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~Master - April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council
1.Proclamation for "Fair Housing Month," April 2026 2.Proclamation for "Week of the Young Child," April 11-17, 2026 3.Proclamation for "National Library Week," April 19-25, 2026 4.Proclamation for "National Volunteer Week," April 19-25, 2026 5.Motion approving payment of claims 6.Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of March 16-31, 2026 7.Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on March 24, 2026, Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 24, 2026, and Minutes of the Special Meeting on March 27, 2026 8.Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue, May 14 - May 17, 2026 9.Motion approving new 5-Day (May 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Schonert's Patisserie LLC, 2321 North Loop Drive 10.Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Mary Jane's, 119 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review 11.Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses: a. Cyclone Experience Network, 1705 Center Drive - Hilton Coliseum, Class C Retail AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL *AMENDED* COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL APRIL 14, 2026 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: 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. 1 Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review b. Hy-Vee Ames Fast and Fresh 2, 636 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License c. Provisions Lot F, 2400 North Loop Drive, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review d. Wasabi Somerset, 2707 Kent Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review 12.Motion approving appointment of Steve Schainker to the Executive Board of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance 13.Motion accepting Fiscal Year 2025/26 Third Quarter Financial Report 14.Motion approving request from Iowa Multisport for the Ames Triathlon to close three CyRide Brown Route Stops on Bloomington Road from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026 15.Resolution setting April 28, 2026, as date of Public Hearing on a long-term lease with Xenia Rural Water District for portions of 900 S 500th Avenue (Mortensen and County Line Water Tower parcel) 16.Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Story County to apply for grant funding under the 2025 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and authorize application for that grant 17.Resolution approving Encroachment Permit for sign located at 119 Main Street - Mary Jane's Bar & Stage 18.Resolution waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures requirement for competitive bids and approving a contract to ESI FAB Systems, LLC, of Olathe, KS, in the amount of $69,975 for the purchase of a Pressure Reducing Valve Assembly for the Freel Drive Paving project 19.Resolution approving Quarterly Investment Report for period ending March 31, 2026 20.Resolution approving Iowa DOT Funding Agreements for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funding of $1,213,760 and Carbon Reduction Program funding of $940,000 for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 5) 21.Resolution approving enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations for Cyclone Welcome Weekend beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21 and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026 22.Resolution approving immediate towing of illegally parked vehicles for Cyclone Welcome Weekend on Saturday, August 22, 2026 23.Resolution approving contract and bond for the Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation (Basin 11) Project with Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $1,616,102.90 2 24.Resolution approving contract and bond for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (E. Lincoln Way and Nikkol Trunk Line) Project with Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $4,462,230.40 25.Resolution approving Waiver of City Review for a Rural Minor Subdivision within Story County at 50184 180th Street 26.Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $81,792.08 for the 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Riverside Drive - S 4th St to Lincoln Way) Project 27.Resolution awarding a contract to Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, IA, in the amount of $86,000 to professionally audit the City’s financial statements for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026 28.Iowa State Research Park Phase IV First Addition Final Plat: a. Resolution approving Major Final Plat and Public Improvements Agreement b. Resolution approving Agreement to Accept the Transfer of Approximately 16.06 Acres of Water Service Territory from Xenia Rural Water to City of Ames *.ADDITIONAL ITEM: Final Plat for the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms 5th Addition (Domani II): a. Resolution approving the Final Plat b. Resolution accepting the Public Improvements Agreement 29.Townhomes at Creekside HOME Agreement Amendment Request a. Resolution Authorizing Amendments to Duration of Affordability Period 30.Hearing on City of Ames Budget: a. Resolution authorizing and approving the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adjusted Budget b. Resolution authorizing and approving the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget 31.Hearing on substantial amendment to the 2025/26 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): a. Resolution approving the submittal of a substantial amendment to the 2025/26 CDBG/HOME Action Plan 32.Hearing on 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration program: a. Motion accepting report of bids b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Steven's Erosion Control of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $166,264.49 33.Hearing on Freel Drive Paving Program: a. Motion accepting report of bids 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 your comments at this meeting due to requirements of the Open Meetings Law, but may do so at a future meeting. HEARINGS: 3 b. Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Con- Struct of Ames, IA, in the amount of $995,000 $1,012,310 34.Resolution approving $1,500 for the Ames: A Glimpse Inside Event 35.Resolution approving Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy 36.Proposed 2026/27 Annual Action Plan Projects for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs a. Resolution approving draft annual action plan projects 37.Planning Division Workplan a. Motion directing staff 38.Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments a. Motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance 39.Second reading of ordinance rezoning and master plan amendment for 4605 and 4510 Hyde and Adjacent Properties to the North (Auburn Trail Development) 40.Second reading of zoning text amendment creating a new zoning overlay district (West University Pedestrian Enhancement District) related to Density, Parking, and Design Requirements to be applied between Sheldon and Hyland and Lincoln Way and Oakland 41.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4590 rezoning of property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan: a. Resolution adopting the Master Plan and Rezoning Agreement at 1323 Northwestern Avenue b. Third reading of a rezoning of property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan 42.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4591 revising Municipal Code Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27 relating to licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk a. Resolution adopting amended Appendix D 43.Third reading and adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 4592 to amend the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa by enacting a new Section 24.21 thereof, for the purpose of creating Tax Increment Financing District within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area ADMINISTRATION: PLANNING AND HOUSING: WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL: ORDINANCES: 4 44.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 DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL : 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. 5 To:Mayor & City Council From:Renee Hall, City Clerk Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Report of Contract Change Orders Item No. 6 MEMO The Report of Change Orders for the period of March 16-31, 2026, is attached for the City Council's review and consideration. ATTACHMENT(S): Change Order Report - March 16-31, 2026.pdf Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 6 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) Parks & Recreation Bid Package 09-1 Gypsum Board Assembly, Acoustical Ceiling, Paint, & Coating Work, Folding Seat Revised, PCO-070, CE-070, CCD-011 for Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center 11 $519,250.00 Hilsabeck Schacht Inc $11,800.00 $2,507.00 K. Abraham KS Electric Services Non-Asbestos Insulation Services for Power Plant 1 $150,000.00 HTH Companies Inc. $0.00 $(30,000.00) B. Phillips KS Electric Services Wet Dry Vac & Hydroblasting Services for Power Plant 1 $200,000.00 HTH Companies Inc. $0.00 $30,000.00 B. Phillips KS Parks & Recreation Parks Maintenance Facility 8 $1,344,075.00 King Knutson Construction $19,051.86 $1,355.00 J. Thompson AM Electric Services Combustion Turbine Controls Upgrade 3 $1,213,252.67 Petrotech Inc. $350,355.45 $40,575.47 B. Phillips AM Period: 1st – 15th 16th – End of Month Month & Year: March 2026 For City Council Date: April 14, 2026 7 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) Transit CyRide Facility Fire Suppression Improvements 2 $227,600.00 Henkel Construction $6,080.58 $14,629.15 J. Rendall AM 8 To:Mayor & City Council From:City Clerk's Office Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Approval of Minutes Item No. 7 MEMO Attached for the City Council's review are the minutes from the Special City Council Meeting on March 24, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting on March 24, 2026, and Special City Council Meeting on March 27, 2026. ATTACHMENT(S): C26-0324 Property Tax Summary.pdf C26-0324 Summary.pdf C26-0327.pdf Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 9 1 SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MARCH 24, 2026 The Special Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 5:15 p.m. on the 24th day of March, 2026, 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, and Tim Gartin. Ex officio Emily Boland was also present. Council Members Rachel Junck and Anita Rollins joined the meeting electronically. HEARING ON PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027: Finance Director Corey Goodenow, alongside Budget Manager Nancy Masteller, presented the proposed Property Tax Leavy for FY 2026/27. He reviewed a sample property tax statement before engaging with questions from the City Council. Mayor Haila declared the Public Hearing to be open for the Proposed Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. When no one came forward to speak, h e declared the Public Hearing to be closed. Director Goodenow highlighted that the public would have another opportunity to provide input on the overall FY 2026/27 budget at the Regular City Council Meeting on April 14, 2026, prior to its approval. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 p.m. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. _______________________________ _______________________________ Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor _______________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 10 1 SUMMARY OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MARCH 24, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 6:29 p.m. on the 24th day of March, 2026, 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, and Tim Gartin. Ex officio Emily Boland was also present. Council Members Rachel Junck and Anita Rollins joined the meeting electronically. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Haila noted that staff requested to pull Item No. 8 as the applicant was not ready to proceed. He also requested to pull Item No. 36 for discussion. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Betcher, to approve the consent agenda less Item No. 8 and Item No. 36. 1. Motion approving payment of claims 2. Motion approving Report of Change Orders for period of March 1-15, 2026 3. Motion approving Summary of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 10, 2026 4. Motion approving Ownership Update for Class E Retail Alcohol License - Walgreens #12108, 2719 Grand Avenue 5. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Tip Top Lounge, 201 E Lincoln Way for: a. April 10 - April 13, 2026 b. July 17 - July 19, 2026 6. Motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Retail Alcohol License - Cyclone Experience Network, 1800 S 4th Street (Jack Trice Stadium) for April 10-18, 2026 7. Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - The Dot, 127 Dotson Drive 8. Motion approving new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service – Mary Jane's, 119 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review 9. Motion approving new 5-Day (April 21-25, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 520 6th Street 10. Motion approving new 5-Day (April 21-25, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Apres Bar Co, 1930 E 13th Street 11. Motion approving the renewal of the following Alcohol Licenses: a. Casey's #4472, 3406 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License b. Cinemark Movies 12, 1317 Buckeye Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License c. Cornbred BBQ, 526 Main Street Ste 106, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service d. Dangerous Curves, 111 5th Street, Class C Retail Alcohol License 11 2 e. World Liquor & Tobacco + Vapors, 111 Duff Avenue, Class E Retail Alcohol License 12. Motion approving request for pyrotechnics display during the Luke Combs concert at Jack Trice Stadium on April 11, 2026 13. Motion accepting the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Monthly Report 14. Requests from The Grand Drives, LLC for Campustown Showdown on April 25, 2026: a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-147 approving closure of Welch Avenue from approximately 100 feet south of Chamberlain Street to Knapp Street, and Hunt Street from Chamberlain Place to Welch Avenue, between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on April 25, 2026 15. Requests from Ames Main Street for Taste of Campustown on August 27, 2026: a. Motion approving blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-148 approving waiver of fee for blanket Vending License 16. RESOLUTION NO. 26-149 approving exception to Section 22.32(c)(2)(v) to allow alcohol service in Sidewalk Cafe at Della Viti, 323 Main Street, Suite 102 17. RESOLUTION NO. 26-150 approving Department of Transportation Title VI Civil Rights Compliance Assurances and Agreement 18. RESOLUTION NO. 26-151 approving appointment to Ames Human Relations Commission 19. RESOLUTION NO. 26-152 approving Commission on the Arts (COTA) Summer 2026 Special Project Grant contracts 20. RESOLUTION NO. 26-153 accepting Public Art Easement located at Ames Community Preschool Center, 920 Carroll Avenue 21. RESOLUTION NO. 26-154 approving and adopting Supplement No. 2026 -2 to the Ames Municipal Code 22. RESOLUTION NO. 26-155 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 13th and Grand Power Line Relocation project, and setting April 29, 2026, as the bid due date, and May 12, 2026, as date of Public Hearing 23. RESOLUTION NO. 26-156 approving preliminary plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration program, setting April 8, 2026, as the bid due date and April 14, 2026, as the date of Public Hearing 24. RESOLUTION NO. 26-157 approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Alley Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - South of Lincoln Way Between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Ave) with Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $116,833.30 25. RESOLUTION NO. 26-158 approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Downtown Street Pavement Improvement Program (Alley - North of Lincoln Way Between Kellogg Ave and Sherman Ave) with Brother's Concrete, of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $127,917.05 26. RESOLUTION NO. 26-159 approving contract and bond for the 2025/26 Seal Coat Street Pavement Improvements Program and Water System Improvements Program (Ferndale Avenue and Furman Drive) with Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,977,694.58 27. RESOLUTION NO. 26-160 approving the renewal of annual software licensing 12 3 with RingCentral, Inc. of Belmont, CA, for Year 2 VoIP phone services in an amount not to exceed $55,311 28. 161kV Transmission Line Relocation: a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-161 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and awarding contract to DGR Engineering, of Rock Rapids, IA, for Engineering Services in the amount not-to-exceed $239,000 b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-162 approving Reimbursement Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) in conjunction with its widening project at the 290th Street bridge over I-35 29. RESOLUTION NO. 26-163 waiving the City's Purchasing Policy requirement for competitive bidding and approving a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 5) in an amount not to exceed $389,070.50 30. RESOLUTION NO. 26-164 approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $32,497.82 with Gillig LLC, of Livermore, CA, for the purchase of two 40' heavy - duty buses for a total contract amount of $1,289,493.82 31. RESOLUTION NO. 26-165 approving Change Order No. 13 with Lansink Construction, Inc., of Johnston, IA, for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center Bid Package 06-1 in the amount of $10,732 32. RESOLUTION NO. 26-166 awarding contract to Gillig LLC, of Livermore, CA, for six 40' heavy-duty buses in the amount of $4,361,466 33. RESOLUTION NO. 26-167 approving Amendment No. 3 with WHKS & Co., of Ames, IA, for the Engineering Services Agreement for the 2024 -26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th & Grand) and directing staff to reallocate the available funding from the 2023/24 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (Airport Road Improvements) to the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th & Grand) 34. RESOLUTION NO. 26-168 enacting Special Penalty Parking Enforcement for Spring 2026 Stadium Concerts on April 11, 2026, and July 17, 2026 35. RESOLUTION NO. 26-169 setting April 14, 2026, as the date of public hearing to consider adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adjusted Budget and Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget 36. Harrison Pointe Subdivision a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-170 approving Development Agreement b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-171 approving Major Final Plat c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-172 accepting Public Improvements Agreement Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motions/Resolutions declared carried/adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HARRISON POINTE SUBDIVISION: City Attorney Mark Lambert and Director of Planning and Housing Kelly Diekmann discussed the intent of creating a development of workforce housing as an economic development tool for the community on the surplus land at the intersection of Harrison Road and Welbeck Drive. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt the resolutions related to 13 4 Harrison Point Subdivision as follows: a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-170 approving Development Agreement b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-171 approving Major Final Plat c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-172 accepting Public Improvements Agreement Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Haila opened the Public Forum. Jeri Neal, Ames Climate Action Team, spoke in support of solar investments, emphasizing the role of solar energy in meeting climate goals and its status as the lowest cost energy technology. Nate Kuhn, Ames Regional Economic Alliance Young Professionals (AREA YP), spoke in support of The Linc and Ames Event Center, describing the development as a transformative opportunity to enhance quality of life and promote businesses in the community. Mayor Haila closed the Public Forum when no one else came forward to speak. STAFF REPORT ON TREE REMOVAL AT 624 DUFF AVENUE: Council Member Rollins noted that the residents at 624 Duff Avenue requested that the aforementioned item be tabled. Moved by Rollins, seconded by Betcher, to table the item to a future agenda. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to request the Legal Department review the options for securing the financial obligation should an agreement be reached. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. DECLARING JORDISON CONSTRUCTION, INC., OF URBANDALE, IA, NON- RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF BIDDING ON CITY PROJECTS: City Attorney Lambert recommended accepting the offer from Jordison Construction, Inc., to withdraw its bid submitted for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C), noting that the City Council could address responsible bidder status on a case-by-case basis for future bids. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to accept the offer from Jordison Construction, Inc., to withdraw bid for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C), address its status as a responsible bidder on a case-by-case basis for future bids, and return to it its bid security. Roll call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. STAFF REPORT ON IRONWOOD ESTATES REQUEST FOR WOODLOT 14 5 RESTORATION OF IDOT PROPERTY: Director of Parks and Recreation Keith Abraham and Director of Electric Services Donald Kom presented background on tree removal that occurred during transmission line reconstruction in the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) right-of-way and reviewed options for next steps. The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila. Sharry Johnson, Valerie Bohlen, Jerry Goldsmith, and Marilyn Devick spoke in support of restoring the woodlot through a grant opportunity offered by the IDOT and replanting trees for screening and as a noise buffer. The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to approve Option #4: Plant Junipers. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REQUEST BY DOVER DEVELOPMENT TO WAIVE THE SUBDIVISION STREET CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS IN CHAPTER 23 OF MUNICIPAL CODE ALONG GW CARVER AVENUE IN THE BLUFFS SUBDIVISION: Director Diekmann explained the request from Dover Development for an additional driveway access onto GW Carver Avenue in the Bluffs Subdivision that required waiving subdivision code restrictions. Mayor Haila opened the Public Input. Patrick Anthon, Dover Development, expressed the importance of the additional GW Carver access point for resident safety and emergency response. Mayor Haila closed the Public Input when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-175 approving waiver of Subdivision Street Connection Requirements for arterial street access standards in Section 23.403(9)(b) to allow Dover Development an access on GW Carver Avenue from their property with final design of the connection being approved prior to Final Plat approval, conditioned developer paying for all roadway improvements necessitated by a traffic study and on-site stop control. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OUTLINE FOR AUBURN TRAIL (HYDE AVENUE): Director Diekmann presented the development agreement outline consistent with previous City Council discussions from December. The Public Input was opened by Mayor Haila. Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker Companies, shared appreciation for staff in putting together the outline and emphasized eagerness to start development. 15 6 The Public Input was closed by Mayor Haila when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to approve Alternative #1: Direct staff to prepare amendments to the existing development agreements for City Council approval prior to the first final plat of Auburn Trail in order to designate developer and City commitments for incentives as described in the Council Action Form. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING CAMPUS: Assistant City Manager Brian Phillips, Public Works Director Justin Clausen, and Resource Recovery Superintendent Mark Peebler reviewed the recommended award of contracts and associated change orders for value engineering. Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Input when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt the resolutions for the award of contracts for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus as follows: • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 01-1 – General Construction Work to RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,601,000 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 03-1 – Concrete and Steel Work to Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $4,675,500 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 09-1 – Gypsum Board Assembly Work to Heartland Finishes, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $430,675 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 14-1 – Elevator/Lift Work to TK Elevator Corporation, of Urbandale, IA, in the amount of $109,800 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 21-1 – Fire Suppression Systems Work to Tri-City Fire Protection, LLC, of Davenport, IA, in the amount of $169,284 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 22-1 – Plumbing & HVAC Work to ACI Mechanical, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,180,000 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 26-1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security Work to Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,329,000 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $575,000 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 32-1 – Paving & Sidewalk Work to Lakeside Contractors, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,028,129 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for 16 7 bid package 33-1 – Site Utility Work to On Track Construction LLC, of Nevada, IA, in the amount of $723,370 • Resolution approving final plans and specifications and awarding a contract for bid package 40-1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work to RRT Design & Construction, of Melville, NY, in the amount of $7,798,009 • Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of Boone, IA, for bid package 01-1 – General Construction Work, a deduct in the amount of $126,538, for a revised contract value of $1,474,462 • Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, IA, for bid package 03-1 – Concrete and Steel Work, a deduct in the amount of $257,865, for a revised contract value of $4,417,635 • Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA, for bid package 26-1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security Work, a deduct in the amount of $50,970, for a revised contract value of $1,278,030 • Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, for bid package 31-1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork, an increase in the amount of $87,717, for a revised contract value of $662,717 • Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to RRT Design & Construction, of Melville, NY, for bid package 40-1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work, a deduct in the amount of $1,134,320, for a revised contract value of $6,663,689 Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT CREATING A NEW ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT (WEST UNIVERSITY PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT DISTRICT) RELATED TO DENSITY, PARKING, AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS TO BE APPLIED BETWEEN SHELDON AND HYLAND, AND LINCOLN WAY AND OAKLAND: Director Diekmann presented the proposed overlay district for the area west of campus, which would allow increased density measured by bedrooms rather than units while reducing parking requirements below normal City standards due to the walkable near campus location. Mayor Haila opened the Public Hearing. Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker Companies, expressed support for the proposed overlay. Mayor Haila closed the Public Hearing when no one else came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to pass on first reading an ordinance creating a new West University Pedestrian Enhancement District (O-WUPED). Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. HEARING ON REZONING AND MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT FOR 4605 AND 4510 HYDE AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO THE NORTH (AUBURN TRAIL 17 8 DEVELOPMENT): Director Diekmann explained that while the zoning designation remained the same, the master plan amendment allowed more efficient lot configuration by eliminating mandatory green space set-asides under the updated conservation subdivision ordinance. The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on first reading an ordinance regarding the rezoning of 4605 and 4510 Hyde Avenue and Outlots A and B in the Cochrane Farms Subdivision to Floating Suburban Residential Low -Density “FS-RL" with Master Plan, subject to the condition that a Rezoning Agreement for the Master Plan is reviewed and approved by City Council no later than the third reading of the rezoning ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Mayor Haila recessed the meeting at 8:34 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. HEARING AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE $17,375,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS BONDS, AND ASSOCIATED TAX LEVY FOR DEBT PURPOSES: Finance Director Corey Goodenow reviewed the bond issuance included in the FY 2026/27 budget for street and airport improvements, required to utilize the debt service levy. Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-192 taking additional action on proposal to enter into an Essential Purpose Loan Agreement, combining Loan Agreements, and providing for the levy of taxed to pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026A. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON SANITARY SEWER AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION (BASIN 11) PROJECT: The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Mayor Haila when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-193 taking additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and this issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan) not-to-exceed $2,100,000. 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 Gartin, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-194 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of 18 9 Hudson, IA, in the amount of $1,616,102.90. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. HEARING ON SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (E. LINCOLN WAY AND NIKKOL TRUNK LINE) PROJECT: Mayor Haila opened and closed the Public Hearing when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-195 taking additional action for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and this issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (SRF Loan) not-to-exceed $5,700,000. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Betcher, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-196 approving final plans and specifications and awarding contract to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $4,462,230.40. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. DISCUSSION ON CITY ATTORNEY JOB DESCRIPTION AND HIRING TIMELINE: Human Resources Director Bethany Ballou presented the job description and recruitment plan. Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to remove the requirement for admission to federal courts and amend the preferred experience to reference real estate law or construction contracts in the job description. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to amend the participants in the March advertising activities to remove the Mayor and replace his participation with the City Manager and Human Resources Director. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to amend the participants in the applicant review panel to include feedback through a scoring matrix from all City Council Members and the Mayor gathered through application review with the Human Resources Director in groups of two. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to approve the phone interview process as presented. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Betcher to remove the participation of the Mayor in the Dinner scheduled for the Day 1 On-Site Interview. 19 10 Motion died due to lack of second. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to remove the participation of the Iowa State University City Council Representative in the Dinner scheduled for the Day 1 On - Site Interview. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to amend the City Council Member participation in the in the Dinner scheduled for the Day 1 On -Site Interview to include, if possible, two different City Council Members than those that participated on the Phone Interview panel. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to direct the Human Resources Director to invite the Iowa State University Legal Department, Story County Attorney’s Office, Story County Bar Association, and Iowa State University Student Government representatives to the Public Presentation on Day 1 of the On -Site Interview. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to have the remaining two City Council Members that did not participate in the Phone Interview or in the Dinner scheduled for the Day 1 On-Site Interview, if possible, participate in the Closing Discussion scheduled for the Day 2 On-Site Interview. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Corrieri, seconded by Gartin, to remove the writing exercise from the schedule for the Day 2 On-Site Interview. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. EXPANSION AND/OR ESTABLISHMENT OF PARK BOUNDARIES: Director Abraham presented boundary expansions for several existing parks and establishment of new greenway designations. All properties were already maintained by the City, and the formal designations would apply park rules and standards. The Public Input was opened and closed when no one came forward to speak. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Beatty-Hansen, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-173 approving the expansion of park boundaries and establishment of greenways as described in the Council Action Form. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. FITCH FAMILY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS: Director Abraham presented options for addressing the mottled appearance of precast concrete panels at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center. 20 11 Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26 -174 approving staining of the precast concrete panels with the Rushing River color at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center at no cost to the City. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Gartin, seconded by Corrieri, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 26-174 approving staining of the precast concrete panels with the Rushing River color at the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center at no cost to the City, contingent upon staff completing a test run with a satisfactory result. Should the result be unsatisfactory to staff, the resolution shall be considered null and staff shall report back to the City Council with next steps. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1323 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE FROM RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) TO GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT (S-GA) WITH A MASTER PLAN: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to pass on second reading an ordinance rezoning of property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 24.21 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN REINVESTMENT DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL AREA: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second reading an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, by enacting a new Section 24.21 thereof, for the purpose of creating Tax Increment Financing District within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 10, 17, 21, 22, 27 RELATING TO LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Gartin, to pass on second reading an ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27 relating to licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. THIRD READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4890 REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 28 FOR WATER METER SETTING REQUIREMENTS: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Beatty -Hansen, to pass on third reading an adopt ORDINANCE NO. 4890 revising Municipal Code Chapter 28 for Water Meter setting requirements. Roll Call Vote: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. DISPOSITION OF COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL: Mayor Haila noted that there 21 12 were six items for consideration. The first was a request for pedestrian safety improvements for crossing Lincoln Way in the Oak-Riverside Neighborhood from Tam Lorenz. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Gartin, to ask staff to communicate to the requestor that the issue had been referred to Public Works for a memo. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Statements of opposition to the creation of new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts from Merlin Pfannkuch and Sue Ravenscroft regarding developer incentives and The Linc, respectively, were the second and third items. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri to take no action on the aforementioned items. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The fourth item was from Ludmila Scott with concerns about municipal water fluoridation. Moved by Beatty Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to take no action on the aforementioned item. Motion withdrawn. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Corrieri, to ask staff to forward the information that had previously been provided to the City Council by Water Pollution and Control on water fluoridation to the requestor. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. A message expressing concerns regarding parking and safety for Food at First clients from Patty Yoder, Food at First Executive Director, was the fifth item. Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Betcher, to refer to staff for a memo. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. The final item was from City Attorney Lambert regarding SF 579 titled “An Act relating to implementing the Iowa civil rights Act of 1965, local civil rights commissions, and local civil rights agencies, and including effective date provisions.” Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY: The Members of the City Council and Mayor provided highlights from their attendance at various board and commission meetings. COUNCIL COMMENTS: The Mayor and City Council Members reported on various 22 13 events attended, upcoming meetings, community events, and items of interest. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Betcher, seconded by Corrieri, to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Vote on Motion: 6-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. _______________________________ _______________________________ Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor _______________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 23 1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA MARCH 27, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the Ames City Council was called to order by Mayor John Haila at 12:03 p.m. on the 27th day of March, 2026, pursuant to law. As it was impractical for the Council Members to attend in person, Council Members Bronwyn Beatty -Hansen, Rachel Junck, Tim Gartin, and Anita Rollins joined the meeting electronically. Council Members Gloria Betcher and Amber Corrieri were absent. Ex officio Emily Boland was also absent. CONSENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Junck, to approve the Consent Agenda. 1. Contracts and bonds for Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus: a. RESOLUTION NO. 26-201 approving contract and bond for bid package 01 - 1 – General Construction Work with RH Grabau Construction, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,601,000 (contingent upon receipt) b. RESOLUTION NO. 26-202 approving contract and bond for bid package 03- 1 – Concrete and Steel Work with Jensen Builders, Ltd., of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $4,675,500 (contingent upon receipt) c. RESOLUTION NO. 26-203 approving contract and bond for bid package 09- 1 – Gypsum Board Assembly Work with Heartland Finishes, Inc., of Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $430,675 (contingent upon receipt) d. RESOLUTION NO. 26-204 approving contract and bond for bid package 14- 1 – Elevator/Lift Work with TK Elevator Corporation, of Urbandale, IA, in the amount of $109,800 (contingent upon receipt) e. RESOLUTION NO. 26-205 approving contract and bond for bid package 21- 1 – Fire Suppression Systems Work with Tri-City Fire Protection, LLC, of Davenport, IA, in the amount of $169,284 (contingent upon receipt) f. RESOLUTION NO. 26-206 approving contract and bond for bid package 22-1 – Plumbing & HVAC Work with ACI Mechanical, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $1,180,000 (contingent upon receipt) g. RESOLUTION NO. 26-207 approving contract and bond for bid package 26- 1 – Electrical, Communications, & Electronic Safety and Security Work with Enterprise Electric, Inc., of Boone, IA, in the amount of $1,329,000 (contingent upon receipt) h. RESOLUTION NO. 26-208 approving contract and bond for bid package 31- 1 – Site Demolition & Earthwork with Con-Struct, Inc., of Ames, IA, in the amount of $575,000 (contingent upon receipt) i. RESOLUTION NO. 26-209 approving contract and bond for bid package 32- 1 – Paving & Sidewalk Work with Lakeside Contractors, LLC, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,028,129 (contingent upon receipt) j. RESOLUTION NO. 26-210 approving contract and bond for bid package 33- 1 – Site Utility Work with On Track Construction LLC, of Nevada, IA, in the 24 2 amount of $723,370 (contingent upon receipt) k. RESOLUTION NO. 26-211 approving contract and bond for bid package 40- 1 – Millwright/Process Integration Work with RRT Design & Construction, of Melville, NY, in the amount of $7,798,009 (contingent upon receipt) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-212 awarding contract to RevoPower of Missouri City, TX, for the purchase of a Solar Power Generator Trailer in the amount of $63,091 Roll Call Vote: 4-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these Minutes. COUNCIL COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Beatty-Hansen, seconded by Rollins, to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 p.m. Vote on Motion: 4-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. _______________________________ _______________________________ Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor _______________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 25 To:Mayor and City Council From:Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Sips and Paddys Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue, May 14 - May 17, 2026 Item No. 8 MEMO Please see the attached documentation for a motion approving Temporary Outdoor Service for Class C Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub, 126 Welch Avenue, May 14 - May 17, 2026. ATTACHMENT(S): Temporary Outdoor Service - Sips and Paddy's Irish Pub.pdf Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 26 City of Ames Local Authority Review Temporary Outdoor Service License Information Location Name: Sips and Paddy’s Irish Pub Location Address: 126 Welch Avenue License Number: LC0047689 Provided Description of the Outdoor Service Privilege outdoor service in fenced in attached parking lot Requested Dates May 14, 2026, through May 17, 2026 27 To:Mayor and City Council From:Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:New 5-Day (May 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Schonert's Patisserie LLC, 2321 North Loop Drive Item No. 9 MEMO Please see the attached documentation for a motion approving new 5-Day (May 1-5, 2026) Special Class C Retail Alcohol License - Schonert's Patisserie LLC, 2321 North Loop Drive. ATTACHMENT(S): Temporary 5-Day Alcohol License Application - Schonert's.pdf Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 28 CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION Business Information Name of Legal Entity: SCHONERTS PATISSERIE LLC FEIN: XX-XXX4328 Business Type: Limited Liability Company This business is registered with the Secretary of State. Business Number of Secretary of State: 688691 Premises Information Premises DBA: CPMI EVENT CENTER Premises Address: 2321 N LOOP DR, AMES, IA 50010 AMES IA 50010 Premises Type: Convention Center/Hall Number of Floors: 1 Control of Premises: Other Other control description: CPMI Center is Owned Privately & We Are a Vendor Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by patrons? Yes Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations? Yes Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25? Yes License Information Effective Date: 01-May-2026 Length of License Requested: 5DAY 29 Ownership Information Endorsements Local Authority: City of Ames Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO Criminal History Details Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of the United States? No Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related. No Criminal Violations Contact Information Contact Name: ADAM SCHONERT Phone Number: (515) 520-8054 Email Address: adam@schonertscc.com Address: 2801 GRAND AVE STE 1290 AMES IA 50010-4675 Attestation Information Attestation Name: ADAM SCHONERT Attestation Date: 31-Mar-2026 Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage Individual SCHONERT, ADAM SSN ***-**-5027 14-Apr-19 99 3612 MARY CIRCLE AMES IA 50014 50.00 Individual SCHONERT, SOPHIA SSN ***-**-7785 22-Jun-20 00 3612 MARY CIRCLE AMES IA 50014 50.00 30 To:Mayor & City Council From:Taylor Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:New Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Mary Jane's, 119 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review Item No. 10 MEMO Please see attached documentation for a new Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service - Mary Jane's, 119 Main Street, Pending Dramshop Review. ATTACHMENT(S): Application - Mary Jane's.pdf Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 31 CLASS "C" RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION Business Information Name of Legal Entity: MARY JANE'S FEIN: XX-XXX0702 Business Type: Limited Liability Company This business is not registered with the Secretary of State. Premises Information Premises DBA: MARY JANE'S Premises Address: 119 MAIN ST AMES IA 50010-6359 Premises Type: Bar/Tavern Number of Floors: 1 Control of Premises: Own Is your premises equipped with at least one adequate, conveniently located indoor or outdoor toilet facility for use by patrons? Yes Does your premises conform to all local and state health, fire and building laws and regulations? Yes Is your establishment equipped with tables and seats to accommodate a minimum of 25? Yes License Information Effective Date: 25-Mar-2026 Length of License Requested: 12MONTH Provided description of the Outdoor Service Area: There is a covered back patio area right outside the back door. Patrons would order drinks inside but could drink them in seats on the patio. Privilege(s) Requested Outdoor Service - Allows the selling/serving of alcoholic beverages by the license/permit in a designated, adjacent outdoor area. 32 Ownership Information Endorsements Local Authority: City of Ames Dramshop Company: ILLINOIS CASUALTY CO Criminal History Details Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been charged or convicted of a felony offense in Iowa or any other state of the United States? No Has anyone listed on the Ownership page been convicted of any violation of any state, county, city, federal or foreign law? For traffic violations, only include those that are drug or alcohol related. No Criminal Violations Contact Information Contact Name: BRYON DUDLEY Phone Number: (515) 450-3472 Email Address: bryon.dudley@gmail.com Address: 322 24TH ST AMES IA 50010-4834 Type Name ID Type ID DOB Phone Address Percentage Individual DUDLEY, BRYON SSN ***-**-5562 04-Mar-19 69 (515) 450-3472 322 24TH ST AMES IA 50010-4834 20.00 Individual RUSSELL, TOM SSN ***-**-8951 16-Feb-19 57 (515) 268-1616 1206 MICHIGAN AVE AMES IA 50014-3952 20.00 Individual GORDON, THOMAS SSN ***-**-8680 17-Aug-19 84 (515) 441-0279 1326 DOUGLAS AVE AMES IA 50010-5438 20.00 Individual MUNDAY, JASON SSN ***-**-8454 10-Jul-198 4 (515) 450-3357 5103 SCHUBERT ST AMES IA 50014-7716 20.00 Individual BRUNA, GREG SSN ***-**-7628 29-May-1 967 (515) 708-0820 1008 WILSON AVE AMES IA 50010-6015 20.00 33 Attestation Information Attestation Name: BRYON DUDLEY Attestation Date: 24-Mar-2026 34 To:Mayor John Haila and Ames City Council Members From:Major Jason Tuttle, Ames Police Department Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Alcohol License Renewals Item No. 11 MEMO The following licenses are eligible for renewal: a. Cyclone Experience Network, 1705 Center Drive - Hilton Coliseum, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review b. Hy-Vee Ames Fast and Fresh 2, 636 Lincoln Way, Class E Retail Alcohol License c. Provisions Lot F, 2400 North Loop Drive, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Catering Privilege and Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review d. Wasabi Somerset, 2707 Kent Avenue, Class C Retail Alcohol License with Outdoor Service, Pending Dramshop Review A review of police records for the past 12 months found no liquor law violations for Cyclone Experience Network, Hy-Vee Ames Fast and Fresh 2, Provisions Lot F and Wasabi Somerset. Therefore, the Police Department recommends the license renewal for these businesses. Police 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 35 To:Mayor and Members of the Ames City Council From:Steven L. Schainker, City Manager Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Approval of the Appointment of Steve Schainker to the Executive Board of Directors of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance Item No. 12 MEMO The Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance (MIPA) was created in August 2021 for the purpose of supporting economic and community development activities in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story, and Warren Counties. In 2022, MIPA was designated an Economic Development District (EDD) by the US Economic Development Administration. The City of Ames has been a member of MIPA since its inception. The membership fee for MIPA has remained at $9,965 since the City first joined. In return for the membership fee the MIPA staff serves as a resource to the City regarding available federal and state grants, helps prepare grant applications as requested by a member, and provides grant administration and planning services for an additional fee. For example, MIPA serves as the administrator of several regional organizations and initiatives on a contractual basis. Below is a list of the current affiliated organizations: Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund (CIHTF) Central Iowa Regional Transportation Planning Alliance (CIRTPA) Central Iowa Workforce Development Board (CIWDB) Dallas County Local Housing Trust Fund (DCLHTF) Metro Home Improvement Program (MHIP) Story County Housing Trust (SCHT) From the beginning, I have served as a member of the Executive Board for MIPA. MIPA staff now is requesting that each governing body take formal action to approve the appointment of their employee to the Board. Therefore, I am requesting that the City Council authorize me to represent the City of Ames by serving on the MIPA Executive Board of Directors. Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 36 ITEM #:13 DEPT:FIN April 14, 2026 Staff Report FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT BACKGROUND: Governmental accounting best practices emphasize the importance of timely and periodic financial reviews throughout the fiscal year. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) specifically recommends that governments conduct interim reviews to ensure data accuracy, identify variances as they occur, and give decision-makers the information they need to respond promptly to emerging trends. Established quarterly reporting aligns the City's financial practices with GFOA guidance, strengthening transparency, and enhancing oversight of the City’s finances. Quarterly reporting also supports more effective budget monitoring by enabling the City to evaluate revenues and expenditures as they occur rather than waiting until year-end. This proactive approach ensures that unexpected changes can be addressed in time to protect service delivery. It also provides comparative and trend data, which are essential for evaluating financial performance, understanding the causes of variances, and supporting informed decision-making by elected officials. Regular reporting not only improves financial management but also promotes accountability and transparency. In keeping with these best practices, the Finance Department has prepared the City’s FY 2025/26 Quarter 3 financial report as of March 31, 2026, which is attached for the City Council's review. The report provides fund balances, revenues, and expenditures for FY 2025/26 through the end of the third quarter, along with comparative information from the prior fiscal year. The quarterly report will serve two purposes: it will offer the City Council a clear picture of the City’s financial position during the year, and it will function as an internal monitoring tool for the Finance Department to identify inaccuracies, anomalies, and unanticipated changes in financial activity. OPTIONS: Should the City Council desire additional or more detailed information, staff should be directed to include that information in a future report. STAFF COMMENTS: The Finance Department has made quarterly reporting a standard practice. Reports will be provided after each quarter of the fiscal year, with accompanying analysis to highlight major findings and explain significant variances. This practice demonstrates the City's commitment to sound financial management, transparency, and adherence to GFOA’s recognized best practices in governmental finance. 