HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County for Preliminary Engineering and TSIP Grant Application (G.W. Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road Intersection)RESOLUTION NO. 26-099
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH STORY COUNTY FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
AND IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S TRAFFIC SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TSIP) GRANT APPLICATION
FOR G.W. CARVER AVENUE AND CAMERON SCHOOL ROAD INTERSECTION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the intersection of G.W. Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road
lies on the boundary between the City of Ames and Story County . This intersection has
been identified as a critical location for future transportation improvements due to
projected traffic growth associated with planned and approved development in the
surrounding area, including The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms and the prop osed Greenbriar
development, which have been the subject of incentive packages previously reviewed by
City Council; and,
WHEREAS, following several City Council discussions regarding developer
incentives and long-term corridor improvements, the Mayor sent a letter dated January
30, 2026, to the Story County Board of Supervisors requesting County participation in
evaluating a roundabout improvement at the G.W. Carver Avenue and Cameron School
Road intersection, consistent with the preferred treatment identified in the Metropolitan
Transportation Plan. The Board of Supervisors voted to support moving forward with
preliminary design of a roundabout; and,
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Ames
and Story County establishes a framework for shared participation in an initial phase of
work focused on feasibility and funding readiness; and,
WHEREAS, under the MOU, the City of Ames and Story County would share the
actual costs of this initial phase on a 50/50 basis. The City would lead the selection of an
engineering consultant in accordance with City of Ames procurement policies and
procedures. Story County engineering staff would participate in the consultant selection
process and remain engaged throughout the project in a collaborative partnership role.
Story County’s total financial participation in this phase would be capped at $50,000 ; and,
WHEREAS, the MOU does not obligate either party to proceed with final design or
construction. Any future phases of the project would be subject to separate approvals by
the City Council and the Story County Board of Supervisors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that Approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County for Preliminary
Engineering and Iowa Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Improvement
Program Grant Application for G.W. Carver Avenue and Cameron School Road
Intersection is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of February, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of February, 2026.