the FAA regarding impacts to FAA navigation aids.
7. Preparation of grant applications or administration of grants related to FAA Navaids and/or
construction.
8. Construction engineering related services.
9. Update Airfield Signage Plans for project closeout report.
10. Additional Field Investigation required beyond those specified.
11. Completion of additional special studies not identified in Section I.A..
12. Periodic completion of grant reimbursement requests (i.e. Credit Applications).
13. Attendance of additional meetings beyond those identified in the above scope.
14. All other services not specifically identified in Section I.A.
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I.C. CONSIDERATION
The services described above in Section I.A. BASIC SERVICES shall be provided as follows:
TASK 1 – DESIGN SERVICES $ 1,196,600.00 (lump sum)
TOTAL AUTHORIZED FEE $ 1,196,000.00
Funding Layout:
Estimated Federal AIP Share (90%) $1,076,940.00
Estimated Local Share (10%) 119,660.00
Progress payments shall be made in accordance with the fee schedule attached and Section 3 of the
Master Agreement.
I.D. SCHEDULE
The consulting services authorized under Section I.A. will be performed under the following schedule or
as authorized by the CLIENT as the BASIC SERVICES proceed.
TASK SERVICE DESCRIPTION DATE*
1 DESIGN AND BIDDING January 2025 – May 2026
10% Submittal May, 2025
30% Submittal July, 2025
90% Submittal February, 2026
Bid Opening April, 2026
Grant Application May 1, 2026
*Dates show in schedule subject to change based on FAA grant submission deadlines to be released
later in the federal register, staffing availability and/or review time needed by FAA.
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I.E. AUTHORIZATION
City of Ames Bolton & Menk, Inc.
By: By:
John Haila Date
Mayor
Ronald A. Roetzel, P.E. Date
Aviation Services Manager
Attest:
Renee Hall Date
City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit I – Project Fee Breakdown
Exhibit II – Survey Limits
Exhibit III – Approximate Locations of Soil Borings and Pavement Cores
Exhibit IV – Project Improvements Exhibit
Exhibit V – Anticipated Construction Phasing Plan
Exhibit VI – Federal Contract Provisions for A/E Agreements, Updated May 24, 2023
3/10/2025
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Senior
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Engineer Surveyor Planner Admin.
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$75.00 $63.00 $40.00 $34.00 $45.00 $48.00 $30.00
$14,775.00 $63,693.00 $88,800.00 $112,132.00 $17,100.00 $0.00 $8,280.00 $304,780.00
$33,347.18 $143,755.10 $200,421.60 $253,081.92 $38,594.70 $0.00 $18,687.96 $687,888.46 2.2570 Overhead Rate
$992,668.46
$148,900.27 15%Profit
$1,141,568.73
$27,500.00
$27,500.00
$55,000.00
$1,196,568.73
$1,196,600.00
$1,196,600.00TOTAL PROJECT FEE
ROUNDED TASK 1:
Geotechnical Investigation
Storm Sewer Televising
Total Expenses Task 1
Subtotal Task 1
Fixed Fee (15%) x Subtotal Labor Cost
Total Task 1 (Fixed Lump Sum)
Direct Expenses
Total Person Hours
Direct Labor Rate
Total Direct Labor Cost
Overhead (2.2570)
Subtotal Labor Cost
Pre-Bid Meeting and Bid Opening
Bid Review and Bid Tabulation
Prepare Recommendation for Award
Prepare Grant Application
Environmental Review, CATEX
Project Closeout – Design Only
Prepare Final Plans
Prepare Final Cost Estimate
Prepare Disadvantaged Business Plan (DBE)
Prepare Advertisement for Bids and Bid Docs
Respond to Bidders Questions
Prepare and Distribute Addendums
Cost Estimate for 90% Report
Prepare Final Plans, Specs., Cost Est. and Project Budget
Update Plans after FAA 90% Comments and respond to FAA comments
Update Project Manual, CSPP, Specification after 90% Comments and
respond to FAA comments
QA review and incorporate internal comments
Prepare Final Project Manual
Plan Sheets - Sign Schedule
Plan Sheets - Signage Details
90% Specifications
90% Contract Documents
90% Special Provisions
90% Engineers Report
Plan Sheets - Lighting Layout Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Electrical Site Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Electrical Site Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Electrical Details
Plan Sheets - Signage Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Signage Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Cross Sections - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Cross Sections - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Electrical Legend
Plan Sheets - Electrical Removals Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Electrical Removals Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Lighting Layout Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets -Subdrain Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Subdrain Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Subdrain Details
Plan Sheets -Pavement Marking Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets -Pavement Marking Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets -Pavement Marking Details
Plan Sheets -Geometric Layout Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets -Geometric Layout Plan- Phase 2
Plan Sheets -Jointing Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Jointing Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets -Pavement Grooving Plan and Details - Phase 1
Plan Sheets -Pavement Grooving Plan and Details - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Grading and Drainage Plan (Off Pavement) - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Grading and Drainage Plan (Off Pavement) - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Detailed Grading Plan (On Pavement) - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Detailed Grading Plan (On Pavement) - Phase 2
Plan Sheets -Plan and Profiles - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Plan and Profile - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Erosion Control - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Erosion Control - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Demolition Plan - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Demolition Plan - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Existing Conditions - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Existing Conditions - Phase 2
Plan Sheets -Survey Control and Stationing Plan
Plan Sheets - Typical Sections
Plan Sheets - Quantities and Reference Info - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Quantities and Reference Info - Phase 2
Plan Sheets - Construction Safety and Phasing - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - Construction Safety and Phasing - Phase 2
Prepare and Submit 30% Submittal Document
90% Review Submittal to FAA
Plan Sheets - Title Sheet
Plan Sheets - Legend Sheet
Plan Sheets - General Notes - Phase 1
Plan Sheets - General Notes - Phase 2
Runway Safety Area Documentation for Engineers Report
Runway OFA Documentation for Engineers Report
Preliminary Construction Phasing
Final Fleet Mix
FAARFIELD Pavement and LCCA
30% Engineers Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
Update Runway 01/19 Profile from 10% Comments
Update Runway 13/31 Profile from 10% Comments
Runway Intersection Geometry and 30% Grading Design
Profiles for Connectors Taxiways
Geometric Improvements
Visibility Zone Documentation for Engineers Report
10% Engineers Report
Prelim Plan and Profile Sheets for Runway 01/19
Prelim Plan and Profile Sheets for Runway 13/31
Line of Sight Design and Documentation
Evaluate Grade Changes in Intersection per AC 5300-13B, Change 1,
Section 3.16.4
30% Review Submittal to FAA
Pavement Markings Improvements
Storm Sewer Improvements
Grading Improvements within the ROFA
Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP)
Modification of Airport Design Standards
10% Review Submittal to FAA
Project Meetings and Coordination
Topographical Survey
Aeronautical Survey
Geotechnical Investigation
Aircraft Fleet Mix
Electrical Improvements
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Project Scoping
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PROJECT:Design Runway 1/19 PREPARED BY:
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ISSUED FOR DATENO.AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RUNWAY 1/19 RECONSTRUCTION
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1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
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CDW
JPR 1
EXHIBIT II - SURVEY LIMITS
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0 50 100
HORZ.
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
ISSUED FOR DATENO.AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RUNWAY 1/19 RECONSTRUCTION
0T5.136121
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
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CDW
JPR EXHIBIT III - APPROXIMATE LOCATIONS SOIL BORING
AND PAVEMENT CORES LOCATION
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0 200 400
HORZ.
LEGEND:
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
ISSUED FOR DATENO.AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RUNWAY 1/19 RECONSTRUCTION
0T5.136121
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
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CDW
JPR 1
EXHIBIT IV - PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS EXHIBITFEETSCALE
0 200 400
HORZ.
R
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REPRESENTS APPROXIMATE IMPROVEMENTS TO
COMPLETED AS PART OF THE PROJECT.
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CLIENT PROJ. NO.
ISSUED FOR DATENO.AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RUNWAY 1/19 RECONSTRUCTION
0T5.136121
1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE
AMES, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-6100
Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com
www.bolton-menk.comR
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CDW
JPR 1
EXHIBIT V - ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN
R
FEETSCALE
0 200 400
HORZ.
FY 27 CONSTRUCTION PHASE FY 26 CONSTRUCTION PHASE
FY 2025 DESIGN ONLY
TAXIWAY A
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F EDERAL C ONTRACT P ROVISIONS FOR A/E A GREEMENTS
A LL REFER E NCES MADE HEREIN TO “C ONTRACTOR ”, “P RIME C ONTRACTOR ”,
“B IDDER ”, “O FFEROR ”, AND “A PPLICANT ” SHALL PERTAIN TO THE
A RCHITECT /E NGINEER (A/E).
A LL REFER E NCES MADE HEREIN TO “S UBCONTRACTOR ”, “S UB ‐TIER C ONTRACTOR ”
OR “LOWE R T IER C ONT RACTOR ” S HALL PERTAIN TO ANY SUBCONSULTANT UNDER
CONTRACT WITH THE A/E.
A LL REFER E NCES MADE HEREIN TO “S PONSOR ” AND “O WNER ” SHALL PERTAIN TO
THE STATE , CITY , AIRPORT AUTHORI TY OR OT HE R PUBLIC ENTITY EXECUTING
CONTRACTS WITH THE A/E.
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CONTRACTS
ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS ............................................................................................................. 3
CIVIL RIGHTS – GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 3
CIVIL RIGHTS – TITLE VI ASSURANCES ........................................................................................................... 3
PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................ 6
FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE) ......................................................... 6
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970 .................................................................................... 6
RIGHT TO INVENTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 6
SEISMIC SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 7
TAX DELINQUENCY AND FELONY CONVICTIONS .......................................................................................... 7
TRADE RESTRICTION CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 7
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE ............................................................................................................................... 8
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $10,000
DISTRACTED DRIVING ................................................................................................................................... 9
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) ................................................................................................. 9
PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES ................................................................................................. 10
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT ..................................................................................................................... 11
Exhibit VI
330
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PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $25,000
DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION .................................................................................................................. 12
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $100,000
CONTRACT WORKHOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 13
LOBBYING AND INFLUENCING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ................................................................................. 14
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $150,000
CLEAN AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL .......................................................................................... 15
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $250,000
BREACH OF CONTRACT TERMS ................................................................................................................... 15
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ................................................................................................... 15
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PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CONTRACTS
ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS
Reference: 2 CFR § 200.334
2 CFR § 200.337
FAA Order 5100.38
The Contractor must maintain an acceptable cost accounting system. The Contractor agrees to provide
the Owner, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Comptroller General of the United States or any
of their duly authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers and records of the
Contractor which are directly pertinent to the specific contract for the purpose of making audit,
examination, excerpts and transcriptions. The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records and
reports required under this contract for a period of not less than three years after final payment is made
and all pending matters are closed.
CIVIL RIGHTS – GENERAL
Reference: 49 USC § 47123
In all its activities within the scope of its airport program, the Contractor agrees to comply with
pertinent statutes, Executive Orders, and such rules as identified in Title VI List of Pertinent
Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities to ensure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color,
national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender
identity), age, or disability be excluded from participating in any activity conducted with or benefiting
from Federal assistance.
This provision is in addition to that required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
CIVIL RIGHTS – TITLE VI ASSURANCES
Reference: 49 USC § 47123
FAA Order 1400.11
Title VI Solicitation Notice
The Sponsor, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.
252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d‐4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it
will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement,
disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in
response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race,
color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation
and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.
Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in
interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees to comply with the following non‐
discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not limited to:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252) (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin);
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49 CFR part 21 (Non‐discrimination in Federally‐Assisted programs of the Department of
Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964);
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 USC §
4601) (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired
because of Federal or Federal‐aid programs and projects);
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC § 794 et seq.), as amended (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR part 27 (Nondiscrimination on the Basis of
Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance);
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC § 6101 et seq.) (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age);
Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 USC § 47123), as amended (prohibits
discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (PL 100‐259) (broadened the scope, coverage and
applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms
“programs or activities” to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal‐aid recipients,
sub‐recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or
not);
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12101, et seq) (prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private
transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities) as
implemented by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations at 49 CFR parts 37 and 38;
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Nondiscrimination statute (49 USC § 47123) (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low‐Income Populations (ensures nondiscrimination against minority
populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and
adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low‐income populations);
Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English
Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes discrimination
because of limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title VI, you must take
reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to your programs [70 Fed.
Reg. 74087 (2005)];
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from
discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 USC § 1681, et seq).
Nondiscrimination Requirements / Title VI Clauses for Compliance
Compliance with Nondiscrimination Requirements:
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in
interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees as follows:
1. Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor (hereinafter includes consultants) will comply
with the Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities, as they may be
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amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this
contract.
2. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the
contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited
English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or
disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials
and leases of equipment. The Contractor will not participate directly or indirectly in the
discrimination prohibited by the Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities, including employment
practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in Appendix B of
49 CFR part 21.
3. Solicitations for Subcontracts, including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations, either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the Contractor for work to be
performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment,
each potential subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the Contractor of the contractor’s
obligations under this contract and the Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities on the grounds
of race, color, or national origin.
4. Information and Reports: The Contractor will provide all information and reports required by
the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its
books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined
by the Sponsor or the Federal Aviation Administration to be pertinent to ascertain compliance
with such Nondiscrimination Acts and Authorities and instructions. Where any information
required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish
the information, the Contractor will so certify to the Sponsor or the Federal Aviation
Administration, as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the
information.
5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of a Contractor’s noncompliance with the non‐
discrimination provisions of this contract, the Sponsor will impose such contract sanctions as it
or the Federal Aviation Administration may determine to be appropriate, including, but not
limited to:
a. Withholding payments to the Contractor under the contract until the Contractor
complies; and/or
b. Cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.
6. Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs one
through six in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment,
unless exempt by the Acts, the Regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto. The
Contractor will take action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the Sponsor or
the Federal Aviation Administration may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including
sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is
threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such direction, the
Contractor may request the Sponsor to enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the
Sponsor. In addition, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to
protect the interests of the United States.
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PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR
EQUIPMENT
Reference: 2 CFR § 200, Appendix II(K)
2 CFR § 200.216
Contractor and Subcontractor agree to comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to use
and procurement of certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment in
compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act [Public Law 115‐232 § 889(f)(1)].
FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE)
Reference: 29 USC § 201, et seq
2 CFR § 200.430
All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions
of 29 CFR part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as
if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor
standards for full and part‐time workers.
The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation.
The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the
U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970
Reference: 20 CFR Part 1910
All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the
requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910 with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The employer
must provide a work environment that is free from recognized hazards that may cause death or serious
physical harm to the employee. The employer retains full responsibility to monitor its compliance and
their subcontractor’s compliance with the applicable requirements of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 (29 CFR Part 1910). The employer must address any claims or disputes that pertain
to a referenced requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and
Health Administration.
RIGHT TO INVENTIONS
Reference: 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(F)
37 CFR Part 401
Contracts or agreements that include the performance of experimental, developmental, or research
work must provide for the rights of the Federal Government and the Owner in any resulting invention as
established by 37 CFR part 401, Rights to Inventions Made by Non‐profit Organizations and Small
Business Firms under Government Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements. This contract
incorporates by reference the patent and inventions rights as specified within 37 CFR § 401.14.
Contractor must include this requirement in all sub‐tier contracts involving experimental,
developmental, or research work.
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SEISMIC SAFETY
Reference: 49 CFR Part 41
In the performance of design services, the Consultant agrees to furnish a building design and associated
construction specification that conform to a building code standard that provides a level of seismic
safety substantially equivalent to standards as established by the National Earthquake Hazards
Reduction Program (NEHRP). Local building codes that model their building code after the current
version of the International Building Code (IBC) meet the NEHRP equivalency level for seismic safety. At
the conclusion of the design services, the Consultant agrees to furnish the Owner a “certification of
compliance” that attests conformance of the building design and the construction specifications with
the seismic standards of NEHRP or an equivalent building code.
TAX DELINQUENCY AND FELONY CONVICTIONS
Reference: Section 8113 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117‐103) and
similar provisions in subsequent appropriations acts
DOT Order 4200.6 – Appropriations Act Requirements for Procurement and Non‐
Procurement Regarding Tax Delinquency and Felony Convictions
The Contractor certifies:
1) It is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which
all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not
being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for
collecting the tax liability. A tax delinquency is any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been
assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted, or have
lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the
authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.
2) It is not a corporation that was convicted of a criminal violation under any Federal law within
the preceding 24 months. A felony conviction is a conviction within the preceding twenty four
(24) months of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law and includes conviction of an
offense defined in a section of the U.S. code that specifically classifies the offense as a felony
and conviction of an offense that is classified as a felony under 18 USC § 3559.
The Contractor agrees to incorporate the above certification in all lower tier subcontracts.
TRADE RESTRICTION CERTIFICATION
Reference: 49 USC § 50104
49 CFR Part 30
By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant
contract, the Offeror:
1) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of
countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade
Representative (USTR);
2) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a
citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S.
firms as published by the USTR; and
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3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is
produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms
published by the USTR.
This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America
and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to
prosecution under Title 18 USC § 1001.
The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor
learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide
immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by
reason of changed circumstances.
Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with
49 CFR § 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor:
1) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the
list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR; or
2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign
country on such USTR list; or
3) who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such USTR list.
Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in
order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and
information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent
person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this
provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on
the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on
the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has
knowledge that the certification is erroneous.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an
award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous
certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of
the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Reference: 49 USC § 47112(c)
In the employment of labor (excluding executive, administrative, and supervisory positions), the
Contractor and all sub‐tier contractors must give preference to covered veterans as defined within Title
49 United States Code Section 47112. Covered veterans include Vietnam‐era veterans, Persian Gulf
veterans, Afghanistan‐Iraq war veterans, disabled veterans, and small business concerns (as defined by
15 USC § 632) owned and controlled by disabled veterans. This preference only applies when there are
covered veterans readily available and qualified to perform the work to which the employment relates.
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PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $10,000
DISTRACTED DRIVING
Reference: Executive Order 13513
DOT Order 3902.10
In accordance with Executive Order 13513, “Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While
Driving”, (10/1/2009) and DOT Order 3902.10, “Text Messaging While Driving”, (12/30/2009), the
Federal Aviation Administration encourages recipients of Federal grant funds to adopt and enforce
safety policies that decrease crashes by distracted drivers, including policies to ban text messaging while
driving when performing work related to a grant or subgrant.
In support of this initiative, the Owner encourages the Contractor to promote policies and initiatives for
its employees and other work personnel that decrease crashes by distracted drivers, including policies
that ban text messaging while driving motor vehicles while performing work activities associated with
the project. The Contractor must include the substance of this clause in all sub‐tier contracts exceeding
$10,000 that involve driving a motor vehicle in performance of work activities associated with the
project.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Reference: 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(C)
41 CFR § 60‐1.4
41 CFR § 60‐4.3
Executive Order 11246
Equal Opportunity Clause
During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The Contractor
will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identify, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff,
or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training,
including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to
employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of
this nondiscrimination clause.
(2) The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of
the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.
This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's
essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to
individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in
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response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with
the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
(4) The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a
collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by
the agency contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers’ representative of the
Contractor’s commitments under this section 202 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment.
(5) The Contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965,
and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(6) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and by the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or
pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting
agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with
such rules, regulations, and orders.
(7) In the event of the Contractor’s noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this
contract or with any such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled,
terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for
further Government contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order
11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked
as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of
the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
(8) The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every subcontract or
purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued
pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such
provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such
action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as may be directed by the Secretary of
Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance: Provided,
however, that in the event the contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation
with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the
United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES
Reference: 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(C)
41 CFR Part 60‐1
(a) The Contractor agrees that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any
segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not permit its
employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are
maintained. The Contractor agrees that a breach of this clause is a violation of the Equal
Employment Opportunity clause in this contract.
(b) “Segregated facilities,” as used in this clause, means any waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms and
wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or
dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation,
and housing facilities provided for employees that are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact
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segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin because of written or oral policies or employee custom. The term does not include separate
or single‐user rest rooms or necessary dressing or sleeping areas provided to assure privacy
between the sexes.
(c) The Contractor shall include this clause in every subcontract and purchase order that is subject to
the Equal Employment Opportunity clause of this contract.
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
Reference: 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(B)
FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370‐10, Section 80‐09
Termination for Convenience (Professional Services)
The Owner may, by written notice to the Consultant, terminate this Agreement for its convenience
and without cause or default on the part of Consultant. Upon receipt of the notice of termination,
except as explicitly directed by the Owner, the Contractor must immediately discontinue all services
affected.
Upon termination of the Agreement, the Consultant must deliver to the Owner all data, surveys,
models, drawings, specifications, reports, maps, photographs, estimates, summaries, and other
documents and materials prepared by the Engineer under this contract, whether complete or
partially complete.
Owner agrees to make just and equitable compensation to the Consultant for satisfactory work
completed up through the date the Consultant receives the termination notice. Compensation will
not include anticipated profit on non‐performed services.
Owner further agrees to hold Consultant harmless for errors or omissions in documents that are
incomplete as a result of the termination action under this clause.
Termination for Cause (Professional Services)
Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause if the other party fails to fulfill its obligations
that are essential to the completion of the work per the terms and conditions of the Agreement. The
party initiating the termination action must allow the breaching party an opportunity to dispute or
cure the breach.
The terminating party must provide the breaching party seven (7) days advance written notice of its
intent to terminate the Agreement. The notice must specify the nature and extent of the breach, the
conditions necessary to cure the breach, and the effective date of the termination action. The rights
and remedies in this clause are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or
under this agreement.
a) Termination by Owner: The Owner may terminate this Agreement for cause in whole or in part,
for the failure of the Consultant to:
1. Perform the services within the time specified in this contract or by Owner approved
extension;
2. Make adequate progress so as to endanger satisfactory performance of the Project; or
3. Fulfill the obligations of the Agreement that are essential to the completion of the Project.
Upon receipt of the notice of termination, the Consultant must immediately discontinue all services
affected unless the notice directs otherwise. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Consultant
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must deliver to the Owner all data, surveys, models, drawings, specifications, reports, maps,
photographs, estimates, summaries, and other documents and materials prepared by the Engineer
under this contract, whether complete or partially complete.
Owner agrees to make just and equitable compensation to the Consultant for satisfactory work
completed up through the date the Consultant receives the termination notice. Compensation will
not include anticipated profit on non‐performed services.
Owner further agrees to hold Consultant harmless for errors or omissions in documents that are
incomplete as a result of the termination action under this clause.
If, after finalization of the termination action, the Owner determines the Consultant was not in
default of the Agreement, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the Owner
issued the termination for the convenience of the Owner.
b) Termination by Consultant: The Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause in whole or
in part, if the Owner:
1. Defaults on its obligations under this Agreement;
2. Fails to make payment to the Consultant in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
3. Suspends the project for more than one hundred eighty (180) days due to reasons beyond
the control of the Consultant.
Upon receipt of a notice of termination from the Consultant, Owner agrees to cooperate with
Consultant for the purpose of terminating the agreement or portion thereof, by mutual consent. If
Owner and Consultant cannot reach mutual agreement on the termination settlement, the
Consultant may, without prejudice to any rights and remedies it may have, proceed with
terminating all or parts of this Agreement based upon the Owner’s breach of the contract.
In the event of termination due to Owner breach, the Consultant is entitled to invoice Owner and to
receive full payment for all services performed or furnished in accordance with this Agreement and
all justified reimbursable expenses incurred by the Consultant through the effective date of
termination action. Owner agrees to hold Consultant harmless for errors or omissions in documents
that are incomplete as a result of the termination action under this clause.
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $25,000
DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
Reference: 2 CFR Part 180 (Subpart B)
2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(H)
2 CFR Part 1200
DOT Order 4200.5
Executive Orders 12549 and 12689
Certification of Offeror/Bidder Regarding Debarment
By submitting a bid/proposal under this solicitation, the bidder or offeror certifies that neither it nor
its principals are presently debarred or suspended by any Federal department or agency from
participation in this transaction.
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Certification of Lower Tier Contractors Regarding Debarment
The successful bidder, by administering each lower tier subcontract that exceeds $25,000 as a
“covered transaction”, must confirm each lower tier participant of a “covered transaction” under
the project is not presently debarred or otherwise disqualified from participation in this federally‐
assisted project. The successful bidder will accomplish this by:
1. Checking the System for Award Management at website: http://www.sam.gov.
2. Collecting a certification statement similar to the Certification of Offeror /Bidder Regarding
Debarment, above.
3. Inserting a clause or condition in the covered transaction with the lower tier contract.
If the Federal Aviation Administration later determines that a lower tier participant failed to disclose
to a higher tier participant that it was excluded or disqualified at the time it entered the covered
transaction, the FAA may pursue any available remedies, including suspension and debarment of the
non‐compliant participant.
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $100,000
CONTRACT WORKHOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT REQUIREMENTS
Reference: 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(E)
2 CFR § 5.5(b)
40 USC § 3702
40 USC § 3704
1. Overtime Requirements.
No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or
involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic,
including watchmen and guards, in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work
in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a
rate not less than one and one‐half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty
hours in such workweek.
2. Violation; Liability for Unpaid Wages; Liquidated Damages.
In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this clause, the Contractor and
any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor
and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States (in the case of work done under contract for the
District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such territory), for liquidated damages. Such
liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including
watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this clause, in the
sum of $29 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess
of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause
set forth in paragraph (1) of this clause.
3. Withholding for Unpaid Wages and Liquidated Damages.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the Owner shall upon its own action or upon written
request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld,
from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any
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such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally‐
assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by the
same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such
contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth
in paragraph (2) of this clause.
4. Subcontractors.
The Contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1)
through (4) and also a clause requiring the subcontractor to include these clauses in any lower tier
subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower
tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this clause.
LOBBYING AND INFLUENCING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
Reference: 31 USC § 1352 – Byrd Anti‐Lobbying Amendment
2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(I)
49 CFR Part 20, Appendix A
Certification Regarding Lobbying
The Bidder or Offeror certifies by signing and submitting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or
her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Bidder or
Offeror, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned
shall complete and submit Standard Form‐LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in
accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all sub‐awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub‐recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more
than $100,000 for each such failure.
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PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $150,000
CLEAN AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
References: 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II(G)
42 USC § 7401, et seq
33 USC § 1251, et seq
Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders, and regulations issued pursuant to
the Clean Air Act (42 USC §§ 7401‐7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended
(33 USC §§ 1251‐1387). The Contractor agrees to report any violation to the Owner immediately upon
discovery. The Owner assumes responsibility for notifying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Contractor must include this requirement in all subcontracts that exceed $150,000.
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXCEEDING $250,000
BREACH OF CONTRACT TERMS
Reference: 2 CFR § 200 Appendix II(A)
Any violation or breach of terms of this contract on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors may
result in the suspension or termination of this contract or such other action that may be necessary to
enforce the rights of the parties of this agreement.
Owner will provide Contractor written notice that describes the nature of the breach and corrective
actions the Contractor must undertake in order to avoid termination of the contract. Owner reserves
the right to withhold payments to Contractor until such time the Contractor corrects the breach or the
Owner elects to terminate the contract. The Owner’s notice will identify a specific date by which the
Contractor must correct the breach. Owner may proceed with termination of the contract if the
Contractor fails to correct the breach by the deadline indicated in the Owner’s notice.
The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents and the rights and remedies available
thereunder are in addition to, and not a limitation of, any duties, obligations, rights and remedies
otherwise imposed or available by law.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
Reference: 49 CFR Part 26
Solicitation Language (Solicitations that include a Contract Goal)
Bid Information Submitted as a matter of responsiveness:
The Owner’s award of this contract is conditioned upon Bidder or Offeror satisfying the good
faith effort requirements of 49 CFR § 26.53.
As a condition of responsiveness, the Bidder or Offeror must submit the following information
with its proposal on the forms provided herein:
1) The names and addresses of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms that will
participate in the contract;
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2) A description of the work that each DBE firm will perform;
3) The dollar amount of the participation of each DBE firm listed under (1);
4) Written statement from Bidder or Offeror that attests their commitment to use the DBE
firm(s) listed under (1) to meet the Owner’s project goal;
5) Written confirmation from each listed DBE firm that it is participating in the contract in the
kind and amount of work provided in the prime contractor's commitment; and
6) If Bidder or Offeror cannot meet the advertised project DBE goal, evidence of good faith
efforts undertaken by the Bidder or Offeror as described in appendix A to 49 CFR part 26. The
documentation of good faith efforts must include copies of each DBE and non‐DBE
subcontractor quote submitted to the bidder when a non‐DBE subcontractor was selected
over a DBE for work on the contract.