37 ATTACHMENT(S): 2025-26 Quarter 3 Financial Report.pdf 38 City of Ames, Iowa Fiscal Year 2025/26 Quarter 3 Financial Report 39 FY 2025/26 Quarterly Financial Summary Period Ending March 31, 2026 Introduction The following reports summarize the City’s fund balances, revenues, and expenditures for the third quarter of FY 2025/26. Fund Balances The “Fund Balance at 6/30/25” amounts for each fund (the first column in the fund balance report) are now final since the audit for FY 2024/25 is now complete. Other explanations for the “Fund Balance at 6/30/25” column: - Many of the funds with negative balances at the beginning of the year are construction or grant funds with expenditures in FY 2024/25 for which reimbursement was not received by the end of the fiscal year. These funds include Public Safety Donations and Grants, the CDBG Program, Parks and Recreation Grants, Street Construction, Sewer Improvements, and Stormwater Improvements. It is common for expenditures and reimbursements in these types of funds to cross fiscal years and the reimbursements will be received in FY 2025/26. - The Special Assessments fund traditionally has a negative beginning balance. When assessments are created to cover the cost of debt issuance, the principal and interest payments for the debt begin immediately. The assessment revenue received to cover the cost of the debt, however, is collected over time. The fund’s negative balance will be resolved over time as the assessments are collected. The Adjusted Ending Balance amounts in the far right column have been updated to reflect the FY 2025/26 adjusted revenues and expenditures that were approved on February 10, 2026. The Quarter 3 Ending Balances are now being compared to these adjusted ending balances. Explanations and comments for the “Quarter 3 Ending Balance” column: - Many of the funds with negative or very small balances (CDBG Program, HOME Program, Street Construction, Airport Improvements, Water Construction, Sewer Improvements, and Stormwater Improvements) are funds where the revenue is received on a reimbursement basis after the expenditures have been incurred. The negative balances are normal and will be resolved when the reimbursements are received. - The Special Assessments fund will continue to be negative until the assessments have been collected through property taxes. 40 -The New Animal Shelter Donations fund has a balance of $2,514,341 at the end of the third quarter as donations have been received, but construction of the new shelter has not started. The adopted balance of zero was assuming that all donations received would be expended by the end of FY 2025/26. -Many funds have higher balances at the end of the third quarter compared to their projected balances at the end of the fiscal year (Local Option Sales, Tax, Road Use Tax, Council Priorities Capital Fund, and G.O. Bonds, for example). These funds all contain funding for capital improvement projects, and the timing of the expenditures is dependent on the project schedules. -The Indoor Aquatic Center Donations fund is showing a negative balance at the end of Quarter 3 because some of the expenditures allocated to the Donations fund need to be transferred to bond or grant funding. The overall project has sufficient funding for the completion of the project. -Sinking funds (Water, Sewer, and Electric) have higher balances at the end of the third quarter compared to their projected ending balances because principal payments in these funds are not scheduled until June 1. -The Parking Operations fund continues to be monitored as its revenues have not been covering its expenditures for several years. At the end of the third quarter, revenues are at 74.2% and expenditures are at 70.5% of their projected amounts. Revenues exceeded expenditures at the end of the third quarter, and the fund balance is at 99.7% of the projected balance for the end of the year. The better performance in the Parking Operations fund is largely due to past parking fines being collected through the new set off program, which has already collected $30,000 in unpaid fines. This fund will continue to be monitored to make sure that this positive trend continues for the remainder of the fiscal year. -The Transit Operations fund balance is lower than the fund’s projected balance because much of its operational funding is from federal and state grants which are received on a reimbursement basis. -The Fleet Services fund currently has a negative balance because fleet charges to City departments are always done after the end of the period. The negative balance will be resolved by the end of the fiscal year. -The Information Technology fund shows a negative fund balance of $97,027 at the end of the third quarter. Many of the fund’s expenditures are paid once a year, but the department allocations are received quarterly. The negative fund balance will be resolved by the end of the fiscal year. -The Shared Communications fund, which accounts for the revenues and expenses of the MAPSG system funded through the City, Iowa State University, Story County, and the E911 system shows negative a negative balance of $40,834 at the end of the third quarter. The fund is in a negative balance because the participating agencies are only billed to cover the fund’s expenditures at the end of each calendar year. 41 Revenues The FY 2025/26 Adjusted budget for revenues has been updated to reflect the adjustments approved by the City Council on February 10, 2026. Overall revenues on 3/31/26 were at 55.9% of the adopted amount for FY 2025/26. While it might seem that revenues should be at 75% at the end of the third quarter, it should be noted that many revenues are received at the end of periods, such as utility billings, Local Option Sales Tax, and Road Use Tax. Other items to note in the revenues: - Revenue has been received in several grant and donation funds that was not included in the adjusted budget or was included at a lower amount. These revenue budgets will be revised in the FY 2025/26 final amendments and include Police Forfeiture, Parks and Recreation Donations, and Utility Assistance (Project Share). - Many funds with revenues that are primarily grants (CDBG, HOME, Parks and Recreation Grants, Street Construction, Airport Improvements, Water Construction, Sewer Improvements, and Stormwater Improvements) have received a low percentage of their revenue. This is normal since the revenue is received on a reimbursement basis and is received when the reimbursement requests are submitted as expenses are incurred. - Some funds have transfers from other funds as one of their major revenue sources. This causes their year-to-date revenue to be lower than expected before the transfers are made, which typically happens after the adjusted budget is approved in April. This is the reason for the lower amount of revenue received in the Parks and Recreation Scholarship fund, the Park Development fund, the Council Priorities Capital fund, the Water, Sewer, and Electric Sinking funds, the Ice Arena Capital Reserve fund, and the new Recycling Services fund. - The Sewer Utility Fund’s revenue is currently at 83.6% of the fund’s projected total for the year and is significantly higher than the revenue at 3/31/25. This is largely due to a billing to NADC for $2,126,036 for their prepayment of their contribution to the improvements at the WPC facility. - The Resource Recovery Improvements fund shows negative revenue of $227 because expenses for the land purchase for the new Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus were made in the fund. The bonds to cover the expenses, however, have not yet been issued. Because the fund is currently in a negative balance, the fund is being charged interest in the pooled cash and investment system. - Some Internal Service funds (Information Technology, Technology Replacement Reserve, and Risk Management) have lower revenues at 3/31/26 than at 3/31/25. This is because the journal entries to charge those services to City departments was done on an annual basis in FY 2024/25. The journal entry to allocate those services to the departments was done in February 2024 for the full annual amount. The entries are now being made quarterly so the revenues can be reflected in the quarterly reports. The 3/31/26 actual amount reflects 75% of the annual amount instead of the annual amount. - Some funds that have interest as their primary revenue source have higher than anticipated revenue at 3/31/26 due to higher than projected interest rates. Some of the funds affected include the Winakor Donation fund, the Transit Student Government Trust fund, and the Fleet Services Reserve fund. 42 Expenditures The FY 2025/26 Adjusted budget for expenditures has been updated to reflect the amounts approved by the City Council on February 10, 2026. Actual expenditures at 3/31/26 are at 46.3% of adjusted budgeted expenditures. The lower- than-expected percentage is due to capital projected budgeted for FY 2025/26 which are not yet under construction. None of the 3/31/26 expenditures seem out-of-line with what would be expected at this point in the fiscal year. An explanation of some expenditures is provided below: - Funds that are primarily used to fund capital improvement projects have a lower percentage of their budgets spent due to the timing of the projects. These funds include Local Option Sales Tax, Road Use Tax, New Animal Shelter Donations, Parks and Recreation Grants, Street Construction, Council Priorities, General Obligation Bonds, Airport Improvements, and Resource Recovery Improvements. - Police Forfeiture expenditures are at 298% due to several refunds of funding received as evidence. The expenditure amount will be updated in FY 2025/26 final amendments. - The expenditures in the Public Safety Donations and Grants funds are higher than what was budgeted due to grant funding received to purchase a safety trailer. The additional expenses will be included in FY 2025/26 final amendments. - Expenditures in the Water Sinking, Sewer Sinking, Electric Sinking, and Debt Service funds are lower than may be expected because principal payments in these funds are only made once annually on June 1st. - Only 22.7% of Fleet Services Reserve expenditures have been made at 3/31/26 due to delays in equipment orders. - Risk Management expenditures are at 97.0% because a large portion of the fund’s expenditures are one-time payments for insurance coverage made at the beginning of the fiscal year. Workers compensation claims have also been higher than projected for FY 2025/26. A budget adjustment for workers compensation claims will be included in FY 2025/26 final amendments. 43 Fund Balance Summary Fund Balance FY 2025/26 Year-to-Date FY 2025/26 Year-to-Date Quarter 3 Ending Adjusted Ending $ 14,437,445 $ 27,502,902 $ 33,015,492 $ 8,924,855 $ 11,074,767 Local Option Tax $ 9,830,025 $ 8,460,324 $ 7,981,809 $ 10,308,540 $ 5,451,689 Hotel Motel Tax 1,845,983 1,936,123 2,138,406 1,643,701 1,955,092 Road Use Tax 9,912,770 6,103,592 7,595,359 8,421,003 2,647,605 Bike Licenses - - - - - Police Forfeiture 167,301 57,693 35,808 189,186 165,301 Public Safety Donations/Grants (6,681) 81,632 245,497 (170,546) 963 Animal Shelter Donations 161,950 63,403 - 225,353 179,950 New Animal Shelter Donations 462,350 2,265,134 213,142 2,514,341 1,292 City-Wide Housing 383,349 - 27,082 356,267 348,661 CDBG Program (12,030) 647,875 1,047,533 (411,688) - HOME Program - - 18,492 (18,492) - HOME/American Rescue Plan - - - - - Fire/Police Retirement - - - - - Parks/Recreation Grants (193,869) 208,083 6,683 7,531 - Parks/Recreation Donations 213,148 120,110 110,160 223,098 26,148 Parks/Recreation Scholarships 505,117 33,331 - 538,448 701,640 American Rescue Plan 3,361,482 - 318,053 3,043,429 2,748,750 Library Donations and Grants 487,049 178,839 184,035 481,853 424,943 Utility Assistance 22,932 27,980 12,585 38,327 22,932 Public Art Donations 32 3,920 7,840 (3,888) 32 Developer Projects Fund 248,981 1,493 - 250,474 250,481 Economic Development 547,166 28,031 28,031 547,166 547,166 Tax Increment Financing 1,257,007 283,340 249,522 1,290,825 969,457 $ 29,194,062 $ 20,500,904 $ 20,220,037 $ 29,474,929 $ 16,442,102 Special Assessments $ (582,647) $ 189,109 $ - $ (393,538) $ (441,975) Street Construction (1,405,430) 2,368,600 2,806,441 (1,843,271) 294,326 Park Development 583,894 14,277 145,441 452,730 689,028 Winakor Donation 2,039,725 55,780 - 2,095,505 2,063,130 Indoor Aquatic Center Donations 583,189 267,199 995,609 (145,221) 583,189 Council Priorities Capital Fund 8,325,982 222,369 231,647 8,316,704 5,997,500 General Obligation Bonds 23,398,234 14,525,822 11,484,006 26,440,050 4,808,400 $ 32,942,947 $ 17,643,155 $ 15,663,143 $ 34,922,959 $ 13,993,598 Cemetery Perpetual Care $ 1,132,565 $ 17,437 $ - $ 1,150,002 $ 1,157,315 Furman Aquatic Center Trust 1,165,905 31,652 9,160 1,188,397 1,185,220 $ 2,298,470 $ 49,089 $ 9,160 $ 2,338,399 $ 2,342,535 44 Fund Balance Summary, continued Fund Balance FY 2025/26 Year-to-Date FY 2025/26 Year-to-Date Quarter 3 Ending Adjusted Ending Airport Operations $ 81,968 $ 161,915 $ 129,526 $ 114,357 $ 81,968 Airport Improvements 628,633 277,771 1,227,526 (321,122) 176,323 Airport Sigler Reserve 2,931,422 77,794 - 3,009,216 2,871,777 Water Utility 21,768,679 12,993,608 8,034,642 26,727,645 16,454,811 Water Construction 187,703 - 2,349,743 (2,162,040) - Water Sinking 265,970 1,160,375 480,750 945,595 265,322 Sewer Utility 26,119,251 11,839,195 5,349,507 32,608,940 26,203,938 Sewer Improvements (7,784,045) 23,210,024 18,851,783 (3,425,804) 3,791 Sewer Sinking 114,181 357,146 425,401 45,925 176,511 Electric Utility 58,022,424 53,932,872 57,578,360 54,376,936 40,142,128 Electric Sinking 80,518 241,519 25,538 296,499 80,696 SunSmart Community Solar 1,004,830 109,762 110,521 1,004,071 1,004,468 Electric Sustainability Reserve 2,555,160 68,565 - 2,623,725 2,475,160 Parking Operations 106,490 722,376 687,171 141,695 105,974 Parking Capital Reserve 1,290,554 34,529 - 1,325,083 1,320,554 Transit Operations 8,707,243 10,151,532 11,496,690 7,362,084 7,713,042 Transit Student Government Trust 1,529,822 41,915 - 1,571,737 1,548,822 Transit Capital Reserve 15,283,975 6,791,112 8,941,075 13,134,012 10,621,007 Stormwater Utility 8,753,028 1,603,941 1,783,548 8,573,421 2,302,354 Stormwater Improvements (40,000) 475,000 802,815 (367,815) - Ames/ISU Ice Arena 359,045 614,364 511,498 461,911 400,112 Ice Arena Capital Reserve 71,283 606 7,266 64,624 144,148 Homewood Golf Course 964,414 329,425 259,739 1,034,099 1,057,068 Resource Recovery 1,825,496 2,857,051 3,206,397 1,476,151 1,411,359 Resource Recovery Improvements (65,587) (227) 865,225 (931,038) - Recycling Services - - - - 150,000 $144,762,457 $128,052,170 $ 123,124,722 $149,689,906 $116,711,333 $ 3,834,328 $ 7,557,600 $ 1,444,516 $ 9,947,413 $ 4,887,798 Fleet Services $ 100,378 $ 1,674,164 $ 2,002,533 $ (227,990) $ 140,378 Fleet Replacement Reserve 13,350,453 1,835,033 1,184,333 14,001,153 11,052,523 Fleet Services Reserve 1,761,752 406,798 160,000 2,008,550 1,834,752 Information Technology 120,002 1,545,890 1,762,919 (97,027) 120,000 Technology Replacement Reserve 2,364,596 216,494 271,959 2,309,131 2,303,344 Shared Communications (2) 295,775 336,608 (40,834) - Information Technology Reserve 1,919,103 98,267 108,086 1,909,283 1,723,328 Risk Management 4,093,500 2,753,846 3,281,013 3,566,333 4,231,053 Health Insurance 7,919,257 11,335,165 11,220,002 8,034,420 7,423,561 $ 31,629,039 $ 20,161,432 $ 20,327,452 $ 31,463,019 $ 28,828,939 $259,098,748 $221,467,253 $ 213,804,522 $266,761,479 $194,281,072 Fund Balance: The net assets of a fund calculated on a budgetary basis and used as a measure of financial resources available in the fund. 45 Revenue Summary by Fund FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 Actual Actual at Adopted Adjusted Actual at % of Actual to $ 46,425,916 $ 25,841,081 $ 47,465,237 $ 47,394,942 $ 27,502,902 58.0% Local Option Tax $ 12,011,678 $ 7,896,970 $ 12,558,616 $ 12,578,464 $ 8,460,324 67.3% Hotel Motel Tax 3,027,969 1,995,511 2,773,000 3,120,000 1,936,123 62.1% Road Use Tax 9,407,604 6,117,884 9,504,055 9,562,721 6,103,592 63.8% Bike Licenses - - - - - Police Forfeiture 25,915 25,063 10,000 10,000 57,693 576.9% Public Safety Donations/Grants 42,239 22,804 48,000 96,515 81,632 84.6% Animal Shelter Donations 139,894 120,709 79,000 93,000 63,403 68.2% New Animal Shelter Donations 462,350 2,313 1,500,000 4,038,942 2,265,134 56.1% City-Wide Housing - - 500 500 - 0.0% CDBG Program 590,163 47,221 684,122 2,371,973 647,875 27.3% HOME Program 1,948,389 1,904,506 256,483 1,269,492 - 0.0% HOME/American Rescue Plan - - 630,983 631,705 - 0.0% Fire/Police Retirement 173 173 - - - Parks/Recreation Grants 48,804 17,479 567,900 813,083 208,083 25.6% Parks/Recreation Donations 210,140 99,647 93,912 93,912 120,110 127.9% Parks/Recreation Scholarships 224,058 13,732 11,000 196,523 33,331 17.0% American Rescue Plan - - - - - Library Donations and Grants 338,838 320,246 485,131 446,982 178,839 40.0% Utility Assistance 24,198 19,526 15,500 15,500 27,980 180.5% Public Art Donations - - - 7,840 3,920 50.0% Developer Projects 2,723 1,274 1,500 1,500 1,493 99.5% Economic Development 28,031 28,031 28,032 28,032 28,031 100.0% Tax Increment Financing 420,049 208,501 595,000 595,000 283,340 47.6% $ 28,953,215 $ 18,841,590 $ 29,842,734 $ 35,971,684 $ 20,500,904 57.0% Special Assessments $ 303,875 $ 222,500 $ 209,414 $ 190,072 $ 189,109 99.5% Street Construction 4,098,209 2,110,019 3,786,000 13,355,159 2,368,600 17.7% Park Development 126,400 11,721 115,000 290,000 14,277 4.9% Winakor Donation 91,060 39,905 45,000 45,000 55,780 124.0% Indoor Aquatic Center Donations 3,980,338 2,391,006 800,000 800,000 267,199 33.4% Council Priorities Capital Fund 4,722,105 1,549,719 60,000 819,546 222,369 27.1% General Obligation Bonds 20,127,571 19,582,687 15,270,000 15,270,000 14,525,822 95.1% $ 33,449,558 $ 25,907,557 $ 20,285,414 $ 30,769,777 $ 17,643,155 57.3% Cemetery Perpetual Care $ 23,305 $ 12,701 $ 26,250 $ 24,750 $ 17,437 70.5% Furman Aquatic Center Trust 58,670 27,581 35,000 35,000 31,652 90.4% $ 81,975 $ 40,282 $ 61,250 $ 59,750 $ 49,089 82.2% 46 Revenue Summary by Fund, continued FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 Actual Actual at Adopted Adjusted Actual at % of Actual to Airport Operations $ 337,952 $ 99,140 $ 326,467 $ 400,130 $ 161,915 40.5% Airport Improvements 2,454,278 547,211 10,770,941 12,426,869 277,771 2.2% Airport Sigler Reserve 144,355 67,950 75,000 75,000 77,794 103.7% Water Utility 15,976,866 10,759,292 17,181,604 19,866,024 12,993,608 65.4% Water Construction 812,292 812,292 - 4,531,036 - 0.0% Water Sinking 4,512,258 3,384,193 4,640,852 4,640,852 1,160,375 25.0% Sewer Utility 13,621,578 9,135,434 13,553,800 14,153,424 11,839,195 83.6% Sewer Improvements 15,990,677 7,768,706 26,240,000 52,721,621 23,210,024 44.0% Sewer Sinking 1,576,522 1,073,642 1,428,532 2,223,938 357,146 16.1% Electric Utility 71,873,621 50,965,452 77,098,000 80,983,395 53,932,872 66.6% Electric Sinking 966,213 724,659 966,253 966,253 241,519 25.0% SunSmart Community Solar 193,747 136,565 178,000 186,500 109,762 58.9% Electric Sustainability Reserve 125,053 58,508 70,000 70,000 68,565 97.9% Parking Operations 861,112 621,852 1,030,800 973,790 722,376 74.2% Parking Capital Reserve 62,975 29,464 30,000 30,000 34,529 115.1% Transit Operations 16,024,937 11,944,539 15,686,069 15,686,069 10,151,532 64.7% Transit Student Government Trust 499,492 25,322 19,000 19,000 41,915 220.6% Transit Capital Reserve 2,840,336 662,360 5,409,056 13,078,405 6,791,112 51.9% Stormwater Utility 2,520,474 1,679,163 2,218,500 2,216,500 1,603,941 72.4% Stormwater Improvements - - 400,000 1,300,000 475,000 36.5% Ames/ISU Ice Arena 678,162 536,312 694,595 685,537 614,364 89.6% Ice Arena Capital Reserve 84,804 42,376 83,000 83,000 606 0.7% Homewood Golf Course 614,954 334,926 578,956 587,656 329,425 56.1% Resource Recovery 5,308,335 3,003,452 5,517,828 5,309,128 2,857,051 53.8% Res Recovery Improvements - - - 6,954,697 (227) 0.0% Recycling Services - - - 150,000 - 0.0% $158,080,993 $104,412,810 $184,197,253 $240,318,824 $128,052,170 53.3% $ 13,385,488 $ 7,231,164 $ 13,479,696 $ 15,146,464 $ 7,557,600 49.9% Fleet Services $ 2,637,295 $ 1,553,472 $ 2,880,656 $ 2,859,675 $ 1,674,164 58.5% Fleet Replacement Reserve 2,643,704 1,390,717 2,458,721 2,927,330 1,835,033 62.7% Fleet Services Reserve 730,389 340,348 400,000 400,000 406,798 101.7% Information Technology 2,314,038 2,273,695 1,979,252 2,085,863 1,545,890 74.1% Technology Replacement Reserve 334,913 309,913 326,676 350,098 216,494 61.8% Shared Communications 367,399 281,902 400,000 410,000 295,775 72.1% Information Technology Reserve 629,876 173,752 70,000 70,000 98,267 140.4% Risk Management 3,490,502 3,113,786 3,745,829 3,520,502 2,753,846 78.2% Health Insurance 13,764,065 9,771,751 13,154,161 14,246,041 11,335,165 79.6% $ 26,912,181 $ 19,209,336 $ 25,415,295 $ 26,869,509 $ 20,161,432 75.0% $307,289,326 $201,483,820 $320,746,879 $396,530,950 $221,467,253 55.9% 47 Expenditure Summary by Fund FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 Actual Actual at Adopted Adjusted Actual at % of Actual to $ 48,925,753 $ 33,357,396 $ 47,465,237 $ 50,757,620 $ 33,015,492 65.0% Local Option Tax $ 12,874,887 $ 7,855,919 $ 12,514,377 $ 16,956,800 $ 7,981,809 47.1% Hotel Motel Tax 3,114,588 2,312,210 2,580,261 3,010,891 2,138,406 71.0% Road Use Tax 8,911,230 6,648,616 11,225,779 16,827,886 7,595,359 45.1% Bike Licenses 10,026 2,604 - - - Police Forfeiture 31,272 25,620 12,000 12,000 35,808 298.4% Public Safety Donations/Grants 54,590 29,878 48,000 88,871 245,497 276.2% Animal Shelter Donations 120,957 57,939 80,500 75,000 - 0.0% New Animal Shelter Donations - - 1,500,000 4,500,000 213,142 4.7% City-Wide Housing 33,519 23,106 29,410 35,188 27,082 77.0% CDBG Program 667,670 165,768 684,122 2,359,943 1,047,533 44.4% HOME Program 1,948,389 1,907,738 256,483 1,269,492 18,492 1.5% HOME/American Rescue Plan - - 630,983 631,705 - 0.0% Fire/Police Retirement 16,067 - - - - Parks/Recreation Grants 48,904 37,076 567,900 619,214 6,683 1.1% Parks/Recreation Donations 139,084 29,829 87,000 280,912 110,160 39.2% Parks/Recreation Scholarships - - - - - American Rescue Plan 2,789,825 1,385,478 - 612,732 318,053 51.9% Library Donations and Grants 362,644 227,586 471,831 509,088 184,035 36.1% Utility Assistance 19,275 8,825 15,500 15,500 12,585 81.2% Public Art Donations 3,950 3,950 - 7,840 7,840 100.0% Developer Projects Fund - - - - - Economic Development 28,032 28,032 28,032 28,032 28,031 100.0% Tax Increment Financing 680,000 173,975 882,550 882,550 249,522 0 $ 31,854,909 $ 20,924,149 $ 31,614,728 $ 48,723,644 $ 20,220,037 41.5% Special Assessments $ 44,928 $ - $ 49,400 $ 49,400 $ - 0.0% Street Construction 3,738,095 2,098,202 3,786,000 11,655,403 2,806,441 24.1% Park Development 93,884 85,006 - 184,866 145,441 78.7% Winakor Donation - - 139,366 21,595 - 0.0% Indoor Aquatic Center Donations 3,413,086 2,991,307 800,000 800,000 995,609 124.5% Council Priorities Capital Fund 1,121,803 1,077,596 1,750,000 3,148,028 231,647 7.4% General Obligation Bonds 18,660,849 10,544,693 18,240,213 33,859,834 11,484,006 33.9% $ 27,072,645 $ 16,796,804 $ 24,764,979 $ 49,719,126 $ 15,663,143 31.5% Cemetery Perpetual Care $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Furman Aquatic Center Trust 16,696 - - 15,685 9,160 58.4% $ 16,696 $ - $ - $ 15,685 $ 9,160 58.4% 48 Expenditure Summary by Fund, continued FY 2024/25 FY 2025/26 Actual Actual at Adopted Adjusted Actual at % of Actual to Airport Operations $ 321,546 $ 104,691 $ 326,467 $ 400,130 $ 129,526 32.4% Airport Improvements 2,619,376 1,452,618 10,784,250 12,879,179 1,227,526 9.5% Airport Sigler Reserve 65,956 - 67,945 134,645 - 0.0% Water Utility 14,647,028 9,964,795 19,971,633 25,179,892 8,034,642 31.9% Water Construction 1,099,010 285,567 - 4,718,739 2,349,743 49.8% Water Sinking 4,421,563 506,334 4,641,500 4,641,500 480,750 10.4% Sewer Utility 10,437,871 6,808,834 10,672,882 14,068,737 5,349,507 38.0% Sewer Improvements 18,632,233 6,268,376 26,240,000 44,933,785 18,851,783 42.0% Sewer Sinking 1,474,202 193,318 1,428,582 2,161,608 425,401 19.7% Electric Utility 70,608,757 46,783,434 80,411,931 98,863,691 57,578,360 58.2% Electric Sinking 966,213 35,606 966,075 966,075 25,538 2.6% SunSmart Community Solar 189,638 113,210 185,602 186,862 110,521 59.1% Electric Sustainability Reserve - - - 150,000 - 0.0% Parking Operations 882,345 629,228 1,031,607 974,306 687,171 70.5% Parking Capital Reserve - - - - - Transit Operations 17,175,531 11,022,413 16,492,130 16,680,270 11,496,690 68.9% Transit Student Government Trust - - - - - Transit Capital Reserve 992,814 659,064 6,510,563 17,741,373 8,941,075 50.4% Stormwater Utility 1,691,520 900,784 3,137,255 8,667,174 1,783,548 20.6% Stormwater Improvements 40,000 - 400,000 1,260,000 802,815 63.7% Ames/ISU Ice Arena 602,501 431,555 595,249 644,470 511,498 79.4% Ice Arena Capital Reserve 137,607 62,536 - 10,135 7,266 71.7% Homewood Golf Course 361,003 224,748 406,229 495,002 259,739 52.5% Resource Recovery 4,931,963 3,264,460 5,577,633 5,723,265 3,206,397 56.0% Res Recovery Improvements 65,587 - - 6,889,110 865,225 12.6% Recycling Services - - - - - $152,364,264 $ 89,711,571 $189,847,533 $268,369,948 $123,124,722 45.9% $ 13,421,870 $ 1,276,367 $ 14,092,994 $ 14,092,994 $ 1,444,516 10.2% Fleet Services $ 2,650,183 $ 1,882,188 $ 2,840,656 $ 2,819,675 $ 2,002,533 71.0% Fleet Replacement Reserve 2,645,205 1,589,453 2,835,300 5,225,260 1,184,333 22.7% Fleet Services Reserve 128,339 28,339 100,000 327,000 160,000 48.9% Information Technology 2,314,038 1,641,705 1,979,252 2,085,863 1,762,919 84.5% Technology Replacement Reserve 262,814 167,838 250,800 411,350 271,959 66.1% Shared Communications 367,401 365,886 400,000 410,000 336,608 82.1% Information Technology Reserve 169,518 24,529 130,000 265,775 108,086 40.7% Risk Management 3,352,993 2,981,554 3,650,429 3,382,949 3,281,013 97.0% Health Insurance 13,916,864 9,185,033 12,548,612 14,741,737 11,220,002 76.1% $ 25,807,355 $ 17,866,525 $ 24,735,049 $ 29,669,609 $ 20,327,452 68.5% $299,463,492 $179,932,812 $332,520,520 $461,348,626 $213,804,522 46.3% 49 ITEM #:14 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:ADMIN SUBJECT:REQUESTS FROM IOWA MULTISPORT FOR THE AMES TRIATHLON ON SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026 COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: Iowa Multisport (IM) has requested to use Ada Hayden Heritage Park (AHHP) to host its Ames Triathlon on June 28, 2026. The event consists of a 500-meter swim in the north lake, a 12- mile bike ride that starts in the park and travels through north Ames, northwestern portions of Story County and finishes in the park, and a 5-kilometer run that uses the hard surface path in the park. Over 350 individuals participated in the 2025 Ames Triathlon that was held last June. In order to facilitate the biking portion of the event, IM has requested the temporary closure of three CyRide Brown Route stops on Bloomington Road from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on June 28, 2026. CyRide staff is aware of and supportive of this request. Additionally, this request will only affect one trip on the route schedule. