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Home My WebLink About~Master - Resolution approving lease agreement with the Board of Regents, State of Iowa for University property located on State Avenue for the relocation of Ames Fire Station No. 2RESOLUTION NO. 25-547 RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF REGENTS, STATE OF IOWA FOR UNIVERSITY PROPERTY LOCATED ON STATE AVENUE FOR THE RELOCATION OF AMES FIRE STATION NO. 2 FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, in keeping with the long-standing partnership between the City of Ames and Iowa State University (ISU) to provide fire protection to both the community and the university campus, ISU has identified a parcel of land that would be suitable for construction of a replacement for the existing Fire Station No. 2; and, WHEREAS, the proposed location offers improvements to fire apparatus ingress and egress, better positioning for existing and anticipated calls for service as the community grows, and distance from neighbors who may be concerned about light and noise; and, WHEREAS, ISU is offering this lease for no financial consideration, which greatly reduces the cost of the station relocation project. In lieu of rent, the City will construct the fire station and maintain the property, which includes natural areas and a shared use path. The lease term extends for 52 years, and can be extended for a longer duration if it is mutually agreeable to do so. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the lease agreement with the Board of Regents, State of Iowa for University property located on State Avenue for the relocation of Ames Fire Station No. 2 is hereby approved, contingent upon the approval of the November 4 , 2025, bond referendum and the approval by the Board of Regents. ADOPTED THIS 28th day of October, 2025. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Junck Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of October, 2025.