Bid Information submitted as a matter of bidder responsibility:
The Owner’s award of this contract is conditioned upon Bidder or Offeror satisfying the good
faith effort requirements of 49 CFR § 26.53.
As a condition of responsibility, every Bidder or Offeror must submit the following information
on the forms provided herein within five days after bid opening.
1) The names and addresses of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms that will
participate in the contract;
2) A description of the work that each DBE firm will perform;
3) The dollar amount of the participation of each DBE firm listed under (1);
4) Written statement from Bidder or Offeror that attests their commitment to use the DBE
firm(s) listed under (1) to meet the Owner’s project goal;
5) Written confirmation from each listed DBE firm that it is participating in the contract in the
kind and amount of work provided in the prime contractor's commitment; and
6) If Bidder or Offeror cannot meet the advertised project DBE goal, evidence of good faith
efforts undertaken by the Bidder or Offeror as described in appendix A to 49 CFR part 26. The
documentation of good faith efforts must include copies of each DBE and non‐DBE
subcontractor quote submitted to the bidder when a non‐DBE subcontractor was selected
over a DBE for work on the contract.
Solicitation Language (Race/Gender Neutral Means)
The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of the Owner to
practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or
performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under
this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.
Prime Contracts (Contracts Covered by a DBE Program)
Contract Assurance (49 CFR § 26.13)
The Contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable
requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT‐assisted contracts. Failure
by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may
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result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate,
which may include, but is not limited to:
1) Withholding monthly progress payments;
2) Assessing sanctions;
3) Liquidated damages; and/or
4) Disqualifying the Contractor from future bidding as non‐responsible.
Prompt Payment (49 CFR § 26.29)
The prime contractor agrees to pay each subcontractor under this prime contract for satisfactory
performance of its contract no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the receipt of each payment
the prime contractor receives from Owner. The prime contractor agrees further to return retainage
payments to each subcontractor within thirty (30) calendar days after the subcontractor’s work is
satisfactorily completed. Any delay or postponement of payment from the above referenced time
frame may occur only for good cause following written approval of the Owner. This clause applies to
both DBE and non‐DBE subcontractors.
Termination of DBE Subcontracts (49 CFR § 26.53(f))
The prime contractor must not terminate a DBE subcontractor listed in response to the above
Solicitation Language (Solicitations that include a Contract Goal) section (or an approved substitute
DBE firm) without prior written consent of Owner. This includes, but is not limited to, instances in
which the prime contractor seeks to perform work originally designated for a DBE subcontractor
with its own forces or those of an affiliate, a non‐DBE firm, or with another DBE firm.
The prime contractor shall utilize the specific DBEs listed to perform the work and supply the
materials for which each is listed unless the contractor obtains written consent from the Owner.
Unless the Owner’s consent is provided, the prime contractor shall not be entitled to any payment
for work or material unless it is performed or supplied by the listed DBE.
The Owner may provide such written consent only if the Owner agrees, for reasons stated in the
concurrence document, that the prime contractor has good cause to terminate the DBE firm. For
purposes of this paragraph, good cause includes the circumstances listed in 49 CFR §26.53.
Before transmitting to the Owner its request to terminate and/or substitute a DBE subcontractor,
the prime contractor must give notice in writing to the DBE subcontractor, with a copy to the
Owner, of its intent to request to terminate and/or substitute, and the reason for the request.
The prime contractor must give the DBE five days to respond to the prime contractor's notice and
advise the Owner and the contractor of the reasons, if any, why it objects to the proposed
termination of its subcontract and why the Owner should not approve the prime contractor's action.
If required in a particular case as a matter of public necessity (e.g., safety), the Owner may provide a
response period shorter than five days.
In addition to post‐award terminations, the provisions of this section apply to preaward deletions of
or substitutions for DBE firms put forward by offerors in negotiated procurements.
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IFE Preparer Foth Consultant Bolton & Menk, Inc
1. Direct Salary Costs 1. Direct Salary Costs
Title Hours % Total Rate*Cost Title Hours % Total Rate*Cost
Principal 156 2.1%78.00$ 12,168.00$ Principal 197 2.7%75.00$ 14,775.00$
Engineer - Senior/Lead 947 12.6%67.00$ 63,449.00$ Engineer - Senior/Lead 1,011 13.7%63.00$ 63,693.00$
Project Manager/Engineer 1,473 19.5%55.00$ 81,015.00$ Project Manager/Engineer 2,220 30.1%40.00$ 88,800.00$
Engineer - Staff 2,340 31.0%42.00$ 98,280.00$ Engineer - Staff 3,298 44.7%34.00$ 112,132.00$
Surveyor 520 6.9%46.00$ 23,920.00$ Surveyor 380 5.1%45.00$ 17,100.00$
Technician 2,060 27.3%49.00$ 100,940.00$ Planner/Technician 0 0.0%-$ -$
Administrative Assistant 44 0.6%38.00$ 1,672.00$ Administrative Assistant 276 3.7%30.00$ 8,280.00$
< enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$ Administrative Assistant 0 0.0%-$ -$
< enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$ < enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$
< enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$ < enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$
< enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$ < enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$
< enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$ < enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$
< enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$ < enter staff title/role >0 0.0%-$ -$ 40.49$ -$
*Hourly, not Loaded Rate Weighted Ave. Rate 50.59$ *Hourly, not Loaded Rate Weighted Ave. Rate 41.29$
Total Hours 7,540 Direct Salary Cost 381,444.00$ Total Hours 7,382 Direct Salary Cost 304,780.00$
Number of Sheets in Plan Set 203 Number of Sheets in Plan Set 203
Average Hours per Plan Sheet 37.1 Average Hours per Plan Sheet 36.4
Percentage of Direct Salary Costs 179.89%In-Direct Salary Cost 686,179.61$ Percentage of Direct Salary Costs 225.70%In-Direct Salary Cost 687,888.46$
Percent of Salary Cost 15.00%Fixed Fee 160,143.54$ Percent of Salary Cost 15.00%Fixed Fee 148,900.27$
Effective Multiplier 3.22 Total Salary & OH Cost 1,067,623.61$ Effective Multiplier 3.75 Total Salary & OH Cost 992,668.46$
2. Total Labor, Overhead, and Fixed Payment Total Labor Cost 1,227,767.15$ 2. Total Labor, Overhead, and Fixed Payment Total Labor Cost 1,141,568.73$
3. Direct Expenses 3. Direct Expenses
Printing 8.5 x 11 0 pages 0.07$ -$ Printing 8.5 x 11 0 pages 0.07$ -$
Printing 11 x 17 0 pages 0.14$ -$ Printing 11 x 17 0 pages 0.14$ -$
Printing Plans 0 pages 1.00$ -$ Printing Plans 0 pages 1.00$ -$
Reports 0 reports 50.00$ -$ Reports/Spec Books 0 reports 50.00$ -$
Postage/Shipping 0 mailings 15.00$ -$ Postage/Shipping 0 mailings 15.00$ -$
Vehicle Mileage 0 miles 0.66$ -$ Vehicle Mileage 0 miles 0.655$ -$
Rental Car 0 days 75.00$ -$ Rental Car 0 days 75.00$ -$
Lodging 0 nights 109.00$ -$ Lodging 0 nights 109.00$ -$
Meals 0 meals 10.00$ -$ Meals 0 meals 10.00$ -$
Total Expenses -$ Total Expenses -$
4. Subconsultant Costs 4. Subconsultant Costs
< enter name of sub >role:Geotechnical Invest.37,600.00$ < enter name of sub >role:Geotechnical Invest.27,500.00$
< enter name of sub >role:Storm Sewer Video Insp.10,900.00$ < enter name of sub >role:Storm Sewer Video Insp.27,500.00$
< enter name of sub >role:Surveying Expenses 5,000.00$ < enter name of sub >role:< enter role of sub >-$
Total Subconsultant Costs 53,500.00$ Total Subconsultant Costs 55,000.00$
Items 4, 5, plus 6 1,281,267.15$ Items 4, 5, plus 6 1,196,568.73$
5. Total Project Costs 1,281,267.00$ 5. Total Project Costs 1,196,568.00$
Area of Runway 1/19 63,344 Area of Runway 1/19 63,344
Cost per Area of Runway 1/19 20.23$ Cost per Area of Runway 1/19 18.89$
ROUNDED ROUNDED
Fee Summary - Design and Bidding Phase Services Fee Summary - Design and Bidding Phase Services
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IFE Consultant
% Cost % Cost Hours Hours (%)Cost
3.2%4.8%41 26%2,607.00$
16.6%20.9%64 7%244.00$
21.2%29.1%747 51%7,785.00$
25.8%36.8%958 41%13,852.00$
6.3%5.6%-140 -27%(6,820.00)$
26.5%0.0%-2,060 -100%(100,940.00)$
0.4%2.7%232 527%6,608.00$
0.0%0.0%0 0%-$
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Direct Salary Cost (76,664.00)$
Total Number of Plan Sheets
Average Hours per Plan Sheet
In-Direct Salary Cost 1,708.85$
Profit 0%Fixed Fee (11,243.27)$
Effect. Mult.16%Total Salary & OH Cost (74,955.15)$
Total Labor Cost (86,198.42)$
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Total Expenses -$
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Total Subconsultant Costs 1,500.00$
Tota Fee (84,699.00)$
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FAA Form 5100-100 () SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS EDITION Page 1 of 7
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0569
EXPIRATION DATE:
Application for Federal Assistance (Development and Equipment Projects)
PART II – PROJECT APPROVAL INFORMATION
Part II - SECTION A
The term “Sponsor” refers to the applicant name provided in box 8 of the associated SF-424 form.
Item 1.
Does Sponsor maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management
(www.SAM.gov)? Yes No
Item 2.
Can Sponsor commence the work identified in the application in the fiscal year the
grant is made or within six months after the grant is made, whichever is later? Yes No N/A
Item 3.
Are there any foreseeable events that would delay completion of the project? If yes,
provide attachment to this form that lists the events. Yes No N/A
Item 4.
Will the project(s) covered by this request have impacts or effects on the
environment that require mitigating measures? If yes, attach a summary listing of
mitigating measures to this application and identify the name and date of the
environmental document(s).
Yes No N/A
Item 5.
Is the project covered by this request included in an approved Passenger Facility
Charge (PFC) application or other Federal assistance program? If yes, please
identify other funding sources by checking all applicable boxes.
Yes No N/A
7KHSroject LVincluded in an approved PFC application
If included in an approved PFC application,
does the application only address AIP matching share? Yes No
7KHSroject LVincluded in DQother Federal Assistance program,WVCFDA numberLVEHORZ.
Item 6.
Will the requested Federal assistance include Sponsor indirect costs as described in
2 CFR Appendix VII to Part 200, States and Local Government and Indian Tribe
Indirect Cost Proposals?
Yes No N/A
If the request for Federal assistance includes a claim for allowable indirect costs, select the applicable indirect cost rate
the Sponsor proposes to apply:
De Minimis rate of 10% as permitted by 2 CFR § 200.414.
Negotiated Rate equal to % as approved by (the Cognizant Agency)
on (Date) (2 CFR part 200, appendix VII).
Note: Refer to the instructions for limitations of application associated with claiming Sponsor indirect costs.
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FAA Form 5100-100 () SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS EDITION Page 2 of 7
PART II - SECTION B
Certification Regarding Lobbying
The declarations made on this page are under the signature of the authorized representative as identified in box 21 of
form SF-424, to which this form is attached. The term “Sponsor” refers to the applicant name provided in box 8 of the
associated SF-424 form.
The Authorized Representative certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Sponsor, to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any
Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the Authorized Representative shall complete and submit Standard
Form-LLL, ‘‘Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,’’ in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The Authorized Representative shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans,
and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
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PART II – SECTION C
The Sponsor hereby represents and certifies as follows:
1. Compatible Land Use – The Sponsor has taken the following actions to assure compatible usage of land adjacent
to or in the vicinity of the airport:
2. Defaults – The Sponsor is not in default on any obligation to the United States or any agency of the United States
Government relative to the development, operation, or maintenance of any airport, except as stated herewith:
3. Possible Disabilities – There are no facts or circumstances (including the existence of effective or proposed leases,
use agreements or other legal instruments affecting use of the Airport or the existence of pending litigation or other
legal proceedings) which in reasonable probability might make it impossible for the Sponsor to carry out and complete
the Project or carry out the provisions of the Grant Assurances, either by limiting its legal or financial ability or
otherwise, except as follows:
4. Consistency with Local Plans – The project is reasonably consistent with plans existing at the time of submission
of this application) of public agencies that are authorized by the State in which the project is located to plan for the
development of the area surrounding the airport.
5. Consideration of Local Interest – It has given fair consideration to the interest of communities in or near where the
project may be located.
6. Consultation with Users – In making a decision to undertake an airport development project under Title 49, United
States Code, it has consulted with airport users that will potentially be affected by the project (§ 47105(a)(2)).
7. Public Hearings – In projects involving the location of an airport, an airport runway or a major runway extension, it
has afforded the opportunity for public hearings for the purpose of considering the economic, social, and environmental
effects of the airport or runway location and its consistency with goals and objectives of such planning as has been
carried out by the community and it shall, when requested by the Secretary, submit a copy of the transcript of such
hearings to the Secretary. Further, for such projects, it has on its management board either voting representation from
the communities where the project is located or has advised the communities that they have the right to petition the
Secretary concerning a proposed project.
8. Air and Water Quality Standards – In projects involving airport location, a major runway extension, or runway
location it will provide for the Governor of the state in which the project is located to certify in writing to the Secretary
that the project will be located, designed, constructed, and operated so as to comply with applicable and air and water
quality standards. In any case where such standards have not been approved and where applicable air and water
quality standards have been promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, certification
shall be obtained from such Administrator. Notice of certification or refusal to certify shall be provided within sixty days
after the project application has been received by the Secretary.
The Sponsor has in place zoning ordinances.
The City of Ames is not in default.
The City of Ames has no disabilities.
The project is consistent with the current Airport Layout Plan (ALP).
Local interests have been given consideration.
There has been contact and consultation with the affected parties and users of the airport.
Public Hearings are not required for this project.
Permitting is not required for this project.
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PART II – SECTION C (Continued)
9.Exclusive Rights – There is no grant of an exclusive right for the conduct of any aeronautical activity at any airport
owned or controlled by the Sponsor except as follows:
10.Land – (a) The sponsor holds the following property interest in the following areas of land, which are to be developed
or used as part of or in connection with the Airport subject to the following exceptions, encumbrances, and adverse
interests, all of which areas are identified on the aforementioned property map designated as Exhibit “A”>@
The Sponsor further certifies that the above is based on a title examination by a qualified attorney or title company and
that such attorney or title company has determined that the Sponsor holds the above property interests.
(b) The Sponsor will acquire within a reasonable time, but in any event prior to the start of any construction work
under the Project, the following property interest in the following areas of land on which such construction work is to be
performed, all of which areas are identified on the aforementioned property map designated as Exhibit “A”>@
(c) The Sponsor will acquire within a reasonable time, and if feasible prior to the completion of all construction
work under the Project, the following property interest in the following areas of land which are to be developed or used
as part of or in connection with the Airport as it will be upon completion of the Project, all of which areas are identified on
the aforementioned property map designated as Exhibit “A” >@
1 State the character of property interest in each area and list and identify for each all exceptions, encumbrances, and adverse
interests of every kind and nature, including liens, easements, leases, etc. The separate areas of land need only be identified here by
the area numbers shown on the property map.
No exclusive rights have been granted.
The City of Ames maintains property interest as depicted on the Exhibit A property map dated March 1, 1997 that was
prepared under AIP 3-19-0004-013, and is incorporated herein by reference.
No additional land is required to be acquired for Ames Municipal Airport as part of this project.
No additional land is required to be acquired for Ames Municipal Airport as part of this project.
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PART III – BUDGET INFORMATION – CONSTRUCTION
SECTION A – GENERAL
$VVLVWDQFH/LVWLQJ Number:
Functional or Other Breakout:
SECTION B – CALCULATION OF FEDERAL GRANT
Cost Classification
Latest Approved
Amount
(Use only for
revisions)
Adjustment
+or (-) Amount
(Use only for
revisions)
Total
Amount
Required
1. Administration expense
2. Preliminary expense
3. Land, structures, right-of-way
4. Architectural engineering basic fees
5. Other Architectural engineering fees
6. Project inspection fees
7. Land development
8. Relocation Expenses
9. Relocation payments to Individuals and Businesses
10. Demolition and removal
11. Construction and project improvement
12. Equipment
13. Miscellaneous
14.Subtotal (Lines 1 through 13)
15. Estimated Income (if applicable)
16. Net Project Amount (Line 14 minus 15)
17.Less: ,QHOLJLEOHExclusions (Section COLQHJ)
18.Subtotal (Lines 16 through 17)
19. Federal Share requested of Line 1
20. Grantee share
21. Other shares
22.TOTAL PROJECT (Lines 19, 20 & 21)
20-106
Airport Improvement Program
3,500
1,196,600
$ 1,200,100
1,200,100
$ 1,200,100
1,140,095
60,005
0
$ 1,200,100
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SECTION C – EXCLUSIONS
23. Classification (Description of non-participating work)Amount ,QHOLJLEOHfor
Participation
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g. Total
SECTION D – PROPOSED METHOD OF FINANCING NON-FEDERAL SHARE
24. Grantee Share – Fund Categories Amount
a. Securities
b. Mortgages
c. Appropriations (Ey Applicant)
d. Bonds
e. Tax Levies
f. NonCash
g. Other (Explain)
h.TOTAL - Grantee share
25. Other Shares
a. State
b. Other
c.TOTAL - Other Shares
26. TOTAL NON-FEDERAL FINANCING
SECTION E – REMARKS
($ttach sheets if additional space LVrequired)
Amount
$ 0
60,005
$ 60,005
$ 0
$ 60,005
The following items are incorporated by reference:
Exhibit A dated: March 1, 1997
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PART IV ±PROGRAM NARRATIVE
(Suggested Format)
PROJECT:
AIRPORT:
1. Objective:
2. Benefits Anticipated:
3. Approach: (See approved Scope of Work in Final Application)
4. Geographic Location:
5. If Applicable, Provide Additional Information:
6. Sponsor’s Representative: (include address & telephone number)
Reconstruct Runway 01/19 - Phase 1 - Design
Ames Municipal Airport
This project will provide for the design of the Reconstruction of Runway 01/19 at the Ames Municipal Airport.
The proposed project will provide for a reconstructed runway that replaces deteriorated pavement and eliminates the
potential for FOD.
Detailed drawings and project manual will be developed for the project by Bolton & Menk, Inc. Competitive bids will
be solicited through a public bid process.
Owner: City of Ames, Iowa
Prime Consultant: Bolton & Menk, Inc.
The Ames Municipal Airport is located on the south side of the City of Ames, IA.
None
Mr. Damion Pregitzer, P.E., PTOE, Traffic Engineer
City of Ames, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-5160
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U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0569
EXPIRATION DATE:
Certification and Disclosure Regarding Potential Conflicts of Interest
Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification
Sponsor:
Airport:
Project Number:
Description of Work:
Application
Title 2 CFR § 200.112 and § 1201.112 address Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for
conflict of interest. As a condition of eligibility under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), sponsors
must comply with FAA policy on conflict of interest. Such a conflict would arise when any of the following
have a financial or other interest in the firm selected for award:
a)The employee, officer or agent,
b) Any member of his immediate family,
c)His or her partner, or
d) An organization which employs, or is about to employ, any of the above.
Selecting “Yes” represents sponsor or sub-recipient acknowledgement and confirmation of the
certification statement. Selecting “No” represents sponsor or sub-recipient disclosure that it cannot fully
comply with the certification statement. If “No” is selected, provide support information explaining the
negative response as an attachment to this form. This includes whether the sponsor has established
standards for financial interest that are not substantial or unsolicited gifts are of nominal value (2 CFR §
200.318(c)). The term “will” means Sponsor action taken at appropriate time based on the certification
statement focus area, but no later than the end of the project period of performance.
Certification Statements
1. The sponsor or sub-recipient maintains a written standards of conduct governing conflict of
interest and the performance of their employees engaged in the award and administration of
contracts (2 CFR § 200.318(c)). To the extent permitted by state or local law or regulations, such
standards of conduct provide for penalties, sanctions, or other disciplinary actions for violations of
such standards by the sponsor’s and sub-recipient’s officers, employees, or agents, or by
contractors or their agents.
Yes No
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2. The sponsor’s or sub-recipient’s officers, employees or agents have not and will not solicit or
accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors, potential contractors, or
parties to sub-agreements (2 CFR § 200.318(c)).
Yes No
3. The sponsor or sub-recipient certifies that is has disclosed and will disclose to the FAA any
known potential conflict of interest (2 CFR § 1200.112).
Yes No
Attach documentation clarifying any above item marked with “no” response.
Sponsor’s Certification
I certify, for the project identified herein, responses to the forgoing items are accurate as marked and
have the explanation for any item marked “no” is correct and complete.
Executed on this day of , .
Name of Sponsor:
Name of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Title of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Signature of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I understand that knowingly and
willfully providing false information to the federal government is a violation of 18 USC § 1001 (False
Statements) and could subject me to fines, imprisonment, or both.
8th April 2025
City of Ames
Damion Pregitzer, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Engineer
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FAA Form 5100-130 () SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS EDITION Page 1 of 3
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0569
EXPIRATION DATE:
Drug-Free Workplace
Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification
Sponsor:
Airport:
Project Number:
Description of Work:
Application
49 USC § 47105(d) authorizes the Secretary to require certification from the sponsor that it will comply
with the statutory and administrative requirements in carrying out a project under the Airport Improvement
Program (AIP). General requirements on the drug-free workplace within federal grant programs are
described in 2 CFR part 182. Sponsors are required to certify they will be, or will continue to provide, a
drug-free workplace in accordance with the regulation. The AIP project grant agreement contains specific
assurances on the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Certification Statements
Except for certification statements below marked as not applicable (N/A), this list includes major
requirements of the construction project. Selecting “Yes” represents sponsor acknowledgement and
confirmation of the certification statement. The term “will” means Sponsor action taken at appropriate time
based on the certification statement focus area, but no later than the end of the project period of
performance. This list is not comprehensive and does not relieve the sponsor from fully complying with all
applicable statutory and administrative standards. The source of the requirement is referenced within
parenthesis.
1.A statement has been or will be published prior to commencement of project notifying employees
that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited in the sponsor's workplace, and specifying the actions to be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition (2 CFR § 182.205).
Yes No N/A
2. An ongoing drug-free awareness program (2 CFR § 182.215) has been or will be established
prior to commencement of project to inform employees about:
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The sponsor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
c.Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring
in the workplace.
Yes No N/A
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3. Each employee to be engaged in the performance of the work has been or will be given a copy of
the statement required within item 1 above prior to commencement of project (2 CFR § 182.210).
Yes No N/A
4. Employees have been or will be notified in the statement required by item 1 above that, as a
condition employment under the grant (2 CFR § 182.205(c)), the employee will:
a.Abide by the terms of the statement; and
b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction.
Yes No N/A
5. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be notified in writing within 10 calendar days after
receiving notice under item 4b above from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of
such conviction (2 CFR § 182.225). Employers of convicted employees must provide notice,
including position title of the employee, to the FAA (2 CFR § 182.300).
Yes No N/A
6. One of the following actions (2 CFR § 182.225(b)) will be taken within 30 calendar days of
receiving a notice under item 4b above with respect to any employee who is so convicted:
a.Take appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; and
b. Require such employee to participate satisfactorily in drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation programs approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health,
law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
Yes No N/A
7. A good faith effort will be made, on a continuous basis, to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of items 1 through 6 above (2 CFR § 182.200).
Yes No N/A
Site(s) of performance of work (2 CFR § 182.230):
Location 1
Name of Location:
Address:
Location 2 (if applicable)
Name of Location:
Address:
Location 3 (if applicable)
Name of Location:
Address:
Ames Municipal Airport
2520 Airport Dr, Ames, IA 50010
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Attach documentation clarifying any above item marked with a “No” response.
Sponsor’s Certification
I certify, for the project identified herein, responses to the forgoing items are accurate as marked and
additional documentation for any item marked “no” is correct and complete.
Executed on this day of , .
Name of Sponsor:
Name of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Title of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Signature of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I understand that knowingly and
willfully providing false information to the federal government is a violation of 18 USC § 1001 (False
Statements) and could subject me to fines, imprisonment, or both.
8th April 2025
City of Ames
Damion Pregitzer, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Engineer
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FAA Form 5100-134 () SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS EDITION Page 1 of 3
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0569
EXPIRATION DATE:
Selection of Consultants
Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification
Sponsor:
Airport:
Project Number:
Description of Work:
Application
49 USC § 47105(d) authorizes the Secretary to require certification from the sponsor that it will comply
with the statutory and administrative requirements in carrying out a project under the Airport Improvement
Program (AIP). General requirements for selection of consultant services within federal grant programs
are described in 2 CFR §§ 200.317-200.326. Sponsors may use other qualifications-based procedures
provided they are equivalent to standards of Title 40 chapter 11 and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14,
Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects.
Certification Statements
Except for certification statements below marked as not applicable (N/A), this list includes major
requirements of the construction project. Selecting “Yes” represents sponsor acknowledgement and
confirmation of the certification statement. The term “will” means Sponsor action taken at appropriate time
based on the certification statement focus area, but no later than the end of the project period of
performance. This list is not comprehensive and does not relieve the sponsor from fully complying with all
applicable statutory and administrative standards. The source of the requirement is referenced within
parenthesis.
1.Sponsor acknowledges their responsibility for the settlement of all contractual and administrative
issues arising out of their procurement actions (2 CFR § 200.318(k)).
Yes No N/A
2. Sponsor procurement actions ensure or will ensure full and open competition that does not
unduly limit competition (2 CFR § 200.319).
Yes No N/A
3. Sponsor has excluded or will exclude any entity that develops or drafts specifications,
requirements, or statements of work associated with the development of a request-for-
qualifications (RFQ) from competing for the advertised services (2 CFR § 200.319).
Yes No N/A
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4. The advertisement describes or will describe specific project statements-of-work that provide
clear detail of required services without unduly restricting competition (2 CFR § 200.319).
Yes No N/A
5. Sponsor has publicized or will publicize a RFQ that:
a. Solicits an adequate number of qualified sources (2 CFR § 200.320(d)); and
b.Identifies all evaluation criteria and relative importance (2 CFR § 200.320(d)).
Yes No N/A
6. Sponsor has based or will base selection on qualifications, experience, and disadvantaged
business enterprise participation with price not being a selection factor (2 CFR § 200.320(d)).
Yes No N/A
7. Sponsor has verified or will verify that agreements exceeding $25,000 are not awarded to
individuals or firms suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in federally
assisted projects (2 CFR §180.300).
Yes No N/A
8. A/E services covering multiple projects: Sponsor has agreed to or will agree to:
a. Refrain from initiating work covered by this procurement beyond five years from the date
of selection (AC 150/5100-14); and
b.Retain the right to conduct new procurement actions for projects identified or not
identified in the RFQ (AC 150/5100-14).
Yes No N/A
9. Sponsor has negotiated or will negotiate a fair and reasonable fee with the firm they select as
most qualified for the services identified in the RFQ (2 CFR § 200.323).
Yes No N/A
10. The Sponsor’s contract identifies or will identify costs associated with ineligible work separately
from costs associated with eligible work (2 CFR § 200.302).
Yes No N/A
11. Sponsor has prepared or will prepare a record of negotiations detailing the history of the
procurement action, rationale for contract type and basis for contract fees (2 CFR §200.318(i)).
Yes No N/A
12. Sponsor has incorporated or will incorporate mandatory contact provisions in the consultant
contract for AIP-assisted work (49 U.S.C. Chapter 471 and 2 CFR part 200 Appendix II)
Yes No N/A
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13. For contracts that apply a time-and-material payment provision (also known as hourly rates,
specific rates of compensation, and labor rates), the Sponsor has established or will establish:
a. Justification that there is no other suitable contract method for the services (2 CFR
§200.318(j));
b.A ceiling price that the consultant exceeds at their risk (2 CFR §200.318(j)); and
c. A high degree of oversight that assures consultant is performing work in an efficient
manner with effective cost controls in place 2 CFR §200.318(j)).
Yes No N/A
14. Sponsor is not using or will not use the prohibited cost-plus-percentage-of-cost (CPPC) contract
method. (2 CFR § 200.323(d)).
Yes No N/A
Attach documentation clarifying any above item marked with “no” response.