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the request for the closure of three CyRide Brown Route stops on Bloomington Road from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on June 28, 2026. 2. Deny the request. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Iowa Multisport has done an excellent job in organizing and implementing a plan to ensure a safe and high-quality event that showcases Ames and Ada Hayden Heritage Park. The closure of the requested bus stops will only affect one trip for the CyRide Brown Route and CyRide staff is agreeable to this alteration to the schedule. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1. ATTACHMENT(S): Ames Triathlon Application.pdf Ames Triathlon - Bike Course Map.pdf 50 51 52 BIKE COURSE MAP 53 ITEM #:15 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:WPC SUBJECT:PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO WHOLESALE WATER AGREEMENT WITH XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: Staff from Ames and Xenia Rural Water District have been in conversations over the past two years about a potential increase in the quantity of water sold by Ames to Xenia. The parties are nearing a final agreement, and the proposed contract amendment is planned to be on the City Council agenda on April 28. Among other elements, the proposed amendment would permit Xenia to construct a booster pump station on City-owned land at 900 S 500th Avenue, including associated water lines and other supporting infrastructure. That parcel is the site of the Mortensen and County Line (MAC) water tower. The initial term of the agreement would be for 40 years. Iowa Code requires a two-step process before the City can "dispose of an interest in real property." The City must first adopt a resolution describing the proposed disposition of the property and specifying the date, time, and place for a public hearing on the disposition. Then after the public hearing has been held, the City Council may proceed with action to approve or reject the disposal by a second resolution. Because the amended agreement grants to Xenia is a long-term right to use the City-owned land, the City Attorney advises that the City Council follow that two-step process. Key concepts in the contract amendment that staff is finalizing include: An upfront payment by Xenia of $1,464,500 as reimbursement to Ames customers for the infrastructure capacity Xenia will use An increase in the daily maximum water quantity sold to Xenia from 250,000 gallons per day to 500,000 gallons per day Unit pricing that matches the Ames "non-peaking industrial" rates A substantial reduction in the cost for developers to "buy-out" Xenia territory for the Auburn Trails and Hayden's Preserve developments A 40-year term for the agreement The attachment is a draft copy of the agreement. It is not the final version and is still subject to change, and is provided for context only. Council is not being asked to take action on the amended agreement with Xenia at this time. The Xenia Board of Directors is expected to approve the agreement on April 23. Action by the Ames City Council on the agreement could occur after the hearing on April 28. 54 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt a resolution setting April 28th as the date of public hearing for the disposal of interest in real property (in the form of a long-term lease) in order to permit Xenia Rural Water District to construct a booster pump station on City-owned land located at 900 S 500th Avenue. 2. Do not take action to permit the construction of a booster pump station at this time. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City of Ames and Xenia Rural Water District have a thirty-year-old wholesale water agreement. Strengthening Xenia's ability to provide urban-level water service in its territory outside Ames would benefit both parties by enabling growth to the west and southwest of Ames' current city limits. The first step in amending the existing agreement is to establish a date for a public hearing on action that would permit Xenia to construct a booster pump station on City-owned property in southwest Ames. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative 1 as described above. ATTACHMENT(S): DRAFT Xenia agreement amendment.docx 55 DRAFT AMENDMENT TO OCTOBER 22, 1996 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA AND XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT AND LEASE AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement are the City of Ames, Iowa (“City”), a municipal corporation, and Xenia Rural Water District (“Xenia”); and, WHEREAS, the City, through its Water & Pollution Control Department, and Xenia have had a wholesale agreement in place since October 1996 as amended by the First Amended Appendix A on June 24, 1997 (“1996 Agreement”); and, WHEREAS, the City and Xenia are mutually interested in supporting growth in and adjacent to Ames; and, WHEREAS, the City has a developed source water, treatment, and pumping capacity capable of supporting Xenia’s requested quantity of water; and, WHEREAS, the parties now wish to amend the 1996 Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City and Xenia have mutually agreed to terms and conditions that will appropriately compensate existing Ames customers for their prior investments and that is likewise financially viable for Xenia; THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. The City grants Xenia permission to construct facilities on City property at the MAC Tower site on 500th Avenue, Ames, Iowa. The City and Xenia agree that Xenia will construct and install a pump station and underground discharge water lines at said City property. Xenia will retain ownership of the pump station and discharge water lines. The City will specify the route that Xenia will use to access the pump station. Xenia is responsible for repairing any damage to City property caused by Xenia in the construction and/or operation of its facilities, and if such damage occurs, Xenia will restore City land or property to its original condition at Xenia’s expense. 2. Xenia will construct its pump station and underground discharge water lines at locations specified in advance by the City, but generally within the following area, which the City as lessor hereby leases to lesee Xenia: [INSERT LEGAL DESCRIPTION] 56 3. Xenia will be responsible for all of the operations and maintenance (O&M) costs of the pump station. Xenia will provide property/casualty insurance for the structures, as the Xenia structures will not be insured by the City. Xenia acknowledges that it assumes the risk for all of its facilities, and that the City is not liable for any damage to Xenia facilities caused by Xenia, its staff, agents or contractors, or any t hird party unaffiliated with the City. 4. The exact placement and the connection to the City water distribution system shall be approved in advance by the City. 5. Structures built on City property will be subject to all standard City building requirements, inspections, and permits. 6. Paragraph 3 of the 1996 Agreement is amended to provide that m eters shall be provided by City. Installation of said meters will be by Xenia. Ownership and perpetual maintenance will be the same as the 1996 Agreement. 7. Meter setting shall be reviewed and approved in advance by the City. 8. Remote radio read will be performed by the City. 9. Appendix A, Paragraph 1 is amended as follows: The Water Capacity Reserved is increased to “up to 500,000 gallons per day,” a 250,000 gallon-per-day increase from the current 250,000 gallon-per-day agreement. 10. The concept of the “Extra-Use Ratio” contained in Appendix A Paragraph 3 of the original agreement is hereby stricken. In its place, the parties agree that, if and only if Ames has available water capacity and wishes to provide that available capacity to Xenia, and Xenia wishes to purchase quantities in excess of the Water Capacity Reserved, the rate charged will be at the rates discussed below. There will be no surcharge or penalty for exceeding the Capacity Reserved. It is understood that Ames is under no obligation to provide quantities in excess of the Capacity Reserved. Xenia agrees to immediately (within 24 hours) limit its usage to the Capacity Reserved upon notification by the City of Ames. If it fails to do so, Ames may take measures to limit the volume available, such as throttling a valve. 11. Appendix A Paragraph 2. A new payment for capacity purchase as reimbur sement of existing capacity in the water utility for the incremental 250,000 gpd increase shall be $1,464,500. 12. MINIMUM PURCHASE: a. During the INITIAL 5 YEARS OF THE AGREEMENT, there shall be no minimum purchase quantity. 57 b. After the expiration of the INITIAL FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, there will be a minimum purchase quantity. Thereafter, Xenia agrees to purchase a minimum of 200,000 gallons per day, calculated on a calendar month average. Xenia will be billed by Ames for a minimum of 200,000 gallons per day, even if the actual demand is less than that amount. When the actual demand exceeds 200,000 gallons per day, Xenia will be billed by Ames for the actual quantity used. 13. VOLUMETRIC PRICING: Paragraph 5 of the 1996 Agreement and details of volumetric pricing in Appendix A Paragraph 3 are replaced by the following: a. An underlying premise in the agreement on rates is Xenia’s intent to ultimately maximize their withdrawal from Ames, such that the flow rate is consistent on a year - round basis. b. During the INITIAL 5 YEAR PERIOD, Xenia will be billed at the rate established in the Ames Municipal Code at Section 28.201(3) “Non-Peaking Industrial Rate.” c. AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE INITIAL 5 YEAR PERIOD, Xenia’s demand pattern will be evaluated by the City on an annual basis for continued eligibility for the “Non-Peaking Industrial Rate.” The eligibility calculation shall be the average of the preceding “winter months” compared against the highest monthly average “summer month” during the preceding calendar year. d. Also AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE INITIAL 5 YEAR PERIOD, should Xenia not meet the requirements in the Ames Municipal Code for the “Non-Peaking Industrial Rate,” they would be billed for all water purchased at the unit rate contained in the Ames Municipal Code Chapter 28, Section 28.201(2) “Non-residential (Commercial) Rates.” This includes the summer/winter rate structure. e. It is understood that the rates contained in Chapter 28 may be amended from time to time by the Ames City Council. The intent of this agreement is that the rates charged to Xenia would move identically to rates charged to other non -residential accounts in Ames. 14. AUBURN TRAIL AND HAYDEN’S PRESERVE SERVICE TERRITORY: This agreement replaces and supercedes the service territory buy-out cost from previous agreements regarding the Auburn Trail and Hayden’s Preserve developments. The new buyout terms shall be $3,000 per gross acre. All other provisions related to the service territory buyout remain unaltered. 15. TERM OF AGREEMENT: This agreement will become effective as of the date of approval by the Ames City Council and will remain effective for 40 years from the effective date. After the end of the 40-year period, the agreement will continue in effect until terminated by either party. Either party may terminate for any reason with 48- months advance notice. At such time as the agreement terminates, Xenia agrees to 58 promptly remove all of its infrastructure, including the proper abandonment of its connection to the Ames system at Xenia’s expense within six months, although extensions of that time may be granted by the City. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed by their duly authorized representatives: XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT By:_____________________________ Date:________________________ Dan Lovett, Chairperson ATTEST:________________________ Date:________________________ Peter Jensen, Secretary CITY OF AMES, IOWA By: _________________________ Date: ________________________ John A. Haila, Mayor ATTEST:___________________ Date: ________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 59 ITEM #:16 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:POLICE SUBJECT:2025 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: In March 2026, the Police Department received notice that it is eligible for grant funds through the 2025 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, as well as research and evaluation activities that will improve or enhance law enforcement programs related to criminal justice. Because the Story County Sheriff provides jail services for the county, the grant conditions require that the Sheriff participate in the grant application for funding under this JAG program. Therefore, it would be appropriate for the City enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Story County for acquisition and use of the funds. Total funding potentially available to the Ames Police Department and the Story County Sheriff’s Office through this grant offering is $17,525. There is no match required with this grant. If awarded, grant funds will be used to: 1. Send staff to a Crisis Intervention Team conference and provide supplemental mental health and officer wellness training to staff. 2. Purchase smart sequential road flares for traffic direction and safety. 3. Purchase two high quality binoculars for patrol and investigative purposes. 4. Purchase two pole cameras. (Note: Pole cameras are video cameras placed temporarily at a location for investigative purposes. They are always in public areas and subject to our policy. We currently have two that are quite old and no longer work very well.) The grant requires that the Mayor sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Story County as well as a certifications and assurances document indicating that the City will abide by the grant terms and conditions. These documents have been reviewed and approved by City’s Legal Department. 60 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Story County to apply for grant funding under the 2024 Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and authorize application for that grant. 2. Do not approve the agreement with the Story County or the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program grant application. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: JAG funds have been used productively during the past few years to purchase equipment and provide training. The program has proven to be a valuable source of funds for special purchases and programs. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above. ATTACHMENT(S): 2025_Byrne_Grant_MOU.pdf local-jag-ce-certification.pdf 61 THE STATE OF IOWA KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENT COUNTY OF STORY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, AND STORY COUNTY, IOWA JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AWARD This Agreement is made and entered into this____day of________, 2026, by and between the Story County, Iowa, acting by and through the Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors as an authorized agent for the county, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, and the City of Ames, acting by and through the Mayor as an authorized agent for the city, hereinafter referred to as AMES, both of Story County, State of Iowa, witnesseth: WHEREAS, under the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Formula Program, Local Solicitation, hereinafter referred to as GRANT, funds have become available to the parties for use in improving law enforcement programs; and WHEREAS, the GRANT requires that the COUNTY and AMES agree on process for filing an application for the acquisition, administration and expenditure of those funds; and, WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the performance of this Agreement is in the best interests of all parties, that the undertaking will benefit the public, and that the division of funds and costs is equitable; NOW THEREFORE, AMES and COUNTY agree as follows: Section 1. The parties are eligible for funding through the GRANT of up to $17,525.00. The parties agree that AMES will file a single application on behalf of both parties that provides for distribution of funds as follows: To AMES - $17,525.00 to support the participation of select personnel in specialized mental health and crisis intervention training, and to purchase critical safety and investigative equipment. The funds will be used to purchase smart sequential road flares, covert pole cameras, and high quality binoculars. Section 2. AMES shall be designated as the fiscal agent for the purposes of this GRANT and shall be responsible for all administrative support to meet the requirements of the GRANT. COUNTY shall not be responsible for any costs associated with the administration of the GRANT. Section 3. Each party to this agreement will be responsible for its own actions in providing services under this agreement and shall not be liable for any civil liability that may arise from the furnishing of the services by the other party. 62 Section 4. The parties to this Agreement do not intend for any third party to obtain a right by virtue of this Agreement. Section 5. By entering into this Agreement, the parties do not intend to create any obligations express or implied other than those set out herein; nor do they intend to create a separate legal entity for the purposes of this GRANT, specifically they do not intend to create a legal entity authorized by Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa; further, this Agreement shall not create any rights in any party not a signatory hereto. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed by their authorized representatives. Story County By: Latifah Faisal, Chair _____________________________________ Story County Board of Supervisors Signature City of Ames By: John Haila, Mayor _____________________________________ City of Ames Signature 63 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2025 Local Solicitation Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government On behalf of the applicant unit of local government named below, in support of that locality’s application for an award under the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (“JAG”) Program, and further to 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a), I certify to the Office of Justice Programs (“OJP”), U.S. Department of Justice (“USDOJ”), that all of the following are true and correct: 1.I am the chief executive of the applicant unit of local government named below, and I have the authority to make the following representations on my own behalf as chief executive and on behalf of the applicant unit of local government. I understand that these representations will be relied upon as material in any OJP decision to make an award, under the application described above, to the applicant unit of local government. 2.I certify that no federal funds made available by the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above will be used to supplant local funds but will be used to increase the amounts of such funds that would, in the absence of federal funds, be made available for law enforcement activities. 3.I assure that the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was submitted for review to the governing body of the unit of local government (e.g., city council or county commission), or to an organization designated by that governing body, not less than 30 days before the date of this certification. 4.I assure that, before the date of this certification— (a) the application described above (and any amendment to that application) was made public; and (b) an opportunity to comment on that application (or amendment) was provided to citizens and to neighborhood or community-based organizations, to the extent applicable law or established procedure made such an opportunity available. 5.I assure that, for each fiscal year of the award (if any) that OJP makes based on the application described above, the applicant unit of local government will maintain and report such data, records, and information (programmatic and financial), as OJP may reasonably require. 6.I have carefully reviewed 34 U.S.C. § 10153(a)(5), and, with respect to the programs to be funded by the award (if any), I hereby make the certification required by section 10153(a)(5), as to each of the items specified therein. 7.If the applicant named below is not the unit of local government itself, I certify that it is an instrumentality of the unit of local government and is approved to serve as the applicant and recipient of FY 2025 JAG funding on behalf of the unit of local government. _ Signature of Chief Executive of the Applicant Unit of Local Government _ Printed Name of Chief Executive _ Rev. March 2026 64 ITEM #:17 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:ADMIN SUBJECT:ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR SIGN OUTSIDE BUILDING AT 119 MAIN STREET - MARY JANE'S BAR & STAGE COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The tenant in the building at 119 Main Street, Mary Jane's Bar & Stage, is seeking approval for a sign outside the building that is 47 inches high and 47 inches wide . An Encroachment Permit is necessary to allow this sign to be installed over the right-of-way. Chapter 22.3(3) of the Ames Municipal Code requires approval of the Encroachment Permit Agreement by the City Council before the Permit can be issued. By signing the Agreement, the applicant and owner agree to hold harmless the City against any loss or liability as a result of the encroachment, to submit a certificate of liability insurance that protects the City in case of an accident, and to pay the fee for the Encroachment Permit. The applicant and owner also understand that this approval may be revoked at any time by the City Council. The fee for this permit was calculated at $25, and the full amount has been received by the City Clerk’s Office along with the certificate of liability insurance. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the request for an encroachment permit. 2. Deny the request for an encroachment permit. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The application meets the criteria for the approval of an Encroachment Permit, and the required fee and insurance have been received by the City Clerk’s Office. It is therefore, the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above. ATTACHMENT(S): Mary Jane's sign update details.pdf Mary Jane's Sign Cert of Inspection.pdf 65 Original sign to be updated: This image to replace the original logo. The internal illumination will be upgraded to LED, but size (47” W x 47” H x 6” D) and overall structure of the sign will remain the same. The bar is named after Mary Jane Brotherson, who passed away last year from pancreatic cancer, and was the wife of 40 years of one of our owners. 66 67 ITEM #:18 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:FREEL DRIVE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE ASSEMBLY COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: A pressure reducing valve (PRV) assembly is a critical control component used to manage the transition of water between different pressure zones within the City's water distribution system. These assemblies ensure that water pressure remains within a safe and functional range for both infrastructure and end users (see attached shop drawing of PRV assembly). An existing pressure reducing valve is located within the Freel Drive right of way, moderating pressure between a pressure zone on the northern portion of Freel Drive and a pressure zone on the southern portion of Freel Drive. The PRV needs to be relocated due to the proposed water service and driveway locations for the new Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (see attached location map). The relocated pressure reducing valve assembly will be located outside the proposed driveway and allow the water service to the site to be within a single pressure zone. The existing valve assembly was placed inside a manhole structure when it was originally construction in 1992. The manhole does not provide adequate space to complete proper maintenance of the assembly. The new valve assembly will be placed in a larger 9'x7' structure to allow for adequate maintenance access. ESI FAB Systems is the only known vendor that builds and supplies these pressure reducing valve assemblies. Therefore, this purchase requires a single-source purchasing arrangement with ESI FAB Systems, which is why a waiver of the City’s purchasing policy requirement for formal bidding procedures is needed. The other five pressure reducing valve assemblies in service for the City were also built and supplied by ESI FAB Systems. Utilizing the same system for this relocation will ensure consistency in maintenance across all six assemblies. City staff has worked directly with ESI FAB Systems to ensure all components of the assembly will be compatible with the current water system. While the assembly will be purchased separately to ensure proper design and to meet construction timelines, it will be installed as part of the Freel Drive Paving project. The contractor on this project will be provided the assembly by the City and will be responsible for setting the structure and making connections to the existing water main. 68 Description Revenue Expenses Unobligated Water System Improvement Funds $69,975 Pressure Reducing Valve Assembly $69,975 TOTAL $69,975 $69,975 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Waive the City’s purchasing policy requirement for formal bidding procedures for Freel Drive Pressure Reducing Valve Assembly and award a contract to ESI FAB Systems , LLC, Olathe, Kansas, in the amount of $69,975. 2. Direct staff to solicit bids for a replacement PRV. 3. Direct staff to modify the design of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus and Freel Drive Paving projects to avoid conflicts with the existing PRV location. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The existing pressure reducing valve must be relocated with the Freel Drive Paving Project to ensure work for the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C) can be completed. The lead time on the assembly from ESI FAB Systems is quoted at 10-13 weeks and could impact the timeline of both projects. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as stated above. ATTACHMENT(S): PRV Location Map-.pdf PRV Shop Drawing.pdf 69 70 NOTES: FITTINGS ARE DUCTILE IRON IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10. FLANGES ARE ANSI CLASS 125, B16.1. PIPE SPOOLS ARE CL53 DUCTILE IRON WITH FLANGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI/AWWA C115/A21.15. FLANGES ARE ANSI CLASS 125, B16.1. INTERIOR COATING MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF NSF-61 STANDARD. EXTERIOR COATING TO BE A 2-PART EPOXY. THE VAULT WILL BE DELIVERED IN TWO (2) SECTIONS. OFF-LOADING AND SETTING OF EACH SECTION BY INSTALLING CONTRACTOR, NOT ESI FAB SYSTEMS. THE HEAVIEST PICK WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 14,000 POUNDS. JOINT SEALANT WILL BE SUPPLIED FOR INSTALLATION BY CONTRACTOR BETWEEN THE TWO (2) SECTIONS. PIPE AND FITTINGS ARE NON-DOMESTIC. BILL OF MATERIALS ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 12” CLA-VAL SERIES 90 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE 2 1 12" EBAA MEGAFLANGE 3 1 12" DUCTILE IRON PIPE INLET CONNECTION 4 1 12" DUCTILE IRON PIPE OUTLET CONNECTION 5 3 PIPE PENETRATION SEAL 6 1 PRECAST CONCRETE VAULT 7 1 48"Ø CLEAR OPENING R-1740-F TYPE-B FRAME & COVER WITH REMOVABLE CENTER LID 8 VAULT STEPS 9 2 PIPE SUPPORTS 10 1 18" x 18" SUMP HOLE WITH ALUMINUM SUMP PAN, SUMP PUMP AND CHECK VALVE 11 1 2" PVC PIPE OUTLET CONNECTION PLAN VIEW 3 5 4 6 5 7 9 3 4 5 5 6 SECTION A-A 9 1 2 8 EPS08779 PROJECT: AMES, IA 15410 S MAHAFFIE ST OLATHE, KS 66062 PH: 816-468-9119 - www.esiwater.com FAB SYSTEMS 1 04/02/26 0 03/18/26 FOR REVIEW DRAWN BY: BC CHANGED VAULT WEIGHT & SUMP Ø 1 2 A 10 10 A 5 11 REV DATE REV DESCRIPTION 71 To:Mayor and City Council From:Finance Department Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Investment Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 Item No. 19 MEMO Attached is a memo and report provided by the City Treasurer for the City Council's review and approval. ATTACHMENT(S): Quarterly Investment Report March 2026.pdf Finance 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 72 Caring People Quality Programs Exceptional Service 515.239.5119 main 515.239-5320 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 mes, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org City Treasurer MEMO To: Mayor and City Council From: Roger Wisecup, CPA City Treasure Date: pril 6, 2026 Subject: Investment Report for Quarte Ending March 31, 2026 Introduction The purpose of this memorandum is to present a report summarizing the performance of the City of Ames investment portfolio for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. Discussion This report covers the period ending March 31, 2026, and presents a summary of the investments on hand at the end of March 2026. The investments are valued at amortized cost; this reflects the same basis that the assets are carried on the financial records of the City. All investments are in compliance with the current Investment Policy. Comments The Federal Reserve maintained the federal fund rate at 3.50-3.75 percent in the last quarter. The yield curve is currently upward-sloping, with longer-term maturities yielding higher interest rates than shorter-term investments. Accordingly, as securities mature, reinvestment may occur at lower short-term rates, which could result in reduced future interest income. Staff will continue to monitor market conditions and evaluate the City’s investment strategy, maintaining sufficient flexibility to adapt to changes in interest rates as the Federal Reserve assesses its target rate. 73 BOOK MARKET UN-REALIZED DESCRIPTION VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS) CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 0 FEDERAL AGENCY DISCOUNTS 0 FEDERAL AGENCY SECURITIES 95,445,444 95,344,182 (101,262) INVESTMENT POOLS 0 COMMERCIAL PAPER 6,449,613 6,449,395 (218) MISC COUPON SECURITIES 0 PASS THRU SECURITIES PAC/CMO 3,156,301 3,342,090 185,789 MONEY FUND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS 317,747 317,747 0 CORPORATE BONDS 0 US TREASURY DISCOUNTS 1,985,926 1,985,798 (128) US TREASURY SECURITIES 126,428,840 126,295,224 (133,616) INVESTMENTS 233,783,870 233,734,435 (49,435) CASH ACCOUNTS 29,381,809 29,381,809 TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE 263,165,679 263,116,244 (49,435) ACCRUAL BASIS INVESTMENT EARNINGS YR-TO-DATE GROSS EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS: 6,731,711 INTEREST EARNED ON CASH: 948,813 TOTAL INTEREST EARNED: 7,680,523 AND THE ACCUMULATED YEAR-TO-DATE CITY OF AMES, IOWA CASH AND INVESTMENTS SUMMARY AND SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 74 A CITY OF RMES"City ol Ames I nvestments FY 2025-2029 Portfolio Management Portfolio Summary March 31, 2026 Markot Book %of Portfollo Oey! to f,l3turlty YT['I 360 Equlv. YTT' 366 Equlv.lnvostmonls Comm€rclj Pape. Dl6c. .Amo{ti2ing FedorEl Agancy Coupon Socurities Tr€esury Coupon Soqrilla! Tr6alury Oi3counE +,rnordaing Ps53 Through Se.rdbbt /PAC/CMO 5,500.000.00 96.264,000.00 127,500.000.00 2,000,000.00 3,U4,244.A7 5,ri49,6r 2.50 93,445,443.72 126.428,839.78 1,985,926-22 3,155.301.30 179 853 924 91 1.742 430 453 7'l 931 3.8a6 3.66r 3.850 3.701 5.429 6.449,395.00 95.344.181.78 't26.295,223.50 1.9E5.7e8.40 3.3.r2.089_90 2_78 40.88 54.15 0.85 1.35 3.794 3.828 3.600 3.850 5.354 235,608,244.E7 233,416,688.68 233,466,123.52 100.000/.879 436 3.723 3.774 lnv6stmonts Cash Pasiboouchlcking (notindudld in yidd calcul.tionE) Total crsh .nd lnvsatrnents 317.746.64 317.746_U 317.746.64 0 294 436 3.723 0.298 23s,925,991.51 233,734,43s.32 233,783,E70.16 879 3.f71 Total Earnlngs March 31 Mqnlh Endlng Fiscal Year To Date Cunenl Year Avgragg oally Balance Efioctlve Rat of Rotum 739.725.U 233,974,411.69 3.72% 6,731,710.85 ced!&lhat these .eports are in cooformance 2-.rr1)' , (0,.4 with lhe lowa Public lnveslmeri Ac1. t-- 2c RosF,W;*e llrcIt ""-e, Rsportlng perlod 0U01 12026"01111 12026 Rm Oel6: 04iIEl2@6 - 1t03 Portfolio 2026 AC PM (PRF_PU117.3.12 75 YTM 365 Page 1 Par Value Book Value Maturity Date Stated RateMarket Value March 31, 2026 Portfolio Details - Investments Average BalanceIssuer Portfolio Management Investments FY 2025-2026 Days to Maturity YTM 360CUSIPInvestment # Purchase Date Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing 3.983Credit Agricole1295-25 1,000,000.00 993,877.78 05/29/20263.80009/19/2025 993,970.00 3.92922533UEV1 58 3.934Jackson National Life1312-25 2,000,000.00 1,975,000.00 07/30/20263.75011/10/2025 1,975,000.00 3.88046850CGW1 120 3.784MountCliff Funding1322-26 1,000,000.00 999,897.22 04/02/20263.70001/08/2026 999,990.00 3.73262455GD27 1 3.739Misubishi Union Financial of J1332-26 1,500,000.00 1,488,137.50 06/18/20263.65003/09/2026 1,488,135.00 3.68862479MFJ7 78 3.760Schwab1323-26 1,000,000.00 992,700.00 06/12/20263.65001/08/2026 992,300.00 3.7088085A3FC4 72 6,449,612.50 3.7946,449,395.006,500,000.008,216,558.62Subtotal and Average 3.846 75 Federal Agency Coupon Securities 4.070Farmer Mac1253-25A 1,500,000.00 1,479,562.10 04/12/20283.35003/05/2025 1,485,661.95 4.01431422XXC1 742 4.070Farmer Mac1253-25B 1,000,000.00 986,374.74 04/12/20283.35003/05/2025 990,441.30 4.01431422XXC1 742 3.749Farmer Mac1287-25A 1,500,000.00 1,499,825.26 08/13/20273.74008/15/2025 1,499,851.65 3.69731424WP63 499 3.749Farmer Mac1287-25B 1,000,000.00 999,883.51 08/13/20273.74008/15/2025 999,901.10 3.69731424WP63 499 4.710Federal Farm Credit1069-22 2,500,000.00 2,485,672.29 05/27/20260.66010/14/2022 2,488,117.25 4.6463133EMHH8 56 4.675Federal Farm Credit1179-24 1,000,000.00 900,782.00 06/01/20291.12505/31/2024 913,735.80 4.6113133EMHZ8 1,157 4.540Federal Farm Credit1184-24A 1,500,000.00 1,472,740.23 03/15/20272.50007/10/2024 1,481,205.00 4.4783133ENRK8 348 4.540Federal Farm Credit1184-24B 1,000,000.00 981,826.82 03/15/20272.50007/10/2024 987,470.00 4.4783133ENRK8 348 3.606Federal Farm Credit1199-24A 1,500,000.00 1,506,617.82 07/30/20265.00009/20/2024 1,505,534.40 3.5563133EPZY4 120 3.606Federal Farm Credit1199-24B 1,000,000.00 1,004,411.88 07/30/20265.00009/20/2024 1,003,689.60 3.5563133EPZY4 120 3.431Federal Farm Credit1212-24 1,000,000.00 1,000,102.64 04/13/20263.75009/30/2024 999,953.70 3.3843133EPFT7 12 4.130Federal Farm Credit1230-24 1,000,000.00 1,001,295.17 08/14/20264.50012/03/2024 1,002,301.80 4.0733133EPSW6 135 3.766Federal Farm Credit1268-25 4,000,000.00 4,008,773.48 05/30/20283.87505/09/2025 3,994,477.60 3.7143133EPLD5 790 4.025Federal Farm Credit1276-25 1,500,000.00 1,497,038.19 08/27/20273.87506/09/2025 1,498,615.95 3.9703133ETJT5 513 4.138Federal Farm Credit1285-25A 1,500,000.00 1,499,660.98 07/14/20274.12007/17/2025 1,501,095.30 4.0823133ETPU5 469 4.138Federal Farm Credit1285-25B 1,000,000.00 999,773.99 07/14/20274.12007/17/2025 1,000,730.20 4.0823133ETPU5 469 3.600Federal Farm Credit1290-25 1,500,000.00 1,509,437.42 11/29/20274.00009/03/2025 1,501,403.85 3.5513133EN3H1 607 3.483Federal Farm Credit1291-25A 1,500,000.00 1,514,114.70 10/14/20274.12509/10/2025 1,504,082.55 3.4353133ENS50 561 3.483Federal Farm Credit1291-25B 1,000,000.00 1,009,409.80 10/14/20274.12509/10/2025 1,002,721.70 3.4353133ENS50 561 3.521Federal Farm Credit1292-25 1,000,000.00 1,006,975.49 06/15/20274.12509/11/2025 1,002,075.10 3.4723133EPMV4 440 3.500Federal Farm Credit1293-25 1,000,000.00 1,007,136.88 09/29/20274.00009/11/2025 1,000,858.40 3.4523133ENQ29 546 3.538Federal Farm Credit1314-25A 1,000,000.00 999,597.40 10/27/20273.37511/19/2025 995,484.30 3.4893133ETM95 574 3.538Federal Farm Credit1314-25B 1,000,000.00 999,597.40 10/27/20273.37511/19/2025 995,484.30 3.4893133ETM95 574 3.550Federal Farm Credit1320-25 2,000,000.00 1,906,373.77 06/29/20281.35012/08/2025 1,891,743.40 3.5013133EMN73 820 3.470Federal Farm Credit1325-26 1,500,000.00 1,497,561.96 01/14/20283.37501/14/2026 1,488,862.20 3.4223133ET7L5 653 1.116Federal Home Loan Bank0980-21 2,650,000.00 2,649,978.95 04/14/20261.50004/14/2021 2,647,915.51 1.1013130ALVT8 13 2.496Federal Home Loan Bank1178-24 600,000.00 597,306.38 05/26/20262.00004/19/2024 598,384.86 2.4613130AMFN7 55 4.750Federal Home Loan Bank1181-24 1,500,000.00 1,480,861.71 08/13/20261.05006/21/2024 1,485,431.25 4.6853130ANGM6 134 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PM2) 7.3.12 Report Ver. 7.3.11 76 YTM 365 Page 2 Par Value Book Value Maturity Date Stated RateMarket Value March 31, 2026 Portfolio Details - Investments Average BalanceIssuer Portfolio Management Investments FY 2025-2026 Days to Maturity YTM 360CUSIPInvestment # Purchase Date Federal Agency Coupon Securities 4.550Federal Home Loan Bank1183-24A 1,500,000.00 1,455,161.34 02/26/20271.00007/10/2024 1,462,862.10 4.4883130ALDA9 331 4.550Federal Home Loan Bank1183-24B 1,000,000.00 970,107.56 02/26/20271.00007/10/2024 975,241.40 4.4883130ALDA9 331 4.510Federal Home Loan Bank1185-24A 1,410,000.00 1,364,029.68 03/30/20271.00007/10/2024 1,372,724.96 4.4493130ANZB9 363 4.510Federal Home Loan Bank1185-24B 1,000,000.00 967,396.94 03/30/20271.00007/10/2024 973,563.80 4.4493130ANZB9 363 3.670Federal Home Loan Bank1190-24A 1,500,000.00 1,480,582.59 10/28/20261.31009/13/2024 1,478,961.45 3.6203130APL29 210 3.670Federal Home Loan Bank1190-24B 1,000,000.00 987,055.06 10/28/20261.31009/13/2024 985,974.30 3.6203130APL29 210 3.690Federal Home Loan Bank1191-24 500,000.00 493,163.73 11/27/20261.50009/13/2024 492,758.25 3.6393130APXV2 240 3.530Federal Home Loan Bank1195-24 1,335,000.00 1,315,878.90 01/27/20271.70009/17/2024 1,313,446.02 3.4823130AQM26 301 3.530Federal Home Loan Bank1196-24 1,250,000.00 1,233,638.55 02/25/20272.00009/17/2024 1,230,098.50 3.4823130AQRQ8 330 3.820Federal Home Loan Bank1214-24 1,500,000.00 1,474,410.00 12/28/20261.40010/07/2024 1,475,123.85 3.7683130AQEV1 271 4.340Federal Home Loan Bank1229-24A 1,500,000.00 1,488,330.94 06/30/20261.05011/25/2024 1,490,435.70 4.2813130AN2H2 90 4.340Federal Home Loan Bank1229-24B 1,000,000.00 992,220.63 06/30/20261.05011/25/2024 993,623.80 4.2813130AN2H2 90 4.120Federal Home Loan Bank1235-24A 1,500,000.00 1,461,500.89 01/29/20270.85012/12/2024 1,464,513.45 4.0643130AKRE8 303 4.120Federal Home Loan Bank1235-24B 1,000,000.00 974,333.92 01/29/20270.85012/12/2024 976,342.30 4.0643130AKRE8 303 4.250Federal Home Loan Bank1260-25 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 03/28/20304.25003/28/2025 1,496,238.45 4.1923130B5Q50 1,457 3.874Federal Home Loan Bank1274-25 1,000,000.00 1,001,885.94 01/15/20274.12506/09/2025 1,002,522.80 3.8213130AYPN0 289 4.163Federal Home Loan Bank1275-25 1,500,000.00 1,499,779.44 05/28/20274.15006/09/2025 1,500,678.30 4.1063130B6LC8 422 4.081Federal Home Loan Bank1277-25 500,000.00 475,576.00 10/29/20270.80006/09/2025 476,567.45 4.0253130AKML7 576 4.146Federal Home Loan Bank1284-25A 1,500,000.00 1,500,047.90 06/30/20274.15007/17/2025 1,501,006.05 4.0903130B6SZ0 455 4.146Federal Home Loan Bank1284-25B 1,000,000.00 1,000,031.93 06/30/20274.15007/17/2025 1,000,670.70 4.0903130B6SZ0 455 3.500Federal Home Loan Bank1300-25 1,500,000.00 1,463,079.40 04/28/20282.25010/06/2025 1,449,845.25 3.4523130AM4Q2 758 3.424Federal Home Loan Bank1324-26 1,000,000.00 983,308.57 12/15/20261.00001/09/2026 981,047.60 3.3773130ANTK6 258 3.400Federal Home Loan Bank1328-26A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00 07/30/20273.40001/30/2026 1,491,507.00 3.3533130B9CX6 485 3.400Federal Home Loan Bank1328-26B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 07/30/20273.40001/30/2026 994,338.00 3.3533130B9CX6 485 3.701Federal Home Loan Bank1334-26 1,650,000.00 1,652,103.77 07/29/20263.00003/12/2026 1,652,457.90 3.6503130ANB41 119 3.619Federal Home Loan Bank1336-26 2,000,000.00 2,000,094.79 10/21/20263.62503/20/2026 1,997,733.40 3.5703130B7UU6 203 4.180Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1225-24 1,500,000.00 1,485,169.77 07/15/20260.60011/05/2024 1,485,991.20 4.1233134GXKD5 105 4.130Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1234-24 1,000,000.00 976,019.63 12/30/20260.75012/12/2024 977,121.40 4.0743134GW6P6 273 4.108Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1264-25 2,000,000.00 1,999,844.37 04/14/20274.10004/15/2025 2,000,216.60 4.0523134HBJN2 378 4.222Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1273-25 1,595,000.00 1,586,342.63 05/27/20260.62506/09/2025 1,587,473.51 4.1653134GXCD4 56 3.450Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1294-25 1,375,000.00 1,287,210.21 01/12/20291.00009/12/2025 1,260,997.51 3.4033134GXKE3 1,017 3.871Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co.1309-25 5,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 06/01/20283.87010/15/2025 4,978,531.50 3.8183134HBY70 792 4.938Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1174-24 3,850,000.00 3,825,751.21 05/28/20260.70004/15/2024 3,831,500.75 4.8713135GA4Q1 57 3.820Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1213-24A 1,500,000.00 1,496,829.21 09/30/20263.37510/07/2024 1,496,989.05 3.7683135GAVJ7 182 3.820Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1213-24B 1,000,000.00 997,886.14 09/30/20263.37510/07/2024 997,992.70 3.7683135GAVJ7 182 3.750Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1316-25 1,150,000.00 1,153,593.75 10/21/20303.75011/24/2025 1,128,160.70 3.6983136GAYY9 1,664 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PM2) 7.3.12 77 YTM 365 Page 3 Par Value Book Value Maturity Date Stated RateMarket Value March 31, 2026 Portfolio Details - Investments Average BalanceIssuer Portfolio Management Investments FY 2025-2026 Days to Maturity YTM 360CUSIPInvestment # Purchase Date Federal Agency Coupon Securities 4.003Tennessee Valley Authority1272-25 1,399,000.00 1,395,676.47 03/15/20283.87505/23/2025 1,394,000.81 3.948880591EZ1 714 3.899U.S. Treasury1282-25A 1,500,000.00 1,502,825.34 02/15/20274.12507/11/2025 1,504,615.95 3.84591282CKA8 320 3.899U.S. Treasury1282-25B 1,000,000.00 1,001,883.56 02/15/20274.12507/11/2025 1,003,077.30 3.84591282CKA8 320 95,445,443.72 3.82895,344,181.7896,264,000.0095,575,961.06Subtotal and Average 3.881 430 Treasury Coupon Securities 4.021Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1310-25 8,000,000.00 8,000,000.00 06/01/20294.02010/15/2025 7,967,499.20 3.9663136GAXW4 1,157 1.005U.S. Treasury1012-21 3,500,000.00 3,498,572.10 05/31/20260.75010/15/2021 3,482,009.65 0.99191282CCF6 60 2.641U.S. Treasury1032-22 9,000,000.00 8,973,674.78 05/31/20260.75004/14/2022 8,953,739.10 2.60591282CCF6 60 2.756U.S. Treasury1037-22 4,500,000.00 4,390,477.65 05/31/20270.50004/18/2022 4,331,245.95 2.719912828ZS2 425 4.320U.S. Treasury1070-22 5,000,000.00 4,902,079.13 05/15/20272.37510/14/2022 4,921,289.00 4.260912828X88 409 4.301U.S. Treasury1071-22 1,000,000.00 960,266.27 05/31/20270.50010/14/2022 962,499.10 4.242912828ZS2 425 4.609U.S. Treasury1177-24 4,000,000.00 3,737,722.09 05/31/20281.25004/15/2024 3,787,811.60 4.54691282CCE9 791 3.686U.S. Treasury1192-24A 1,500,000.00 1,501,362.83 04/30/20264.87509/16/2024 1,501,172.40 3.63691282CKK6 29 3.686U.S. Treasury1192-24B 1,000,000.00 1,000,908.55 04/30/20264.87509/16/2024 1,000,781.60 3.63691282CKK6 29 4.000U.S. Treasury1215-24A 1,500,000.00 1,500,361.39 06/15/20264.12510/15/2024 1,501,150.65 3.94591282CHH7 75 4.000U.S. Treasury1215-24B 1,000,000.00 1,000,240.93 06/15/20264.12510/15/2024 1,000,767.10 3.94591282CHH7 75 4.009U.S. Treasury1216-24A 1,500,000.00 1,499,329.78 05/15/20263.62510/15/2024 1,499,672.85 3.95491282CHB0 44 4.009U.S. Treasury1216-24B 1,000,000.00 999,553.18 05/15/20263.62510/15/2024 999,781.90 3.95491282CHB0 44 4.230U.S. Treasury1244-25A 1,500,000.00 1,503,494.81 11/15/20264.62502/13/2025 1,507,474.35 4.17291282CJK8 228 4.230U.S. Treasury1244-25B 1,000,000.00 1,002,329.87 11/15/20264.62502/13/2025 1,004,982.90 4.17291282CJK8 228 4.240U.S. Treasury1245-25 2,000,000.00 1,964,478.52 05/31/20272.62502/12/2025 1,973,103.20 4.18291282CET4 425 4.280U.S. Treasury1246-25 2,000,000.00 1,973,734.07 05/31/20283.62502/12/2025 1,992,021.00 4.22191282CHE4 791 4.061U.S. Treasury1251-25A 1,500,000.00 1,501,816.58 07/15/20264.50002/28/2025 1,502,927.55 4.00591282CHM6 105 4.061U.S. Treasury1251-25B 1,000,000.00 1,001,211.06 07/15/20264.50002/28/2025 1,001,951.70 4.00591282CHM6 105 3.978U.S. Treasury1254-25 3,000,000.00 2,978,589.35 05/31/20283.62503/13/2025 2,988,031.50 3.92391282CHE4 791 3.966U.S. Treasury1261-25A 1,500,000.00 1,498,685.49 08/31/20263.75004/15/2025 1,499,828.40 3.91291282CLH2 152 3.966U.S. Treasury1261-25B 1,000,000.00 999,123.66 08/31/20263.75004/15/2025 999,885.60 3.91291282CLH2 152 3.961U.S. Treasury1262-25A 1,500,000.00 1,504,363.65 09/15/20264.62504/15/2025 1,505,867.25 3.90791282CHY0 167 3.961U.S. Treasury1262-25B 1,000,000.00 1,002,909.10 09/15/20264.62504/15/2025 1,003,911.50 3.90791282CHY0 167 3.967U.S. Treasury1263-25 1,500,000.00 1,505,118.51 10/15/20264.62504/15/2025 1,506,844.35 3.91391282CJC6 197 3.932U.S. Treasury1265-25 8,000,000.00 7,566,664.30 05/31/20281.25004/15/2025 7,575,623.20 3.87991282CCE9 791 4.040U.S. Treasury1269-25 2,000,000.00 2,006,049.06 10/15/20264.62505/23/2025 2,009,125.80 3.98491282CJC6 197 3.997U.S. Treasury1270-25 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 01/15/20274.00005/23/2025 2,003,534.40 3.94391282CJT9 289 3.921U.S. Treasury1278-25 1,500,000.00 1,477,946.05 11/30/20261.62506/13/2025 1,479,093.60 3.867912828YU8 243 3.830U.S. Treasury1279-25 2,000,000.00 2,018,273.22 06/15/20274.62506/13/2025 2,018,832.00 3.77891282CKV2 440 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PM2) 7.3.12 78 YTM 365 Page 4 Par Value Book Value Maturity Date Stated RateMarket Value March 31, 2026 Portfolio Details - Investments Average BalanceIssuer Portfolio Management Investments FY 2025-2026 Days to Maturity YTM 360CUSIPInvestment # Purchase Date Treasury Coupon Securities 3.891U.S. Treasury1280-25 1,000,000.00 1,002,291.22 11/30/20264.25006/26/2025 1,003,108.80 3.83791282CLY5 243 3.910U.S. Treasury1281-25 1,000,000.00 1,003,702.16 10/15/20264.62506/26/2025 1,004,562.90 3.85791282CJC6 197 3.960U.S. Treasury1283-25A 1,500,000.00 1,508,005.67 04/15/20274.50007/16/2025 1,511,779.50 3.90691282CKJ9 379 3.960U.S. Treasury1283-25B 1,000,000.00 1,005,337.12 04/15/20274.50007/16/2025 1,007,853.00 3.90691282CKJ9 379 3.720U.S. Treasury1286-25 1,000,000.00 1,008,363.91 05/15/20274.50008/15/2025 1,007,423.90 3.66991282CKR1 409 3.600U.S. Treasury1288-25 1,500,000.00 1,495,294.81 09/15/20273.37509/03/2025 1,490,157.15 3.55091282CLL3 532 3.621U.S. Treasury1289-25 1,500,000.00 1,510,796.50 09/30/20274.12509/03/2025 1,506,147.15 3.57191282CFM8 547 3.600U.S. Treasury1296-25A 1,500,000.00 1,507,034.42 12/31/20264.25009/19/2025 1,505,274.45 3.55191282CME8 274 3.600U.S. Treasury1296-25B 1,000,000.00 1,004,689.62 12/31/20264.25009/19/2025 1,003,516.30 3.55191282CME8 274 3.550U.S. Treasury1297-25 1,000,000.00 1,003,616.18 05/31/20273.87510/02/2025 1,000,742.90 3.50291282CNE7 425 3.510U.S. Treasury1298-25 1,500,000.00 1,514,275.52 11/15/20274.12510/02/2025 1,506,442.95 3.46291282CLX7 593 3.510U.S. Treasury1299-25 1,500,000.00 1,514,278.21 11/15/20274.12510/06/2025 1,506,442.95 3.46291282CLX7 593 3.683U.S. Treasury1305-25 3,000,000.00 3,006,785.98 06/30/20264.62510/15/2025 3,006,096.90 3.63291282CKY6 90 3.524U.S. Treasury1306-25 1,500,000.00 1,480,682.81 09/30/20260.87510/15/2025 1,478,790.00 3.47691282CCZ2 182 3.570U.S. Treasury1307-25 3,000,000.00 3,014,747.06 12/31/20264.25010/15/2025 3,010,548.90 3.52191282CME8 274 3.600U.S. Treasury1311-25 1,500,000.00 1,503,277.34 04/30/20273.75011/06/2025 1,500,525.67 3.55191282CMY4 394 3.539U.S. Treasury1315-25A 1,500,000.00 1,426,911.66 12/31/20270.62511/19/2025 1,419,106.65 3.49191282CBB6 639 3.539U.S. Treasury1315-25B 1,000,000.00 951,274.44 12/31/20270.62511/19/2025 946,071.10 3.49191282CBB6 639 3.500U.S. Treasury1317-25 5,000,000.00 5,021,096.01 05/31/20273.87511/25/2025 5,003,714.50 3.45291282CNE7 425 3.511U.S. Treasury1318-25 4,000,000.00 4,016,390.65 05/31/20273.87511/26/2025 4,002,971.60 3.46391282CNE7 425 3.482U.S. Treasury1319-25 1,000,000.00 1,000,229.97 09/30/20273.50012/03/2025 995,158.80 3.43491282CPB1 547 3.520U.S. Treasury1326-26 1,000,000.00 998,055.11 04/30/20272.75001/20/2026 995,452.21 3.47291282CEN7 394 3.520U.S. Treasury1327-26A 1,500,000.00 1,517,682.32 12/15/20274.00001/20/2026 1,509,975.22 3.47291282CMB4 623 3.520U.S. Treasury1327-26B 1,000,000.00 1,011,788.21 12/15/20274.00001/20/2026 1,006,650.14 3.47291282CMB4 623 3.620U.S. Treasury1329-26 5,000,000.00 4,896,515.87 05/31/20292.75002/05/2026 4,863,733.57 3.57091282CES6 1,156 3.450U.S. Treasury1330-26 1,000,000.00 1,021,192.47 06/15/20274.62502/12/2026 1,016,912.57 3.40391282CKV2 440 3.500U.S. Treasury1331-26 1,000,000.00 1,002,581.16 08/31/20273.62503/09/2026 997,955.45 3.45291282CNV9 517 3.601U.S. Treasury1335-26 1,000,000.00 996,833.10 09/15/20273.37503/13/2026 993,438.10 3.55191282CLL3 532 3.673U.S. Treasury1337-26 1,000,000.00 991,569.53 11/30/20261.62503/20/2026 990,973.11 3.623912828YU8 243 3.750U.S. Treasury1338-26 1,000,000.00 1,020,046.36 11/15/20274.12503/20/2026 1,018,539.08 3.69991282CLX7 593 3.751U.S. Treasury1339-26 1,000,000.00 1,004,158.41 11/30/20273.37503/20/2026 1,002,699.68 3.69991282CPL9 608 126,428,839.78 3.600126,295,223.60127,500,000.00125,367,793.94Subtotal and Average 3.650 453 Treasury Discounts -Amortizing 3.701U.S. Treasury1333-26 2,000,000.00 1,985,926.22 06/11/20263.56803/12/2026 1,985,798.40 3.650912797QX8 71 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PM2) 7.3.12 79 YTM 365 Page 5 Par Value Book Value Maturity Date Stated RateMarket Value March 31, 2026 Portfolio Details - Investments Average BalanceIssuer Portfolio Management Investments FY 2025-2026 Days to Maturity YTM 360CUSIPInvestment # Purchase Date 1,985,926.22 3.6501,985,798.402,000,000.001,280,027.81Subtotal and Average 3.701 71 Pass Through Securities /PAC/CMO 6.003Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1137-23A 1,297,689.44 1,247,079.55 07/25/20284.50010/31/2023 1,304,092.24 5.9203136BQCS6 846 6.003Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1137-23B 865,126.33 831,386.40 07/25/20284.50010/31/2023 869,394.86 5.9203136BQCS6 846 4.323Federal Nat'l Mtg. Assoc.1180-24 1,181,429.10 1,077,835.35 04/01/20293.00005/31/2024 1,168,602.80 4.2633140XP6F1 1,096 3,156,301.30 5.3543,342,089.903,344,244.873,216,396.80Subtotal and Average 5.429 931 3.723233,974,411.59 235,608,244.87 3.774 436233,416,688.68 233,466,123.52Total and Average Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PM2) 7.3.12 80 YTM 365 Page 6 Par Value Book Value Stated RateMarket Value March 31, 2026 Portfolio Details - Cash Average BalanceIssuer Portfolio Management Investments FY 2025-2026 Days to Maturity YTM 360CUSIPInvestment # Purchase Date Money Market 0.300First Interstate Bank4531558874 315,528.33 315,528.33 0.300315,528.33 0.296SYS4531558874B 1 0.000Charles Schwab1023-8750 2,218.31 2,218.3112/31/2025 2,218.31 0.0001023-8750 1 0.00 3.723233,974,411.59 235,925,991.51 3.774 436 1Average Balance 233,734,435.32 233,783,870.16Total Cash and Investments Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PM2) 7.3.12 81 Page 1 Par Value Stated Rate March 31, 2026 Investment Status Report - Investments Portfolio Management Book Value Maturity Date Current Principal Investments FY 2025-2026 YTM 365 YTM 360 Payment DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer Purchase Date Accrued Interest At Purchase Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing CACPNY1295-25 1,000,000.00 993,877.783.800 05/29/202622533UEV1 05/29 - At Maturity09/19/2025 973,400.003.9833.929 JNLSTF1312-25 2,000,000.00 1,975,000.003.750 07/30/202646850CGW1 07/30 - At Maturity11/10/2025 1,945,416.663.9343.880 MCFUND1322-26 1,000,000.00 999,897.223.700 04/02/202662455GD27 04/02 - At Maturity01/08/2026 991,366.673.7843.732 MUFGBK1332-26 1,500,000.00 1,488,137.503.650 06/18/202662479MFJ7 06/18 - At Maturity03/09/2026 1,484,639.583.7393.688 SCH1323-26 1,000,000.00 992,700.003.650 06/12/20268085A3FC4 06/12 - At Maturity01/08/2026 984,284.723.7603.708 6,449,612.50Commercial Paper Disc. -Amortizing Totals 6,379,107.630.003.7946,500,000.00 3.846 Federal Agency Coupon Securities FAMCA1253-25A 1,500,000.00 1,479,562.103.350 04/12/202831422XXC1 04/12 - 10/12 Received03/05/2025 1,468,770.004.0704.014 FAMCA1253-25B 1,000,000.00 986,374.743.350 04/12/202831422XXC1 04/12 - 10/12 Received03/05/2025 979,180.004.0704.014 FAMCA1287-25A 1,500,000.00 1,499,825.263.740 08/13/202731424WP63 02/13 - 08/13 Received08/15/2025 1,499,745.003.7493.697 FAMCA1287-25B 1,000,000.00 999,883.513.740 08/13/202731424WP63 02/13 - 08/13 Received08/15/2025 999,830.003.7493.697 FFCB1069-22 2,500,000.00 2,485,672.290.660 05/27/20263133EMHH8 11/27 - 05/27 Received10/14/2022 2,166,625.004.7104.646 FFCB1179-24 1,000,000.00 900,782.001.125 06/01/20293133EMHZ8 06/01 - 12/01 Received05/31/2024 843,340.004.6754.611 FFCB1184-24A 1,500,000.00 1,472,740.232.500 03/15/20273133ENRK8 09/15 - 03/15 Received07/10/2024 1,423,530.004.5404.478 FFCB1184-24B 1,000,000.00 981,826.822.500 03/15/20273133ENRK8 09/15 - 03/15 Received07/10/2024 949,020.004.5404.478 FFCB1199-24A 1,500,000.00 1,506,617.825.000 07/30/20263133EPZY4 01/30 - 07/30 Received09/20/2024 1,537,260.003.6063.556 FFCB1199-24B 1,000,000.00 1,004,411.885.000 07/30/20263133EPZY4 01/30 - 07/30 Received09/20/2024 1,024,840.003.6063.556 FFCB1212-24 1,000,000.00 1,000,102.643.750 04/13/20263133EPFT7 10/13 - 04/13 Received09/30/2024 1,004,730.003.4313.384 FFCB1230-24 1,000,000.00 1,001,295.174.500 08/14/20263133EPSW6 02/14 - 08/14 Received12/03/2024 1,005,950.004.1304.073 FFCB1268-25 4,000,000.00 4,008,773.483.875 05/30/20283133EPLD5 05/30 - 11/30 Received05/09/2025 4,012,400.003.7663.714 FFCB1276-25 1,500,000.00 1,497,038.193.875 08/27/20273133ETJT5 08/27 - 02/27 Received06/09/2025 1,495,329.004.0253.970 FFCB1285-25A 1,500,000.00 1,499,660.984.120 07/14/20273133ETPU5 01/14 - 07/14 Received07/17/2025 1,499,475.004.1384.082 FFCB1285-25B 1,000,000.00 999,773.994.120 07/14/20273133ETPU5 01/14 - 07/14 Received07/17/2025 999,650.004.1384.082 FFCB1290-25 1,500,000.00 1,509,437.424.000 11/29/20273133EN3H1 11/29 - 05/29 Received09/03/2025 1,512,720.003.6003.551 FFCB1291-25A 1,500,000.00 1,514,114.704.125 10/14/20273133ENS50 10/14 - 04/14 Received09/10/2025 1,519,245.003.4833.435 FFCB1291-25B 1,000,000.00 1,009,409.804.125 10/14/20273133ENS50 10/14 - 04/14 Received09/10/2025 1,012,830.003.4833.435 FFCB1292-25 1,000,000.00 1,006,975.494.125 06/15/20273133EPMV4 12/15 - 06/15 