HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of single-family market rate lots located in the Baker SubdivisionRESOLUTION NO. 26-102
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE SALE OF SINGLE-FAMILY MARKET RATE LOTS
LOCATED IN THE BAKER SUBDIVISION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City Council’s affordable housing goals are to increase the supply
of housing stock in the community. The designation of a census tract in West Ames as a
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) has provided a unique opportunity to
utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to create a mixed-income
housing development known as the Baker Subdivision ; and,
WHEREAS, the City is now ready to proceed with the completion of the 18
remaining lots on the north portion of the Baker Subdivision. Of the remaining 18 lots, six
are Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) and 12 are market-rate. City staff has prepared a
Request for Proposals (RFP) to sell up to six of the 12 market rate lots in 2026; and,
WHEREAS, staff believes the RFP process is the best method available to address
the priorities of selling market-rate lots and having a variety of housing types in the
subdivision while the proposed timing and minimum sales prices allow for appropriate
planning and funding of other projects with the program income to meet the annual
timeliness test.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of single -family market rate lots
located in the Baker Subdivision is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of February, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Junck
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.