Sponsor’s Certification
I certify, for the project identified herein, responses to the forgoing items are accurate as marked and
additional documentation for any item marked “no” is correct and complete.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I understand that knowingly and
willfully providing false information to the federal government is a violation of 18 USC § 1001 (False
Statements) and could subject me to fines, imprisonment, or both.
Executed on this day of , .
Name of Sponsor:
Name of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Title of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Signature of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I understand that knowingly and
willfully providing false information to the federal government is a violation of 18 USC § 1001 (False
Statements) and could subject me to fines, imprisonment, or both.
8th April 2025
City of Ames
Damion Pregitzer, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Engineer
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FAA Form 5100-132 () SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS EDITION Page 1 of 3
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0569
EXPIRATION DATE:
Project Plans and Specifications
Airport Improvement Program Sponsor Certification
Sponsor:
Airport:
Project Number:
Description of Work:
Application
49 USC § 47105(d) authorizes the Secretary to require certification from the sponsor that it will comply
with the statutory and administrative requirements in carrying out a project under the Airport Improvement
Program (AIP). Labor and civil rights standards applicable to AIP are established by the Department of
Labor (www.dol.gov/). AIP Grant Assurance C.1—General Federal Requirements identifies applicable
federal laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, guidelines and requirements for assistance under
AIP. A list of current advisory circulars with specific standards for procurement, design or construction of
airports, and installation of equipment and facilities is referenced in standard airport sponsor Grant
Assurance 34 contained in the grant agreement.
Certification Statements
Except for certification statements below marked as not applicable (N/A), this list includes major
requirements of the construction project. Selecting “Yes” represents sponsor acknowledgement and
confirmation of the certification statement. The term “will” means Sponsor action taken at appropriate
time based on the certification statement focus area, but no later than the end of the project period of
performance. This list is not comprehensive and does not relieve the sponsor from fully complying with all
applicable statutory and administrative standards. The source of the requirement is referenced within
parenthesis.
1.The plans and specifications were or will be prepared in accordance with applicable federal
standards and requirements, so that no deviation or modification to standards set forth in the
advisory circulars, or FAA-accepted state standard, is necessary other than those explicitly
approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (14 USC § 47105).
Yes No N/A
2. Specifications incorporate or will incorporate a clear and accurate description of the technical
requirement for the material or product that does not contain limiting or proprietary features that
unduly restrict competition (2 CFR §200.319).
Yes No N/A
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3. The development that is included or will be included in the plans is depicted on the current airport
layout plan as approved by the FAA (14 USC § 47107).
Yes No N/A
4. Development and features that are ineligible or unallowable for AIP funding have been or will be
omitted from the plans and specifications (FAA Order 5100.38, par. 3-43).
Yes No N/A
5. The specification does not use or will not use “brand name” or equal to convey requirements
unless sponsor requests and receives approval from the FAA to use brand name (FAA Order
5100.38, Table U-5).
Yes No N/A
6. The specification does not impose or will not impose geographical preference in their
procurement requirements (2 CFR §200.319(b) and FAA Order 5100.38, Table U-5).
Yes No N/A
7. The use of prequalified lists of individuals, firms or products include or will include sufficient
qualified sources that ensure open and free competition and that does not preclude potential
entities from qualifying during the solicitation period (2 CFR §319(d)).
Yes No N/A
8. Solicitations with bid alternates include or will include explicit information that establish a basis for
award of contract that is free of arbitrary decisions by the sponsor (2 CFR § 200.319(a)(7)).
Yes No N/A
9. Concurrence was or will be obtained from the FAA if Sponsor incorporates a value engineering
clause into the contract (FAA Order 5100.38, par. 3-57).
Yes No N/A
10. The plans and specifications incorporate or will incorporate applicable requirements and
recommendations set forth in the federally approved environmental finding (49 USC §47106(c)).
Yes No N/A
11. The design of all buildings comply or will comply with the seismic design requirements of 49 CFR
§ 41.120. (FAA Order 5100.38d, par. 3-92)
Yes No N/A
12. The project specification include or will include process control and acceptance tests required for
the project by as per the applicable standard:
a.Construction and installation as contained in Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5370-10.
Yes No N/A
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b. Snow Removal Equipment as contained in AC 150/5220-20.
Yes No N/A
c. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles as contained in AC 150/5220-10.
Yes No N/A
For construction activities within or near aircraft operational areas(AOA):
DThe Sponsor has or will prepare a construction safety and phasing plan (CSPP) conforming
to Advisory Circular 150/5370-2.
ECompliance with CSPP safety provisions has been or will be incorporated into the plans
and specifications as a contractor requirement.
FSponsor will not initiate work until receiving FAA’s concurrence with the CSPP (FAA Order
5100.38, Par. 5-29).
Yes No N/A
14. The project was or will be physically completed without federal participation in costs due to errors
and omissions in the plans and specifications that were foreseeable at the time of project design
(49 USC §47110(b)(1) and FAA Order 5100.38d, par. 3-100).
Yes No N/A
Attach documentation clarifying any above item marked with “No” response.
Sponsor’s Certification
I certify, for the project identified herein, responses to the forgoing items are accurate as marked and
additional documentation for any item marked “no” is correct and complete.
Executed on this day of , .
Name of Sponsor:
Name of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Title of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
Signature of Sponsor’s Authorized Official:
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I understand that knowingly and
willfully providing false information to the federal government is a violation of 18 USC § 1001 (False
Statements) and could subject me to fines, imprisonment, or both.
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City of Ames
Damion Pregitzer, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Engineer
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ITEM #:21
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:CELL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES
CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Power Plant has an ash pond that serves as a settling pond where Refuse Derived Fuel sluiced ash
(“RDF ash”) falls to the bottom and relatively clean water can be recycled to the Power Plant to
transport additional ash from the bottom of the boilers. The ash pond also contains ash generated from
the combustion of coal prior to the power plant’s conversion to natural gas (“coal ash”).
The RDF ash is composed of inorganic materials in the fuel that do not burn and must be removed from
the boilers to allow continual operation. Over time the RDF ash builds up on the bottom of the pond and
reduces the available capacity of the pond. This ash must be regularly removed and piled, via
excavating or dredging, to a location at the pond site that will allow for it to dry. The dried ash is
later hauled to a landfill.
Boone County Landfill (BCL) is the only landfill in the same solid waste planning area as the
City. However, BCL has rejected taking the RDF ash and therefore the Power Plant must take it
to Metro East Landfill located in Mitchellville, Iowa.
On February 28, 2023, City Council awarded a contract to Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping,
Peosta, IA, for Ash Pond Cell Maintenance Services for the Electric Services. This contract
included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four additional years.
This is the third renewal out of four possible renewal periods.
TASK FY24-25 Rates FY25-26 Rates
Price Per Hour (digging &
moving)$212.18 $218.55
$ amount per ton to haul $19.63 $20.22
Mobilization $2,652.25 $2,731.82
Council should note the rates that will be charged by Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping will
increase 3% compared to the current year.
Staff is recommending that these services continue to be outsourced on an annual renewable contract
basis. The benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the following:
1. Consistency of work and quality from a single 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.
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4. Saved City staff time obtaining quotes, evaluating bids and preparing specifications and other
procurement documentation.
Invoices will be based on contract rates for time and materials for services actually received and
accepted by the City. The FY 2025/26 operating budget includes $200,000 for these services.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with Wulfekuhle Injection & Pumping, Peosta, IA, for Cell
Maintenance Services for Electric Services for the one-year period from July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The ash pond is an essential part of the RDF combustion process. Because the ash pond has a
limited working area, the RDF ash must be excavated and removed to allow for the continued
combustion of RDF. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative #1 as stated above.
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ITEM #:22
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:ASBESTOS REMEDIATION AND RELATED SERVICES AND SUPPLY
CONTRACT FOR POWER PLANT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This contract involves the removal and proper disposal of asbestos insulation at the Power Plant,
including Units 5 and 6 (both retired) and operating units 7 and 8. The two retired units and Unit 7
were primarily insulated with asbestos-type insulation when constructed. Unit 8 is considered “asbestos
free." In addition, there are other areas located in the Power Plant that have been insulated with
asbestos-type insulation, such as some of the building insulation and building heating system.
These services include removal and disposal of asbestos containing insulation, and the
remediation/encapsulation of identified areas or where an encapsulated surface is damaged.
Asbestos must be removed and disposed of per State and Federal regulations before retired
equipment can be physically removed. In addition, asbestos should be removed or encapsulated
where employees will be working.
The Power Plant benefits from having a service contract with a firm that provides routine and
emergency asbestos remediation services. The benefits include consistency of work and quality from a
single contractor, reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability for
labor, travel, and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage, rapid contractor mobilization to start
emergency repairs, and reduced City staff time spent obtaining quotes, evaluating bids, and preparing
specifications and other procurement documentation.
On March 25, 2024, City Council awarded a contract to Earth Services & Abatement (ESA) LLC., Des
Moines, Iowa for the Asbestos Remediation and Related Services and Supply Contract. This contract
included the option for the City to renew in one-year increments for up to four additional years. This is
the first renewal out of four possible renewal periods. The prices for FY 2025/26 will increase 3%
from the previous fiscal year.
The FY 2025/26 Power Plant operating budget includes $200,000 for asbestos removal. Invoices
will be based on contract rates for time and materials for services actually received.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract with Earth Services & Abatement for Asbestos Remediation and Related
Services and Supply Contract at the Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000
2. Reject the bid and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Asbestos removal and encapsulation must be performed by an asbestos contractor that comes
with a clean safety record and experience that proves the contractor can be trusted and relied on
to perform remediation correctly and safely. Removal and encapsulation will be an on-going cost,
since most of the old equipment at the Power Plant was insulated with asbestos. This contract will
establish rates for service and provide for guaranteed availability, thereby setting in place known
rates for service. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
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ITEM #:23
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:SCAFFOLDING AND RELATED SERVICES AND SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR
THE ELECTRIC POWER PLANT - CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This contract is for a contractor to provide and install scaffolding, bracing, and fall protection as
needed at the City’s Power Plant . Most of the larger contracts for work at the Plant require the
contractor to provide scaffolding. This contract provides for scaffolding and related work for
emergency and routine maintenance and repair work at the Plant.
On July 23, 2024, City Council awarded a contract to Apache Industrial, of La Vista, Nebraska for the
Scaffolding and Related Services and Supply contract for the Power Plant. This contract included the
option to renew up to four one year periods. This is the first renewal out of four possible renewal
periods. Contract rates for FY 2025/26 increase $.50 per line item, which is equivalent to
approximately 1% based on usage scenarios used by staff to evaluate pricing. See the attached
chart.
The benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the following:
1. Consistency of work and quality from a single contractor.
2. Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability for labor,
travel, and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage.
3. Rapid contractor mobilization to start emergency repairs, thus reducing generation downtime.
4. City staff time saving in obtaining quotes, evaluating bids, and preparing specifications and other
procurement documentation.
The FY 2025/26 Power Plant operating budget includes $150,000 for these services. Invoices will
be based on contract rates for time and materials for services actually received.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with Apache Industrial, La Vista, NE, for Scaffolding and Related
Services and Supply Contract at the Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000.
2. Do not approve the renewal and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This contract is needed to carry out emergency and routine scaffolding services at the Power
Plant. The contract will establish rates for service and provide for guaranteed availability,
thereby setting in place known rates for service. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Scaffolding 25-26 prices.pdf
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PROPOSED
FY 24-25 FY 25-26
Line #Description QTY UOM Unit Unit
1 LABOR RATESIf necessary, attach additional s 1 EA
2 Supervisor Hourly Rate - STRAIGHT TIME 1 HR $37.00 $37.50
3 Supervisor Hourly Rate - OVERTIME 1 HR $55.50 $56.00
4 Supervisor Hourly Rate - DOUBLE TIME 1 HR $74.00 $74.50
5 Foreman Hourly Rate - STRAIGHT TIME 1 HR $37.00 $37.50
6 Foreman Hourly Rate - OVERTIME 1 HR $55.50 $56.00
7 Foreman Hourly Rate -DOUBLE TIME 1 HR $74.00 $74.50
8 Journeyman Hourly Rate - STRAIGHT TIME 1 HR $37.00 $37.50
9 Journeyman Hourly Rate - OVERTIME 1 HR $55.50 $56.00
10 Journeyman Hourly Rate - DOUBLE TIME 1 HR $74.00 $74.50
11 Laborer Hourly Rate - STRAIGHT TIME 1 HR $37.00 $37.50
12 Laborer Hourly Rate - OVERTIME 1 HR $55.50 $56.00
13 Laborer Hourly Rate - DOUBLE TIME 1 HR $74.00 $74.50
14 Subsistence 1 DAY $75.00 $75.50
15 Mobilization 1 JOB $75.00 $75.50
16 Demobilization 1 JOB $75.00 $75.50
17 Contract Renewal PeriodInclude any propose 1 EA
18 Labor Rates 1 EA per year per year
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ITEM #:24
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:BOILER MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR POWER PLANT -
CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This contract consists of a variety of boiler and pressure vessel maintenance, including structural
steel and pressure vessel repair at the Power Plant. The contractor provides emergency service as
well as regularly planned repairs and services during scheduled outages.
On July 26, 2022, Council awarded a contract to TEI Construction Services, Inc., Duncan, SC, for the
Boiler Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant. This contract included the option for the City to
renew in one-year increments for up to four additional years. This is the third renewal out of four
possible renewal periods.
The City Council should note that the rates charged by TEI Construction Services, Inc. will
increase 3%, as indicated on their original bid document.
Staff recommends that these services continue to be outsourced on an annual renewable contract basis.
The benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the following:
1. Consistency of work and quality from a single contractor.
2. Reduction in the City’s exposure to market forces regarding prices and availability for labor,
travel, and supplies in preparation for a scheduled outage.
3. Rapid contractor mobilization to start emergency repairs, thus reducing generation downtime.
4. Saved City staff time obtaining quotes, evaluating bids and preparing specifications and other
procurement documentation.
Invoices will be based on contract rates for time and materials for services actually received and
accepted by the City. The FY 2025/26 operating budget includes $350,000 for these services.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with TEI Construction Services Inc., Duncan, SC, for Boiler
Maintenance Services Contract for Power Plant for the one-year period from July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $350,000.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is important to have a highly skilled company to perform maintenance services on the City’s
power plant boilers. These boilers operate at high temperatures and under high pressures. Work
may be scheduled or required under short notice conditions. Having a contract in place allows for
quick response time at a predetermined cost. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Boiler Maintenance Pricing 25-26.pdf
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Hourly Rate
(ST)
Hourly Rate
(OT)
Hourly Rate
(ST)
Hourly Rate
(OT)
Journeyman $ 62.79 $ 90.03 $ 64.68 $ 92.73
Foreman $ 66.00 $ 94.83 $ 67.98 $ 97.68
General Foreman $ 101.87 $ 140.33 $ 104.92 $ 144.54
Superintendent $ 113.08 $ 157.14 $ 116.47 $ 161.85
Journeyman $ 62.79 $ 90.03 $ 64.68 $ 92.73
Foreman $ 66.00 $ 94.83 $ 67.98 $ 97.68
General Foreman $ 101.87 $ 140.33 $ 104.92 $ 144.54
Superintendent $ 113.08 $ 157.14 $ 116.47 $ 161.85
Journeyman $ 48.38 $ 68.41 $ 49.83 $ 70.46
Foreman N/A N/A N/A N/A
General Foreman N/A N/A N/A N/A
Superintendent N/A N/A N/A N/A
Journeyman $ 48.38 $ 68.41 $ 49.83 $ 70.46
Foreman N/A N/A N/A N/A
General Foreman N/A N/A N/A N/A
Superintendent N/A N/A N/A N/A
Journeyman $ 62.79 $ 90.03 $ 64.68 $ 92.73
Foreman $ 66.00 $ 94.83 $ 67.98 $ 97.68
General Foreman $ 101.87 $ 140.33 $ 104.92 $ 144.54
Superintendent $ 113.08 $ 157.14 $ 116.47 $ 161.85
Journeyman $ 62.79 $ 90.03 $ 64.68 $ 92.73
Foreman $ 66.00 $ 94.83 $ 67.98 $ 97.68
General Foreman $ 101.87 $ 140.33 $ 104.92 $ 144.54
Superintendent $ 113.08 $ 157.14 $ 116.47 $ 161.85
Journeyman $ 62.79 $ 90.03 $ 64.68 $ 92.73
Foreman $ 66.00 $ 94.83 $ 67.98 $ 97.68
General Foreman $ 101.87 $ 140.33 $ 104.92 $ 144.54
Superintendent $ 113.08 $ 157.14 $ 116.47 $ 161.85
Journeyman $ 62.79 $ 90.03 $ 64.68 $ 92.73
Foreman $ 66.00 $ 94.83 $ 67.98 $ 97.68
General Foreman $ 101.87 $ 140.33 $ 104.92 $ 144.54
Superintendent $ 113.08 $ 157.14 $ 116.47 $ 161.85
TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE
receive any)
PROPOSED FY2025-26
IRS mileage rate 0.67/mile
RATE
TEiC subsistence paid 7 days per
week
Night Shift
Laborer:
Boilermaker:
Day Shift
DESCRIPTION
Boiler Maintenance Services
Contract for the Power Plant
Day Shift
Night Shift
Day Shift
Night Shift
Steamfitter:
Day Shift
Night Shift
Millwright:
Craft
DESCRIPTION
Subsistence:
$ 143.22 per day
$ 127.31 per day (laborers do not
receive any)
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ITEM #:25
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:SPECIALIZED WET DRY VACUUM, HYDRO BLAST, AND RELATED
CLEANING SERVICES FOR POWER PLANT- CONTRACT RENEWAL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Power Plant’s two gas-fired, high-pressure steam generation units are referred to as Units No. 7 and
8. These units require regular professional maintenance and repair. This contract consists of
emergency service, as well as regularly scheduled planned repairs and services during scheduled
outages. The cleaning and special preparation of the boiler surfaces on these generation units require
professional tradecrafts and maintenance experts.
Both units operate under conditions with high heat and high pressure, resulting in slag and other
industrial debris coating the boiler and other plant equipment surfaces. Prior to repair and
maintenance work, it is necessary to have the surfaces professionally cleaned using high-pressure
water jets and vacuums.
In order to clean the surfaces, it is necessary to retain outside contractors equipped with mobile,
high pressure equipment that is designed to cut through and wash away the slag. This firm has the
industrial vacuum trucks that can remove this industrial debris for proper disposal. The goal of this
contract is to meet these requirements in the most economical manner.
On May 23, 2023, Ames City Council awarded a contract to HTH Companies, Inc. of Union, Mo, for
Specialized Wet Dry Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services . The contract includes an
option that would allow the City to renew the contract for up to four additional one-year terms. This is
the second of four additional renewal contract periods.
The City Council should note that the rates charged by HTH Companies, Inc. will increase by
3%, as indicated in their original bid document.
Staff recommends that these services continue to be outsourced on an annual renewable contract basis.
The benefits of having a contract for these services in place include the following:
1. Consistency of work and quality from a single 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 FY 2025/26 Power Plant operating budget includes $200,000 for miscellaneous cleaning
services to be performed under this contract. Invoices will be based on contract rates for time and
materials for services actually received.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the contract renewal with HTH Companies, Inc., Union, MO, for Specialized Wet Dry
Vacuum, Hydro Blast, and Related Cleaning Services for the one-year period from July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026 in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.
2. Reject the renewal option and instruct staff to seek new competitive bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This work is necessary to ensure that a qualified professional firm will respond to both scheduled
and emergency needs for these specialized cleaning services, and will also control costs by having
established billing rates. Funds will be expended only as work is required and in accordance with
approved invoices. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1 as stated above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
HydroBlasting 25-26 Rates.pdf
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FY24-25
PROPOSED
FY25-26
Total Price Total Price
Line #Description UOM Unit Unit
1 WET DRY VACUUM SERVICE
2 Vac Truck hourly $102.49 $105.56
3 Support Truck hourly $5.15 $5.30
4 Hose per foot $0.00 $0.00
5 Operator/Lead Service Tech hourly $46.87 $48.27
6 Operator/Lead Service Tech (OT)hourly $63.09 $64.98
7 Service Tech hourly $38.63 $39.78
8 Service Tech (OT)hourly $52.79 $54.37
9 HYDRO BLAST SERVICE
10 Hydro Blast Pump hourly $153.99 $158.60
12 Support Truck hourly $5.15 $5.30
13 Operator/Lead Service Tech hourly $46.87 $48.27
14 Operator/Lead Service Tech (OT)hourly $63.09 $64.98
15 Operator/Lead Service Tech (Double Time)hourly $63.09 $64.98
16 Service Tech hourly $38.63 $39.78
17 Service Tech (OT)hourly $52.79 $54.37
18 Service Tech (Double Time)hourly $52.79 $54.37
19 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
20 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Operator)mile $0.00 $0.00
21 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Service Tech)mile $0.00 $0.00
22 Mobilization and De-mobilization hourly rate (Operator)hourly $46.87 $48.27
23 Mobilization and De-mobilization hourly rate (Service Tech)hourly $38.63 $39.78
24 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Vac Truck)mile $3.09 $3.18
25 Mobilization and De-mobilization mileage (Support Truck)mile $1.55 $1.59
26 Per Diem - per person daily $97.85 $100.79
27 Power Washer daily $113.30 $116.70
28 Vacuum Pipe Trailer daily $113.30 $116.70
32 Truck Wash Out ea $231.75 $238.70
39 CONTRACT RENEWAL 3%3%
SPECIALIZED WET DRY VACUUM, HYDRO BLAST AND RELATED
CLEANING SERVICES
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ITEM #:26
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PRIMARY CABLE PURCHASE
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This contract is for the purchase of primary cable necessary to meet the anticipated needs of the
City's electric distribution system. This cable is kept on hand in order to ensure availability which
will enable staff to quickly make repairs to maintain or restore utility services.
Staff issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an inventory restock, containing one requested product.
On March 20, 2025, an RFQ document was posted to Ames Bids, the electronic bidding site. A total of
28 potential bidders viewed the project. On March 27, 2025, bids were received as follows:
RESPONDING SUPPLIER RESPONSE TOTAL
(inclusive of tax) LEAD TIME
RESCO of Ankeny, IA $ 132,252.00 25-27 weeks
WESCO Distribution of Des Moines,
IA - Alternate Bid $ 133,677.78 1 week (in stock)
WESCO Distribution of Des Moines,
IA $ 137,067.00 July/Aug 2025
Border States of Ames, IA $ 141,561.00 10 weeks
Fletcher Reinhardt Company of Cedar
Rapids, IA
Non-Responsive - Not an
Approved Manufacturer
Immediate access to the cable is important to meeting customer needs. Although RESCO
submitted the lowest bid, the lead time is estimated to be 25-27 weeks, which does not meet the
needs of the Electric Department and is not acceptable. Electric Services is not obligated to accept
the low bid. Rather, it can award a contract for the bid that is in the best interest for the utility and its
customers.
WESCO submitted an alternate bid. Both responses specify the same product, however the alternate bid
comes in at a lower cost and quicker lead time. The difference is that it will be packaged on their
standard reel length of 2,750 feet for a total of 30,250 feet of cable. The Electric Department requested
30,000 feet of cable, packaged on 2,500 foot reels, but considering this analysis, staff determined it is in
the best interest of the City to award the bid to WESCO, accepting their alternate bid.
There is no budgeted amount for this purchase. The cable will be placed into inventory, where it will be
charged to each specific projects as the material is put into service.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract to WESCO Distribution of Des Moines, Iowa for the purchase of primary cable
in the amount not to exceed $133,677.78 (Alternate Bid). Payments will be based on unit prices
and quantities ordered inclusive of all applicable sales taxes.
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2. Direct staff to award the contract to another bidder.
3. Reject the bids.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Primary cable is a critical component to provide reliable electric distribution services to the utility
customers. Having cable readily available for quick repairs without significant disruption to
services is imperative. 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 #:27
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ELEC
SUBJECT:UNIT 7 CONDENSER TUBE CLEANING AND EDDY CURRENT TESTING AT
THE POWER PLANT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Each of the Power Plant's two boilers heat water into high pressure steam, which then passes through a
turbine. The turbine spins a generator to produce electricity. A steam condenser is a mechanical device
which is used to condense the steam which has passed through the turbine back into water. It does so
with the help of circulation water from the cooling tower, flowing through condenser tubes. The Unit 7
condenser consists of 4,310 admiralty brass tubes and 469 stainless steel tubes. When steam inside the
condenser passes over these tubes, the circulating water within the tubes cools the steam back into
condensate and then the boiler water is recirculated in the boiler system.
Condenser tubes must be cleaned periodically with high pressure water jets to ensure maximum
heat transfer across the tube walls. Unit 7 has experienced condenser tube failures that have
caused forced shutdowns and water system contamination. A number of condenser tubes have
been plugged because of failure.
After mechanically cleaning the condenser tubes, eddy current testing will be performed to
determine the thickness of each tube. If any thin tubes or problem areas are identified, individual
tubes will be taken out of service to prevent future forced shutdowns. After the testing is completed, a
report will be provided to determine life expectancy of the condenser tubes. City staff will use this
information to determine if tube replacement is necessary.
City staff received 3 competitive quotes for the cleaning and eddy current testing on Unit 7 condenser
tubes.
Contractor Total
Conco Services LLC $51,285.76
The Merrick Group $54,500.00
American Efficiency Services $61,965.00
This project was budgeted to be performed this fiscal year. $50,000 is available in the Unit 7 Steam
Turbine and Generator Maintenance account for the work.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award service to Conco Services LLC, of Vernova, PA, for Unit 7 condenser tube cleaning and
eddy current testing at the Power Plant, in an amount not to exceed $51,285.76.
2. Award contract to one of the other firms.
3. Reject all proposals and direct staff to rebid
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Performing cleaning and testing on Unit 7 condenser tubes will determine the current condition
of these tubes. This information will be used to determine the tube life expectancy and what
future maintenance activities need to be performed in the future. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1 as stated above.
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ITEM #:28
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:FIN
SUBJECT:AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
Eide Bailly, LLP has provided financial audit services for the City since the 2002/03 fiscal year. The
City entered into a one-year agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP on June 27, 2023, to complete the audit
for FY 2022/23, with the option of auditing the financial statements for each of the four subsequent
fiscal years.
The firm successfully produced the required annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) in the
initial year of the contract. The agreement was renewed for FY 2023/24 and performance was again
a cceptable. Given the current market for auditing services, City staff is seeking approval to
exercise the option to enter into a second renewal agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for auditing
services for the FY 2024/25 ACFR with a contracted cost of $80,000.
The following is the proposed schedule of fees for auditing services throughout the duration of the
agreement, should the City choose to exercise all options:
Year 1 $70,000
Year 2 $75,000
Year 3 $80,000
Year 4 $86,000
Year 5 $92,000
Total Cost $403,000
Eide Bailly, LLP was initially selected based on the following qualifications:
1. The Dubuque office of Eide Bailly, LLP, which will be responsible for the City's audit, currently
performs audits of over 20 Iowa government entities, including six of the largest 16 cities in the
state. Of these, 14 are subject to Uniform Guidance, and eight prepare Annual Comprehensive
Financial Reports.
2. Eide Bailly, LLP currently audits at least seven Iowa cities/counties that receive the GFOA
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In addition, the engagement
partner and manager assigned to the City's audit are members of the GFOA Special Review
Committee, which is a group of individuals with public sector experience who evaluate ACFRs
submitted for the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
3. City personnel have been satisfied with the work Eide Bailly, LLP has performed for the City for
the past 22 years. Eide Bailly, LLP staff is knowledgeable and meets all agreed-upon deadlines.
The staff retention rate at Eide Bailly, LLP is high in relation to other public accounting firms,
resulting in continuity of staff assigned to the audit. This is important for the efficiency of the
audit.
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Best practices provided by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for audit
services recommend that governmental entities enter into multi-year agreements of at least five
years in duration, which allows for greater continuity and helps to minimize the potential for
disruption in connection with the independent audit. Multi-year agreements also help auditors
spread start-up costs over several years rather than over a single year.
City staff also considered the issue of auditor rotation, which is a topic of concern among accounting
and investment professionals especially for audits of publicly traded companies. Following the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) conducted a study of the
potential effects of mandatory auditor rotation for publicly-traded companies, which concluded
that mandatory auditor rotation may not be the most efficient way to strengthen auditor independence
and improve audit quality. Thus, auditor rotation is not required. As an alternative, Eide Bailly,
LLP has changed the audit partners that perform final reviews, allowing for a fresh perspective.