Received09/11/2025 1,010,190.003.5213.472 FFCB1293-25 1,000,000.00 1,007,136.884.000 09/29/20273133ENQ29 09/29 - 03/29 Received09/11/2025 1,009,790.003.5003.452 FFCB1314-25A 1,000,000.00 999,597.403.375 10/27/20273133ETM95 04/27 - 10/27 2,062.5011/19/2025 996,960.003.5383.489 FFCB1314-25B 1,000,000.00 999,597.403.375 10/27/20273133ETM95 04/27 - 10/27 2,062.5011/19/2025 996,960.003.5383.489 FFCB1320-25 2,000,000.00 1,906,373.771.350 06/29/20283133EMN73 12/29 - 06/29 Received12/08/2025 1,893,280.003.5503.501 FFCB1325-26 1,500,000.00 1,497,561.963.375 01/14/20283133ET7L5 07/14 - 01/1401/14/2026 1,497,270.003.4703.422 FHLB0980-21 2,650,000.00 2,649,978.951.500 04/14/20263130ALVT8 10/14 - 04/1404/14/2021 2,647,085.001.1161.101 FHLB1178-24 600,000.00 597,306.382.000 05/26/20263130AMFN7 05/26 - 11/26 Received04/19/2024 562,926.002.4962.461 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PMS) 7.3.12 Report Ver. 7.3.11 82 Page 2 Par Value Stated Rate March 31, 2026 Investment Status Report - Investments Portfolio Management Book Value Maturity Date Current Principal Investments FY 2025-2026 YTM 365 YTM 360 Payment DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer Purchase Date Accrued Interest At Purchase Federal Agency Coupon Securities FHLB1181-24 1,500,000.00 1,480,861.711.050 08/13/20263130ANGM6 08/13 - 02/13 Received06/21/2024 1,388,070.004.7504.685 FHLB1183-24A 1,500,000.00 1,455,161.341.000 02/26/20273130ALDA9 08/26 - 02/26 Received07/10/2024 1,369,485.004.5504.488 FHLB1183-24B 1,000,000.00 970,107.561.000 02/26/20273130ALDA9 08/26 - 02/26 Received07/10/2024 912,990.004.5504.488 FHLB1185-24A 1,410,000.00 1,364,029.681.000 03/30/20273130ANZB9 09/30 - 03/30 Received07/10/2024 1,284,510.004.5104.449 FHLB1185-24B 1,000,000.00 967,396.941.000 03/30/20273130ANZB9 09/30 - 03/30 Received07/10/2024 911,000.004.5104.449 FHLB1190-24A 1,500,000.00 1,480,582.591.310 10/28/20263130APL29 10/28 - 04/28 Received09/13/2024 1,428,240.003.6703.620 FHLB1190-24B 1,000,000.00 987,055.061.310 10/28/20263130APL29 10/28 - 04/28 Received09/13/2024 952,160.003.6703.620 FHLB1191-24 500,000.00 493,163.731.500 11/27/20263130APXV2 11/27 - 05/27 Received09/13/2024 477,000.003.6903.639 FHLB1195-24 1,335,000.00 1,315,878.901.700 01/27/20273130AQM26 01/27 - 07/27 Received09/17/2024 1,280,091.453.5303.482 FHLB1196-24 1,250,000.00 1,233,638.552.000 02/25/20273130AQRQ8 02/25 - 08/25 Received09/17/2024 1,205,662.503.5303.482 FHLB1214-24 1,500,000.00 1,474,410.001.400 12/28/20263130AQEV1 12/28 - 06/28 Received10/07/2024 1,423,230.003.8203.768 FHLB1229-24A 1,500,000.00 1,488,330.941.050 06/30/20263130AN2H2 12/30 - 06/30 Received11/25/2024 1,424,610.004.3404.281 FHLB1229-24B 1,000,000.00 992,220.631.050 06/30/20263130AN2H2 12/30 - 06/30 Received11/25/2024 949,740.004.3404.281 FHLB1235-24A 1,500,000.00 1,461,500.890.850 01/29/20273130AKRE8 01/29 - 07/29 Received12/12/2024 1,400,910.004.1204.064 FHLB1235-24B 1,000,000.00 974,333.920.850 01/29/20273130AKRE8 01/29 - 07/29 Received12/12/2024 933,939.994.1204.064 FHLB1260-25 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.004.250 03/28/20303130B5Q50 09/28 - 03/2803/28/2025 1,500,000.004.2504.192 FHLB1274-25 1,000,000.00 1,001,885.944.125 01/15/20273130AYPN0 07/15 - 01/15 Received06/09/2025 1,003,825.003.8743.821 FHLB1275-25 1,500,000.00 1,499,779.444.150 05/28/20273130B6LC8 11/28 - 05/28 Received06/09/2025 1,499,625.004.1634.106 FHLB1277-25 500,000.00 475,576.000.800 10/29/20273130AKML7 07/29 - 01/29 Received06/09/2025 463,020.004.0814.025 FHLB1284-25A 1,500,000.00 1,500,047.904.150 06/30/20273130B6SZ0 12/30 - 06/30 Received07/17/2025 1,500,075.004.1464.090 FHLB1284-25B 1,000,000.00 1,000,031.934.150 06/30/20273130B6SZ0 12/30 - 06/30 Received07/17/2025 1,000,050.004.1464.090 FHLB1300-25 1,500,000.00 1,463,079.402.250 04/28/20283130AM4Q2 10/28 - 04/28 Received10/06/2025 1,454,430.003.5003.452 FHLB1324-26 1,000,000.00 983,308.571.000 12/15/20263130ANTK6 03/15 - 09/15 Received01/09/2026 977,920.003.4243.377 FHLB1328-26A 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.003.400 07/30/20273130B9CX6 07/30 - 01/3001/30/2026 1,500,000.003.4003.353 FHLB1328-26B 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.003.400 07/30/20273130B9CX6 07/30 - 01/3001/30/2026 1,000,000.003.4003.353 FHLB1334-26 1,650,000.00 1,652,103.773.000 07/29/20263130ANB41 07/29 - Final Pmt.5,912.5003/12/2026 1,645,578.003.7013.650 FHLB1336-26 2,000,000.00 2,000,094.793.625 10/21/20263130B7UU6 03/23 - 09/23 Received03/20/2026 2,000,100.003.6193.570 FHLMC1225-24 1,500,000.00 1,485,169.770.600 07/15/20263134GXKD5 01/15 - 07/15 Received11/05/2024 1,413,015.004.1804.123 FHLMC1234-24 1,000,000.00 976,019.630.750 12/30/20263134GW6P6 04/30 - 10/30 Received12/12/2024 934,210.004.1304.074 FHLMC1264-25 2,000,000.00 1,999,844.374.100 04/14/20273134HBJN2 10/14 - 04/14 Received04/15/2025 1,999,700.004.1084.052 FHLMC1273-25 1,595,000.00 1,586,342.630.625 05/27/20263134GXCD4 11/27 - 05/27 Received06/09/2025 1,541,200.654.2224.165 FHLMC1294-25 1,375,000.00 1,287,210.211.000 01/12/20293134GXKE3 01/12 - 07/12 Received09/12/2025 1,269,757.503.4503.403 FHLMC1309-25 5,000,000.00 5,000,000.003.870 06/01/20283134HBY70 04/15 - 10/1510/15/2025 5,000,000.003.8713.818 FNMA1174-24 3,850,000.00 3,825,751.210.700 05/28/20263135GA4Q1 05/28 - 11/28 Received04/15/2024 3,525,406.504.9384.871 FNMA1213-24A 1,500,000.00 1,496,829.213.375 09/30/20263135GAVJ7 03/30 - 09/30 Received10/07/2024 1,487,370.003.8203.768 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PMS) 7.3.12 83 Page 3 Par Value Stated Rate March 31, 2026 Investment Status Report - Investments Portfolio Management Book Value Maturity Date Current Principal Investments FY 2025-2026 YTM 365 YTM 360 Payment DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer Purchase Date Accrued Interest At Purchase Federal Agency Coupon Securities FNMA1213-24B 1,000,000.00 997,886.143.375 09/30/20263135GAVJ7 03/30 - 09/30 Received10/07/2024 991,580.003.8203.768 FNMA1316-25 1,150,000.00 1,153,593.753.750 10/21/20303136GAYY9 04/21 - 10/21 3,593.7511/24/2025 1,150,000.003.7503.698 TVA1272-25 1,399,000.00 1,395,676.473.875 03/15/2028880591EZ1 09/15 - 03/15 Received05/23/2025 1,394,222.424.0033.948 US TRE1282-25A 1,500,000.00 1,502,825.344.125 02/15/202791282CKA8 08/15 - 02/15 Received07/11/2025 1,505,156.253.8993.845 US TRE1282-25B 1,000,000.00 1,001,883.564.125 02/15/202791282CKA8 08/15 - 02/15 Received07/11/2025 1,003,437.503.8993.845 95,445,443.72Federal Agency Coupon Securities Totals 93,670,247.7613,631.253.82896,264,000.00 3.881 Treasury Coupon Securities FNMA1310-25 8,000,000.00 8,000,000.004.020 06/01/20293136GAXW4 04/15 - 10/1510/15/2025 8,000,000.004.0213.966 US TRE1012-21 3,500,000.00 3,498,572.100.750 05/31/202691282CCF6 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/15/2021 3,459,804.691.0050.991 US TRE1032-22 9,000,000.00 8,973,674.780.750 05/31/202691282CCF6 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/14/2022 8,338,359.382.6412.605 US TRE1037-22 4,500,000.00 4,390,477.650.500 05/31/2027912828ZS2 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/18/2022 4,018,359.382.7562.719 US TRE1070-22 5,000,000.00 4,902,079.132.375 05/15/2027912828X88 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/14/2022 4,599,218.754.3204.260 US TRE1071-22 1,000,000.00 960,266.270.500 05/31/2027912828ZS2 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/14/2022 842,000.004.3014.242 US TRE1177-24 4,000,000.00 3,737,722.091.250 05/31/202891282CCE9 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/15/2024 3,500,312.504.6094.546 US TRE1192-24A 1,500,000.00 1,501,362.834.875 04/30/202691282CKK6 10/31 - 04/30 Received09/16/2024 1,527,773.443.6863.636 US TRE1192-24B 1,000,000.00 1,000,908.554.875 04/30/202691282CKK6 10/31 - 04/30 Received09/16/2024 1,018,515.633.6863.636 US TRE1215-24A 1,500,000.00 1,500,361.394.125 06/15/202691282CHH7 12/15 - 06/15 Received10/15/2024 1,502,929.694.0003.945 US TRE1215-24B 1,000,000.00 1,000,240.934.125 06/15/202691282CHH7 12/15 - 06/15 Received10/15/2024 1,001,953.124.0003.945 US TRE1216-24A 1,500,000.00 1,499,329.783.625 05/15/202691282CHB0 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/15/2024 1,491,210.944.0093.954 US TRE1216-24B 1,000,000.00 999,553.183.625 05/15/202691282CHB0 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/15/2024 994,140.624.0093.954 US TRE1244-25A 1,500,000.00 1,503,494.814.625 11/15/202691282CJK8 05/15 - 11/15 Received02/13/2025 1,509,810.004.2304.172 US TRE1244-25B 1,000,000.00 1,002,329.874.625 11/15/202691282CJK8 05/15 - 11/15 Received02/13/2025 1,006,540.004.2304.172 US TRE1245-25 2,000,000.00 1,964,478.522.625 05/31/202791282CET4 05/31 - 11/30 Received02/12/2025 1,929,960.004.2404.182 US TRE1246-25 2,000,000.00 1,973,734.073.625 05/31/202891282CHE4 05/31 - 11/30 Received02/12/2025 1,960,020.004.2804.221 US TRE1251-25A 1,500,000.00 1,501,816.584.500 07/15/202691282CHM6 07/15 - 01/15 Received02/28/2025 1,508,685.004.0614.005 US TRE1251-25B 1,000,000.00 1,001,211.064.500 07/15/202691282CHM6 07/15 - 01/15 Received02/28/2025 1,005,790.004.0614.005 US TRE1254-25 3,000,000.00 2,978,589.353.625 05/31/202891282CHE4 05/31 - 11/30 Received03/13/2025 2,968,195.313.9783.923 US TRE1261-25A 1,500,000.00 1,498,685.493.750 08/31/202691282CLH2 08/31 - 02/28 Received04/15/2025 1,495,650.003.9663.912 US TRE1261-25B 1,000,000.00 999,123.663.750 08/31/202691282CLH2 08/31 - 02/28 Received04/15/2025 997,100.003.9663.912 US TRE1262-25A 1,500,000.00 1,504,363.654.625 09/15/202691282CHY0 09/15 - 03/15 Received04/15/2025 1,513,535.153.9613.907 US TRE1262-25B 1,000,000.00 1,002,909.104.625 09/15/202691282CHY0 09/15 - 03/15 Received04/15/2025 1,009,023.443.9613.907 US TRE1263-25 1,500,000.00 1,505,118.514.625 10/15/202691282CJC6 10/15 - 04/1504/15/2025 1,514,238.283.9673.913 US TRE1265-25 8,000,000.00 7,566,664.301.250 05/31/202891282CCE9 05/31 - 11/30 Received04/15/2025 7,374,375.003.9323.879 US TRE1269-25 2,000,000.00 2,006,049.064.625 10/15/202691282CJC6 10/15 - 04/15 Received05/23/2025 2,015,660.004.0403.984 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PMS) 7.3.12 84 Page 4 Par Value Stated Rate March 31, 2026 Investment Status Report - Investments Portfolio Management Book Value Maturity Date Current Principal Investments FY 2025-2026 YTM 365 YTM 360 Payment DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer Purchase Date Accrued Interest At Purchase Treasury Coupon Securities US TRE1270-25 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.004.000 01/15/202791282CJT9 07/15 - 01/15 Received05/23/2025 2,000,000.003.9973.943 US TRE1278-25 1,500,000.00 1,477,946.051.625 11/30/2026912828YU8 11/30 - 05/31 Received06/13/2025 1,451,445.003.9213.867 US TRE1279-25 2,000,000.00 2,018,273.224.625 06/15/202791282CKV2 06/15 - 12/15 Received06/13/2025 2,030,400.003.8303.778 US TRE1280-25 1,000,000.00 1,002,291.224.250 11/30/202691282CLY5 11/30 - 05/31 Received06/26/2025 1,004,921.883.8913.837 US TRE1281-25 1,000,000.00 1,003,702.164.625 10/15/202691282CJC6 10/15 - 04/15 Received06/26/2025 1,008,945.313.9103.857 US TRE1283-25A 1,500,000.00 1,508,005.674.500 04/15/202791282CKJ9 10/15 - 04/15 Received07/16/2025 1,513,476.563.9603.906 US TRE1283-25B 1,000,000.00 1,005,337.124.500 04/15/202791282CKJ9 10/15 - 04/15 Received07/16/2025 1,008,984.383.9603.906 US TRE1286-25 1,000,000.00 1,008,363.914.500 05/15/202791282CKR1 11/15 - 05/15 Received08/15/2025 1,013,046.883.7203.669 US TRE1288-25 1,500,000.00 1,495,294.813.375 09/15/202791282CLL3 09/15 - 03/15 Received09/03/2025 1,493,437.503.6003.550 US TRE1289-25 1,500,000.00 1,510,796.504.125 09/30/202791282CFM8 09/30 - 03/31 Received09/03/2025 1,514,941.413.6213.571 US TRE1296-25A 1,500,000.00 1,507,034.424.250 12/31/202691282CME8 12/31 - 06/30 Received09/19/2025 1,512,015.003.6003.551 US TRE1296-25B 1,000,000.00 1,004,689.624.250 12/31/202691282CME8 12/31 - 06/30 Received09/19/2025 1,008,010.003.6003.551 US TRE1297-25 1,000,000.00 1,003,616.183.875 05/31/202791282CNE7 11/30 - 05/31 Received10/02/2025 1,005,156.253.5503.502 US TRE1298-25 1,500,000.00 1,514,275.524.125 11/15/202791282CLX7 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/02/2025 1,518,632.813.5103.462 US TRE1299-25 1,500,000.00 1,514,278.214.125 11/15/202791282CLX7 11/15 - 05/15 Received10/06/2025 1,518,540.003.5103.462 US TRE1305-25 3,000,000.00 3,006,785.984.625 06/30/202691282CKY6 12/31 - 06/30 Received10/15/2025 3,019,453.133.6833.632 US TRE1306-25 1,500,000.00 1,480,682.810.875 09/30/202691282CCZ2 03/31 - 09/30 Received10/15/2025 1,462,851.563.5243.476 US TRE1307-25 3,000,000.00 3,014,747.064.250 12/31/202691282CME8 12/31 - 06/30 Received10/15/2025 3,023,789.063.5703.521 US TRE1311-25 1,500,000.00 1,503,277.343.750 04/30/202791282CMY4 04/30 - 10/31 932.3211/06/2025 1,503,213.993.6003.551 US TRE1315-25A 1,500,000.00 1,426,911.660.625 12/31/202791282CBB6 12/31 - 06/30 Received11/19/2025 1,411,699.223.5393.491 US TRE1315-25B 1,000,000.00 951,274.440.625 12/31/202791282CBB6 12/31 - 06/30 Received11/19/2025 941,132.813.5393.491 US TRE1317-25 5,000,000.00 5,021,096.013.875 05/31/202791282CNE7 11/30 - 05/31 Received11/25/2025 5,027,400.003.5003.452 US TRE1318-25 4,000,000.00 4,016,390.653.875 05/31/202791282CNE7 11/30 - 05/31 Received11/26/2025 4,021,250.003.5113.463 US TRE1319-25 1,000,000.00 1,000,229.973.500 09/30/202791282CPB1 03/31 - 09/30 Received12/03/2025 1,000,280.003.4823.434 US TRE1326-26 1,000,000.00 998,055.112.750 04/30/202791282CEN7 04/30 - 10/31 6,153.3101/20/2026 990,442.483.5203.472 US TRE1327-26A 1,500,000.00 1,517,682.324.000 12/15/202791282CMB4 06/15 - 12/15 5,934.0701/20/2026 1,513,087.143.5203.472 US TRE1327-26B 1,000,000.00 1,011,788.214.000 12/15/202791282CMB4 06/15 - 12/15 3,956.0401/20/2026 1,008,724.763.5203.472 US TRE1329-26 5,000,000.00 4,896,515.872.750 05/31/202991282CES6 05/31 - 11/30 25,309.0702/05/2026 4,865,079.103.6203.570 US TRE1330-26 1,000,000.00 1,021,192.474.625 06/15/202791282CKV2 06/15 - 12/15 7,496.5702/12/2026 1,015,190.003.4503.403 US TRE1331-26 1,000,000.00 1,002,581.163.625 08/31/202791282CNV9 08/31 - 02/28 886.5503/09/2026 1,001,770.003.5003.452 US TRE1335-26 1,000,000.00 996,833.103.375 09/15/202791282CLL3 03/15 - 09/15 Received03/13/2026 996,720.003.6013.551 US TRE1337-26 1,000,000.00 991,569.531.625 11/30/2026912828YU8 05/31 - 11/30 4,910.7103/20/2026 986,000.003.6733.623 US TRE1338-26 1,000,000.00 1,020,046.364.125 11/15/202791282CLX7 05/15 - 11/15 14,243.7803/20/2026 1,005,920.003.7503.699 US TRE1339-26 1,000,000.00 1,004,158.413.375 11/30/202791282CPL9 05/31 - 11/30 10,199.1803/20/2026 993,840.003.7513.699 126,428,839.78Treasury Coupon Securities Totals 124,492,956.5580,021.603.600127,500,000.00 3.650 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PMS) 7.3.12 85 Page 5 Par Value Stated Rate March 31, 2026 Investment Status Report - Investments Portfolio Management Book Value Maturity Date Current Principal Investments FY 2025-2026 YTM 365 YTM 360 Payment DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer Purchase Date Accrued Interest At Purchase Treasury Discounts -Amortizing US TRE1333-26 2,000,000.00 1,985,926.223.568 06/11/2026912797QX8 06/11 - At Maturity03/12/2026 1,981,961.783.7013.650 1,985,926.22Treasury Discounts -Amortizing Totals 1,981,961.780.003.6502,000,000.00 3.701 Pass Through Securities /PAC/CMO FNMA1137-23A 1,297,689.44 1,247,079.554.500 07/25/20283136BQCS6 11/25 - Monthly Received10/31/2023 1,247,079.556.0035.920 FNMA1137-23B 865,126.33 831,386.404.500 07/25/20283136BQCS6 11/25 - Monthly Received10/31/2023 831,386.406.0035.920 FNMA1180-24 1,181,429.10 1,077,835.353.000 04/01/20293140XP6F1 06/25 - Monthly Received05/31/2024 1,140,632.884.3234.263 3,156,301.30Pass Through Securities /PAC/CMO Totals 3,219,098.830.005.3543,344,244.87 5.429 233,466,123.52Investment Totals 229,743,372.5593,652.85235,608,244.87 3.723 3.774 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PMS) 7.3.12 86 Page 6 Par Value Stated Rate March 31, 2026 Investment Status Report - Cash Portfolio Management Book Value Maturity Date Current Principal Investments FY 2025-2026 YTM 365 YTM 360 Payment DatesCUSIPInvestment #Issuer Purchase Date Accrued Interest At Purchase Money Market FIB4531558874 315,528.33 315,528.330.300SYS4531558874B 07/01 - Monthly 315,528.330.3000.296 SCHWAB1023-8750 2,218.31 2,218.311023-8750 03/31 - Quarterly12/31/2025 2,218.310.0000.000 317,746.64Cash Totals Total Cash and Investments 233,783,870.16 317,746.64 230,061,119.19 0.00 93,652.85 317,746.64 235,925,991.51 3.723 3.774 Portfolio 2026 AC Run Date: 04/02/2026 - 15:03 PM (PRF_PMS) 7.3.12 87 For Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 0.13% 53.37% 46.50% Portfolio by Asset Class Cash and Equivalents Long Term Short Term 88 For Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 2.13%12.77% 15.92% 5.31% 0.13% 8.02% 0.85% 0.43%0.64% 0.43% 0.00% 0.60% 52.78% Par Value by Issuer Graph FAMCA FFCB FHLB FHLMC FIB FNMA JNLSTF MCFUND MUFGBK SCH SCHWAB TVA UST 89 For Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 0.14% 2.76% 40.83% 54.08% 0.85% 1.35% Book Value By Investment Type Money Market Commercial Paper Federal Agency Coupon Securities Treasury Coupon Securities Treasury Discount Securities Pass through Securities 90 For Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 Investment Yield by Type 91 ITEM #:20 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:IOWA DOT FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM FUNDING OF $1,213,760 AND CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM FUNDING OF $940,000 FOR THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PROGRAM (PHASE 5) COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Program is a project that will implement real-time optimization of traffic and pedestrian flow at signalized intersections. The FY 2025/26 and 2026/27 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) includes the design and construction of Phase 5 of the City's ITS Master Plan. Phase 5 is the final phase of the ITS Network and completes the northwest, southeast, and eastern portions of Ames as shown in the attached map. The City has been awarded two grants from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) for the project. Both grants have been combined into one agreement. The two specific grant programs are the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) in the respective amounts of $1,213,760 and $940,000 for the Phase 5 project. This Council Action is for approval of the grant agreement. Project design is anticipated to be completed in winter 2026 with a spring 2027 bid date. Project revenues and estimated expenses are shown below: Revenues Expenses ICAAP Grant (this council action)$1,213,760 Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Grant (this Council action) $940,000 G.O. Bonds (FY 2025/26)$367,540 G.O. Bonds (FY 2026/27)$178,756 Road Use Tax $641,304 Design $389,070.50 Administration $125,000 Construction (estimate)$2,692,200 Total $3,341,360 Total $3,206,270.50 92 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Iowa DOT Funding Agreement for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funding of $1,213,760 and Carbon Reduction Program funding of $940,000 for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program (Phase 5). 2. Reject the grant agreement and direct staff to identify alternative funding sources. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of the grant funds is necessary to proceed with Phase 5 of the ITS program and finishing the final phase of the network. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above. ATTACHMENT(S): Phase_5_Map.pdf Ames 2026-ICAAP-02 5th Phase Project Agreement.pdf 93 City of Ames 2025/26 ITS Program (Phase 5) 7 PROJECT MAP SECTION B 94 June 2025 1 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal-Aid Agreement for a Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) Project Subrecipient: City of Ames Subrecipient Unique Entity Identifier: 0613220917 Project Number(s): STP-A-0155(718)—86-85 Iowa DOT Agreement Number: 2026-ICAAP-02 This agreement, made as of the date of the last party’s signature below, is between City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as Subrecipient) and the Iowa Department of Transportation, the federal pass- through entity (hereinafter referred to as the Department). Iowa Code Sections 306A.7 and 307.44 provide for the Subrecipient and the Department to enter into agreements with each other for the purpose of financing transportation improvement projects in Iowa with federal funds. Federal regulations require federal funds to be administered by the Department. The federal-aid highway funds included in this agreement are jointly implemented by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Department. The Subrecipient has received federal funding through the Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP), which is funded by the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program, as codified in Section 149 of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.); which are hereinafter referred to as ICAAP funds. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number and title for this funding is 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction. The Subrecipient has received federal funding through the Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), as codified in Section 175 of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.), which are hereinafter referred to as CRP funds. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number and title for this funding is 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction. Pursuant to the terms of this agreement, applicable statutes, and administrative rules, the Department agrees to provide the funding named above to the Subrecipient for the authorized and approved costs for eligible items associated with the project. Under this agreement, the parties further agree as follows: 1. The Subrecipient shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this agreement. 2. All notices required under this agreement shall be made in writing to the appropriate contact person. The Department's contact person shall be Jared Smith, Local Systems Bureau, 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010, 515-239-1713. The Subrecipient's contact person shall be . 3. The Subrecipient shall be responsible for the development and completion of the following described project: 95 June 2025 2 Fifth Phase Deployment Ames Traffic Signal Master Plan 4. The Subrecipient shall receive reimbursement for costs of authorized and approved eligible project activities from ICAAP funds. The portion of the project costs reimbursed with ICAAP funds shall be limited to a maximum of either 80 percent of eligible costs (other than those reimbursed with other federal funds) or the amount listed ($1,213,760) in the Ames Metropolitan Planning Organization current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and approved in the current Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), whichever is less. Eligible project activities will be as described in Section 149 of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.) and determined by the Department to be eligible. 5. The Subrecipient shall receive reimbursement for costs of authorized and approved eligible project activities from CRP funds. The portion of the project costs reimbursed with CRP funds shall be limited to a maximum of either 80 percent of eligible costs (other than those reimbursed with other federal funds) or the amount listed ($940,000) in the Ames Metropolitan Planning Organization current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and approved in the current Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), whichever is less. Eligible project activities will be as described in Section 175 of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.) and determined by the Department to be eligible. 6. Eligible project costs in excess of the amount reimbursed by the Department above will be considered the local contribution and may include cash, non-cash or approved state fund contributions, subject to Department approval. The local contribution must equal a minimum of 20 percent of eligible project costs. The subrecipient shall certify to the Department the value of any non-cash contribution to the project prior to it being incurred and in accordance with the procedures outlined in the applicable Instructional Memorandum to Local Public Agencies (I.M.s). The Department retains the sole authority to determine the eligibility and value of the Subrecipient’s non-cash contribution for the purposes of this agreement. If the Subrecipient’s total cash and non- cash contribution is determined by the Department to be less than that required by this agreement, the Subrecipient shall increase its cash contribution or the grant amount associated with this project shall be reduced accordingly. 7. The Subrecipient must have let the contract or have construction started within two years of October 1, 2027. If the Subrecipient does not do this, they will be in default for which the Department can revoke funding commitments. The Department may approve extensions of this agreement for periods up to six months upon receipt of a written request from the Subrecipient at least sixty (60) days prior to the deadline. 8. The Subrecipient shall provide a summary report measuring the success of its effect on vehicle emissions to the Department upon completion of the project and prior to requesting final reimbursement. The report will include before and after project emissions calculations comparing new data compiled after project completion to the data submitted with the project application. Through a quantitative analysis, the summary must show how many kilograms of pollutants (including CO, VOC, NOx, and if applicable PM) have been reduced. The preparation of this summary may require additional data collection or modeling. These tasks or services are not considered project costs and are not eligible for reimbursement. 96 June 2025 3 9. If the Subrecipient fails to perform any obligation under this agreement, the Department shall have the right, after first giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Subrecipient by certified mail return receipt requested, to declare any part or all of this agreement in default. The Subrecipient shall have thirty (30) days from date of mailing of the notice to cure the default. If the Recipient cures the default, the Subrecipient shall notify Department no later than five (5) days after cure or before the end of said thirty (30) day period given to cure the default. The Department may thereafter determine whether the default has, in fact, been cured, or whether the Subrecipient remains in default. 10. This agreement may be declared to be in default by the Department if the Department determines that the Subrecipient's application for funding contained inaccuracies, omissions, errors or misrepresentations; or if the Department determines that the project is not developed as described in the application and according to the requirements of this agreement. 11. In the event a default is not cured the Department may do any of the following: a) revoke funding commitments of funds loaned or granted by this agreement; b) seek repayment of funds loaned or granted by this agreement; or c) revoke funding commitments of funds loaned or granted by this agreement and also seek repayment of funds loaned or granted by this agreement. By signing this agreement the Subrecipient agrees to repay said funding if they are found to be in default. Repayment methods may include cash repayment, installment repayments with negotiable interest rates, or other methods as approved by the Department. 