The City's Accounting budget for FY 2025/26 contains $80,000 for Outside Professional Services.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve year three of the agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, IA, to professionally audit
the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
2. Direct staff to seek proposals for auditing services from other companies.
3. Reject all proposals and refer back to the City staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In 2023, City staff performed a thorough evaluation of qualified accounting firms to provide
professional auditing services for the City. Eide Bailly, LLP is highly qualified in auditing
comparable cities in Iowa and has provided a favorable proposal. The City has been satisfied with
the performance of Eide Bailly, LLP and believes it will continue to perform to meet the
standards of the City. Additionally, should the City seek additional proposals, staff believes
current market conditions will result in an increased cost of services. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1, as described above.
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To:Mayor and City Council
From:City Clerk's Office
Date:March 7, 2024
Subject:Contract and Bond Approval
Item No. 29
MEMO
There is no Council Action Form for the 2024/25 Intelligent Transportation System
Program (Phase 4) with Van Maanen Electric, Inc., of Newton, Iowa, in the amount of
$2,200,000. City Council approval of the contract and bond for the project is simply
fulfilling a State Code requirement.
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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ITEM #:30
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:TRANSIT
SUBJECT:ARTICULATED BUS PURCHASE CHANGE ORDERS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
At the City Council meeting on September 24, 2024, the City Council approved the purchase of two 60’
articulated buses from New Flyer of America Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota, f or a base price of $972,010
per bus. Since vehicle pricing is not finalized until late in the purchase process, the contract was
approved with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,967,741. The funding sources approved for this project are
summarized below.
Funding Source Federal Federal Share Local Share Total
Section 5339 85%$966,874 $170,626 $1,137,500
Section 5307 85%$183,866 $32,447 $216,313
STBG Grants 80%$491,142 $122,786 $613,928
Total Project Budget 83%$1,641,882 $325,859 $1,967,741
Following City Council approval, New Flyer notified CyRide of an error in the original quote, resulting
in the base bus price increasing by $4,646.56 per vehicle, for a total cost change of $9,293.12.
CyRide has been working with New Flyer to finalize specifications and standardize the vehicle design
with the rest of the fleet. To date, $108,342.58 in changes have been identified, which are included in
the Council packet. The largest of these is an upgrade from a carbon steel chassis to a stainless steel
chassis at a cost of $33,588.74 per bus. This upgrade is important for long-term durability, as CyRide
operates vehicles well beyond their designed useful life of 12 years.
An additional $84,621.58 in local funding is required to support these change orders. Staff has
evaluated the project budget and recommends using funds from the 40’ Bus Replacement Reserve Fund
to support the budget shortfall. The updated budget is shown below.
Funding Source Federal Federal Share Local Share Total
Section 5339 85%$966,874 $170,626 $1,137,500
Section 5307 85%$183,866 $32,447 $216,313
STBG Grants 80%$491,142 $122,786 $613,928
40' Bus Replacement Reserve Fund $84,621.58 $84,621.58
Revised Total Project Budget $1,641,882 $410,480.58 $2,052,362.58
The buses are scheduled to begin production in August 2025. While the specification process is
ongoing, some proposed changes require early approval due to associated engineering and supply chain
lead times. Although the remaining changes are expected to be limited, the total cost may increase
slightly as final specifications are completed and any additional required changes are identified.
The Transit Board of Trustees approved the requested change order and increased the contract
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total to $2,052,362.58 for New Flyer of America Inc. at their meeting on March 27, 2025.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the proposed change orders and establish a new contract amount of $2,052,362.58 for
the purchase of two 60’ articulated buses with New Flyer of America Inc. of St. Cloud,
Minnesota.
2. Do not approve the requested change order.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The requested specification changes will ensure that the new articulated buses are consistent with
CyRide’s fleet and built for long-term durability. The upgrades support CyRide’s Transit Asset
Management goals and move the system closer to operating the #23 Orange route exclusively with
articulated vehicles, improving efficiency, capacity, and overall sustainability. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Articulating Bus Change Order List.xlsx
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Project Item Project Costs
September Board Approved Not-To-Exceed Amount $1,967,741.00
Maximum Allowable Cost (Per Bus)$983,870.50
Original Base Bus Price Quote (Total for 2 Buses)$1,944,020.00
Remaining Initial Budget $23,721.00
New Flyer Pricing Correction (Total for 2 Buses)$9,293.12
Revised Base Bus Quote (Total for 2 Buses)$1,953,313.12
Remaining Available Budget $14,427.88
Change Order Description Price Change
Per Bus
New Flyer Pricing Correction $4,646.56
Add S1 Guard To Center And Rear Axles $5,369.59
Change Battery Type From 8D Lead Acid To Group 31 AGM $777.71
Delete Provision For Gooseneck Public Address Microphone -$90.80
Change All Exterior Latches To Stainless Steel $2.23
Change Rear Bulkhead Material From Carpet To Melamine $139.10
Add Resistive Heat Grid To The Front Destination Sign Glass $162.82
Add Mirror Heat Switch On Side Console $109.63
Change Entrance And Exit Door Handles To Alum/Clear Anodized $79.77
Change Fire Suppression System From Kidde To Amerex $178.93
Add 2 Dash Fans $512.57
Delete Yellow Powered Coating From All Stanchions $29.63
Change Chassis Material To All Stainless Steel $33,588.74
Add Two Push Buttons Near Articulating Joint $88.63
Add Radio Antenna And Antenna Cable $182.52
Change Flooring To Standard CyRide Color $632.60
Add Conduit Through Articulating Joint For Camera System $259.51
Add Clear Coat To Paint $779.64
Change A/C Compressor To Thermo King 640 -$2,229.69
Add Additional Tail Light To Upper Rear Part Of The Bus $321.58
Pre-Wire For ITS Systems $6,275.96
Change Seating Arrangement $1,845.00
Add Two Trays In Information Technology Cabinet $509.06
Change Order Cost (Per Bus)$54,171.29
Project Item Project Costs
Total Change Order Cost (2 Buses)$108,342.58
Revised Proposed Price (Per Bus)$1,026,181.29
Amount Over Approved Not-To-Exceed (Total)-$84,621.58
New Total Contract Price $2,052,362.58
Revised Contract Totals
Original Project Budget and Base Pricing
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ITEM #:31
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR WASTE DISPOSAL OPERATIONS THE
BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On June 28, 2022, City Council awarded a three-year contract extension to the Agreement for Joint and
Cooperative Action for Waste Disposal Operations with Boone County through June 30, 2025.
Municipal solid waste (MSW) that cannot be processed into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) is currently
disposed of at the Boone County Landfill (BCL). This contract establishes tipping fees for reject
MSW that must be hauled to BCL after being received at the Resource Recovery Plant.
The adopted FY 2024/25 budget included $565,700 for these fees, a lower amount than the prior years.
The amount contained in the approved contract reflects this budgeted amount. The reduced cost
compared to prior years was based on the anticipated improvements in boiler reliability and an
increased amount of material being directly hauled to BCL by garbage haulers in the winter months
when natural gas at the Power Plant is restricted. However, the current trend indicates that a higher
reject tonnage will occur in FY 2024/25. Based on reject tonnages so far this year, staff estimates
that up to an additional $303,603 may be needed for the remainder of the current fiscal year. The
adjusted FY 2024/25 budget presented to City Council includes $829,863 for reject materials to
be hauled to the Boone County Landfill. If necessary, staff will include additional funding in the
final FY 2024/25 Budget Amendments, which will be considered later this spring. Seasonal natural gas
restrictions ended on March 31, 2025, which now allows for additional RDF to be utilized at the Power
Plant.
Fiscal Year Price Per Ton Annual Cost
FY 19-20 $48.00 $787,332.96
FY 20-21 $52.00 $781,205.48
FY 21-22 $52.00 $784,647.62
FY 22-23 $54.00 $787,446.00
FY 23-24 $57.00 $848,256.00
FY 24-25 (adjusted amount)$57.00 $829,863.00
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 to the Boone County Landfill in the amount of $306,603.
2. Reject the change order.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Landfill hauling and related services are an integral part of RRP operations. This change order is
based on an increase in reject tonnage projections due to more downtime at the Power Plant and
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natural gas restrictions. 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 #:32
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 AMES PLAN 2040 SANITARY SEWER UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
(265TH STREET EXTENSION) - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
This new program involves installation of public sanitary sewer infrastructure into the priority growth
tiers shown in Ames Plan 2040. Installing the sanitary sewer system proactively opens the ability to
develop land in the adopted growth tiers. This project includes extending a new sanitary sewer along
Ken Maril Road, and along 550th Avenue from Ken Maril Road to 265th Street.
On December 10, 2024, City Council awarded the contract to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc. of Jordan,
Minnesota in the amount of $2,036,000. The specifications that were developed by City staff and
included in the contract initially estimated 200 cubic yards (CY) of removal of frozen soil.
Frozen soil is unique in construction in that it must be hauled off-site and replaced by regular, non-
frozen fill, resulting in increased costs. The 200 CY figure was included in the specifications to
establish a unit price for this material. The actual amount depends on conditions encountered in the field
and the timing of the project.
At the time the contract was awarded, staff encouraged the contractor to commence work rapidly
in order to minimize disruption to adjacent properties and a gravel county road. However, this
schedule resulted in 9,533 CY of frozen materials being encountered due to the winter weather
and a greater than expected depth of frost. This overage (9,333 CY) necessitates a Change Order
in the amount of $167,994.
It should be noted that although this change order is an increase in cost, this construction
approach was pursued in consultation with property owners and avoids impacts to their
properties, which would likely have resulted in crop damage expenses and costs to install and
remove temporary field access.
Revenue and expenses associated with this program are estimated as follows:
Funding Source Available
Revenue
Estimated
Expenses
ARPA $2,300,000
Sewer Utility Fund $200,000
Construction $2,036,000
Change Order No.1 $ 167,994
Engineering/Administration $ 290,000
Total $2,500,000 $2,493,994
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $167,994 for the 2023/24 Ames Plan 2040
Sanitary Sewer Utility Infrastructure Project (265th Street Extension).
2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The change order proposed is a result of the timing and coordination of the sanitary sewer
installation project with adjacent property owners. Staff has reviewed the change order and
believes it is appropriate. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ames 2040 Plan Overview.pdf
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ITEM #:33
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:FIN
SUBJECT:
DECLARATION OF INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENSES RELATED TO
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CAMPUS PROJECT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
A reimbursement resolution is a formal declaration by a municipality stating its intent to use
future bond proceeds to reimburse itself for project-related expenditures incurred before the
bonds are issued. This approach ensures compliance with IRS regulations while providing
financial flexibility for large-scale capital projects.
As directed by the Council, the City plans to finance the construction of the Resource Recovery and
Recycling Campus (RRRC) through a combination of bond proceeds and available cash reserves. To
maximize financial flexibility as the project progresses, staff recommends that the Council
approve the attached reimbursement resolution, authorizing a maximum principal amount of
$10,000,000.
THE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION PROCESS:
If approved, the following process would be utilized to fund the RRRC:
Declaration of Intent: Before issuing bonds, the municipality adopts a resolution affirming its
intent to reimburse itself for eligible project expenditures (this action).
Project Expenditures: The City begins covering costs such as design, engineering, and early
construction using available cash or short-term financing.
Bond Issuance: Once key approvals are secured and the project is ready for bidding, the City
issues bonds to finance construction.
Reimbursement Allocation: After the bonds are issued, proceeds are used to reimburse the City
for initial expenditures, ensuring accurate accounting and IRS compliance.
Documentation & Compliance: The reimbursement process must be formally documented in
the City's records. Bond proceeds can only be used for eligible expenses, and reimbursement
must occur within 18 months of the expenditure or project completion, as per IRS rules.
By approving this reimbursement resolution, the City ensures maximum financial flexibility to
advance this critical project without delay, allowing the City to secure cost-effective financing
while maintaining compliance with federal tax regulations.
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the resolution, allowing the City to incur expenses with the potential for future
reimbursement through a bond issuance.
2. Do not approve the resolution and direct staff to proceed with a bond issuance to support the
development of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The proposed resolution enables the City to cover expenses for the Resource Recovery and
Recycling Campus while maintaining compliance with federal reimbursement regulations.
Additionally, it provides the greatest amount of financial flexibility, which is important given the
project's preliminary/developmental stage. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1, as described above.
It should be noted that these bonds will be considered Essential Corporate Purpose and,
therefore, will not need a referendum in order to issue.
ATTACHMENT(S):
RRRC Reimbursement Resolution
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
4900-6316-8300\1
ADOPT FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT
RESOLUTION
419370
Ames, Iowa
April ___, 2025
The City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, met on April ___, 2025, at ______ o’clock
p.m., at the City Hall Council Chambers, Ames, Iowa.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll was called showing the
following Council Members present and absent:
Present:
Absent: .
It was reported that, in order to preserve the City’s potential eligibility to issue tax exempt
bonds in order to finance proposed solid waste management transfer station facilities, it would be
necessary for the Council to adopt a resolution declaring the Council’s intent to spend cash and
later reimburse those expenses from the proceeds of a bond issue. Council Member
_____________________ introduced the resolution next hereinafter set out, related to financing a
project, and moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member _______________. After due
consideration and discussion, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said resolution, and
the roll being called, the following Council Members voted:
Ayes:
Nays: .
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted as hereinafter set out.
• • • •
At the conclusion of the meeting, and upon motion and vote, the Council adjourned.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
4900-6316-8300\1
RESOLUTION NO._______
Resolution relating to financing of a project to be undertaken by the City of Ames,
Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the
Internal Revenue Code
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Ames, Iowa (the
“City”), as follows:
Section 1.Recitals.
(a)The Internal Revenue Service has issued Section 1.150-2 of the
Income Tax Regulations (the “Regulations”) dealing with the issuance of bonds, all
or a portion of the proceeds of which are to be used to reimburse the City for project
expenditures made by the City prior to the date of issuance.
(b)The Regulations generally require that the City make a prior
declaration of its official intent to reimburse itself for such prior expenditures out
of the proceeds of a subsequently issued borrowing and that the borrowing occur
and the reimbursement allocation be made from the proceeds of such borrowing
within a certain period after the payment of the expenditure or the date the project
is placed in service; and
(c)The City desires to comply with requirements of the Regulations
with respect to a certain project hereinafter identified.
Section 2.Official Intent Declaration.
(a)The City proposes to undertake the following project and to make
original expenditures with respect thereto prior to the issuance of bonds, notes or
other obligations (the “Bonds”) and reasonably expects to issue the Bonds for such
project in the maximum principal amount shown below:
Maximum Amount of Bonds
Project Expected to be Issued for Project
Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus $10,000,000
(b)Other than (i) expenditures to be paid or reimbursed from sources
other than the Bonds or (ii) expenditures made not earlier than sixty days prior to
the date of this Resolution or (iii) expenditures amounting to the lesser of $100,000
or 5% of the proceeds of the Bonds or (iv) expenditures constituting preliminary
expenditures as defined in Section 1.150-2(f)(2) of the Regulations, no
expenditures for the project have heretofore been made by the City for which the
City will seek reimbursement from the proceeds of the Bonds.
(c)This declaration is a declaration of official intent adopted pursuant
to Section 1.150-2 of the Regulations.
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
4900-6316-8300\1
Section 3.Budgetary Matters.
As of the date hereof, there are no City funds reserved, allocated on a long term basis or
otherwise set aside (or reasonably expected to be reserved, allocated on a long term basis or
otherwise set aside) to provide permanent financing for the expenditures related to the project,
other than pursuant to the issuance of the Bonds. This resolution, therefore, is determined to be
consistent with the City’s budgetary and financial circumstances as they exist or are reasonably
foreseeable on the date hereof, all within the meaning and content of the Regulations.
Section 4.Reimbursement Allocations.
The City’s financial officer shall be responsible for making the “reimbursement
allocations” described in the Regulations, being generally the transfer of the appropriate amount
of proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse the source of temporary financing used by the City to make
payment of the prior costs of the project. Each allocation shall be evidenced by an entry on the
official books and records of the City maintained for the Bonds, shall specifically identify the
actual prior expenditure being reimbursed or, in the case of reimbursement of a fund or account,
the fund or account from which the expenditure was paid, and shall be effective to relieve the
proceeds of the Bonds from any restriction under the bond resolution or other relevant legal
documents for the Bonds, and under any applicable state statute, which would apply to the unspent
proceeds of the Bonds.
Section 5.Repealer.
All resolutions, parts of resolutions, or actions of the Council in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict.
Passed and approved April 8, 2025.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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ITEM #:34
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:ADMIN
SUBJECT:ACCEPTANCE OF "DOWNTOWN AMES: A GUIDING VISION FOR THE
FUTURE" DOCUMENT
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
In 2023, Ames Main Street began formally pursuing the creation of what is now known as "Downtown
Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future". Following an evaluation process, Ames Main Street retained
Bolton & Menk to conduct public outreach, examine and analyze the existing conditions of Downtown,
gather and synthesize ideas, and create a series of ideas and focus areas to guide the future of downtown
development. A draft report was presented to the City Council at its February 18, 2025 meeting.
It should be emphasized that the Vision is not expected to be adopted as a formal policy document
or plan. Instead, it offers an idea for the future state of downtown and suggested actions which, if
taken, will support that vision.
The proposed actions are a combination of initiatives involving downtown businesses, property
owners, Downtown Ames business association, the City of Ames, and potentially other interested
parties. It will be up to the current and/or future City Councils to decide whether to adopt any of
the individual implementation steps suggested by the vision.
The process to finalize the Downtown Vision included: 1) nine separate community/focus group
meetings, 2) five steering committee meetings, 3) a community survey advertised via email lists, social
media posts, the CitySide utility newsletter, and on websites, and 4) open house opportunities hosted by
Ames Main Street.
VISION CONTENTS:
The vision document contains four key geographic focus areas:
1. Main Street Activation
2. Schainker Plaza to the Linc Development
3. East Edge and Duff Avenue
4. City Hall and Grand Avenue.
For each of these areas, the consultants have identified four broad ideas to explore (16 total).
Additionally, a total of 63 specific actions are identified among the four areas for further exploration.
The goals of these actions are to: transition Downtown a full mixed-use neighborhood that
includes additional housing opportunities, enhances access to Downtown and the pedestrian
experience within it, enhance the edges of Downtown, and expand the public space to support
increased activity and connections to other areas.
Within these geographic areas, there are evaluations of potential redevelopment sites, the connections
between landmarks and open spaces, and the balancing of transportation networks between vehicles and
pedestrians.
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The document also contains suggested short-term actions, incremental changes, and other potential
activities that could be led by either the City or Ames Main Street/the Ames Regional Economic
Alliance to support the vision.
There is a suggestion for incremental changes as opportunities arise through infrastructure and
redevelopment projects, and a preliminary budget table describing anticipated costs of these projects.
Staff has attached to this report a list of planned and previously completed projects related to the
Downtown that directly or indirectly relate to the Downtown Vision.
If accepted by the City Council, the next step would be to develop an Implementation Task
Force. The Implementation chapter outlines some short-term next steps within the influence of
Ames Main Street and other initiatives more strongly correlated to the City. (See Attached
Vision, page 48)
This group would begin exploring the short-term actions suggested by the Vision, develop
suggested priorities, schedules, and next steps. The Task Force would then present the suggestions
to the City and Ames Main Street/Alliance Board for their consideration and further action.
In addition to the Task Force, staff will also research grant opportunities related to planning and
feasibility studies that could advance the Vision of Downtown and, at the direction of the City
Manager, apply for such grants, subject to Council approval and acceptance of any grant
award.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the "Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future" document and authorize the
Mayor to convene an Implementation Task Force in connection with Ames Main Street to jointly
review and prioritize the suggested short-term tasks.
2. Accept the "Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future" document and ask the City staff
to work with the City Council to evaluate the short-term actions that are the responsibility of the
City for incorporation into the CIP and department workplans, and request that Ames Main Street
separately prioritize and implement its tasks.
3. Refer this document to Ames Main Street or City staff for further information.
4. Take no action.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The vision document presented is the culmination of a collaboration between the City, Ames Main
Street, the consultants, and a variety of downtown stakeholders. It is intended as a guide for what
Downtown has the potential to become, rather than a rigid blueprint dictating what Downtown must be.
It will be up to the stakeholders, including the current and/or future City Councils, to take the
individual action steps that they agree with to bring forth any of the ideas documented in the
Vision.
If accepted, the next step would be to convene an Implementation Task Force or Forces. This
action could be accomplished jointly between the City and Ames Main Street as described in
Alternative #1, or independently as described in Alternative #2.
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Assuming the City Council wishes to continue a joint effort between the City and Ames Main Street, it
is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described
above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ames DT Vision.pdf
AMS Preface Letter and Public Engagement Efforts Listing FINAL.pdf
City_Infrastructure_Planning.docx
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CREATING THE PREMIER CITY CENTER EXPERIENCE
13 FEBRUARY 2025
DOWNTOWN AMES: A GUIDING VISION FOR THE FUTURE
DRAFT
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2DOWNTOWN AMES GUIDING VISION INTRODUCTION
It is with great enthusiasm that we present Downtown Ames: A Guiding
Vision for the Future. This document represents a significant milestone
in our collective effort to build upon the foundation of what we have
now and help guide the future of Downtown Ames, ensuring it contin-
ues to thrive as the heart of our community.
THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN AMES
For many years, Ames has lacked a clear vision for the future of our
downtown. While a handful of individual attempts have been made, a
collective and unified effort representing downtown stakeholders and
the greater Ames community that warranted public and private invest-
ment and attention never rose to the surface. With the creation of this
guiding document, an aspiring and achievable vision for Downtown has
arrived. This document represents an initial step of a vision for Down-
town with aspirations of extending into the central core area of Ames;
the geographic and cultural heart of the city functioning as a hub for
commerce, community, entertainment, and activity.
This vision, offered herein, has been led by Ames Main Street and
championed by the City of Ames, with full support and input from down-
town and communitywide private businesses both large and small,
non-profit organizations, members of the general public, downtown
property owners, city leaders and staff, county leadership, local and
regional economic development organizations, and state organizations
and institutions including the Iowa Economic Development Authority,
Main Street Iowa and Iowa State University. All stakeholders have unit-
ed around a shared goal: to promote economic development, improve
livability, and enhance the overall appeal of our community.
GUIDING OUR DIRECTION
This document IS NOT a rigid blueprint, master plan, or already decided
path forward. Rather it is a starting point—a guide with ideas and gener-
al concepts to continue the conversation started by this process, sug-
gest ways to enhance downtown, and propose some next step(s). The
vision is anchored by:
• A strong and vibrant downtown,
• Accessible civic services and destinations such as Ames City Hall,
Gymnasium and Auditorium, multiple parks and public transit stops,
• Great placemaking opportunities like Bandshell Park, Schainker Pla-
za and Tom Evans Plaza,
• Active and in proximity civic resources like the Fitch Family Indoor
Aquatic Center and the 60Forward Center,
• Events at the Iowa State Center, and exciting entertainment and
mixed-use venues on the horizon such as The LINC and CyTown,
• Playful connectivity to city parks and “green ways” like Brookside
Park, Stuart Smith Park, and Ioway Creek,
• And vibrant diverse residential opportunities along Lincoln Way and
within Downtown.
This Guiding Vision aligns with, and is complementary to, long range
planning documents developed by city staff and adopted by the Ames
City Council. These include the Ames 2040 Plan, Lincoln Way Corridor
Development Plan, Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program,
Ames Complete Streets and Walk, Bike, Roll Ames Plans.
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION
This guiding vision would not have been possible without the gener-
osity and dedication of many sponsors, supporters, and stakeholders
who contributed their resources, time, and expertise to see it through
to completion. To each of them, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Their
commitment to Downtown Ames and its future underscores the strong
sense of community that makes this place so special.
Thank you for being a part of this initial visioning process. As we con-
sider our next steps, may we continue to work together and start bring-
ing this vision into reality to ensure Downtown Ames remains vibrant,
and a welcoming destination for all.
With Appreciation and Optimism,
Sam Stagg, AIA
2023 Board Chair and Project Leader, Ames Main Street
Travis Toliver, IOM
Vice President of Downtown Development,
Ames Regional Economic Alliance
Executive Director, Ames Main Street
John A. Haila
Mayor, City of Ames
TO THE RESIDENTS OF AMES,
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3DOWNTOWN AMES GUIDING VISION SPONSORS
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS GUIDING VISION POSSIBLE
“The Downtown Ames Guiding Vision represents a transformative
opportunity for the Ames region, driving economic growth and revi-
talization. By fostering an inviting and vibrant downtown, the vision
will attract new businesses, enhance tourism, and create a dynamic
space where residents and visitors can connect. The increased foot
traffic and investment in local infrastructure will generate significant
economic activity, supporting job creation and strengthening the
overall fabric of our community. This vision underscores Ames as a
destination of choice for businesses, residents, and workforce talent.”
Dan Culhane,
President & CEO, Ames Regional Economic Alliance
“Poised to redefine the city as a premier destination, the Downtown
Ames Guiding Vision elevates its appeal to visitors from across the
state and beyond. By creating a dynamic, walkable downtown with
unique attractions, cultural experiences, and welcoming spaces,
this vision will position Ames as a one-of-a-kind destination. It will
enhance our ability to host events, draw tourists, and support local
businesses, making downtown Ames a must-visit hub that stands out
in Iowa’s tourism landscape.”
Kevin Bourke
President & CEO, Discover Ames
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4DOWNTOWN AMES GUIDING VISION TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PAGE 5
2. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS PAGE 10
3. BIG IDEAS AND FRAMEWORKS PAGE 21
4. FOCUS AREAS PAGE 28
5. SEQUENCING AND IMPLEMENTATION PAGE 45
IN ADDITION TO THE SPONSORS LISTED ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE,
THIS EFFORT IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CORE COMMITTEE:
Nicole Rasmussen Senior Vice President of Retail Banking, First National Bank
Sam Stagg Principal, 10Fold Architecture + Engineering
Travis Toliver Vice President of Downtown Development, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Executive Director, Ames Main Street
STEERING COMMITTEE:
Scott Bauer President & CEO, First National Bank
Mindy Bergstrom Owner, Shops at Clark & Main and Cooks Emporium
Patrick Bergstrom Owner, The Recipe
Kevin Bourke President & CEO, Discover Ames
Dr. Susan Bradbury Professor of Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University
Dan Culhane President & CEO, Ames Regional Economic Alliance
Carla Danielson Vice President of Finance, Greater Iowa Credit Union
Kelly Diekmann Planning & Housing Director, City of Ames
Brian Dieter President & CEO, Mary Greeley Medical Center
Stacy Dreyer Associate Director of Corporate Engagement, Iowa State University Research Park
Eliz Erbes Architect & Partner, Avec Design + Build (retired)
Kurt Friedrich Broker-Owner, Friedrich Iowa Realty
Steve Goodhue President & Owner, Assured Partners/Knapp Tedesco Insurance Agency
Scott Grimes Superintendent, Ames Community School District
Ellyn Grimm Co-Owner, Dog-Eared Books
John Haila Mayor, City of Ames
Jason Jennings Realtor, Friedrich Iowa Realty
Heather Johnson Executive Director, Octagon Center for the Arts
Joni Kellen Wealth Advisor, Northwest Bank
Dustin Lucht Grocery Manager, Fareway Stores - Downtown Ames
Salman Maqsood President, Saltech Systems
Abigail Miller Manager of Corporate & Business Services, OEI
Melissa Muschick Director of Partner & Community Engagement, Discover Ames
Chris Nelson President, Nelson Electric
Daniel J. Oh President & CEO, AgCertain
Brian Phillips Assistant City Manager, City of Ames
Steve Schainker City Manager, City of Ames
Jan Williams Vice President of Investor Relations, Ames Regional Economic Alliance
Chuck Winkleblack Broker, Hunziker Companies
Jan Williams Ames Regional Economic Alliance
Chuck Winkleblack Hunziker & Associates
CONSULTANT TEAM:
Allen Davis Bolton & Menk
Andrew Dresdner Bolton & Menk
Jim Harbaugh Bolton & Menk
Britton Jones Bolton & Menk
Josh Shields Bolton & Menk
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5DOWNTOWN AMES GUIDING VISION PREFACE
“To create a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving center of Ames
blending our historic downtown ambiance with modern
amenities, fostering economic vitality, and enhancing the quality
of life for residents and visitors alike. Through community
collaboration, thoughtful innovative design, and strategic
investments, we aim to establish a walkable, accessible, and
diverse city-center that celebrates our unique identity, supports
local businesses, affords various residential opportunities and
offers engaging cultural, recreational, and social experiences for
all ages and generations to come.”
PREFACE
Why is Ames Main Street undertaking a Vision for Downtown
with support of the City of Ames?
»To create a long term, holistic, and cohesive vision that city
and downtown leadership can use towards current and future
planning and investment in the Downtown area. Supporting
common goals allows different entities to strategize on
successive steps to complete the vision’s objectives.
»To provide “certainty” in phased investments and projects
undertaken by all parties and avoid “undoing previous projects
or investments” due to changes in direction or vision.
»To be a place to LIVE. With the advent and growth of remote
employment, and the nation’s workforce being able to choose
anywhere to live, it is critical to be forward thinking and grow
the housing market offered in Downtown Ames to support the
infrastructure of businesses and retailers already established,
and soon to be located here.
»To be a place to WORK. To fulfill frequent requests from
businesses in Ames, and businesses looking to locate to Ames,
wanting more commercial development opportunities, retail
opportunities, cultural attractions, and entertainment activities
that are critical to retaining and attracting workforce.
»To be a center of CULTURE. Ames enjoys being home to
over 100 nationalities and there are endless opportunities to
create new and innovative events, festivals, and activities that
celebrate resident diversity and help them feel more “at home”
in Downtown Ames and throughout the community.
PURPOSE COOPERATION FOR THIS MOMENT
Providing a vibrant and welcoming city center is one of the
keys to having a healthy community. Since its inception in
1864, Downtown Ames is fortunate to have had businesses
and retailers who had invested and continue to reinvest into
the heart of the Ames community. Success begets success and
today our downtown still enjoys strong growth and a sense of
commitment from its current businesses and property owners.
It is vital that we continue to work together and support their
ongoing efforts to strengthen and enhance an already attractive
business and retail district.
With the pending Lincoln Way development, completion of
Schainker Plaza, and the nearby Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic
Center, Downtown Ames is poised to become a more significant
destination and community hub than ever in its 160-year
history. Therefore, it is critical to have a vision in place to grow
strategically and capitalize on the momentum these exciting
projects bring to the Ames community!
DOWNTOWN AMES MASTER PLAN VISION:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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FOUR BIG IDEAS
THE VISION:
“To create a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving center of Ames blend-
ing our historic downtown ambiance with modern amenities, fostering
economic vitality, and enhancing the quality of life for residents and
visitors alike.
Through community collaboration, thoughtful innovative design, and
strategic investments, we aim to establish a walkable, accessible, and
diverse city-center that celebrates our unique identity, supports local
businesses, affords various residential opportunities and offers engag-
ing cultural, recreational, and social experiences for all ages and gen-
erations to come.”
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2 THE LINC (PROPOSED)7 BANDSHELL PARK
3 SCHAINKER PLAZA 8 TOM EVANS PLAZA
4 POWER PLANT 9 FAREWAY AND WHEATSFIELD GROCERY STORE
5 FORMER DEPOT 10 PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Encourage efficient infill and mixed-use development
to create a vibrant downtown for living, entertainment,
unique retail, and civic activities.
STREETS AS SPACES
Redesign existing public spaces to provide a wider
variety of spaces for people to enjoy.
CONNECTIONS TO IOWA STATE
UNIVERSITY
Strengthen the relationship with Iowa State University
through partnerships, development, transportation,
and programming.
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL DOWNTOWN
Nurture local pride, economy and identity by creating a
fertile environment for local businesses, restaurants,
artists and venues to succeed.
Though geographically small, Downtown Ames plays an outsized role in the quality of life, economy,
identity and social fabric of Ames. The entire Ames community and Iowa State University stand to gain
from the growth and development of Downtown Ames into the community’s primary hub of activity.
New housing opportunities, hotels, venues, businesses, and public spaces will enable Downtown to
fulfill its mission as the heart of the community - ensuring the City moves towards its aspirations of
being the best mid-sized city in Iowa and the Midwest.
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C. EAST EDGE AND DUFF AVE
C1: HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER PLANT
C2: IMPROVED MAIN STREET GATEWAY
C3: IMPROVED CONNECTIONS TO BANDSHELL PARK
C4: REDEVELOPMENTS ALONG DUFF AVENUE
FOUR INITIATIVES
DOUGLAS AVE CIVIC FESTIVAL STREET
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D1: GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT ON CITY LAND
D2: MID-BLOCK CONNECTION FROM DEPOT TO CITY HALL
D3: WESTERN EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET BUILDINGS
D4: REDEVELOPMENT AROUND THE DEPOT
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Transitions Downtown Ames into a full
mixed-use neighborhood while also
growing it into a regional destination for
entertainment, food, and gathering.
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Expands the role of public space to be:
- More welcoming to people
- To facilitate more events and programming
- To support business activity
- To connect across the tracks and beyond
2 Provides a wider variety of ways to get to
Downtown and experiences to have while
Downtown.
3 Enhances the edges of Downtown and fills in
the voids surrounding the Downtown core.
The Vision for Downtown Ames:
B. SCHAINKER TO FUTURE LINCOLN WAY DEVELOPMENT
B1: IMPROVEMENTS TO TOM EVANS PLAZA
B2: MULTI-MODAL PARKING RAMP AND WELCOME CENTER
B3: BURNETT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
B4: REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BANK BLOCK
A. MAIN STREET ACTIVATION
A1: REDESIGN OF MAIN STREET
A2: DOUGLAS “CIVIC FESTIVAL” STREET
A3: ACTIVATION OF THE BACKSIDE OF MAIN STREET
A4: GUIDELINES FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT
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Main Street is the most
important street in Downtown.
Its redevelopment has led to
Downtown’s resurgence in recent
years by providing retail and dining
experiences that cannot be found
anywhere else in Ames.
This Vision suggests boosting the
activity on Main Street by increasing
sidewalk width, encouraging more
outdoor dining, and extending the
vibrancy of Main Street west to Grand
Avenue.
JJ RENDERINGS
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AFTERNOON IN
THE SPRING
Tom Evans Plaza and Burnett Avenue
can emerge as a key public space in
Downtown Ames. Tom Evans Plaza
will become both Center Stage and
the Front Porch while the west side
of Burnett Avenue can extend north
as a linear park - connecting
Schainker Plaza to areas north of
Downtown
New and improved public spaces in
Downtown will bring people together
while delivering a broader range of
experiences for residents, employees, and
visitors alike.
Examples of Enhanced Public Spaces
in the Vision
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IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORKS
MAIN POINTS
»Redevelopment occurs primarily on existing parking lots
and underutilized parcels.
»Redevelopment occurs on a variety of scales - between 3 to
7 stories.
»Frontage types reinforce important pedestrian corridors.
MAIN POINTS
»A hierarchy of streets guides how they are re-designed and
re-programmed over time.
»6th Street becomes an important East/West bike
connection; while Grand Avenue and Duff Avenue support
North/South bike connections.
»A strategically located multi-modal parking ramp behind
Main Street supports development while also serving as a
mobility hub, and welcome center to Downtown.
MAIN POINTS
»Main Street, Burnett Avenue. and parts of Douglas Avenue.
are improved as public spaces and designed for flexibility:
they are open for vehicles and parking, however also
designed to be closed for events and gathering.
»Improved connections across Duff Avenue allow Bandshell
Park to link with and become a part of Downtown.
DEVELOPMENT OPEN SPACE STREETS
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DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT SITES
RETAIL ON GROUND FLOOR
ADAPTIVE REUSE
POTENTIAL PARKING RAMP
OPEN SPACE FRAMEWORK
LANDMARKS
PUBLIC SPACES
TRANSPORTATION FRAMEWORK
STREETS WEIGHTED TOWARDS MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES
STREETS BALANCED BETWEEN VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS
STREETS WEIGHTED TOWARDS PEDESTRIANS
BIKE LANES / TRAILS / PATHS
KEY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
POTENTIAL PARKING RAMP LOCATIONS
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EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
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SITE LOCATION
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
CAMPUS TOWN
CY TOWN
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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
DOWNTOWN AMES IN THE REGION
KEY TAKEAWAYS
»Ames’ total census population
is 66,427 (2020 census). The
Downtown and University are only
a mile apart, yet there is very little
relationship between the two.
»Downtown has a solid core and
strong relationship to the older
neighborhoods to the north, but
Downtown’s east and south edges
have seen little reinvestment over
the years.
»Recent planning and development
plans are beginning to take shape -
signaling a new era for Downtown
development.
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PLANNING CONTEXT
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
ACTIVE PROJECTS POLICY GUIDANCE
Historic District
Downtown Boundary per Comprehensive Plan
WALKER PARKING STUDY
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HISTORIC DISTRICT AND CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURES
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PLANAMES 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
KEY TAKEAWAYS
»The City has adopted several plans and policies that
guide growth in the Downtown
»The Ames 2040 Comprehensive Plan expanded
the definition of Downtown.
»The Lincoln Way Corridor Plan promotes
investment to improve the southern entrances to
Downtown while also serving as a major growth
area between Grand and Duff Avenues.
»The Historic District encourages preservation
of irreplaceable assets and the identity of Main
Street.
»The Pedestrian and Bike Plan promotes multi-
modal access to Downtown.
»Several projects are currently underway in and around
Downtown that will help shape the future of the area.
AQUATIC CENTER
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SITE ANALYSIS
APPROACH DEVELOPMENT AND BUILT FORM
NC : Neighborhood Commercial
RM: Residential Medium Density
DGC: Downtown
Gateway Commercial
Highway
Oriented
Commercial
ZONING
PRIMARY BUILDING USE
TAX CAPACITY PER ACRE
Development
and Built Form
SYSTEMS
INITIATIVE
AREAS
Parks and Open
Space
Transportation and
Connectivity
RETAIL/DINING
SERVICE/OFFICE
CIVIC/INSTITUTIONAL/WORSHIP
RESIDENTIAL
TAX EXEMPT / PUBLIC OR NON PROFIT
VERY LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
VERY HIGH
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
• The Downtown is comprised of several interrelated systems: Development, Open Space and Transportation. In a well-functioning Downtown the strength of each system (shown above) is amplified if they are coordinated with each other. • This Vision examines each of the systems independently, offering recommendations for how they can be improved and more closely related. • Then the Vision identifies several initiative areas, or Focus Areas where transformative impacts could occur.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
»Downtown has a notable and
well loved mix of retailers and
restaurants that do well despite
the lack of hospitality and limited
number of residential units in the
Downtown.
»Most of Downtown is zoned DSC,
which encourages mixed use
development up to 7 stories -
currently the tallest building in
downtown is only 5 stories.
»Downtown has several valuable
community attractions and
destinations, (such as the library
and museum), that draw people from
across the City.
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Public or Non Profit 17 acres
Private Paying Property 36 acres
Private Property Within
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Private Property Outside
Historic District
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TRANSPORTATION AND CONNECTIVITY
CY RIDE ROUTES
BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM PARKING OCCUPANCY AT PEAK TIME (1PM WEEKDAY)ARRIVAL TO DOWNTOWN (TYPICAL DAY)
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SITE ANALYSIS
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
ORIGIN OF AVERAGE WEEKDAY VISITORS TO
DOWNTOWN AMES
ORIGIN # OF TRIPS TO
DOWNTOWN AMES
% OF TRIPS TO
DOWNTOWN AMES
AMES 4950 75%
OUTSIDE AMES 1639 25%
TOTAL 6589 100%
High (83% to fully occupied)
Medium High (67%-82% occupied)
Medium Low (51% to 60% occupied)
Low (less than 50% occupied)
KEY TAKEAWAYS
»Transit lines converge at City Hall where driver layover facilities exist,
however passenger waiting areas and amenitites are minimal.
»The planned bike network will connect Downtown to adjacent areas,
however future study is needed on several key connections, per the Walk
Bike Roll Plan.
»Current parking demand is well served by current supply, however future
development will likely stress this existing supply.
»One quarter (25%) of visitors to Downtown Ames come from outside Ames.
(source Streetlight and City Planning)
»In general, the majority of people arrive on Grand (via north and south) and
Duff (from the south)
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Note: aggregated data from June 2022 to may 2023
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SITE ANALYSIS
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
Band shell ParkSchainker
Plaza
Tom
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Cynthis
Duff Park
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
»Shainker Plaza will be an important
addition to the Downtown park
system.
»Bandshell Park is well used by the
neighborhoods, but not as a primary
Downtown resource.
»Tom Evans Plaza has the potential
to serve as a focal point in the
Downtown while also being an
important connection between public
parking and Main Street.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
»The design of Main Street encourages vehicular use and
discourages outdoor business use. Diagonal parking
creates an uncomfortable experience for pedestrians.
»The sidewalk width (12’) is too narrow to allow outdoor
dining or display of goods.
»The Railroad motif is not well understood.
»Tom Evans Plaza and Cynthia Duff Plaza do not function
well as inviting entrances to Main Street.
MAIN STREET DIMENSIONS AND USEMain Street’s sidewalks, are used predominately for walking. At 12’ wide they do not have generous space for outdoor dining.
PRECEDENT EXAMPLE OF FUTURE USE OF PUBLIC SPACEWider sidewalks and more generous furnishing zones set away from the storefronts, de-clutter the sidewalk, allow better visibility and access to stores and allow restaurants to create generous dining patios.
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PHOTO SURVEY
PUBLIC SPACES CELEBRATION & ACTIVITY BUILDING VARIETY COMMUNITY ANCHORS & LANDMARKS PLACE MAKING
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
»Downtown Ames has a wide range of buildings, spaces, and activities - added
together they establish a strong and lasting identity for the Downtown. And
importantly they create a sense of place and a that allows the Downtown to
differentiate itself from other parts of Ames
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DOWNTOWN
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ANALYSIS
MANY SPACES, MANY EXPERIENCES, MANY PEOPLE Great downtowns are many things for many people. They provide a range of activities and a variety of spaces for a broad cross section of the population. On any given day, Downtown should be alive with activities from early morning into the evening. Downtown is a stage for the daily activities of life to unfold: coffee shops are buzzing, people are working, families are visiting the library and park, lunch spots are serving and delivering, residents are strolling, shopkeepers are engaging, friends are meeting, bands are playing, and visitors are exploring. A well formed public realm and a mix of uses will enable the paths of people (both strangers and friends) to cross in unplanned ways. In doing so, social and civic bonds are subtly formed, trust is built and the social contract remains intact. On weekends and evenings, new waves of people come into the Downtown - for planned events, concerts, weddings, and special dinners; but also to simply “hang out” and meet with friends. Downtown offers that range of experiences for all in Ames to enjoy.
1 GRAB GROCERIES AT FAREWAY
2 PICK UP PERMIT AT CITY HALL
3 GET GIFT AT COOKS EMPORIUM
4 PICK UP CHILD AT DAY CARE
5 PICNIC AT BANDSHELL PARK
6 HEAD HOME
1 DROP OFF BOOK AT LIBRARY
2 LUNCH AT CAFE DIEM
3 GOES TO WORK AT POWER PLANT
4 MEET FRIEND AT TORRENT BREWING
5 BIKE HOME TO OLD TOWN
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AGE OF RESPONDENT
LOCATION OF RESPONDENTSGENERAL QUESTIONS
COLLEGE STUDENTS
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DOWNTOWN VISITS
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Ames weekly
WHERE RESPONDENTS WORK
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Downtown
COMMUNITY INPUT
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Yes
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COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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Yes
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NON COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
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WOULD YOU LIVE IN DOWNTOWN AMES IF HOUSING WERE AFFORDABLE?
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Yes
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ALL RESPONDENTS
TOTAL 963 RESPONSES
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WHAT DO YOU PERCEIVE TO BE THE BEST ASSETS OF DOWNTOWN AMES?
WHAT FEATURES WOULD ENTICE YOU TO VISIT DOWNTOWN AMES MORE OFTEN?
PERCEIVED ASSETS & DESIRED FEATURES SELECT QUOTES FROM THE SURVEY
Create more public
spaces, host more
events, and make
the area fami-
ly-friendly
Need for im-
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parking options
Continued
incentives
for facade
improvements
and mainte-
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Interested in
living downtown
but concerned
about overall
attractiveness
Better public
transportation
options to make
downtown more
accessible
More nightlife....
stuff to do after
dinner at a great
restaurant.
How about some
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Adaptive Reuse
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This diagram combines potential development sites with key public realm improvement and adaptive reuse opportunities. Examining these together can lead to a mutually-reinforcing infill development framework. The LINC is a proposed large scale redevelopment south of the railroad tracks, where a mid-block north-south pedestrian bridge associated with the LINC is planned to connect back to Main Street. As the area south of the tracks
develops, it should complement and support the core of Downtown. The east end of Main Street (except for the very edge along Duff Avenue) is considered to be stable urban fabric, but west of Burnett Avenue there are numerous sites ripe for infill development that can extend the vitality of Main Street.Most potential redevelopment sites are drive-through. While drive-throughs are great for automobile-based service, these are not compatible with a walkable
downtown Main Street because they adversely affect pedestrian use due to frequent curb cuts and high volumes of traffic.Potential adaptive reuse sites to be explored include: the Depot (a use that should be continued), the theater (restored to its original condition), and the small collection of warehouses southeast of Duff and Main (create an arts-based warehouse district).
Downtown Ames needs, and can support, a great deal of new residents and visitors. New residential development would complement existing, successful downtown commercial activity, put more “eyes on the street” to enhance safety, and make Downtown a more complete neighborhood. Downtown is surrounded by beautiful tree-lined residential neighborhoods, but these are located about 1/4 mile from its center (Main and Kellogg).
301 Main offers newly remodeled one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit apartments in the center of Main Street. The currently planned LINC will provide over 100 units of residential, 40,000 sf of ground floor commercial, and a hotel. There are currently no hotels in Downtown Ames. The nearest overnight accommodations are two motels south of Lincoln Way. Most hotels in Ames are located in highway commercial areas, such as those along US Highway 30.
While potential new development sites identified as part of this plan should be prioritized for mixed-use development with residential uses above, existing multi-story buildings should be explored for their capacity to provide residential units above their commercial ground floors.
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INITIATIVE FOCUS AREAS
A: MAIN STREET REDESIGN & ACTIVATION
• A1: REDESIGN OF MAIN STREET
• A2: DOUGLAS “CIVIC FESTIVAL” STREET
• A3: ACTIVATION OF THE BACKSIDE OF MAIN STREET
• A4: GUIDELINES FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT
B. SCHAINKER TO FUTURE LINCOLN WAY
DEVELOPMENT
• B1: IMPROVEMENTS TO TOM EVANS PLAZA
• B2: MULTI-MODAL PARKING RAMP AND
• WELCOME CENTER
• B3: BURNETT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
• B4: REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BANK BLOCK
C. EAST EDGE AND DUFF AVE
• C1: HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER PLANT
• C2: IMPROVED MAIN STREET GATEWAY
• C3: IMPROVED CONNECTIONS TO BANDSHELL PARK
• C4: REDEVELOPMENTS ALONG DUFF AVENUE
D. EAST EDGE AND DUFF AVE
• D1: GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT ON CITY PROPERTY
• D2: MID-BLOCK CONNECTION (DEPOT TO CITY HALL)
D3: WESTERN EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET BUILDINGS
• D4: REDEVELOPMENT AROUND THE DEPOT
FOUR BIG IDEAS
A ROBUST AND COMPLETE DOWNTOWN
NEIGHBORHOOD
• MORE RESIDENTS AND OVERNIGHT VISITORS
• AN 18 HOUR DOWNTOWN
STREETS AS SPACES
• REBALANCE , REPROGRAM AND RECLAIM STREETS
• IMPROVE EDGES AND ENTRANCES TO DOWNTOWN
CONNECTIONS TO IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
• IMPROVE ENGAGMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY BY
OFFERING MORE OFF-CAMPUS EXPERIENCES FOR THE
ISU COMMUNITY.
• PROMOTE THE DOWNTOWN AS A CLASSROOM AND
LABORATORY FOR THE UNIVERSITY
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL DOWNTOWN
• CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS
• FOSTER ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND INNOVATION
FRAMEWORKS
DEVELOPMENT
• IDENTIFIES REDEVELOPMENT SITES
• IDENTIFIES PREFERRED ACTIVE BUILDING FRONTAGES
TRANSPORTATION
• IDENTIFIES STREET HIERARCHY
• IDENTIFIES PRIMARY ACCESS AND PARKING AREAS
OPEN SPACE
• IDENTIFIES NEW PUBLIC SPACES
• IDENTIFIES KEY IMPROVEMENTS
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A ROBUST AND COMPLETE
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STREETS AS
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Redesign existing public space assets to
provide a wider variety of spaces for people to
enjoy.
GOALS:
REBALANCE , REPROGRAM AND RECLAIM STREETSDowntown has 3.5 acres of park space and approximately 19 acres of roadway. Over time, select Downtown streets can become more pedestrian friendly; they can be designed to become places to linger and gather, rather than just places to move through.
IMPROVE THE PERIMETER AND AND ENTRANCESThe arrival experience into Downtown Ames can be uncomfortable and confusing to first-time or infrequent visitors - especially if arriving from the south. Investments in wayfinding, public spaces, and parking can help create a more user-friendly and welcoming environment.
Encourage efficient infill and mixed use
development to create a vibrant downtown for
living, entertainment, unique retail and civic
activities
GOALS:
MORE RESIDENTS AND OVERNIGHT VISITORS Adding a substantial amount of residents to the Downtown is essential to creating a vibrant environment. Residents provide an “around the clock” presence and support local businesses. New housing downtown would also provide a new set of housing choices for people living in, and aspiring to live in Ames.
AN 18 HOUR DOWNTOWNVibrant downtowns buzz with activity throughout the day and into the evening. When the work day is over, restaurants, bars, breweries, music venues, and theaters come alive. This activity creates a unique identity for the Downtown and additional business for retailers.
CONNECTIONS TO
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL
DOWNTOWN
Strengthen relationship with
Iowa State University through partnerships,
development, transportation, and
programming
GOALS:
IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY BY OFFERING MORE OFF CAMPUS EXPERIENCES FOR THE ISU COMMUNITY. Downtown should be an asset to the University community - serving as a place to live, enjoy, and visit on a regular basis. Downtown should be leveraged as a recruiting tool for the University - offering off-campus experiences that help create a well rounded life in Ames.
PROMOTE THE USE OF DOWNTOWN AS A CLASSROOM/LABORATORY FOR THE UNIVERSITY.Downtown can provide off campus space for classrooms, studios and other university uses that would benefit from interacting with the broader community.
Support a spirit of local pride by creating
fertile environment for local businesses,
restaurants, and entertainment venues to
succeed.
GOALS:
CREATE MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TO FLOURISH IN DOWNTOWN Downtown should continue to preserve buildings where possible to ensure low cost space is available within the Downtown. Expansion of Downtown south of the tracks introduces additional opportunities for adaptive reuse. Pop up and temporary retail can serve as additional low cost opportunities for small local retailers.
FOSTER THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND INNOVATIONThe arts and entertainment contributes to an entrepreneurial ecology by introducing new ideas and perspectives into the community.
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THE VISION
DOWNTOWN AMES IS THE HEART OF URBAN LIFE IN STORY COUNTY. IT IS A VIBRANT HUB OF ACTIVITY WHERE ONE CAN LIVE AND ENJOY THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES OF LIFE, ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF EACH OTHER.
DOWNTOWN IS WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE; IT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AS IT SERVES AS BOTH THE CENTER STAGE AND THE LIVING ROOM FOR AMES.
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Potential Development Summary
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I 1.8 3-6 stories 150 30,000
J .4 5-6 stories 75 10,000
K .8 5-6 stories 150 7,500
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b Tribune Building 30,000 sfThe table above provides potential development build out for redevelopment sites that are most suitable to change - either because they have low value/acre, are underutilizied, or publicly owned. Properties north of 6th Street are included within the Ames Plan 2040 Core land use designation which supports long term change for the area to include additional housing or commercial redevelopment in a manner compatible with the density and urban design features of Downtown.
All new buildings are assumed to be primarily residential - with some as mixed use (indicated with red lines) However the Vision recognizes that several buildings may have non-residential (i.e. classroom or offices) on the upper floors. Building heights are assumed for the purposes of establishing a baseline calculation. Actual building heights and unit counts will vary
MAIN POINTS
»Redevelopment occurs primarily on existing parking lots
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»Redevelopment occurs on a variety of scales - between 3 to
7 stories.
»Frontage types reinforce important pedestrian corridors.
»A few buildings, such as Tribune Building and the Post
Office are underutilized and can be used for uses such as
co-working space, hotel, or event space.
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FRAMEWORKS
MAIN POINTS
»A hierarchy of streets guides how they may be re-
designed and re-programmed over time.
»6th Street becomes an important east west bike
connection; while Grand and Duff Avenues are
north south bike connections per the City’s Bike
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»Strategically located multi modal ramp behind
Main Street supports development while also
serving as a mobility hub, and welcome center to
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PROPOSED CHANGE: Reduce the roadway from four to three lanes while adding an off-street bike trail. (further study needed)
PROPOSED CHANGE: Replace parallel parking on west side to create linear park connecting Main Street and Tom Evans Plaza to areas north of Downtown. Use pop-up bollards on segments to close for events.
PROPOSED CHANGE: Between the Library and Main Street create a “Festival Street” with pop-up bollards that can be used for festivals and events.
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MAIN POINTS
»Main Street remains a street, however sidewalks
are widened (by converting diagonal parking to
parallel) to create better public spaces for people
and businesses
»Burnett Avenue and parts of Douglas Avenue
become multi-use streets. They serve cars,
however with retractable bollards and pedestrian
amenities they also function as linear parks and
spaces for gathering during events or weekends.
»Improved connections across Duff Avenue allow
Bandshell Park to become a part of Downtown.
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ILLUSTRATIVE GUIDING VISION FOR DOWNTOWN AMES
A. MAIN STREET ACTIVATIONA1: REDESIGN OF MAIN STREETA2: DOUGLAS “CIVIC FESTIVAL” STREETA3: ACTIVATION OF THE BACKSIDE OF MAIN STREETA4: GUIDELINES FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT
B. SCHAINKER TO LINCOLN WAY DEVELOPMENTB1: IMPROVEMENTS TO TOM EVANS PLAZAB2: MULTI-MODAL PARKING RAMP AND WELCOME CENTER B3: BURNETT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS B4: REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BANK BLOCK
C. EAST EDGE AND DUFF AVENUEC1: HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER PLANTC2: IMPROVED MAIN STREET GATEWAY C3: IMPROVED CONNECTIONS TO BANDSHELL PARKC4: REDEVELOPMENTS ALONG DUFF AVENUE
D. CITY HALL / GRAND AVENUED1: GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT ON CITY LAND D2: MID-BLOCK CONNECTION FROM DEPOT TO CITY HALL D3: WESTERN EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET BUILDINGS D4: REDEVELOPMENT AROUND THE DEPOT
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OVERVIEW
MAIN STREET ACTIVATIONA
Maintaining and growing the health and vitality of businesses on Main Street is a priority for all stakeholders. The Vision supports the social, business, and civic life on Main Street and envisions providing Main Street with wider sidewalks that are flexible, and supportive of year round activity. As Main Street attracts more dining, drinking, and entertainment establishments it will generate more foot traffic and increased demand for outdoor dining. A new Main Street with wider sidewalks will enable this activity to flourish.
Main Street will also be enhanced with improvements to its backside - the south face of buildings along the parking lot. This is important because it is the first impression of the Downtown for many who arrive by car. Improvements include converting spaces to dining patios, rehabilitating facades and adding murals.
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2 NEW MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN WAY - CITY HALL TO
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3 NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
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4 RECONFIGURE PARKING - ADD SMALL SINGLE
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9 BURNETT AVENUE AS NORTH-SOUTH LINEAR PARK
10 IMPROVEMENT OF TOM EVANS PLAZA
5 LANDSCAPE BUFFER BETWEEN PARKING AND STREET
6 NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ON KEY CORNER SITE
7 NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT BLOCK - COMMERCIAL
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8 PARKING RAMP ALONG RAIL LINE WITH MOBILTY HUB ON
GROUND LEVEL AT TOM EVANS PLAZA
13 UPDATE MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS ON MAIN STREET
14 EXPAND SIDEWALKS ON MAIN STREET
15 IMPROVE REAR PARKING; ADD STREETSCAPE AND
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16 ADD NEW BUILDINGS ALONG KELLOGG AVENUE IN PLACE
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17 DOUGLAS FESTIVAL STREET (FLEXIBLE: CLOSED FOR EVENTS)
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19 STREETSCAPE AND GATEWAY PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS
20 BETTER CONNECTIONS ACROSS DUFF AVENUE
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»Redesign Main Street to maintain assets such as mature
trees and public art while expanding the sidewalk zone to
increase pedestrian amenities.
»Convert diagonal parking to parallel parking in order to
expand sidewalk space.
»Move dining and furnishing zone away from storefront to
maintain clear access and allow expansive dining zones.