12. The Subrecipient shall comply with Exhibit 1, General Agreement Provisions for use of Federal Highway Funds on Non-primary Highways, which is attached hereto and by this reference is incorporated into this agreement. 13. The Subrecipient shall maintain, or cause to be maintained for the intended public use, the improvement for twenty 15 years from the completion date in a manner acceptable to the Department. 14. This agreement is not assignable without the prior written consent of the Department. 15. If any part of this agreement is found to be void and unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in effect. 16. It is the intent of both parties that no third-party beneficiaries be created by this agreement. 17. This agreement and the attached exhibit constitute the entire agreement between the Department and the Subrecipient concerning this project. Representations made before the signing of this agreement are not binding, and neither party has relied upon conflicting representations in entering into this agreement. Any change or alteration to the terms of this agreement shall be made in the form of an addendum to this agreement. The addendum shall become effective only upon written approval of the Department and the Subrecipient. 97 June 2025 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has executed this agreement as of the date shown opposite its signature below. SUBRECIPIENT: City of Ames By: ___________ Date , _______ Title: ___________________________________________ CERTIFICATION: I, , certify that I am the Clerk of the city, and that (Name of City Clerk) , who signed said Agreement for and on behalf of (Name of Mayor/Signer Above) the city was duly authorized to execute the same by virtue of a formal resolution duly passed and adopted by the city, on the day of , _______. Signed: ___________________________________________ City Clerk of Ames, Iowa. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation Development Division 800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010 By: __________________________________________ Date_______________________, ________ Debra Arp Grant Team Leader Local Systems Bureau 98 June 2025 5 EXHIBIT 1 General Agreement Provisions for use of Federal Highway Funds on Non-primary Projects Unless otherwise specified in this agreement, the Subrecipient shall be responsible for the following: 1. General Requirements. a. The Subrecipient shall take the necessary actions to comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. To assist the Subrecipient, the Department has provided guidance in the Federal-aid Project Development Guide (Guide) and the Instructional Memorandums to Local Public Agencies (I.M.s) that are referenced by the Guide. Both are available on-line at: https://iowadot.gov/local_systems/im/lpa-ims. The Subrecipient shall follow the applicable procedures and guidelines contained in the Guide and I.M.s in effect at the time project activities are conducted. b. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and associated subsequent nondiscrimination laws, regulations, and executive orders, the Subrecipient shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 216, the Subrecipient shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, pregnancy, or disability. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements outlined in I.M. 1.070, Title VI and Nondiscrimination Requirements which includes the requirement to provide a copy of the Subrecipient’s Title VI Plan or Agreement and Standard DOT Title VI Assurances to the Department. c. The Subrecipient shall comply with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the associated Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that implement these laws, and the guidance provided in I.M. 1.080, ADA Requirements. When bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities are constructed, reconstructed, or altered, the Subrecipient shall make such facilities compliant with the ADA and Section 504, which includes following the requirements set forth in Chapter 12A for sidewalks and Chapter 12B for Bicycle Facilities of the Iowa DOT Design Manual. d. To the extent allowable by law, the Subrecipient agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the Department harmless from any claim, action or liability arising out of the design, construction, maintenance, placement of traffic control devices, inspection, or use of this project. This agreement to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless applies to all aspects of the Department's application review and approval process, plan and construction reviews, and funding participation. e. As required by 2 CFR 200.501 “Audit Requirements,” a non-federal entity expending $750,000 or more in federal awards in a year shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provision of that part. Auditee responsibilities are addressed in Subpart F of 2 CFR 200. The federal funds provided by this agreement shall be reported on the appropriate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) using the Catalog of Federal 99 June 2025 6 Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number and title as shown in this agreement. If the Subrecipient will pay initial project costs and request reimbursement from the Department, the Subrecipient shall report this project on its SEFA. If the Department will pay initial project costs and then credit those accounts from which initial costs were paid, the Department will report this project on its SEFA. In this case, the Subrecipient shall not report this project on its SEFA. f. The Subrecipient shall supply the Department with all information required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 and 2 CFR Part 170. g. The Subrecipient shall comply with the following Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements: i. The Subrecipient shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any Department-assisted contract or in the administration of its DBE program or the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26. The Subrecipient shall take all necessary and reasonable steps under 49 CFR Part 26 to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of Department-assisted contracts. ii. The Subrecipient shall comply with the requirements of I.M. 5.010, DBE Guidelines. iii. The Department’s DBE program, as required by 49 CFR Part 26 and as approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is incorporated by reference in this agreement. Implementation of this program is a legal obligation and failure to carry out its terms shall be treated as a violation of this agreement. Upon notification to the Subrecipient of its failure to carry out its approved program, the Department may impose sanctions as provided for under Part 26 and may, in appropriate cases, refer the matter for enforcement under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.). h. Termination of funds. Notwithstanding anything in this agreement to the contrary, and subject to the limitations set forth below, the Department shall have the right to terminate this agreement without penalty and without any advance notice as a result of any of the following: 1) The federal government, legislature or governor fail in the sole opinion of the Department to appropriate funds sufficient to allow the Department to either meet its obligations under this agreement or to operate as required and to fulfill its obligations under this agreement; or 2) If funds are de- appropriated, reduced, not allocated, or receipt of funds is delayed, or if any funds or revenues needed by the Department to make any payment hereunder are insufficient or unavailable for any other reason as determined by the Department in its sole discretion; or 3) If the Department’s authorization to conduct its business or engage in activities or operations related to the subject matter of this agreement is withdrawn or materially altered or modified. The Department shall provide the Subrecipient with written notice of termination pursuant to this section. 100 June 2025 7 2. Programming and Federal Authorization. a. The Subrecipient shall be responsible for including the project in the appropriate Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA) or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Subrecipient shall also ensure that the appropriate RPA or MPO, through their TIP submittal to the Department, includes the project in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). If the project is not included in the appropriate fiscal year of the STIP, federal funds cannot be authorized. b. Before beginning any work for which federal funding reimbursement will be requested, the Subrecipient shall contact the Department to obtain the procedures necessary to secure FHWA authorization. The Subrecipient shall submit a written request for FHWA authorization to the Department. After reviewing the Subrecipient’s request, the Department will forward the request to the FHWA for authorization and obligation of federal funds. The Department will notify the Subrecipient when FHWA authorization is obtained. The cost of work performed prior to FHWA authorization will not be reimbursed with federal funds. c. Upon receiving FHWA authorization, the Subrecipient must show federal aid funding activity to receive the programmed amount authorized for the project. If there is no funding activity for nine or more months after the previous activity, the remaining unused programmed amount will be de-obligated from the project and there will be no further federal aid reimbursement issued for the project. If the Subrecipient knows in advance that funding activity will not occur for the nine months, the Contract Administrator needs to be notified to determine if programming of funds can be adjusted or other options can be explored. d. Upon receipt of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorization a Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) will be assigned to this project by the FHWA based on a methodology that incorporates identifying information about the federal award such as the federal funding program code and the federal project number. This FAIN will be used to identify this project and award on the federal government’s listing of financial assistance awards consistent with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) at usaspending.gov. e. A period of performance for this federal funding award will be established at the time of FHWA authorization. The start date of the period of performance will be the FHWA authorization date. The project end date (PED) will be determined according to the methodology in I.M. 1.200, Federal Funds Management. Costs incurred before the start date or after the PED of the period of performance will not be eligible for reimbursement. 3. Federal Participation in Work Performed by Subrecipient Employees. a. If federal reimbursement will be requested for engineering, construction inspection, right-of-way acquisition or other services provided by employees of the Subrecipient, the Subrecipient shall follow the procedures in I.M. 3.330, Federal-aid Participation in In-House Services. 101 June 2025 8 b. If federal reimbursement will be requested for construction performed by employees of the Subrecipient, the Subrecipient shall follow the procedures in I.M. 6.010, Federal-aid Construction by Local Agency Forces. c. If the Subrecipient desires to claim indirect costs associated with work performed by its employees, the Subrecipient shall prepare and submit to the Department an indirect cost rate proposal and related documentation in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200. Before incurring any indirect costs, such indirect cost rate proposal shall be certified by the FHWA or the federal agency providing the largest amount of federal funds to the Subrecipient. If approved, the approved indirect cost rate shall be incorporated by means of an addendum to this agreement. 4. Design and Consultant Services a. The Subrecipient shall be responsible for the design of the project, including all necessary plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E). The project shall be designed in accordance with the design guidelines provided or referenced by the Department in the Guide and applicable I.M.s. b. If the Subrecipient requests federal funds for consultant services, the Subrecipient and the Consultant shall prepare a contract for consultant services in accordance with 23 CFR Part 172. These regulations require a qualifications-based selection process. The Subrecipient shall follow the procedures for selecting and using consultants outlined in I.M. 3.310, Federal-aid Participation in Consultant Costs. 5. Environmental Requirements and other Agreements or Permits. a. The Subrecipient shall take the appropriate actions and prepare the necessary documents to fulfill the FHWA requirements for project environmental studies including historical/cultural reviews and location approval. The Subrecipient shall complete any mitigation agreed upon in the FHWA approval document. These procedures are set forth in I.M. 3.020, Concept Statement Instructions; 4.020, NEPA Process; 4.110, Threatened and Endangered Species; and 4.120, Cultural Resource Regulations. b. If farmland is to be acquired, whether for use as project right-of-way or permanent easement, the Subrecipient shall follow the procedures in I.M. 4.170, Farmland Protection Policy Act. c. The Subrecipient shall obtain project permits and approvals, when necessary, from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (State Historical Society of Iowa; State Historic Preservation Officer), Iowa Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department, or other agencies as required. The Subrecipient shall follow the procedures in I.M. 4.130, 404 Permit Process; 4.140, Storm Water Permits; 4.150, Iowa DNR Floodplain Permits and Regulations; 4.160, Asbestos Inspection, Removal and Notification Requirements; and 4.190, Highway Improvements in the Vicinity of Airports or Heliports. d. In all contracts entered into by the Subrecipient, and all subcontracts, in connection with this project that exceed $100,000, the Subrecipient shall comply with the requirements of Section 102 June 2025 9 114 of the Clean Air Act and Section 308 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and all their regulations and guidelines. In such contracts, the Subrecipient shall stipulate that any facility to be utilized in performance of or to benefit from this agreement is not listed on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) List of Violating Facilities or is under consideration to be listed. 6. Right-of-Way, Railroads and Utilities. a. The Subrecipient shall acquire the project right-of-way, whether by lease, easement, or fee title, and shall provide relocation assistance benefits and payments in accordance with the procedures set forth in I.M. 3.600, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and the Department's Right of Way Bureau Local Public Agency Manual. The Subrecipient shall contact the Department for assistance, as necessary, to ensure compliance with the required procedures, even if no federal funds are used for right-of-way activities. The Subrecipient shall obtain environmental concurrence before acquiring any needed right-of-way. With prior approval, hardship and protective buying is possible. If the Subrecipient requests federal funding for right-of-way acquisition, the Subrecipient shall also obtain FHWA authorization before purchasing any needed right-of-way. b. If the project right-of-way is federally funded and if the actual construction is not undertaken by the close of the twentieth fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the federal funds were authorized, the Subrecipient shall repay the amount of federal funds reimbursed for right-of-way costs to the Department. c. If a railroad crossing or railroad tracks are within or adjacent to the project limits, the Subrecipient shall obtain agreements, easements, or permits as needed from the railroad. The Subrecipient shall follow the procedures in I.M. 3.670, Work on Railroad Right-of-Way, and I.M. 3.680, Federal-aid Projects Involving Railroads. d. The Subrecipient shall comply with the Policy for Accommodating Utilities on City and County Federal-aid Highway Right of Way for projects on non-primary federal-aid highways. For projects connecting to or involving some work inside the right-of-way for a primary highway, the Subrecipient shall follow the Department’s Policy for Accommodating Utilities on Primary Road System. Certain utility relocation, alteration, adjustment, or removal costs to the Subrecipient for the project may be eligible for federal funding reimbursement. The Subrecipient should also use the procedures outlined in I.M. 3.640, Utility Accommodation and Coordination, as a guide to coordinating with utilities. e. If the Subrecipient desires federal reimbursement for utility costs, it shall submit a request for FHWA authorization prior to beginning any utility relocation work, in accordance with the procedures outlined in I.M. 3.650, Federal-aid Participation in Utility Relocations. 7. Construction Contract Procurement. The following provisions apply only to projects involving physical construction or improvements to transportation facilities: 103 June 2025 10 a. The project plans, specifications, and cost estimate (PS&E) shall be prepared and certified by a professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect, as applicable, licensed in the State of Iowa. b. For projects let through the Department, the Subrecipient shall be responsible for the following: i. Prepare and submit the PS&E and other contract documents to the Department for review and approval in accordance with I.M. 3.700, Check and Final Plans and I.M. 3.500, Bridge or Culvert Plans, as applicable. ii. The contract documents shall use the Department's Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction. Prior to their use in the PS&E, specifications developed by the Subrecipient for individual construction items shall be approved by the Department. iii. Follow the procedures in I.M. 5.030, Iowa DOT Letting Process, to analyze the bids received, make a decision to either award a contract to the lowest responsive bidder or reject all bids, and if a contract is awarded, execute the contract documents in Doc Express. c. For projects that are let locally by the Subrecipient, the Subrecipient shall follow the procedures in I.M. 5.120, Local Letting Process, Federal-aid. d. The Subrecipient shall forward a completed Project Development Certification (Form 730002) to the Department in accordance with I.M. 5.050, Project Development Certification Instructions. The project shall not receive FHWA authorization for construction or be advertised for bids until after the Department has reviewed and approved the Project Development Certification. e. If the Subrecipient is a city, the Subrecipient shall comply with the public hearing requirements of the Iowa Code section 26.12. f. The Subrecipient shall not provide the contractor with notice to proceed until after receiving notice in Doc Express that the Department has concurred in the contract award. 8. Construction. a. A full-time employee of the Subrecipient shall serve as the person in responsible charge of the construction project. For cities that do not have any full-time employees, the mayor or city clerk will serve as the person in responsible charge, with assistance from the Department. b. Traffic control devices, signing, or pavement markings installed within the limits of this project shall conform to the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" per 761 IAC Chapter 130. The safety of the general public shall be assured through the use of proper protective measures and devices such as fences, barricades, signs, flood lighting, and warning lights as necessary. c. For projects let through the Department, the project shall be constructed under the Department's Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction and the Subrecipient shall comply with the procedures and responsibilities for materials testing according to the 104 June 2025 11 Department's Materials I.M.s applicable to the letting. Available on-line at: https://www.iowadot.gov/erl/index.html. d. For projects let locally, the Subrecipient shall provide materials testing and certifications as required by the approved specifications. e. If the Department provides any materials testing services to the Subrecipient, the Department will bill the Subrecipient for such testing services according to its normal policy as per Materials I.M. 103, Inspection Services Provided to Counties, Cities, and Other State Agencies. f. The Subrecipient shall follow the procedures in I.M. 6.000, Construction Inspection, and the Department’s Construction Manual, as applicable, for conducting construction inspection activities. 9. Reimbursements. a. After costs have been incurred, the Subrecipient shall submit to the Department periodic itemized claims for reimbursement for eligible project costs. Requests for reimbursement shall be made at least once every six months but not more than bi-weekly. b. To ensure proper accounting of costs, reimbursement requests for costs incurred prior to June 30 shall be submitted to the Department by August 1. c. Reimbursement claims shall include a certification that all eligible project costs, for which reimbursement is requested, have been reviewed by an official or governing board of the Subrecipient, are reasonable and proper, have been paid in full, and were completed in substantial compliance with the terms of this agreement. d. Reimbursement claims shall be submitted on forms identified by the Department along with all required supporting documentation. The Department will reimburse the Subrecipient for properly documented and certified claims for eligible project costs. The Department may withhold up to 5% of the federal share of construction costs or 5% of the total federal funds available for the project, whichever is less. Reimbursement will be made either by state warrant or by crediting other accounts from which payment was initially made. If, upon final audit or review, the Department determines the Subrecipient has been overpaid, the Subrecipient shall reimburse the overpaid amount to the Department. After the final audit or review is complete and after the Subrecipient has provided all required paperwork, the Department will release the federal funds withheld. e. The total funds collected by the Subrecipient for this project shall not exceed the total project costs. The total funds collected shall include any federal or state funds received, any special assessments made by the Subrecipient (exclusive of any associated interest or penalties) pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 384 (cities) or Chapter 311 (counties), proceeds from the sale of excess right-of-way, and any other revenues generated by the project. The total project costs shall include all costs that can be directly attributed to the project. In the event that the total 105 June 2025 12 funds collected by the Subrecipient do exceed the total project costs, the Subrecipient shall either: i. in the case of special assessments, refund to the assessed property owners the excess special assessments collected (including interest and penalties associated with the amount of the excess), or ii. Refund to the Department all funds collected in excess of the total project costs (including interest and penalties associated with the amount of the excess) within 60 days of the receipt of any excess funds. In return, the Department will either credit reimbursement billings to the FHWA or credit the appropriate state fund account in the amount of refunds received from the Subrecipient. 10. Project Close-out. a. Within 30 days of completion of construction or other activities authorized by this agreement, the Subrecipient shall provide written notification to the Department and request a final audit, in accordance with the procedures in I.M. 6.110, Final Review, Audit, and Close-out Procedures for Federal-aid, Federal-aid Swap, and Farm-to-Market Projects. Failure to comply with the procedures will result in loss of federal funds remaining to be reimbursed and the repayment of funds already reimbursed. The Subrecipient may be suspended from receiving federal funds on future projects. b. For construction projects, the Subrecipient shall provide a certification by a professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect as applicable, licensed in the State of Iowa, indicating the construction was completed in substantial compliance with the project plans and specifications. c. Final reimbursement of federal funds shall be made only after the Department accepts the project as complete. d. The Subrecipient shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, reports, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred for the project. The Subrecipient shall also make these materials available at all reasonable times for inspection by the Department, FHWA, or any authorized representatives of the federal government. Copies of these materials shall be furnished by the Subrecipient if requested. Such documents shall be retained for at least 3 years from the date of FHWA approval of the final closure document. Upon receipt of FHWA approval of the final closure document, the Department will notify the Subrecipient of the record retention date. e. The Subrecipient shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, the completed improvement in a manner acceptable to the Department and the FHWA. 106 ITEM #:21 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:POLICE SUBJECT:ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR NUISANCE PARTY VIOLATIONS AUGUST 21-23, 2026 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 21, 2026, and ending at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026. 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. 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. 107 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 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, seven in 2024 and eight in 2025 for the enhanced penalty Nuisance Party Violation. Staff saw an increase in cooperation with landlords and property management staff, which helped in ending some larger parties. Staff believes the strategies utilized over the past several years have begun to help reduce the size and scale of the event as well as discouraging people from coming from out of town. Total calls for service were up along with citations in 2025 but much of this is likely due to the Iowa State Football game broadcast on that Saturday from Dublin, Ireland. 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 will target messaging in the University Impacted Area in August to extent staffing levels allow with an emphasis on problem houses from past years. 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 21 and ending at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026. 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 has been 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 108 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 several years and staff noticed some reduction in large parties as well as fewer people coming in from out of town. Three citations were written in 2022, five in 2023, seven in 2024 and eight in 2025 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. 