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Redesign and rebuild of Main Street is an eventual goal of this Vision to permanently improve the overall pedestrian quality of Main Street. However it recognizes the recent investments (full replacement of pavers) as well as the relative success of Main Street. Therefore, while improving Main Street is important, this Vision offers ideas for how small improvements can be completed in the interim. Ideas include:•Converting street parking spots to temporary/seasonal dining patios.•Encouraging businesses to turn “inside out”by using sidewalk space for selling product,transactions, and dining.•Establishing a “social district” or “sip and strollzone” that allows businesses to sell alcohol to walkup customers and allows adults to walk downtownwith alcoholic beverages during events•Permit street performance and other forms ofoutdoor entertainment.•Consider “Main Street Acupuncture” program byinvesting in temporary installments that enablemore people to use public spaces in downtown- such as a game cart, mobile library, or outdoorpiano.
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MAIN POINTS
»Consider converting Douglas
Avenue into a “Festival Street”
that can be programmed by
Octagon, Ames History Museum
the Ames Public Library or Ames
Main Street.
»A street with flush curbs and
special features such as centenary
lights and special paving enables it
to function as a street most of the
time, but as a plaza on weekends
or during events.
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»Dining patios and murals on the
backside of Main Street will create
a more welcoming and appealing
entrance to the Downtown for
those who park in the public lots.
»Ganged and shared dumpsters will
free up space and clean up these
unsightly and unappealing, yet
necessary elements.
MAIN POINTS
»New buildings should follow
simple guidelines that ensure
continuity of a high quality public
realm.
»Overlay district (or similar tools)
with stronger design controls can
provide greater predictability and
better outcomes.
MAIN STREET ACTIVATION
1 HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS1EXTEND CURB; ADD LANDSCAPE1REMOVABLE OR POP UP BOLLARDS
3 BASE, MIDDLE, AND TOP3SEATING AND PEOPLE SPACE3STREET TREES
5 GROUND FLOOR TRANSPARENCY5ROOFTOP ACCESS & ACTIVATION5TENTS IN PLACE OF PARKING
6 PARKING6LIVE MUSIC
2 VERTICAL ARTICULATION2MURALS AND FACADE UPLIFTS2CURB EXTENSIONS
4 ACTIVE GROUND FLOOR USE4NEW WINDOWS AND ENTRANCES4OVERHEAD STRING LIGHTING
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B1: IMPROVEMENTS TO TOM EVANS PLAZA
B2: MULTI-MODAL PARKING RAMP AND
WELCOME CENTER
B3: BURNETT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
B4: REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BANK BLOCK
OVERVIEWLocated in the middle of Downtown this focus area will tie together important investments with new public spaces while providing infrastructure that makes it easier for people to get Downtown. Schainker Plaza will be a significant new park that will attract people from around the city year round. Lincoln Way will be home to several projects consisting of several hundred new residential units, a hotel and retail/commercial space along Kellogg Avenue. This focus area redesigns and extends Tom Evans Plaza both north towards Schainker Plaza and South towards Lincoln Way. The Plan recommends Burnett Avenue become a linear park with features such as public art, shade structures, plantings and benches along one side.The focus area also includes recommendations for a multi-modal ramp behind Main Street. The ramp should include a mobility hub, transit center (relocated from City Hall) , welcome center, bike share, public restroom, and other features and amenities for Downtown patrons and visitors.
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11 MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT LINING PARKING RAMP ALONG CLARKE
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3 ADAPTIVE REUSE OF COLLEGIAN THEATER
6 IMPROVEMENT OF TOM EVANS PLAZA
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10 MOBILTY HUB AND AMPHITHEATER STAIRS ALONGSIDE
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8 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER RAIL LINE TO THE LINC (PROPOSED)
13 ACTIVATION OF BACKS OF BUILDINGS - CREATE
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TERRACED SEATING ALLOWS PEOPLE TO USE THE SPACE A VARIETY OF WAYS.
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THE PORCHPerformance space and entrance to Downtown. Combined with vertical circulation for the Linc and intermodal ramp.
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MAIN POINTS
»Tom Evans Plaza is extended north as part of a
Burnett Avenue linear park and south to connect to
the developments on LIncoln Way.
»The plaza will become the first impression for many
who come to Downtown as they park in public lots or
ramp and walk through it to get to Main Street.
»The plaza should be both the “Front Porch” and
the “Community Living Room” with terraces and
benches that encourage flexibility and a range of
small scale programming.
»Mobile attractions such as a game cart, library cart,
small food vendors, and micro kiosks will inject
activity into the plaza.
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MAIN POINTS
»Burnett Avenue is recognized
as an important connection
between Schainker Plaza and
Main Street. In addition it can
be promoted as a primary
bike / walk connection to
areas north of Downtown.
»Enhanced setbacks on the
west side of Burnett Avenue,
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park.
»The linear park would have
features such as public art,
pedestrian lighting, seating,
and shade trees.
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MAIN POINTS
»A new intermodal parking ramp can also serve as a mobility hub,
transit center (relocated from City Hall), a welcome center to
provide wayfinding for visitors, public restroom, and daycare.
»The ramp can become a landing point for the bridge to the
LINC while also serving as a seating pavilion for events in an
expanded Tom Evans Plaza.
»Consideration should be given to ensuring the Clark Avenue
frontage is pedestrian-friendly, possibly occupied by a liner
building or retail at the ground floor.
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POROUS BLOCK INCORPORATING THE THEATER WITH PARKING UNDERGROUND FULL BLOCK DEVELOPMENT, MAXIMIZES DENSITY
FORMER COLLEGIAN THEATER
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REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BANK BLOCK
MAIN POINTS
»The Bank Block is a key connection between Schainker Plaza
and Main Street. It is the largest redevelopment opportunity
in the Downtown proper.
»As a mixed use development, it can reinforce retail on Main
Street, provide needed housing and possibly incorporate the
historic Collegian Theater building.
»Parking for the development should either be included
underground or nestled to the interior of the block.
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3 POWER PLANT DRIVEWAY REMOVAL - REPLACE WITH IMPROVED
OPEN SPACE (LONG TERM - EXPLORE PARKING DECK WRAPPED WITH
VERTICAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT)
1 ENHANCE BANDSHELL PARK (LIMB UP TREES, IMPROVE LIGHTING,
ETC. (LONG TERM - COMPLETELY REDESIGN AND UPDATE)
4 IMPROVE STREETSCAPE ALONG 5TH STREET AND POWER PLANT;
CREATE A WELL-DESIGNED PERIMETER AROUND POWER PLANT
6 EXPLORE OPTIONS TO ADD CROSSWALK; CONSIDER A ROAD DIET ON
DUFF AVENUE
7 STREETSCAPE AND ENTRY POCKET PARK IMPROVEMENTS
8 REDUCE EXCESS TRAVEL LANE WIDTHS TO WIDEN SIDEWALKS
AND IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
9 MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WIDEN SIDEWALKS, CHANGE
PARKING FROM DIAGONAL TO PARALLEL, ADD STREET TREES
AND AREAS OF OUTDOOR DINING
10 VERTICAL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ALONG MAIN, DUFF, AND
5TH - PARKING IN FOOTPRINT ACCESSED VIA ALLEY
12 BIKEWAY ALONG 6TH STREET; SAFE CROSSING OF DUFF AVENUE
TO ACCESS BANDSHELL PARK
15 IMPROVE ALLEY PARK; ADD STREETSCAPE AND
CORRESPONDING LANDSCAPE ISLAND INTO PARKING LOT
16 POTENTIAL ARTS-BASED WAREHOUSE DISTRICT WITH ADAPTIVE
REUSE BUILDINGS
13 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ALONG 6TH STREET
14 DOUGLAS FESTIVAL STREET (CLOSED FOR EVENTS)
11 DEVELOPMENT OF EAST HALF OF BLOCK ALONG DUFF AVENUE
(MODERATE DENSITY WITH SURFACE PARKING OR HIGH DENSITY
WITH STRUCTURED PARKING); ACCESS PARKING VIA ALLEY
2 LIGHTING/ART ON POWER PLANT
OVERVIEWThe east edge of Downtown is a key entrance to the district, while also offering opportunity for development, growth and placemaking. It also provides opportunities to expand the reach of Downtown - offering connections to Bandshell Park and heightening the prominence of the Power Plant. The focus area identifies several sites for redevelopment on both sides of Duff Avenue - offering excellent locations for new housing anchoring the east edge of Downtown. The Vision recommends highlighting the Power Plant - (the city’s tallest building) by celebrating it as public art (through murals, lighting, etc). The Vision also supports converting Duff Avenue to a three lane section (road diet) in order to create safer crossings and access to Bandshell Park - subject to further study.
EAST EDGE AND DUFF AVENUE
C1: HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER PLANT
C2: IMPROVED MAIN STREET GATEWAY
C3: IMPROVED CONNECTIONS TO BANDSHELL PARK
C4: REDEVELOPMENTS ALONG DUFF AVENUE
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MERCHANDISE MART, CHICAGO, ILSEATTLE, WA
HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER PLANT IMPROVED MAIN STREET GATEWAY
EAST EDGE AND DUFF AVE
THE ARTERY- HOPKINS, MN (BEFORE)AFTERAFTER
MAIN POINTS
»Highlight the tallest structure
in the city by using public art to
highlight the prominence and
stature of the Power Plant.
MAIN POINTS
»The Main Street/Duff Avenue
intersection is a key gateway
to Downtown. It also provides
opportunity to improve connections
to Bandshell Park and the east side
of Duff Avenue.
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REDEVELOPMENT ALONG DUFF AVENUE
MAIN POINTS
»Duff Avenue presents some of the only blighted buildings
and vacant properties in Downtown, including the city-
owned property south of Bandshell Park.
»Framing a new gateway with buildings will help clarify
the sense of entry while also slowing traffic due to spatial
enclosure.
EAST BOULEVARD - CHARLOTTE, NC
IMPROVED CONNECTIONS TO BANDSHELL PARK
MAIN POINTS
»With average daily traffic between 10,000
and 12,000 Duff Avenue is well within the
industry standard for consideration of a
road diet from four lanes to a three lane
road.
»A road diet would enable construction of a
shared use path or bike lane as planned for
in the city’s Bike Pedestrian Plan.
»Improving the pedestrian crossings along
Duff Ave. at Main St. and 6th St., together
with a road diet, will improve access to
Bandshell Park.
»Improving pedestrian crossings will also
provide residents east of Duff Ave. and
north of Bandshell Park better access for to
businesses and amenities Downtown.
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HISTORIC AMES DEPOT
The west side of Downtown is anchored by two landmark buildings - the Depot and City Hall. Many of the properties in between these two buildings are under utilized; specifically several of the buildings between 5th Street and Grand Avenue. The Vision suggests redevelopment of this area with housing and street facing retail on Main Street. A mid block connection between City Hall and the Depot can become a much needed pedestrian way through Downtown. The southern end of the walkway can become a small parklet in front of the depot building and can serve as a setting for new retail. The Vision proposes a private / public partnership to redevelop a portion of the City Hall parking lot into a parking ramp with housing. The ramp can be used to support general development in the area as well as serve as protected parking for fleet vehicles.
1 ENHANCE STREETSCAPE AT WEST GATEWAY
2 NEW MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN WAY - CITY HALL TO
MAIN STREET MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS
3 NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
(COMMERCIAL GROUND FLOOR)
4 RECONFIGURE PARKING - ADD RETAIL JEWEL BOX
AND SMALL OPEN SPACE
5 LANDSCAPE BUFFER BETWEEN PARKING AND STREET
8 PRESERVE DEPOT (CONTINUE WITH CURRENT USE)
9 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING PARKING,
LOBBIES, AND RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE GROUND FLOOR)
6 NEW MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT ON CITY-OWNED LAND
(CONSIDER AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SHARED RAMP)
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10 SUPPORT EXISTING AND EXPLORE ADDITIONAL RETAIL
AND FOOD/BEVERAGE USES IN THESE BUILDINGS
11 EXPLORE LONGER-TERM, SUBSTANTIAL
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE DEPOT BLOCK (BUT
CONTINUE TO PRESERVE AND HIGHLIGHT THE DEPOT)
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D2: MID-BLOCK CONNECTION FROM DEPOT TO CITY HALL
D3: WESTERN EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET BUILDINGS
D4: REDEVELOPMENT AROUND THE DEPOT
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SMALL SCALE REDEVELOPMENT AROUND THE DEPOT
NORTH HILLS - RALEIGH, NC
CITY HALL / GRAND AVENUE
WESTERN EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET BUILDINGSGATEWAY DEVELOPMENT ON CITY LAND MID-BLOCK CONNECTION FROM DEPOT TO CITY HALL
MAIN POINTS
»A walkway between 6th Street and the Depot can
become a new avenue for housing. A public / private
partnership on the City’s parking lot can provide parking
for redevelopment as well as protected parking for fleet
vehicles.
»New housing along Grand Avenue creates a positive
gateway into Downtown.
»A small park in front of the Depot can become an additional
gathering place and setting for retail/ restaurants. It can
also provide an un-programmed place for patrons to gather
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SEQUENCING &
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A ROBUST AND COMPLETE
DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD
STREETS AS
SPACES
Encourage efficient infill and mixed use development
to create a vibrant Downtown for living,
entertainment, unique retail and civic activities.
Redesign existing public spaces to provide
a wider variety of experiences for people to
enjoy.
Strengthen relationship with Iowa State
University through enhanced partnerships,
development, transportation, and
programming.
Support a spirit of local pride by creating
a fertile environment for local businesses,
restaurants, and entertainment venues to
succeed.
CONNECTIONS TO IOWA
STATE UNIVERSITY
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL
DOWNTOWN
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More residents and overnight
visitors
To enhance the use of existing
public spaces to increase social
activity, gathering, and enjoy-
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Improve engagement with
Iowa State University by
offering more off-campus
experiences for the ISU
community.
Create many opportunities
for aspiring entrepreneurs
to flourish in Downtown.
Foster the arts,
entertainment, and
innovation throughout the
Downtown
Number of new residents living
in the Downtown.
Number of opportunities for
use of streets for informal
gatherings, events, parklets,
etc.
Number of visitors and
businesses in Downtown with
a close relationship to the
University.
Number of new businesses
and events opening in
Downtown.
An 18 Hour Downtown: a hub
of activity throughout the day
and into the evening.
Improve the perimeter and
entrances to Downtown.
Promote use of Downtown
as a classroom and labora-
tory for the University.
Amount of after dinner events
in the Downtown, and retail
establishments open into the
evening.
Exit surveys indicating
simplicity and user
friendliness of Downtown
for visitors
Number of classes
and students using the
Downtown for instruction
and learning.
Number of art installations
and events in Downtown.
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•Pursue SSMID (self-Supporting Municipal Improvement
District) Designation for the Downtown
•Pursue a Great Places Designation from the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs.
•Seek additional funding to help businesses take
advantage of the parklet program that converts on
street parking spaces to dining patios.
•Work with the City to consider establishing a “Social
District” or “Sip and Stroll” ordinance that can be
deployed during events.
•Continue and expand the Downtown Events and Arts
Fund to support public events and arts in the Downtown.
•Seek opportunities for micro-retail in small spaces such
as retail pods, vacant storefronts, or kiosks.
•Work withthe City and business owners to create shared
dumpsters, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of
the parking lots.
•Work with Ames Electric Services to commission an
artist to re-imagine the power plant towers, a landmark
and community anchor in Downtown.
•Encourage creative programming in both Tom Evans
Plaza and Schainker Plaza with a wide variety
community partners in order to welcome and invite
more users into Downtown.
•Install “light” infrastructure (temporary and/or mobile),
for community activities in Tom Evans Plaza and
Schainker Plaza such as
»Dining patios in on-street parking spaces
»Game/library cart in Tom Evans Plaza
»Sidewalk chess
»Micro retail in kiosks or temporary containers.
•Revisit and update parking occupancy data / study
•Explore a shared parking and parking benefit district
policy that will enable better utilization of existing parking
resources and enable infill development.
•Explore state and federal funding opportunities for public
private partnerships related to an intermodal ramp.
»Initiate conversations with Cy Ride regarding a possible
relocation of downtown bus stops to a new intermodal
facility.
•Review use of TIF for redevelopment, consider its
expansion to support mixed use development.
•Initiate discussions with University to develop strategy for
increasing the University presence in and collaborations
with Downtown.
•Initiate redesign of Tom Evans Plaza
•Initiate efforts to improve the backside of Main Street by
creating a wider walkway, expanding the mural program
to enliven the facades.
•As the City identifies Capital Improvement Plans and
Projects utilize this Vision to consider opportunities for
implementation
SHORT TERM ACTIONS
SHORT TERM ACTIONS THAT CAN BE LED BY AMES MAIN STREET AND THE ALLIANCE
SHORT TERM ACTIONS THAT CAN BE LED BY THE CITY
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INCREMENTAL CHANGES
DINING PATIOS REPLACING ON STREET PARKING
MOBILE LIBRARY OR BOOK CART
GAME KIOSK
PIANOS ON MAIN STREET
INVITATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS TO USE DOWNTOWN FOR EVENTS AND GATHERINGS
MICRO, MOBILE AND/OR TEMPORARY RETAIL
SEQUENCING
• The purpose of this Vision is to offer suggestions that create new opportunities/projects that
can further enhance Downtown. There are four focus areas and 16 different opportunities/
projects - some rely on private development and financing, others that can be undertaken by
public agencies, and some require participation from Downtown Stakeholders.
• Many of the opportunities/projects require significant public investments. Rather than
initiating large projects immediately the Vision suggests taking incremental steps by
implementing pilot projects and smaller investments. The objective of pilot projects is to
test and demonstrate - on a small and temporary scale - how streets can become spaces,
how parking and public space can be used differently and more effectively by Downtown
users.
• This strategic approach of “incremental changes before big investments” is especially
crucial for Main Street, the very heart of Downtown and a proven success by many
measures. The Vision suggests thoughtful enhancements that prioritize safety, inclusivity,
flexibility, and comfort—ensuring Main Street continues to thrive while adapting to evolving
community needs. While these changes may occasionally require customers to park on
a side street or behind Main Street, they serve as a necessary step toward long-term
improvements. Instead of undertaking an immediate, large-scale reconstruction that could
cause significant disruption, the Vision advocates for deliberate, small-scale enhancements
that will lay the foundation for a comprehensive transformation of Main Street in the future..
This may include:
»Improvements to Cynthia Duff Plaza and Tom Evans Plaza that make the short walk from
parking to Main Street a pleasant experience; thereby testing the impact of public realm
improvements on access to businesses.
»Occasional one block closures to Douglas Avenue and/or Burnett Avenue for programmed
events to test impacts to circulation and occasional reduction of parking.
»Wayfinding and signage that make Downtown easier to navigate.
»Enhanced and more frequent use of the parklet program that enables businesses to create
dining patios in place of on street parking spaces - thereby testing the tradeoff of reduced
parking in favor of improved spaces for businesses.
»Investment in small mobile carts or kiosks that can be used to help bring activity to public
spaces - such as a game cart, book cart, pop up meeting spaces, or sidewalk chess.
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Parking Impact Connectivity and Public Space Impact
A MAIN STREET CONVERSION OF DIAGONAL PARKING TO PARALELL PARKING -100 ADDITIONAL 10’ TO ALL SIDEWALKS
B BURNETT AVENUE CONVERSION OF PARALLEL PARKING TO LINEAR PARK .2 LINEAR PARK CONNECTION BETWEEN SHAINCKER PLAZA AND MAIN STREET
C MULTI MODAL RAMP (SEE NOTE)-110 + 300 SPACES = +200 MORE CLEAR AND MORE PLEASANT ARRIVAL AND CONNECTION TO MAIN STREET
D IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION OF TOM EVANS PLAZA -15 IMPROVED SIDEWALK ENVIRONMENT ON KELLOGG - CONNECTION BETWEEN LINC AND MAIN STREET
E RETAIL ON KELLOGG AVENUE -40 MORE CLEAR AND MORE PLEASANT ARRIVAL AND CONNECTION TO MAIN STREET
F IMPROVEMENT OF BACKSIDE OF MAIN STREET 0 MORE CLEAR AND MORE PLEASANT ARRIVAL AND CONNECTION TO MAIN STREET
G IMPROVEMENTS TO CYNTHIA DUFF PLAZA 0 MORE CLEAR AND MORE PLEASANT ARRIVAL AND CONNECTION TO MAIN STREET
H ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL PRIVATE/PUBLIC PARKING ARRANGEMENTS TBD
I DOUGLAS FESTIVAL STREET 0 EVENT SPACE FOR DOWNTOWN, BETTER CONNECTION BETWEEN LIBRARY AND MAIN STREET
note 1: further study and design will determine how Main Street can be re-built and
the actual resulting parking impact. This line item assumes all diagonal parking
converts to parallel. However each block will be evaluated individually to determine
appropriate configuration.
note 2: assumes a four level ramp with ground floor used primarily for transit
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and off street spaces). Today, the revenues derived from managing the parking
supply are intended to help offset the operations, enforcement, and maintenance
of that supply. Currently there is no excess revenue that can be used to maintain,
let alone invest significant capital in a parking ramp. Prior parking studies indicate
a substantial increase in operational costs for the parking fund are required in
order to achieve a break even goal (revenues=operations + maintenance + en-
forcement) should a parking ramp be built (as suggested in this vision). Therefore
the City will have to evaluate a comprehensive parking strategy that would include
adjusting parking rates throughout Downtown due to maintenance, enforcement,
and operational expenses of a parking ramp are considerably higher than that of a
surface lot or on street parking.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PARKING CHANGES
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51 IMPLEMENTATIONDOWNTOWN AMES GUIDING VISION
Cost opinion at initial Planning
Level (FEBRUARY 2025)
A. MAIN STREET ACTIVATION
A1: REDESIGN OF MAIN STREET $7,000,000 - $11,000,000 Public realm improvements
Grand to Duff = 2600 lf
Will be evaluated on a block by block basis and may not be a single project
A2: DOUGLAS “FESTIVAL” STREET $400,000-$600,000 Public realm improvements
Main to 5th = 300 lf
A3: ACTIVATION OF THE BACKSIDE OF MAIN STREET $600,000 - $800,000 Public improvements (move curb, landscaping) + mural program
Clark to Duff=1,500 lf
A4: GUIDELINES FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT $50,000 Consultant work
B. SCHAINKER TO THE LINC
B1: IMPROVEMENTS TO TOM EVANS PARK $900,000 - 1,300,000 Park plus edge of multi modal ramp
B2: MULTI-MODAL RAMP, MOBILITY HUB, WELCOME CENTER $12-15M 300 cars at 40K/car public private partnership plus grants if available
B3: BURNETT AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 Public realm improvements
Main to 7th = 1,000 lf
B4: REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BANK BLOCK TO BE DETERMINED Private development
C. EAST EDGE AND DUFF AVE
C1: HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER PLANT $150,000 - $200,000 Public art commission
C2: IMPROVED MAIN STREET GATEWAY $150,000 - $200,000 Public / private
C3: IMPROVED CONNECTIONS TO BANDSHELL PARK TO BE DETERMINED Extent of work to be determined in Duff Avenue Study
C4: REDEVELOPMENTS ALONG DUFF AVENUE TO BE DETERMINED Private development
D. CITY HALL / GRAND AVE
D1: GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT ON CITY LAND TO BE DETERMINED Public private partnership
D2: MID-BLOCK CONNECTION : DEPOT TO CITY HALL TO BE DETERMINED Private
D3: WESTERN EXTENSION OF MAIN STREET BLDGS TO BE DETERMINED Private development
D4: REDEVELOPMENT AROUND THE DEPOT TO BE DETERMINED Private development
POTENTIAL COSTS
Cost opinons are based on 2025 costs and do not assume escalations over
time. Costs also do not include below grade utility infrastructure upgrades
that may be necesarry.
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304 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010 | 515.233.3472 | AmesDowntown.org
Ames Main Street advances and promotes Downtown Ames as the heart of the Ames community.
February 13, 2025
Mayor Haila and Ames City Council Members,
On behalf of the Ames Main Street Board of Directors, we are pleased to formally present to you
Downtown Ames: A Guiding Vision for the Future. This document represents a significant milestone in
our collective efforts to ensure that Downtown Ames remains a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving destination
for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Ames Main Street has worked diligently to develop this vision through an extensive and inclusive public
engagement process. We firmly believe that a community-driven approach is essential to shaping a
downtown that reflects the needs and desires of those who live, work, and invest here. To achieve this, we
have undertaken multiple initiatives to gather input and educate the public on this project, including:
• Community/Focus Groups – Ames Main Street facilitated several targeted discussions since 2020
on key topics such as economic development, urban housing, public spaces, walkability, and
downtown aesthetics.
• Stakeholder/Steering Committee Meetings – We engaged directly with downtown business
owners, property owners, local developers, and area businesses and organizations along with city
staff, to understand their perspectives and aspirations for the future of Downtown Ames.
• Community Surveys – Through online and paper surveys, we collected valuable insights from
almost 1000 Ames residents (100 of which were ISU students), ensuring that diverse voices and
ideas were considered in the planning process from across the area.
• Social Media & Digital Outreach – Ames Main Street utilized its online website and social media
platforms to share updates, encourage participation, and invite ongoing dialogue regarding the
vision and planning process.
• Public Open House – We hosted multiple in-person meetings to share preliminary concepts,
gather feedback, and answer questions from community members. The formal Open House event,
held on February 4, 2025, provided a final opportunity for the Ames community to review, ask
questions, and contribute feedback to the Guiding Vision before its completion.
See page 2 of this letter for a full detail listing of the public input efforts mentioned above.
Through these efforts, we have cultivated a shared vision that embraces the rich history of Downtown Ames
while positioning it for future growth, innovation, and community and visitor engagement. This document
outlines actionable strategies for improvements in economic vitality, streetscape design, pedestrian access,
public recreation spaces, more urban living opportunities, parking enhancements, and overall quality of life.
We deeply appreciate the collaboration and support of the Ames City Council and City Staff in fostering a
downtown that serves as the heart of our community. We look forward to your review of this document and
to working together to bring this vision to life. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to the future of
Downtown Ames.
Onward!
Travis Toliver, IOM
Executive Director
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Public Input Efforts
Below is a list of public input meetings, surveys, social media posts, and open house events all intended to
solicit input from the community and stakeholders to inform this visioning document.
Community/Focus Group Meetings:
- Meeting #1: October 27, 2020 (Kickoff meeting and open to the public)
- Meeting #2: December 3, 2020 (public meeting)
- Meeting #3: January 12, 2021 (public meeting)
- Meeting #4: February 11, 2021 (public meeting)
- Meeting #5: February 17, 2021 (committee meeting with stakeholders)
- Meeting #6: February 25, 2021 (committee meeting with stakeholders)
- Meeting #7: March 10, 2021 (committee meeting with stakeholders)
- Meeting #7: August 22, 2024 (business and building owners)
- Meeting #8: August 22, 2024 (bankers and developers)
- Meeting #9: September 17, 2024 (Ames City Council)
Stakeholder/Steering Committee Meetings:
- Meeting #1: June 3, 2024
- Meeting #2: June 27, 2024
- Meeting #3: August 15, 2024
- Meeting #4: November 12, 2024
- Meeting #5: December 18, 2024
Community Survey:
- Conducted between October 1, 2024, thru November 1, 2024
- The survey was communicated to the Ames community at multiple Ames Main Street events and
through these local partners:
o Alliance Email Lists and Shared Social Media Posts
o Ames Community School District Email Lists and Shared Social Media Posts
o Ames Main Street Email Lists and Shared Social Media Posts
o City of Ames:
• CitySide newsletter
• In the Spotlight/City website
• Social Media Posts:
o Facebook:
o Instagram
o Twitter/X
o Threads
• NextDoor (neighborhood social networking app)
• Parks and Recreation E-newsletter
o Discover Ames Visitor and Local Email Lists and Shared Social Media Posts
o Iowa State University Employee and Student Email Lists and Shared Social Media Posts
o United Way of Story County Email Lists and Shared Social Media Posts
Social Media & Digital Outreach:
- Conducted on both Downtown Ames and Alliance social media platforms with multiple posts from
2020-2025
Public Open House:
- Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (8am -10am | 12pm – 2pm | 5pm – 7pm)
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Downtown Infrastructure Planning
2025-2030 5-Year CIP Projects
Street Paving Improvements
6th Street Reconstruction- FY 27/28
Alley paving south of RR Sherman to Kellogg- FY 25/26
7th Street Reconstruction Grand to Burnett- FY27/28
Wayfinding (Walk N Roll Plan Implementation)
Mall to Downtown-via Clark 2025
Aquatic Center to Downtown 2025
Parks and Recreation
Steven L. Schainker Plaza scheduled completion Spring 2025
Tom Evans Updates 26/27 ($33k)
Transportation Studies-MPO
Duff Corridor Multi-modal Enhancement Study (Main Street to 13th) FY25/26
Other Projects
Comprehensive paving replacement and utility improvements program
Main Street sidewalk paver replacement 2023
Main Street reconstruction 1999
Side streets rehabilitated/reconstructed from 2000-2015
Pillars removed 2024
Parking
City Hall Parking Lot M-Reconstructed 2017
City Hall Parking Lot N-New construction 2023
City Hall Clark Avenue Parking 2023
Other City Parking Lots (CBD Lots behind Main Street Lot X,Y,Z; Lot MM; Lot S; Lot Q),
no planned projects, project life 10-15 years before potential resurfacing maintenance
need
Walker Parking Study 2019 for utilization and rate assessment
Lighting
Rooftop decorative LED lighting Strips 2017
Other City Capital Programs Downtown
Downtown Façade Grant Program
Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition (AAOSE) ~10 sculpture loans per year
Downtown Ames Organization funding
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ITEM #:35
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:P&R
SUBJECT:MINI-PITCH NAMING
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
At its November 12, 2024 meeting, City Council directed staff to solicit donations to alleviate the City’s
financial commitment for the installation of a mini-pitch in Lloyd Kurtz Park. After Council awarded
contracts on December 10, 2024 for the construction of a mini-pitch, staff developed promotional
materials to solicit donations. Several categories with associated dollar amounts were created and are
shown below:
Naming Rights $50,000
Banner Sponsor $ 5,000
Bench Sponsor $ 1,500
Donations:
Platinum $ 2,500
Gold $ 1,500
Silver $ 1,000
Bronze $ 500
This information was sent to 156 businesses with staff receiving several responses. Three Bench
Sponsor commitments were received from the following:
• Central State Bank
• Draintech
• Greater Iowa Credit Union
Staff also received interest from Kurt and Sindy Friedrich regarding the Naming Rights option. After
several conversations, the Friedrichs have pledged $50,000 for the mini-pitch naming rights.
NAMING POLICY:
The City has a Parks and Recreation Naming Policy, which is included as Attachment A. There are
three categories in which a park and/or recreational facility can be named. The categories and
discussion from the policy are listed below:
Historic Events, People, and Places
The history of a major event, place or person may play an important role in the naming or renaming of a
park as communities often wish to preserve and honor the history of a city, its founders, other historical
figures, its Native American heritage, local landmarks and prominent geographical locations, and
natural and geological features through the naming of parks.
Outstanding Individuals
The City has benefited, through its evolution, from the contributions made by many outstanding
individuals. This category is designed to acknowledge the sustained contribution that has been made by
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such individuals to the City and/or the development and management of the City’s park and recreation
system.
Major Donations
Over the years, the City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department has benefited from the generosity of
some of its residents, businesses, and foundations. On occasion, the significance of such donations may
warrant consideration being given to requests from either the donor or another party to acknowledge
such donations by naming.
In order for a naming request to be considered, an application must be completed and submitted to the
Parks and Recreation Director. The Director will then review the application and make a
recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Commission, who in turn make a recommendation to City
Council. A final decision regarding the naming request will be made by the Council.
NAMING APPLICATION:
Since staff solicited commitments for Naming Rights, an application form (Attachment B) was
completed by staff. All the required information has been submitted. The application requests to name
the Mini-Pitch in Lloyd Kurtz Park “The Friedrich Pitch” under the category of Major Donations.
The application provides more information, but a brief summary follows. Kurt and Sindy Friedrich are
wanting to give back to the Ames community that has provided excellent opportunities for their family,
especially their children who grew up playing soccer in Ames.
Friedrich Realty has been in business in Ames since 1927 and is a very reputable company. Kurt and
Sindy’s desire is to ultimately enrich the lives of others in Ames and enhance the quality of life within
the community. They view the mini-pitch as a project that adds a uniqueness to an already wonderful
park system. With the generous donation of $50,000 for the development of the Mini-Pitch at Lloyd
Kurtz Park, they can enrich many lives through the game of soccer, which has provided much joy and
camaraderie for the Friedrich family and many others.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION INPUT:
The Parks and Recreation Director presented the naming request to the Parks and Recreation
Commission at it March 27. 2025 meeting and recommended approval of the request. The Commission
thanked Central State Bank, Draintech, and Greater Iowa Credit Union for their commitment to
becoming Bench Sponsors. They also thanked Kurt and Sindy Friedrich for their generous pledge of
$50,000 for the naming of the mini-pitch. The Commission recommended City Council approve
naming the Mini-Pitch in Lloyd Kurtz Park "The Friedrich Pitch." The motion passed 5-0.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the request to name the Mini-Pitch located in Lloyd Kurtz Park “The Friedrich Pitch.”
2. Do not approve the request to name the Mini-Pitch located in Lloyd Kurtz Park “The Friedrich
Pitch.”
3. Refer back to staff.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This is the third request received since the Parks and Recreation Naming Policy was approved in 2016.
Since the request refers to naming a major feature for a major donation, conformance to the criteria
must be evaluated. Regarding a major donation, the policy states:
From time to time, a significant donation may be made to the City that will add considerable value to
the City’s park and recreation system. On such occasions, recognition of this donation by
naming/renaming a park, recreation facility, and/or major feature in honor of or at the request of the
donor will be considered.
The City Council may use its discretion as to what dollar amount is worthy of naming rights for
individual projects, on a case-by-case basis.
Donors seeking naming rights for major donations with respect to an individual should follow the
principles outlined in 4.b. Exceptions to this will be considered on their own merits.
Naming parks and/or recreational facilities with a company name is not permitted, however, company
names will be considered for Major Features. Corporate logos, insignias, brands, or direct advertising
text shall not be permitted.
Currently, the City has allocated $351,190 for this project which is the amount of awarded contracts,
contingency, and design services. If the $50,000 from Kurt and Sindy Friedrich is accepted, their
contribution will be 14% of the total project cost. Examples of previous naming rights based of major
donations include: Helen Daley received naming rights for Daley Park by donating $100,000 or 38% of
the total project cost. Don and Ruth Furman donated $2,000,000 or 21% of the total project cost for
naming rights of the Furman Aquatic Center. The Fitch Family is the namesake of the under
construction Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center for $3,000,000 or 10.7% of the estimated project cost.
Kurt and Sindy Friedrich have good moral character, are well respected within Ames, and are willing to
make a financial contribution for the mini-pitch construction. Therefore, it is the City Manager's
recommendation that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1, which is to approve the request to
name the Mini-Pitch located in Lloyd Kurtz Park “The Friedrich Pitch.”
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment A - Parks Naming Policy and Application.pdf
Attachment B - Application to Name Mini-Pitch in Lloyd Kurtz Park.docx
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PARK NAMING REQUEST
Current Park Name:
Proposed Park Name:
Park Location:
(Please attach a description/map showing the location and boundaries of the park.)
RECREATION FACILITY NAMING REQUEST
Proposed Facility Name:
(Please attach a description/map showing the location of the facility.)
MAJOR FEATURE NAMING REQUEST
Proposed Feature Name:
Major Feature Location:
Requested by:
Address:
I request a recreational facility to be named of renamed.
515 Clark Ave - Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-5350
Fax: 515-239-5355
www.amesparkrec.org
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A. The reason(s) for the proposed name.
B.
C.
D.
Notes:
OFFICE USE ONLY
proposed name. (i.e. letters of support, petitions, etc.)
include documentation of that individual's significant contribution in regards to the Ames Park
I certify that the statements made in this application and any attachments are true to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that the Parks and Recreation Director will assess and authenticate any
information provided in this application pursuant to the Parks and Recreation Naming Policy. I also
understand once submitted, this application and any findings during the authentication process will
become part of the public record and will continue to be part of the public record whether the
application is approved or denied.
Please attach the following documentation as a part of this application.
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PARKS AND RECREATION NAMING POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION
The naming or renaming of parks and recreational facilities is a complex and
sometimes emotionally evocative since assigning a name is a powerful and
permanent identity for a public place and/or facility. The naming and renaming of
parks and/or recreational facilities often requires significant resources in terms of
changing names on signs, maps, and literature. In addition, excessive and
constant name changing can be the source of confusion to the public. The
purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to those that have an interest in the
naming and or renaming of the City’s parks and/or recreational facilities.
2. DEFINITIONS
a. Naming:
The permanent name assigned by City Council to a given park or
recreational facility.
b. Parks:
All traditionally designed parks, gardens, natural open spaces, woodlands,
and specialized parks under the stewardship of the City of Ames Parks
and Recreation Department.
c. Recreational Facilities:
Major structures such as community centers, swimming pools, and
enclosed pavilions located within lands under the stewardship of City of
Ames Parks and Recreation Department.
d. Major Features:
Major permanent components of park and recreational facilities, e.g.
sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, shelters, fountains, artwork, or
physical features (lakes). Rooms within buildings are considered to be
Major Features.
e. Amenities:
Smaller furnishings and facilities in the parks and recreation system (e.g.
benches, drinking fountains, tables, etc.). Amenities are not formally
named. Recognition for donated amenities is possible.
f. Donations:
A donation of property, goods or cash generally with no expectation of
return. If the gift is contingent upon a special request, it is made subject to
“condition.”
3. POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department to reserve
the name or renaming of parks, recreational facilities, and/or major features for
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circumstances that will best serve the interests of the city and ensure a worthy
and enduring legacy for the City’s park and recreation system.
To this end, the City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department supports
consideration of naming requests within the following broad categories.
a. Historic Events, People, and Places
The history of a major event, place or person may play an important role in
the naming or renaming of a park as communities often wish to preserve
and honor the history of a city, its founders, other historical figures, its
Native American heritage, local landmarks and prominent geographical
locations, and natural and geological features through the naming of
parks.
b. Outstanding Individuals
The City has benefited, through its evolution, from the contributions made
by many outstanding individuals. This category is designed to
acknowledge the sustained contribution that has been made by such
individuals to the City and/or the development and management of the
City’s park and recreation system.
c. Major Donations
Over the years, the City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department has
benefited from the generosity of some of its residents, businesses, and
foundations. On occasion, the significance of such donations may warrant
consideration being given to requests from either the donor or another
party to acknowledge such donations by naming.
4. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
a. Naming/renaming for Historic Events, People, and Places
When considering naming a park, recreational facility, or major feature
after events, people and places of historic, cultural or social significance,
requests must demonstrate this significance through research and
documentation and show there is continued importance to the city, region,
state, and/or nation.
b. Naming/renaming for Outstanding Individuals
A park, recreational facility, or major feature may be named for an
outstanding individual who has made a significant contribution to the
Ames parks and recreation system, the City of Ames, the State of Iowa, or
the nation. In addition to societal contributions, the moral character of the
individual must be considered. When considering requests, it is preferred
that the individual has a connection to the park, recreational facility, or
major feature being requested to be named.
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c. Naming/Renaming for Major Donations
From time to time, a significant donation may be made to the City that will
add considerable value to the City’s park and recreation system. On such
occasions, recognition of this donation by naming/renaming a park,
recreation facility, and/or major feature in honor of or at the request of the
donor will be considered.
The City Council may use its discretion as to what dollar amount is worthy
of naming rights for individual projects, on a case by case basis. Likewise,
City Council can use its discretion as to whether or not to allow for
corporate naming/renaming rights. Corporate logos, insignias, brands or
direct advertising text shall not be permitted.
Donors seeking naming rights for major donations with respect to an
individual should follow the principles outlined in 4.b. Exceptions to this will
be considered on their own merits.
d. Renaming a park, recreational facility, and/or major feature
Proposals to rename parks, recreational facilities, and/or major features
whether for a major gift or community request are not encouraged.
Likewise, names that have become widely accepted by the community will
not be abandoned unless there are compelling reasons and strong public
sentiment from the broader community for doing so. Historical or
commonly used place names will be preserved wherever possible.
e. Other Considerations
When naming/renaming a park, recreational facility, and/or major feature,
does the proposed name engender a strong positive image, have
historical, cultural or social significance for future generations, and have
broad public support?
To minimize confusion, parks will not be subdivided for the purpose of
naming unless there are readily identifiable physical divisions such as
roads or waterways. However, naming of specific major recreational
facilities within parks will be permitted; under these circumstances such
names should be different to the park name to avoid user confusion.
All signs that indicate the name of a park and/or recreational facility shall
comply with City of Ames graphic and design standards. Specialized
naming signage will not be permitted.
City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to
rename any park, recreational facility, and/or major feature if the person
for whom it is named turns out to be disreputable or subsequently acts in a
disreputable way.
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5. PROCEDURES
These procedures have been established to ensure that the naming or renaming
of parks, recreational facilities, and/or major features is approached in a
consistent manner.
a. Requests for naming/renaming of parks, recreational facilities and/or
major features
All requests for the naming or renaming of a park, recreational facility,
and/or major feature shall be made by submitting a Naming Application to
the Director of Ames Parks and Recreation.
The Naming Application will contain the following minimum information:
1. The proposed name
2. Reasons for the proposed name
3. Written documentation indicating a certification of character and
community support for the proposed name (e.g. letters of support,
petitions, etc.)
4. If proposing to name a park, include a description/map showing
location and boundaries of the park
5. If proposing to name a recreational facility or major feature within a
park, include a description/map showing the location of the facility.
6. If proposing to rename a park, recreational facility, or major feature,
include justification for changing an established name.
7. If proposing to name a park, recreational facility, or major feature
for an outstanding individual, include documentation of that
individual’s significant contribution in regards to the Ames park
system, the City, State and/or Nation
b. Assessing and approving naming/renaming requests
Upon receipt of a naming request by Ames Parks and Recreation, the
Parks and Recreation Director shall:
1. Review the proposed request for its adherence to the Parks and
Recreation Naming Policy.
2. Ensure that supporting information has been authenticated,
particularly when an individual’s name is proposed
3. Seek input from relevant neighborhood association(s), historical
groups, and other organizations, if deemed appropriate
The Parks and Recreation Director will then present a recommendation
regarding the naming request at a public meeting to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. At this meeting, the Parks and Recreation
Commission will develop their own recommendation regarding the request
to be presented to City Council.
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c. Final decision by City Council
The Parks and Recreation Commission’s recommendation regarding the
naming/renaming request, along with the Parks and Recreation Director’s
recommendation if different, will be presented to the City Council at a
public meeting for a final decision.
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ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF AMES PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
NAMING APPLICATION
PARKS, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND/OR MAJOR FEATURES
Person making the request
Name: Keith Abraham, Parks and Recreation Director
Address: 515 Clark Ave.
City, State, Zip: Ames, IA 50010
E-mail Address: keith.abraham@cityofames.org
Phone: 515-239-5349
Naming request
Please check what is being requested to be named/renamed:
□Park
Park Name:
Park Location:
Please attach a description/map showing the location and boundaries of the park.
□Recreational Facility
Facility Name:
Facility Location:
Please include a description/map showing the location of the facility.
X Major Feature
Major Feature to be named: Mini Pitch
Major Feature location: Lloyd Kurtz Park, 3710 Hyde Ave.
Please include a description/map showing the location of the Major Feature.
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Please list the proposed name:
The Friedrich Pitch
Please list the reasons for the proposed name:
Kurt and Sindy Friedrich are excited about this amenity and donating to this
project. The name includes the Friedrich name and what the amenity is and is
what the Friedrich’s have proposed.
Please attach written documentation indicating a certification of character and community
support for the proposed name.
Friedrich Realty is a reputable company and have met the real estate needs of
many individuals since 1927. They have developed many acres of land into
thriving home developments and commercial structures over that time. Kurt
Friedrich, Owner, and his family have been staples in the community for many
years and see this donation of $50,000 as an opportunity to give back to the
community that has given so much to their family.
If proposing to rename a park, recreational facility, or major feature, include justification
for changing an established name.
As mentioned earlier, Kurt and Sindy Friedrich are wanting to give back to the
Ames community that has provided excellent opportunities for their family
especially their children who grew up playing soccer in the Ames community.
Also, Kurt and Sindy’s desire is to ultimately enrich the lives of others in Ames.
With the generous donation of $50,000 for the development of the Mini-Pitch at
Lloyd Kurtz Park, they can enrich many lives through the game of soccer, which
has provided much joy and camaraderie for the Friedrich family and many
others.
If proposing to name a park, recreational facility, or major feature for an outstanding
individual, include documentation of that individual’s significant contribution in regards to
the Ames park system, the City, State, and/or Nation.
N/A
Please submit this application and all supporting documents to:
Director of Parks and Recreation
515 Clark Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
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To:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members
From:Lieutenant Tom Shelton, Ames Police Department
Date:March 31, 2025
Subject:Beer Permits & Liquor License Renewal Reference City Council Agenda
Item No. 36
MEMO
The following licenses are eligible for renewal:
a. Perfect Games Inc., 1320 Dickinson Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
b. Provisions Lot F, 2400 North Loop Dr., Class C Retail Alcohol License with
Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review
c. Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #2, 636 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License
d. Cyclone Experience Network - Hilton Coliseum, Class C Retail Alcohol License
with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service
A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for
Provisions Lot F, Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh #2, or Cyclone Experience Network
(Hilton Coliseum). The Police Department recommends the license renewal for
these businesses.
The Iowa Department of Revenue denied the renewal application for Perfect
Games. The following grounds were found to warrant denial of the application:
"The failure of the majority owner of record, Carl Markley, to meet the standards
of “good moral character”. See Iowa Code §§ 123.3(40), 123.30(1)(a), 123.31(2)(b)."
Because the Department of Revenue has denied the application, the Police
Department recommends denying the renewal application.
ATTACHMENT(S):
LC0036896 Perfect Games GMC Denial Final.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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April 4, 2025
Perfect Games, Inc.
d/b/a Perfect Games, Inc.
1320 Dickinson Avenue
Ames, IA 50014
RE: Denied Renewal Application
Class “C” Retail Alcohol License No. LC0036896
Docket No. D-2025-00034
Dear Licensee,
The Iowa Department of Revenue (“Department”) received your renewal application for a class
“C” retail alcohol license that was approved by the local authority on April 10, 2024. This
letter constitutes official notice that the Department has denied your renewal application for
your retail alcohol license. The following grounds were found to warrant denial of your
application:
The failure of the majority owner of record, Carl Markley, to meet the standards of
“good moral character”. See Iowa Code §§ 123.3(40), 123.30(1)(a), 123.31(2)(b).
An applicant for a retail alcohol license or beer or wine permit—including all owners of
record—must be a person of “good moral character.” See Iowa Code §§123.30(1)(a),
123.31(2)(b). A person of “good moral character” is one who has such financial standing and
good reputation as will satisfy the Director that the person will comply with all of the laws,
ordinances, and regulations applicable to the person’s operations. See Iowa Code § 123.3(40);
Iowa Admin. Code r. 185 — 4.2(4). A person of “good moral character” is one who has not been
convicted of a felony. However, if the person has been convicted of a felony and the person’s
conviction occurred more than five years before the date of application for a license or permit
with rights of citizenship restored, the Director may determine that the person has good moral
character notwithstanding such conviction.
On March 24, 2025 the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa entered
judgment on Carl Dale Markley’s plea of guilty to 15 felony counts of sex trafficking by fraud
and coercion in USA v. Markley, SDIA Case #: 4:23-cr-00142. Now being a convicted felon,
owner Carl Markley no longer qualifies as a person of good moral character eligible to hold a
retail alcohol license in Iowa.
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As a result, the Department has formally denied your class “C” retail alcohol license renewal
application. You may appeal the denial of your application by filing a written Notice of Appeal
within thirty days from your receipt of this letter. Your appeal must be forwarded to
Administrative Actions Unit of the Iowa Department of Revenue, 1918 SE Hulsizer Road,
Ankeny, Iowa 50021. If you appeal this matter, an administrative hearing will be scheduled as
soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact me at 515-281-7400 with any questions.
Sincerely,
______________________________________
Lisa Gibson
Director’s Designee
Iowa Department of Revenue
1918 SE Hulsizer Road
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Copies to:
John Lundquist, Assistant Attorney General
City of Des Moines
Mailing Contact Information
Administrative Actions
Iowa Department of Revenue
Attn: Scherael Thurston-Shell
1918 SE Hulsizer Road
Ankeny, Iowa 50021
Email Contact Information - AdminActions@iowa.gov
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ITEM #:37
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:POLICE
SUBJECT:IMMEDIATE TOWING OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES ON AUGUST
23, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On July 12, 2022, the City Council approved an ordinance to allow for the immediate towing of
vehicles parked illegally when authorized by City Council resolution. The resolution that authorizes
such towing must designate certain types of illegal parking subject to tow, along with the specific dates,
times, and geographic area subject to immediate towing.
This request is to approve a resolution authorizing the use of the immediate towing ordinance for
certain areas and times on Saturday, August 23, 2024. This date is the Saturday before Iowa State
University classes begin.
In the past several years, the Saturday before ISU classes has been associated with an increase in
alcohol consumption, illegal parking, nuisance parties, and other high-risk activities. This phenomenon
began many years ago when alcohol was prohibited in fraternities and sororities during the week
leading up to the start of classes. The prohibition ended at 8:00 A.M. on the Saturday before classes
began. At 8:01 A.M. (801 day) some students chose to begin drinking.
In the late 2010s, these behaviors on the Saturday before classes began to grow beyond a small segment
of the ISU population. The date has increasingly become a destination for people from outside Ames
and is no longer limited to ISU students. Complaints from residents in the area have also grown. There
is an additional concern this year: the first Iowa State Football game is being held in Dublin,
Ireland on this day. Staff anticipates the coincidence of the game and the Saturday before classes
could result in increased incidences of nuisance parties, since most students will not be traveling
to Ireland for the game. Additionally, many ISU officials will be out of town attending the game,
decreasing the ISU presence in the community on this weekend.
In 2021, City leadership, ISU leadership, and both the Ames and ISU Police Departments began to
discuss ways to refocus the event in a way to reduce harm, reduce noise complaints, reduce parking
complaints, etc. The unofficial event of 801- day is being transitioned to an official ISU event, Cyclone
Welcome Weekend. The University has created several activities to take the focus off alcohol use and
overuse and steer activities towards community events and safer alternatives. At this time, it is unclear
how the event may differ with the addition of the football game in Ireland.
An additional strategy resulting from these discussions is a focus on immediately removing
vehicles that have been illegally parked on residential streets and have become a safety hazard.
Illegal parking on residential streets has increased to the point that in some cases emergency vehicles
are unable to travel down the street safely due to cars parked on both sides.
The current penalty for this kind of illegal parking is $10-$15. This amount has not been a sufficient
deterrent to the illegal parking that creates a safety hazard. In addition, a parking ticket does not relieve
the safety issue until the violator decides to move the vehicle; except in rare instances, the Police
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Department is not authorized to order an illegally parked vehicle to be towed immediately. The strategy
of towing illegally parked vehicles was authorized in both 2022, 2023 and 2024 for Cyclone Welcome
Weekend. Staff was pleased to see fewer illegally parked vehicles each of these years with only about
30 vehicles towed each year.
Based on these issues, and the success of last two years, staff requests Council approval to invoke
the immediate towing ordinance on Saturday, August 23 from midnight to 11:59 p.m. in the
following geographic area: Lincoln Way between Beach Avenue and State Avenue State Avenue
between Lincoln Way and Mortensen Avenue Mortensen Avenue between State Avenue and
Beach Avenue Beach Avenue between Mortensen Avenue and Lincoln Way. (See Attached Map)
Staff requests authorization to tow illegally parked vehicles for the following violations:
1. Alternate side parking violations
2. No parking on one side of the street violations
3. Yellow line violations
4. Fire hydrant violations
Staff does not intend to tow for overtime parking violations, absent a public safety risk.
The ordinance makes clear that the passage of such a resolution does not prevent the immediate
towing of vehicles when they would otherwise normally be subject to immediate towing, such as
blocking traffic or access, or presenting a public safety risk.
Cyclone Welcome Weekend is several months away which provides ample time to notify the
community of the special towing authorization. This will aid residents and visitors in planning to find
safe, legal parking if they intend to visit the designated area on that date. Staff will take the following
steps to notify the public about the towing authorization in the fall:
The Police Department and ISU staff will inform residents while going door-to-door during the
Good Neighbor Campaign in early August to the extent staffing levels allow.
An email outlining the changes to the ordinance will be sent to property managers and owners,
with a request to forward the message to tenants. A similar email will be sent to neighborhood
associations.
Both the City and University will publicize the changes in press releases and social media
accounts.
Electronic message signs will also be placed in the area in advance of August 23, subject to
availability.
In addition, a request will be made to the University to send out notifications to students and staff to
make them aware of the new towing policy as a part of a larger campaign regarding Cyclone Welcome
Weekend as they have done in the past.
In the past three years, staff has placed signs throughout the affected areas warning of the towing
policy, although the placement of warning signage is not required by the Municipal Code. This
process requires a significant investment of staff time (approximately 18 staff-hours to install the
signs and the same amount of time to remove them). Staff will attempt to install the signs again
this year, but may not be able to commit to the same level of sign coverage as seen in previous
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years due to staff vacancies that currently exist and are anticipated to continue through August.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize the immediate towing of vehicles on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from midnight to 11:59
p.m. in the designated area of:
Lincoln Way between Beach Avenue and State Avenue
State Avenue between Lincoln Way and Mortensen Avenue
Mortensen Avenue between State Avenue and Beach Avenue
Beach Avenue between Mortensen Avenue and Lincoln Way
For the following illegal parking violations:
a. Alternate side parking violations
b. No parking on one side of the street violations
c. Yellow line violations
d. Fire Hydrant violations
2. Authorize immediate towing as described in Alternative 1, but modify the time, area, or types of
violations subject to immediate towing.
3. Do not authorize the towing of illegally parked vehicles.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The increase of illegal parking puts the public at risk by making it difficult for emergency
vehicles to respond to medical calls, fire calls, and law enforcement calls for service. The City and
University have worked very hard over the past few years to create an event to welcome students
to Ames (Cyclone Welcome Weekend) and to deter others from attending who create this hazard.
The proposed times and geographic area subject to immediate towing will be publicized to the
community through a variety of methods in advance of August 23. In addition, this strategy led to
fewer illegally parked vehicles in 2022, 2023, and 2024 with few cars needing to be towed. Therefore,
it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as described
above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Immediate_Towing_proposed_area_2025.jpg
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ITEM #:38
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:POLICE
SUBJECT:ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR NUISANCE PARTY VIOLATIONS AUGUST
22-24, 2025
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
On July 29, 2022, the City Council approved an ordinance to allow for enhanced penalties for
nuisance parties when authorized by City Council. The resolution that authorizes the enhanced
penalties must designate specific dates and times subject to the enhanced penalties.
This request is to approve a resolution authorizing the use of enhanced penalties for nuisance
parties beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, and ending at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August
24, 2025. These dates correspond with the weekend before Iowa State University classes begin.
In the past several years, the Saturday before classes begin has been associated with an increase in
alcohol consumption, illegal parking, nuisance parties, and other high-risk activities.
This phenomenon began many years ago when alcohol was prohibited in fraternities and sororities
during the week leading up to the start of classes. The prohibition ended at 8:00 A.M. on the Saturday
before classes began. At 8:01 A.M. (801-day) some students chose to begin drinking.
In the late 2010s, these behaviors on the Saturday before classes began to grow beyond a small segment
of the ISU population. The date has increasingly become a destination for people from outside Ames
and is no longer limited to ISU students. Complaints from residents in the area have also grown. There
is an additional concern this year: the first Iowa State Football game is being held in Dublin,
Ireland on this day. Staff anticipates the coincidence of the game and the Saturday before classes
could result in increased incidences of nuisance parties, since most students will not be traveling
to Ireland for the game. Additionally, many ISU officials will be out of town attending the game,
decreasing the ISU presence in the community on this weekend.
In 2021, City leadership, ISU leadership, and both the Ames and ISU Police Departments began to
discuss ways to refocus the event in a way to reduce harm, reduce noise complaints, reduce parking
complaints, etc. The unofficial event of 801-day is being transitioned to an official ISU event, Cyclone
Welcome Weekend. The University has created several activities to take the focus off alcohol use and
overuse and steer activities towards community events and safer alternatives.
An additional strategy resulting from these discussions was a focus on nuisance party enforcement. The
Police Department has seen an increase in party sizes on this day, estimating some parties of 400-500
people at private residences. Many of these parties include underage drinking, fights, noise above what
is allowed by the noise ordinance, public intoxication, spilling onto neighboring property, public
urination, and other inappropriate activities. These behaviors are grounds for citation under the City’s
nuisance party ordinance, which may be cited as either a municipal infraction or a simple misdemeanor.
Currently, the fine for a first violation of the ordinance is $100, and $200 for second and subsequent
violations. It is believed this fine structure is an insufficient deterrent to nuisance parties on the Saturday
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before classes. The new ordinance, passed on July 29, 2022, allows for enhanced penalties for
nuisance party violations of $650 for a first offense and $855 for each repeat offense on dates and
times approved by resolution by City Council.
The enhanced fine structure for nuisance party violations has been utilized for Cyclone Welcome
Weekend in previous years and staff noticed some reduction in large parties. Three citations were
written in 2022, five in 2023 and seven in 2024 for the enhanced penalty Nuisance Party Violation.
Cyclone Welcome Weekend is several months away which provides ample time to notify the
community of the enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations. Staff will take the following steps to
notify the public about the new ordinance:
The Police Department and ISU staff will inform residents while going door-to-door during the
Good Neighbor Campaign in early August to extent staffing levels allow.
An email outlining the changes to the ordinance will be sent to property managers and owners,
with a request to forward the message to tenants. A similar email will be sent to neighborhood
associations.
Both the City and University will publicize the changes in press releases and social media
accounts.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize the enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations ($650 for a first offense and $855 for
each repeat offense) beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday August 22 and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday,
August 24, 2025.
2. Authorize the enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations as described in Alternative 1, but
modify the times and/or dates.
3. Do not authorize enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The increase of risky behaviors surrounding large parties during what has become known as 801-
day is troubling. These large parties are disruptive to neighborhoods and have been increasing
for several years. The City and University have worked very hard over the past few years to
create an event to welcome students to Ames (Cyclone Welcome Weekend) and to turn the
unofficial event into a planned event with better alternatives to consumption of alcohol and risky
behaviors.
Increasing the fines for nuisance parties at designated times provides another tool for City staff in
deterring the disruptive behaviors that have become associated with this weekend. In addition,
this strategy was utilized for Cyclone Welcome Weekend the last two years and staff noticed some
reduction in large parties. Three citations were written in 2022, five in 2023 and seven in 2024 for
the enhanced penalty Nuisance Party Violation. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City
Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
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ITEM #:39
DEPT:W&PC
April 8, 2025
Staff Report
STAFF PRESENTATION ON FY 2025/26 WATER AND SEWER RATES
BACKGROUND:
Each year as part of the annual budget process, staff updates a model for the Water and Sewer Funds
that reflects current and projected operating and capital expenses over the next ten years, and the
resulting annual ending fund balances in each of the two separate funds. This model is used to establish
a long-range pattern of rate increases that will fully finance these self-funded enterprise utilities,
including an operating reserve that is slowly being increased to a target of 25% of the annual operating
budget.
During the development of the FY 2025/26 budget, staff determined that a three-and-one-half
percent (3.5%) increase to water rates and a five-and-one-half percent (5.5%) increase to sewer
rates would be needed, effective July 1, 2025. While the need for an increase was shared with
Council during the budget presentations, no formal action has yet been taken by Council to adopt
these new rates.
Staff will present a summary of the fund balance analysis in a format that is very similar to what has
been used in prior years. Highlights from the attached slides will be shared at the Council meeting in a
brief presentation.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The presentation is informational only at this time . An ordinance to adjust the water rates by
three-and-one-half percent (3.5%) and the sewer rates by five-and-one-half percent (5.5%) will be
brought forward at the April 22 City Council meeting for first reading and a public hearing.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Council Handouts FY 25-26 Water and Sewer Rates.pdf
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FY 2025-26
Water & Sewer Rates
April 8, 2025
Outline
National & State-wide Trends in Rates
Projected Need for Revenue Increase
Translating Revenue Needs to Rates
Projected Future Rate Trends
Customer Perspective
Council Direction
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National and State
Trends
Data sources include:
•2023 Cost of Clean Water Index
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
•2023 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey
American Water Works Association
•2024 Iowa Water and Wastewater Rate Survey
City of Ames Water and Pollution Control
National Trends
Average annual wastewater bill has doubled
nationally in last 17 years ($588 in 2023 versus $295
in 2006)
Average annual wastewater charges increased
by 3.2% from 2022 to 2023
After 21 straight years where sewer charges outpaced
inflation, this was the third consecutive year where rates
increased at a lower rate than the CPI.
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•Water utilities continue to shift away from declining
block rate structures (14%) and towards inclining block
structures (50%)
•Wastewater utilities are predominately uniform block
structures (75%)
•Monthly billing intervals are most common (80%),
followed by quarterly (11%) and bi-monthly (8%)
•98% of Water systems and 99.8% of Sewer systems have
a monthly base or minimum fee
National Trends
National Trends
2019-2024
Sources:2019 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, AWWA/Raftelis Financial Consultants
2024 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, AWWA/Raftelis Financial Consultants
Nationwide average for residential service, 1,000 cf/mo., 5/8” meter,
Water
National Average Annual Increase: 4.42%
Sewer
National Average Annual Increase:3.91%
Average Annual Increase in CPI: 4.43%
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•Drinking Water: 88%
•More than 5%: 73%
•More than 10%: 39%
•Wastewater: 77%
•More than 5%: 63%
•More than 10%: 35%
2024 versus 2022 Iowa Water & Sewer Rate Survey, City of Ames, Iowa
Percent of Iowa Utilities serving >10,000
with a rate increase in past two years:
Iowa Trends
Iowa vs. National Trends
2020-2024
Water
National Average Annual Increase: 4.42%
Iowa Average Annual Increase:5.31%
Sewer
National Average Annual Increase:3.91%
Iowa Average Annual Increase:3.74%
Average Annual Increase in CPI: 4.43%
Iowa Sources:2020 Water and Sewer Rate Survey, City of Ames, IA
2024 Water and Sewer Rate Survey, City of Ames, IA
Iowa average for residential service, 600 cf/mo., 5/8” meter,
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Recent Rate Adjustments in Ames
SewerWater
--6%FY 20/21
5%--FY 21/22
--8%FY 22/23
7%--FY 23/24
3.0%3.5%Annual Average
Ames vs. Iowa & National Trends
2020-2024
Water
National Average Annual Increase: 4.42%
Iowa Average Annual Increase:5.31%
Ames Average Annual Increase:3.50%
Sewer
National Average Annual Increase:3.91%
Iowa Average Annual Increase:3.74%
Ames Average Annual Increase:3.50%
Average Annual Increase in CPI: 4.43%
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Iowa Trends in Water Rates
2 0 0 4 -2 0 24 , C it ie s w it h p op u lat ion >1 0 ,0 0 0
w it h lim e s of te n ing , 6 0 0 cf p e r m ont h
Statewide Median Ames Rates
** Ames is at the 19th Percentile, based on 2024 rates **
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Water Rates in Iowa, 2005-2024
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Iowa Trends in Sewer Rates
2 0 0 3 -2 0 23 , C it ie s w it h p op u lat ion >1 0 ,0 0 0 , 6 0 0 cf p e r m ont h
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Forces Impacting
Projected Expenses
•Increased Regulatory
Requirements
•Risk and Resiliency
Improvements
•Infrastructure Renewal/
Replacement
•Increases in equipment and
commodity prices
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Timing & Magnitude
•Meet debt coverage requirements
•(SRF requires 110% coverage)
•Meet operating reserve target
•Gradual increase over time until achieve 25% of
each Fund’s annual operating expenses
•Proposing a long-term rate approach that
adjusts both water and sewer annually, as
opposed to staggered adjustments of a larger
magnitude
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Water and Sewer Rate Projections
Year 10Year 9Year 8Year 7Year 6Year 5Year 4Year 3Year 2Year 1Current
Year
Last
Year
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5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%7%Sewer Fund
8%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%
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Sewer Fund Rate Model
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Rate Projections vs. Statewide Trends
$33.99 $35.66 $37.42 $39.26 $41.20 $43.24 $45.38 $47.63 $49.99 $52.48 $55.10
$105.00 $110.88 $117.09 $123.66 $130.61
$137.96 $145.73
$153.95
$162.65
$171.85
$181.58
$59.39 $61.55 $64.12 $67.09 $69.89 $73.12 $76.18 $79.71 $82.67 $86.51 $89.71
$78.44 $82.63 $87.05 $91.72 $96.64 $101.84 $107.32 $113.11 $119.22 $125.67 $132.49
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$200.00
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2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
Statewide Range Ames Residential Statewide Median
Projected Monthly Water and Sewer Bill
600 cubic feet per month
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Proposed Water Rates
3.5%
NewIncreaseExisting
Winter
$0.0288 $0.0010 $0.0278 All customers; all consumption
Summer
Residential
Block 1 (First 1,000 cf)
$0.0288 $0.0010 $0.0278 Block 2 (Next 1,500 cf)
$0.0508 $0.0017 $0.0490 Block 3 (Over 2,500 cf)
$0.0763 $0.0026 $0.0737 Irrigation & Yard Water
Block 1 (First 2,000 cf)
$0.0415 $0.0014 $0.0401 Block 2 (Next 3,000 cf)
$0.0763 $0.0026 $0.0737 Block 3 (Over 5,000 cf)
$0.1270 $0.0043 $0.1227
Non-Residential
$0.0376 $0.0013 $0.0364 All consumption
Non-Peaking Industrial
$0.0288 $0.0010 $0.0278 All consumption
Proposed Sewer Rates
5.5%
TotalIncreaseExisting
$13.73 $0.72 $13.01 Minimum Charge
All customers, per month
$5.27 $0.27 $5.00 Prorated Minimum
$3.51 $0.18 $3.33
Consumption, per 100
cubic feet
All customers, all consumption
Interior framing inside new
Administration Building, looking
towards the offices and control room
(Taken March 28, 2025)
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•Fees found in Appendix Q will be adjusted by the
same respective percentage
•Meter setting fees will be adjusted based on actual
cost recovery
•Happens as a part of the City-wide fee schedule
adjustment later in the spring
Associated Rates and Fees
Sample Customer Bill –July 1, 2025
Median Use Residential
WaterStorm Electric
TotalSewerSummerWaterSummerElectric / Water Use
5.5%3.5%0%0%Planned Increase
$149.38$32.99$30.88$5.20$80.31600 kWh and 600 cf
-$0.90-$0.90Electric ECA
$148.48$32.99$30.88$5.20$79.41Totals
$2.89$1.81$1.08$0.00$0.00Increase Due to Rate Change
$151.37$34.80$31.96$5.20$79.41Totals
1.95%% Impact on Total Bill
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Sample Customer Bill –July 1, 2025
Commercial (LP)
WaterStorm Electric
TotalSewerSummerWaterSummerElectric / Water Use
5.5%3.5%0%0%Planned Increase
$2,600.12$179.51$210.40$10.40$2,199.8120,000 kWh and 5,000 cf
-$30.00-$30.00Electric ECA
$2,570.12$179.51$210.40$10.40$2,169.81Totals
$17.23$9.87$7.36$0.00$0.00Increase Due to Rate Change
$2,587.35$189.38$217.76$10.40$2,169.81Totals
0.67%% Impact on Total Bill
All FY 2025/26 Utility Rate Adjustments
( S a m p l e b i l l s b e l o w i n c l u d e e l e c t r i c , w a t e r, s e w e r, s t o r m w a t e r )
June 1, 2026
(New Electric –Summer
in effect)
November 1, 2025
(New Electric –Winter
in effect)
July 1, 2025
(New Water & Sewer
in effect)
Existing
(June 1, 2025)Customer Type
$65.50$63.39$65.12
(2.34%) $63.63 Minimum Use Residential
100 kWh and 100 cf
$152.57$139.91$151.37
(1.95%) $148.48 Median Use Residential
600 kWh and 600 cf
$222.25$201.13$220.38
(1.86%) $216.36 Large Residential
1,000 kWh and 1,000 cf
$333.63$286.07$329.80
(0.94%) $326.73 Small Commercial (GP)
2,000 kWh and 600 cf
716.05$601.59$706.93
(0.61%)$702.61 Small Commercial (GP)
5,000 kWh and 1,000 cf
$1,470.37$1,232.54$1,452.44
(0.77%) $1,441.41 Small Commercial (GP)
10,000 kWh and 3,000 cf
$2,620.35$2,387.06$2,587.35
(0.67%) $2,570.12 Commercial (LP)
20,000 kWh and 5,000 cf
$7,459.89$6,763.04$7,365.76
(0.67%) $7,316.47 Commercial (LP)
60,000 kWh and 15,000 cf
$12,014.81$10,892.85$11,859.19
(0.57%) $11,792.38 Commercial (LP)
100,000 kWh and 20,000 cf
Percentages listed are comparisons versus the June 1, 2025 rates
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4/4/2025
Recommended Action & Timeline
Approve on April 22 the first reading of an
ordinance that will:
•Adjust Water Rates by 3.5%
•Adjust Sewer Rates by 5.5%
•New rates effective for bills due on or after July 1, 2025
Timeline
•First reading on April 22
•Second reading on May 13
•Third reading and adoption on May 27
Questions & Direction
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ITEM #:40
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2023/24 CDBG INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (N RUSSELL AVENUE - N
2ND STREET TO N 4TH STREET)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The intent of this project is to utilize CDBG funds to replace approximately 870 feet of aging 4-inch
water mains with new 8-inch water mains and install new water services with copper piping on the north
side of N Russell Avenue. This project will improve water quality, reduce the number of lead
services in the water distribution system, increase firefighting service capacity in this area, and
benefit a HUD-identified Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) population (Census Tract 10). This
project location is along N Russell Avenue from N. 2nd Street to N 4th Street.
On April 2, 2025, bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Engineer's Estimate $403,563.00
Iowa Water & Waste Systems $346,858.50
Keller Excavating $517,746.60
Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows:
Funding Source Available Revenue Estimated Expenses
CDBG $ 560,000
Construction $ 346,858.50
Engineering/Administration $ 60,000.00
TOTAL $ 560,000 $ 406,858.50
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the following:
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2023/24 CDBG Infrastructure Program (N Russell Ave - N
2nd St to N 4th St) project.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project and award the 2023/24 CDBG
Infrastructure Program (N Russell Ave - N 2nd St to N 4th St) project to Iowa Water &
Waste Systems, of Boone, Iowa, in the amount of $346,858.50.
2. Award the contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Do not proceed with this project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
By improving the water systems in these local neighborhoods, residents will see improved water
quality and firefighting capacity that will benefit a HUD-identified Low- and Moderate-Income
(LMI) population. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
N Russell Water.pdf
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ITEM #:41
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2019/24 LOW POINT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Low Point Drainage Improvements program is an annual program for drainage
improvements to decrease flooding at low points in the community. These improvements are not
only focused on residential street locations, but specifically on those locations affected by standing
water, localized flooding, insufficient pipe capacity, and therefore most in need of improvements.
During heavy rainfall events, some areas become flooded and damage to private property occasionally
occurs.
This program provides for installation of drainage improvements to decrease this flooding at low points.
These improvements may include construction of detention areas, new pipe systems, and
replacement systems to increase the ability to control the runoff so it can be carried away to
downstream systems.
Addressing these drainage issues will reduce localized flooding problems on both public and
private property. Fewer barricades will need to be set out in areas that flood during heavy rains.
Staff receives numerous communications from residents requesting these projects and asking for
updates on the status. Addressing these stormwater and localized flooding concerns will continue
to be a high priority based on significant feedback received as part of the Resident Satisfaction
Survey.
This project combines nine locations into a single project for improved efficiency in
administration and construction. The locations for these improvements are Kennedy Street (1100
block), Barr Drive (2100 block), Jensen Avenue (2200 block), Harrison Road (1900 block), Pearle
Avenue alley, E. Lincoln Way (2000 block), Northridge Lane (2800 block), Garnet Drive (700
block), and Idaho Court (1200 block).
Several years of funding have been consolidated into a single project in an effort to procure the most
cost effective bids.
On April 2, 2025 bids for the project were received as follows:
Bidder Bid
Engineer's Estimate $ 518,000.00
Iowa Water and Waste Systems, LLC $ 523,245.20
On Track Construction, LLC $ 694,694.00
Keller Excavating, Inc.$ 820,773.00
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The table below shows the revenues and expenses for this project:
Revenue Expenses
Stormwater Utility Fund-Low Point
Drainage Program $ 632,146.00
Construction $ 523,245.20
Engineering/Administration $ 108,900.80
Total $ 632,146.00 $ 632,146.00
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the following:
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2019/24 Low Point Drainage Improvements Project.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for the project and award the 2019/24 Low Point
Drainage Improvements Project to Iowa Water and Waste Systems of Boone, Iowa in the
amount of $523,245.20.
2. Award the contract to one of the other bidders.
3. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project.
4. Do not proceed with this contract at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approving these plans and specifications will improve drainage in street and swale low points
where flooding has occurred. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City
Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Low Point Drainage Improvements Location Map.pdf
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ITEM #:42
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 PAVEMENT RESTORATION - SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Pavement Restoration Program is an annual program applying a variety of preventative and
proactive maintenance techniques to preserve and enhance street pavements. The techniques in
this program are typically more specialized or larger in scope than can be performed by City
maintenance staff.
The Slurry Seal Program levels joints and provides a new thin wearing surface for traffic,
predominately on residential streets, limiting the typical disruption to residents to no more than
one day.
On April 2, 2025 bid for the project were received as follows:
Bidder:Bid:
Engineer's Estimate $250,722.50
Fort Dodge Asphalt Company $231,228.20
There is $300,000 of Road Use Tax funding allocated to this program in FY 2024/25 in the Capital
Improvements Plan. Funding has been carried over from previous fiscal years resulting in
$315,849 available for this project. A list of proposed locations for this work is attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the following:
a. Accept the report of bids for the 2024/25 Pavement Restoration - Slurry Seal Program.
b. Approve the final plans and specifications for the project and award the 2024/25 Pavement
Restoration - Slurry Seal Program to Fort Dodge Asphalt Company, LC of Fort Dodge, IA
in the amount of $231,228.20.
2. Direct staff to make changes to the project.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project will repair and extend the lifespan of streets in the program and provide a better
traveling experience for users of the corridors and for those living in the
neighborhoods. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1, as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2024-25 Pavement Restoration - Slurry Seal Locations.docx
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Street Name and Location (Full Width Slurry)Estimated SY Actual SY
Northwood Dr.Duff Ave.-2729 Northwood Ave.1720
Michigan Ave. Ontario St.-Ross Rd.1865
Wisconsin Ave.Ontario St.-Ross Rd.1865
Scott Ave.Ontario St.-Ross Rd.1865
Scholl Rd.Ontario St.-Ross Rd.2240
Annear St.Scholl Rd.-dead end 1660
Eddison St.Whitney Ave.-Carnegie Ave.2080
Burnett Ave.20th-22nd 1675
Burnett Ave.22nd-24th 1675
Clark Ave.16th-20th 1705
Kellogg Ave.20th-22nd 1720
Jensen Ave.20th-24th, + triangle @ Clark 4090
Beedle Dr.502 Beedle Dr-Aplin Rd 1775
Harris St.4016 Harris St-Beedle Dr 445
Marigold Dr 4026 Marigold Dr-Beedle Dr 200
Schubert St. + Circle Thackery Ave-Rockwell Ave 2260
Todd Dr + Circle Thackery Dr-Circle 1600
Thackery Ave.Lincoln Way- Todd Dr 1445
Buchanan Dr.Hoover Ave-Circle @ W end of
Buchanan 9750
TOTAL 41,635
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TOTAL 30,000
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ITEM #:43
DATE:04-08-25
DEPT:FIRE
SUBJECT:ORDINANCE ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARMS IN RENTAL PROPERTIES.
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
At the March 11 meeting, Council reviewed a Memo regarding the addition of carbon monoxide
alarm requirements to the Rental Code. Council directed staff to draft an ordinance for Council’s
review.
Staff has reviewed the State Code and the International Building & Fire Codes to create language that is
clear and enforceable locally. For the most part, the State of Iowa adopted the same language cited in
the International Building and Fire Codes. The biggest difference is that the State added some
exceptions making its regulation slightly less restrictive than the International Code, likely because it
also applies to owner-occupied structures.
The proposed ordinance does not include the exceptions adopted by the State because staff does
not feel that they provide an equivalent level of protection for our transient tenant population.
For example, one exception eliminates the need for a carbon monoxide alarm in the vicinity of the
sleeping areas when there is an alarm placed in the same room as the fuel-fired appliance. There is a
risk that a tenant with a bedroom on the second floor will not hear, or will ignore, an alarm in the
basement.
Staff feels that the additional level of protection provided when the alarm is located near the sleeping
area is justified in rental properties. Additionally, the simplicity of enforcement when the alarm is
always required in the same location assists our customers and inspectors with education and
enforcement.
PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Staff sent notices to nearly 1,500 rental contacts alerting them of the new ordinance and July 1, 2025
effective date. To date, four responses have been received all in support of the ordinance, but seeking
clarification on alarm placement.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt on first reading the proposed language for regulating carbon monoxide alarms in rental
housing.
2. Request staff to modify the language and bring back an ordinance for first reading.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopting a carbon monoxide ordinance locally will give staff the ability to ensure tenants have an
additional layer of protection from carbon monoxide poisoning. Therefore, it is the recommendation
of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1 and adopt on first reading the
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proposed language for regulating carbon monoxide alarms in rental housing.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Carbon Monoxide Regulations Ordinance.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION
13.802 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING CARBON
MONOXIDE ALARM REGLUATIONS TO THE RENTAL
CODE; 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 13.802 as follows:
“Sec. 13.802. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
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(5) Carbon Monoxide Alarms
(a) When Required. A carbon monoxide alarm is required within dwelling units or sleeping
units that contain or are served by any of the following:
(i) Fuel-burning appliance or fireplace
(ii) Attached garage
(b) Where required. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be located as follows:
(i) In any bedroom or sleeping unit where a fuel-burning appliance is located within the
bedroom or attached bathroom
(ii) Directly outside, in the immediate vicinity of:
a. Every room used for sleeping purposes in each dwelling unit
b. Every sleeping unit
(c) Alarm power source.
(i) In buildings for which construction began on or after July 1, 2018, carbon monoxide
alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring. Wiring shall be permanent and without a
disconnecting switch other than that required for overcurrent protection and shall be equipped with a battery
backup.
(ii) New and replacement carbon monoxide alarms installed in existing buildings may be
solely battery operated or may plug into an electrical socket and have a battery backup.”
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 , 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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To:Mayor Haila, Ames City Council
From:Mark O. Lambert, City Attorney
Date:April 4, 2025
Subject:Assigning annexed territories to Wards/Precincts for election purposes
Item No. 44
MEMO
BACKGROUND:
Following an annexation, the City needs to assign the newly annexed territories to the
appropriate Wards and Precincts for election purposes, per Code of Iowa Section 49.8(2).
State law specifies that the territories are to be assigned to a contiguous Ward and
Precinct.
There are two annexations that need to be attached to Wards/Precincts so that the
residents of those areas can vote in City elections. One is the “Huang/Soong
Annexation,” territory annexed by Resolution #21-544, 10/12/21. The other is the “West
Development Annexation,” Territory annexed by Resolution 24-572, 11/6/24. City staff
proposes attaching both annexations to Ward 3, Precinct 16, as this precinct is contiguous
with both annexations.
Staff is requesting that Council suspend the rules to complete all three readings and
adopt the ordinance at one Council meeting to assure that the territories will be
assigned to wards & precincts as quickly as possible because people in these areas
are registering to vote.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
State law requires that a territory annexed by the City needs to be assigned by ordinance
to the appropriate Ward and Precinct. There is little to no discretion in the assignments
since the Wards and Precincts must be contiguous to the newly annexed area. Therefore,
staff recommends that the Council suspend the rules to complete all three readings
and adopt the ordinance at one meeting.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance West Development Annexation.docx
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW
SUBSECTION 6.14(4) AND (5), THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF UPDATING WARDS AND PRECINCTS; REPEALING ANY
AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; 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 enacting a new Section 6.14 (4) and (5) as follows:
“Sec. 6.14. ANNEXATIONS.
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(4) Territory annexed by Resolution #21-544, 10/12/21 (Huang/Soong Annexation) is attached to
Ward 3, Precinct 16.
(5) Territory annexed by Resolution 24-572, 11/6/24 (West Development Annexation) is attached
to Ward 3, Precinct 16.”
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE, RESERVED FOR RECORDER
Prepared by: Mark O. Lambert, City Attorney, 515 Clark Ave., Ames, IA 50010 (515-239-5146)
Return recorded document to: City Clerk, City of Ames, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010
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To:Mayor & City Council
From:Planning & Housing
Date:April 4, 2025
Subject:Third Reading and Adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4552
Item No. 45
MEMO
The ordinance relating to Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code
to Create Townhome Building Type Standards is attached for your review and
consideration of third reading and adoption.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance Townhome Design.docx
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING TABLE 29.406(2)
AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.410(3) THEREOF, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING TOWNHOME DESIGN
REQUIRMENTS AND CRITERIA REPEALING ANY AND ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; 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 Table 29.406(2) and enacting a new Section 29.410(3) as follows:
Table 29.406(2)
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT
DOWNTOWN AND CAMPUS TOWN
SERVICE CENTER ZONES
DOWNTOWN AND CAMPUS
TOWN SERVICE CENTER ZONES
RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
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Apartment Dwellings 1.5 space/RU; for one-bedroom units
1 space/bedroom for units of 2 bedrooms or
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1.25 space/bedroom for units of 2 bedrooms or
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1 space/residential unit for an Independent
Senior Living Facility
Townhome 5 Units or less (See §29.410(3))
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Developments with up to 18 units:
0-2 bedrooms units: NONE
3+ bedroom units: 1 space/RU
Developments with more than 18 units:
1 space/RU
CSC – All Developments
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Sec. 29.410. SIZE AND APPEARANCE OF DWELLINGS.
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(3) Townhome Design. Townhome building types are three or more attached dwelling units with no
units above, below or rear of the dwelling and does not require an individual lot for each dwelling. This
building type is a version of an Apartment Dwelling as defined within this Ordinance but commonly
constructed under the Residential Building Code rather than Commercial Building Code referenced in
Chapter 5 of the Ames Municipal Code. Dwellings built as Single-Family Attached units are a separate
classification within this Ordinance. To benefit from the Townhome building type, the building and site
must comply with the following requirements. Buildings and units that do not comply with these
requirements are subject to apartment dwelling requirements.
(a) Zones Allowed. Townhome building type is an allowed apartment building configuration
for the FS-RL, FS-RM, RM, RH and S-MD zoning districts, unless an overlay also applies to the base
zone. Townhome dwellings may also be approved within the PUD Overlay and the University Impacted
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Overlays subject to conformance to the standards of the Overlay unless otherwise stated. The density
standards of units per acre related to apartments or overall units per acre in FS zones will apply.
(b)Multi Building Exception When the total front facing units is four or more, the units
may be split into sets of two or three units and be constructed on a single lot within the other limitations of
the more than one apartment building. Setbacks between buildings served by a common drive do not
apply.
(c) Design requirements.
(i)Townhome dwellings are only permitted as a five unit or less building configuration
with no more than eight units total on the site, unless included as part of a PUD Overlay.
(ii)All Townhome dwellings shall be designed in a manner that creates individual unit
identity utilizing the following combination of features:
(a)All units shall have a primary residential entrance to living area.Facades facing
a public street shall be oriented to the public street.
(b)Street facing facades shall have proportionally sized porches complimentary in
style to the architectural character of the townhomes. Narrow street facing façade widths less than 24 feet
may be approved to use a stoop; and
(c)Street facing facades shall typically emphasize vertical building proportions with
use of material differentiation, roof forms, and architectural projections for relief to break up wide facades
and blank areas.
(d)Street facing facades shall incorporate window patterns reflective of residential
dwellings front facades and not allow for large blank areas.
(e)For projects within or adjacent to one-and two-family areas may be required to
utilize the two-family home design guidelines for project compatibility.
If the standards of this section and other design standards conflict or do compliment the
intent of compatible design emphasizing unit individuality, the Planning and Housing Director shall
determine the appropriate application of standards and guidelines to meet the intent of the zoning district
and for compatible infill development.
(iii) Townhome sites with front facing units may have setback reductions of 10 feet.
(iv) All dwellings shall have a sidewalk connection to the front door of each dwelling
along a street.
(d)Parking Reduction.Townhomes dwellings with covered parking may have a reduced
parking for units with three or less bedrooms. Only two parking spaces are required per unit for two and
three bedrooms, one space for one bedroom unit. Additional guest parking may be required on site by the
Planning Director at a rate of one ADA space plus one regular parking space per four units.
Within the University Impact Overlays, these parking requirements for Townhomes shall apply.
Front facing,
setback reductionSide facing, no setback reduction
entrance and articulation required
Multi-Building
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Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this day of , 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
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