109 ITEM #:22 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:POLICE SUBJECT:IMMEDIATE TOWING OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES ON AUGUST 22, 2026 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 22, 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. 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 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 had 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 Department is not authorized to order an illegally parked vehicle to 110 be towed immediately. The strategy of towing illegally parked vehicles was authorized in 2022- 2025 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 several years, staff requests Council approval to invoke the immediate towing ordinance on Saturday, August 22 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: 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 22, 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. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Authorize the immediate towing of vehicles on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. in the designated area with boundaries 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 111 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 22. In addition, this strategy led to fewer illegally parked vehicles in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 112 113 To:Mayor and City Council From:Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Contract and Bond Approval Item No. 23 MEMO There is no Council Action Form for the Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Rehabilitation (Basin 11) Project with Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $1,616,102.90. City Council approval of the contract and bond for the project is simply fulfilling a State Code requirement. Public Works 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 114 To:Mayor and City Council From:Carly M. Watson, Deputy City Clerk Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Contract and Bond Approval Item No. 24 MEMO There is no Council Action Form for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (E. Lincoln Way and Nikkol Trunk Line) Project with Municipal Pipe Tool Co. LLC, of Hudson, IA, in the amount of $4,462,230.40. City Council approval of the contract and bond for the project is simply fulfilling a State Code requirement. Public Works 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 115 ITEM #:25 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:P&H SUBJECT:WAIVER OF CITY REVIEW FOR A MINOR FINAL PLAT IN RURAL STORY COUNTY AT 50184 180TH STREET COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: At the February 24 City Council meeting the City Council directed staff to move forward with formal action regarding a request from Brad McCartney, who owns property at 50184 180th Street in rural Story County. Mr. McCartney proposes to subdivide his existing single seven- acre property into two parcels (Attachment A- Subdivision Proposal), creating one new parcel for construction of a house. Any division of land within two miles of Ames is subject to City review for conformance to the City’s subdivision code or for consideration of a waiver of city standards and review. Therefore, Mr. McCartney has requested that the City Council waive review of subdivision and development standards (Attachment B-Formal Waiver Request). The property is northwest of the City at the northern edge of the City’s two-mile jurisdictional b o u n d a r y. The City of Ames currently has no plans to annex land or extend infrastructure in this area at any time in the future due to its remote location. The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to split the existing farmstead of approximately 7.67 acres of land into two parcels of 4.523 acres and 3.147 acres separately and build a new home on the western 4.523-acre parcel. An existing home on the property would occupy the eastern 3.147 acre parcel. The proposal is consistent with the request from February. Since February, the property owner submitted a Plat of the configuration of the subdivision (see attached) and requested formal waiver of City review. If Council waives its review authority, it will allow the owner to proceed to Story County for its review of the Plat. No further action is required from the City of Ames if Council decides to waive review of the Subdivision. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a resolution waiving review authority for the two-lot Minor Subdivision at 50184 180th Street in rural Story County based on the application and request of the property owner. 2. Deny waiving review authority for the Minor Subdivision at 50184 180th Street in rural Story County and require a full review of a Minor Final Plat, thus requiring the owner to submit full subdivision documents for City review of the Final Plat. 3. Defer action on this item and request more information from staff or the property owner. 116 CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: City staff has concluded that the proposed Minor Subdivision in Story County is located near the boundary of the two-mile fringe area and the City has no plans to annex land in this area. Staff is supportive of granting a waiver of review of the subdivision with no additional review by the City. The subdivision creates two lots out of the existing one property and stays within the bounds of the existing single property. Approval of the request for waiver of review will allow the owner to proceed with their subdivision process with Story County. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that City Council approve Alternative #1. ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment A- Timber Ridge Minor Final Plat.pdf Attachment B- 50184 180th St Request For Waiver.pdf 117 50.00'469.47' 1 ( 465.37' 6 : 0 West 181.0'(R) 1 : 0 1 : 5 6 : 0 6 : 3 6 : 0 6 : 3 32 5 . 0 4 ' 32 5 . 0 0 ' 1 ( 0 1 ( 3 1320.00' 1 ( 2795.20' 1 ( 0 1 ( 5 6 : 0 6 : 5 1 ( 0 0 5 1 ( 3 111.47' 45 ' 61 6 . 4 1 ' 3.48 acres 0.48 acres ROW 3.00 Net acres 4.77 acres 0.05 acres ROW 4.72 Net acres 501 8 4 Exis t . Hou s e 50' 45' Road Easement 50' Building Setback App r o x . l o c a t i o n o f Sep t i c L a t e r a l F i e l d Wi r e f a r m f e n c e Wir e f a r m f e n c e o n l i n e 45 ' 50 ' 30' Water Main Easement (approx. location, Inst. No. 96-10410)30 ' POC NW corner NW Frl.1/4-NW1/4 Section 18, T84N, R24W Lead plug in concrete paving N1/4 corner Sec. 18-84-24 ,URQSLSH NE corner NW Frl. 1/4-NW1/4 Section 18-84-24 ,URQSLSH 0.15' N of 1/4 Sec. line (Used line between NW corner and N1/4 corner.) 45' Road Easement 180th Street 45' Road Easement Mallaby Subdivision 45 ' NW corner Malaby Subd. POB Lot 1 Lot 2Part of the NW Frl1/4-NW1/4 Section 18, T84N, R24W Lot 1 #PMGP[+QYC#PMGP[+QYC'UV5V5WKVG 2JQPG Á 'UV5V5WKVG 2JQPG Á %CORDGNN'PIKPGGTKPI 5WTXG[KPI%CORDGNN'PIKPGGTKPI 5WTXG[KPI%%55''3/10/2026 BRC CGC FP2602 Recorder Use Only 'ÁOCKN KPHQ"EGUKQYCEQO'ÁOCKN KPHQ"EGUKQYCEQO Graphic Scale 3/19/2026 & DN US AL E GINNEER OEY V WA R R SSIO AN OR D P FE I CIL SNE E BRIAN R. CAMPBELL 12846 O L 1"=100' 1 1 Index Legend Minor Subdivision Final Plat Part NW Frl.1/4-NW1/4 Sec. 18-84-24 8.25 gross acres; 7.72 net acres McCartney Properties LLC (2021-04383) Bradley McCartney (Owner) (515) 689-1123 26mccartney@gmail.com Brian R. Campbell, PE, PLS Campbell Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 925 E 1st St. - Suite I Ankeny, IA 50021 515-963-4385 info@cesiowa.com Type..........: Description: Land Area.: Address....: Owner.......: Requestor.: Phone.......: E-mail.......: Surveyor...: Return to...: I hereby certify that this land surveying document was prepared and the related survey work was performed by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Iowa. Signed: __________________________________________ *My license renewal date is December 31, 2027. Brian R. Campbell, P.E., P.L.S. Date....: License Number: 12846 (P)Platted Distance (Malaby Subd.) Yellow Plastic CapYPC 6HW,URQUHEDU<3& Measured Distance(M) Legend POC Point of Commencement )RXQG,URQUHEDUXQOHVVQRWHG 3/9/2026BC/CC 50'0 100' 1"=100' Part of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW Frl.1/4-NW1/4) of Section 18, Township 84 North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., Story County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NW Corner of said NW Frl.1/4-NW1/4 of Section 18; thence along the 1RUWKOLQHRIVDLG1:)UO1:1 (IHHWWRWKH3RLQWRI%HJLQQLQJ WKHQFHFRQWLQXLQJ DORQJVDLG1RUWKOLQH1 ( IHHWWRWKH1RUWKZHVWFRUQHURI0DODE\6XEGLYLVLRQ WKHQFHDORQJ the West line of Lot 1, Malaby Subdivision, 6 : IHHW 5HFRUGHGDV6 : feet); thence along said Lot 1, 6 : IHHW 5HFRUGHGDV6 : IHHW ; thence 6 :IHHW 5HFRUGHGDV6 :IHHW thence 1 : IHHW 5HFRUGHG DV1 : IHHW WKHQFH 6 :IHHW 5HFRUGHGDV:HVWIHHW thence 1 ( IHHW 5HFRUGHGDV1 ( feet) to the Point of Beginning, containing 8.25 acres; subject to 0.53 acres road easement; 7.72 net acres remaining; subject to and together with any and all other easements or restrictions of record. Minor Subdivision Final Plat of Timber Ridge 1. Soil borings are required in areas within this plat which have been identified by the City of Ames as having soils that make construction of buildings difficult. 2. All new lots shall require an E911 address for inhabited structures, including residences and businesses, telecommunications towers and facilities, and any public assembly area, including open-air outdoor activities. Addresses shall be assigned by Story County at the request of the property owner. 3. Property is located within Zone X - Area of Minimal Flood Hazard. FEMA FIRM Map 19169C0130F, effective date 1-15-2021. 4. Any modified entrances or new entrances will require a Story County Entrance Permit. 5. Lot 1 is currently, and Lot 2 is proposed to be, served by rural water and private septic. 6. Xenia has a 30' wide rural water easement (Inst. No. 96-10410) centered on the existing water main, which is located, approximately, along the current South road easement line. 7. Bearings and elevations are based on the Iowa Regional Coordinate System (NAD 83 & NAVD 88). (R)Recorded Distance (Bk. 8, Pgs. 69 & 102) Found Monument at Government corner POB Point of Beginning Zoning........: A-1 Agricultural Ambulance.: Mary Greely Fire.............: Gilbert (Westory) School........: Gilbert CSD Taxing........: Franklin Twp. Watershed.: Ioway Creek Utilities.......: Midland Power Coop. Water.........: Xenia Rural Water Wastewater: On-site treatment (septic) Districts & Utilities 118 Formal Request for waiver of sub-division requirements Property Address: 50184 18th Street, Ames IA Parcel ID: 05-18-100-140 Date Written: 1/12/26 Dear Ames City Council Members, I am writing this letter as a formal request for waiver of the subdivision requirements and fringe area policies for a parcel division on the property listed above. We appreciate your time in looking into this matter. We acquired this property several years ago prior to the urban fringe expansion to this area, in hopes of someday building our family home. The area in the property we are looking to build is zoned as A-1, but is not usable as high value farmland, and is mostly a flat unused area of the property. Again, we greatly appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you. Brad McCartney and Family 119 ITEM #:26 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:2024/25 CDBG INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (S RIVERSIDE DRIVE - S 4TH STREET TO LINCOLN WAY) COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The intent of this project is to utilize Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to replace approximately 1,280 feet of existing 12-inch cast iron water main with new 12-inch water main and install new water services with copper piping on the south side of S Riverside D r. This project will improve water quality, reduce the number of lead service lines, increase firefighting capacity, and provide direct benefits to a HUD-Identified Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) population, Census Tract 10. This project location is along S Riverside Drive from S 4th Street to Lincoln Way. On October 21, 2025, City Council awarded a contract to Iowa Water & Waste Systems of Boone, IA in the amount of $559,321.30. One change order, in the amount of $22,835, was administratively approved by staff. Change Order No. 2 (this Council Action), in the amount of $81,792.08, is for utilizing trenchless methods for installation of the water main in lieu of open-cut excavation. The trenchless method better protects existing mature trees and minimizes impacts to properties located at the southern end of the project. Once construction activities began, the existing pavement was found to be in worse condition than initially anticipated. Therefore, in addition to the trenchless water main installation, this change order also includes additional pavement removal and replacement throughout the project. Revenue and expenses associated with the project are estimated as follows: Funding Source Available Revenue Estimated Expenses CDBG Funding $ 700,000 Construction (as bid) $559,321.30 Change Order No. 1 22,835.00 Change Order No. 2 (this Council Action) 81,792.08 Engineering/Administration (est.) 30,000.00 TOTAL $ 700,000 $693,948.08 120 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $81,792.08 for the 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program (S Riverside Drive - S 4th St to Lincoln Way) Project. 2. Direct staff to pursue changes to the project. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: By improving the water systems and street paving in this local neighborhood, residents will see improved water quality and reliability 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): Project Map.pdf 121 2024/25 CDBG Infrastructure Program S. Riverside Dr - Lincoln Way to S. 4th St N 2ND ST LINCOLN WAY 6TH ST N 3RD ST N H A Z E L A V E N 4TH S T N R I V E R S I D E D R N R U S S E L L A V E N M A P L E A V E N O A K A V E 5TH ST N 4TH S T Ames I O W A Location Map N 3RD ST N 2ND ST N 4TH S T N H A Z E L A V E N R I V E R S I D E D R N M A P L E A V E LINCOLN WAY S 2ND ST S 3RD ST S O A K A V E S M A P L E A V E S H A Z E L A V E UN I V E R S I T Y B L V D S R U S S E L L A V E CENTER DR CY T O W N L N N O A K A V E Work Area 16TH ST DU F F A V E 17TH ST DO U G L A S A V E LINCOLN WAY S 2ND ST S H A Z E L A V E S 3RD ST S R U S S E L L A V E LINCOLN WAY S 2ND ST S 3RD ST S 4TH ST S M A P L E A V E S H A Z E L A V E UN I V E R S I T Y B L V D S R U S S E L L A V E CENTER DR 122 ITEM #:27 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:FIN SUBJECT:AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: Following the close of each fiscal year, the City's financial statements are audited and an annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) is published. Eide Bailly, LLP has provided financial audit services for the City since the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003. 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. Following the successful issuance of the ACFR over the past many years, staff is seeking approval to exercise the Year 4 option and enter into an agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for auditing services for the FY 2025/26 ACFR with a contracted cost $86,000. Best practices for audit services provided by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommend that governmental entities enter into multi-year agreements of at least five years in duration, which allows for greater continuity and helps 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. The following is the 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 office of Eide Bailly, LLP, which will be responsible for the City's audit (Dubuque), 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 123 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 21 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. City staff also considered the issue of auditor rotation since there has been much discussion over the past several years among accounting and investment professionals regarding the value of auditor rotation, especially for audits of publicly traded companies. The Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) required that the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) conduct a study of the potential effects of mandatory auditor rotation for publicly- traded companies. The GAO 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 audit partners that perform final reviews, allowing for a fresh perspective. The Accounting budget for FY 2026/27 contains $86,000 for Outside Professional Services. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP, Dubuque, IA, to professionally audit the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. 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 June 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. 124 ITEM #:28 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:P&H SUBJECT:IOWA STATE RESEARCH PARK PHASE IV FIRST ADDITION FINAL PLAT COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) Phase IV First Addition is a Final Plat creating one development lot, one outlot for future development, and two street lots for dedication to the City. The property is approximately 35-acres located at 4200 University Boulevard (S 530th), south of the current Research Park boundary (See Location Map Attachment A). The development lot, approximately 16 acres in size, is zoned Research Park Innovation District (RI) to allow for development of an agricultural equipment testing facility. The outlot will remain in agricultural production with Agricultural zoning. The Preliminary Plat was approved at the February 10, 2026, City Council meeting. Approval included a waiver of minor arterial street access to to allow two points of access off of University subject to City Traffic Engineer review at the time of Site Development Plan review. Additionally, the approval included a condition about future water main looping, subject to approval of an agreement to defer its construction for up to 10 years at the time of final plat. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: A water main and sanitary sewer main have been stubbed to the northwest corner of the development lot with previous phases of the ISURP. The Developer is required to take utilities through the site to serve other planned development in the area. Road extensions are planned to the south of the site and no new road is part of this preliminary plat. Land is dedicated along frontage of the site for University Boulevard. The Public Improvement Agreement includes the water and sewer extensions as well as a sidewalk along the entire frontage of the subdivision. City Council is being asked to accept the Improvement Agreement with financial security for the improvements. Financial security in the amount of $252,185 has been provided. Financial security can be reduced by the City Council as the required infrastructure is installed, inspected, and accepted by the City. Additionally, the Public Improvement Agreement also includes a provision that requires future looping of the water main to Riverside Drive within 10 years, but there is no financial security for the extension. The installation of the main to complete the looping is the responsibility of the ISURP, not the future owner of the development lot. An easement has been provided with the plat along the north property line to accommodate future looping. 125 TRANSFER OF XENIA WATER SERVICE TERRITORY: The subject property is located within the service territory of Xenia Rural Water, and therefore cannot be served with water by the City of Ames unless the territory is transferred to the City. Representatives of the ISURP have completed terms of a buyout of the development lot with Xenia. The buyout is based upon the City and Xenia’s approved agreement from 2022 for the transfer and service of water territory within Ames. The cost is $3,000 per net acre for the developer. To complete the transfer of the service territory, the City must accept the territory in order to release Xenia from its service requirements as a water district. Xenia staff has acknowledged receipt of the payment and will provide the service territory agreement prior to Council approval of the Final Plat. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Based upon the findings that the Final Plat conforms to relevant and applicable subdivision standards, City requirements, policies, and plans, approve the following: a. Resolution approving the Final Plat of the Iowa State Research Park Phase IV First Addition b. Resolution accepting the Public Improvements Agreement for completion of public improvements, including water main looping, and Financial Security of $252,185 (Note: signed version is required prior to City Council meeting) c. Resolution Approving Agreement to Accept the Transfer of Approximately 16.06 Acres of Land from Xenia Rural Water to City of Ames (Note: signed version is required prior to City Council meeting) 2. Deny the proposed the Final Plat as not meeting City requirements and subdivision standards. 3. Refer this request back to staff or the applicant for additional information. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The proposed Major Final Plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat approved by City Council and the City's subdivision and zoning regulations, including the allowance for financial security to complete public improvements and agreement with Xenia for Water Service Operations and Territory Transfer. Once the Final Plat is approved, staff will approve a Minor Site Development Plan for development of an agricultural equipment testing facility, the final step in the development approval process. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above. 126 ATTACHMENT(S): Location Map.pdf Final Plat Applicable Subdivision Law.pdf Draft Public Improvements and Water Main Looping Agreement.pdf Draft Xenia Transfer Agreement.pdf 127 U N I V E R S I T Y B L V D S 5 3 0 T H A V E Location Map 0 0.07 0.150.04 Miles IN T E R S T A T E 3 5 LINCOLN 24TH 13THONTARIO INTERSTATE 35 D A Y T O N ST A N G E U N I V E R S I T Y 16TH GEORGEW CARVER SO U T H DA K O T A AIRPORTHY L A N D LINCOLN WAY ¯Legend Subject Property Parcels 128 PARCEL B PLAT OF S U R V E Y 2012-01 3 6 9 NOT PA R T O F T H I S P L A T W1/4 CORNER SEC. 22-83-24 FOUND 'X' CUT IN CONCRETE NE CORNER PARCEL B FOUND 1/2" REBAR SE COR. PARCEL B FOUND 1/2" REBAR W/ YELLOW CAP #20297 LOT B 20045.37 S.F. 0.46 ACRES LOT 1 655873.17 S.F. 15.06 ACRES OUTLOT A 886590.82 S.F. 20.35 ACRES LOT A 43684.21 S.F. 1.00 ACRES S89°52'29"E 1322.11' N0 0 ° 3 2 ' 3 6 " W 7 2 7 . 7 1 ' N0 0 ° 3 2 ' 3 6 " W 2 5 3 . 7 1 ' S0 0 ° 3 5 ' 1 6 " E 1 3 1 9 . 0 7 ' N89°51'00"W 1323.14' N89°27'45"E 423.59' N0 0 ° 1 9 ' 1 3 " W 3 1 3 . 2 3 ' N87°19'30"W 425.48' N0 7 ° 4 0 ' 5 0 " E 2 5 8 . 6 2 ' N0 0 ° 3 2 ' 3 6 " W 6 0 3 . 9 3 ' N0 0 ° 3 2 ' 3 6 " W 1 2 4 . 5 0 ' N0 0 ° 0 7 ' 3 1 " E 1 1 9 2 . 5 2 ' N90°00'00"E 645.40' 97.00'622.34'602.78' 60.09' 365.39' 60.00' 60.00'1263.14' N0 0 ° 3 2 ' 3 6 " W 3 3 7 . 0 7 ' OUTLOT Z ISU RE S E A R C H P A R K PHASE I I I , F I F T H A D D I T I O N IOWA S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y RESEAR C H P A R K SW CORNER NW1/4, SW1/4 SEC. 22-83-24 CUT 'X' IN CONCRETE SE CORNER NW1/4, SW1/4 SEC. 22-83-24 SET 1/2" REBAR W/ YELLOW CAP #17161 NE CORNER NW1/4, SW1/4 SEC. 22-83-24 SET 1/2" REBAR W/ YELLOW CAP #17161 NW1/4, S W 1 / 4 SEC. 22 - 8 3 - 2 4 SO U T H 5 3 0 T H A V E N U E ( R O W V A R I E S ) 15' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT NW CORNER PARCEL B CUT 'X' IN CONCRETE SW CORNER PARCEL B CUT 'X' IN CONCRETE RESERVED FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT EX I S T I N G 5 0 ' R I G H T O F W A Y L I N E PE R A C Q . 2 0 1 7 - 1 1 6 4 3 EX I S T I N G 5 0 ' R I G H T O F W A Y L I N E PE R A C Q . 2 0 1 7 - 1 1 3 3 1 EX I S T I N G 5 0 ' R I G H T O F W A Y L I N E PE R A C Q . 2 0 1 7 - 1 1 3 3 1 IOWA S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y RESEAR C H P A R K IOWA S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y RESEAR C H P A R K FOUND 1/2" REBAR W/ YELLOW CAP #19710 10' WATER MAIN EASEMENT (5' EACH SIDE) 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (5' EACH SIDE) 20' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (10' EACH SIDE) = SET 1/2" REBAR W/ YELLOW CAP #17161 69 . 4 1 ' N89°27'23"E 291.00' 31 4 . 4 8 ' N89°21'41"E 182.87' N89°21'41"E 182.56' N89°27'45"E 397.62' N89°27'45"E 368.57' N00°19'13"W 242.53' N89°39'46"E 97.82' 10.00' 10' WATER MAIN EASEMENT (5' EACH SIDE) 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (5' EACH SIDE) 10.00' 5.00' 15.00' 363.59' 21 7 . 1 3 ' BU I L D I N G S E T B A C K L I N E ( T Y P I C A L ) BU I L D I N G S E T B A C K L I N E ( T Y P I C A L ) N66°5 7 ' 1 8 " E 1 5 1 . 9 3 ' N36 ° 4 1 ' 2 4 " E 2 9 2 . 8 3 ' N47 ° 0 0 ' 4 5 " E 3 9 9 . 8 7 ' 36 1 . 9 2 ' 50' SURFACE WATER FLOWAGE EASEMENT (25' EACH SIDE) 245.71' 48 . 9 0 ' S0 0 ° 3 6 ' 3 6 " E 3 2 1 . 1 6 ' S89°40'47"W 49.35' 20' SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT (10' EACH SIDE) 10' WATER MAIN EASEMENT 10' WATER MAIN EASEMENT Phone: (515) 233-0000 414 South 17th Street, Suite 107 Strand Associates, Inc. Ames, Iowa 50010 FAX: (515) 233-0103 JOB#DATE:PAGE OF FINAL PLAT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK PHASE IV, FIRST ADDITION 7238.002 4/07/2026 1 1 00 80'160' Owner/Developer: Iowa State University Research Park 1805 Collaboration Place Ames, IA 50010 Property Description: The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 83 North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., Story County, Iowa, except Parcel B therein as shown on the Plat of Survey filed at Inst. No. 2012-01369. Said subdivision contains 36.87 acres, which includes 1.46 acres of existing public right of way. Notes: 1. Lots A and B are to be dedicated to the City of Ames for public right of way. 2. Parcel B is not a part of this subdivision platting. 3. Soil borings are required in areas within this plat which have been identified by the City of Ames as having soils that make construction of buildings difficult. Zoning: RI - Research Park Innovation District Development Standards - RI Zone: Building Setbacks: Street Lot Line University Ave.: 30' Side Lot Line: 10' Rear Lot Line: 10' Maximum FAR: .35 for areas outside HUB Activity Area/ No limit within HUB Activity Area Maximum Impervious Surface: 70% Minimum Landscaped Area: 20% Maximum Height: 100' 12 9 5 Attachment C: Applicable Subdivision Law The City’s subdivision regulations are included in Chapter 23 of the Ames Municipal Code. Once the applicant has completed the necessary requirements, including provision of required public improvements or provision of financial security for their completion, a “final plat application” may then be submitted for City Council approval. After City Council approval of the final plat, it must then be recorded with the County Recorder to become an officially recognized subdivision plat. The final plat must be found to conform to the ordinances of the City and any conditions placed upon the preliminary plat approval. Ames Municipal Code Chapter 23, Subdivisions, Division I, outlines the general provisions for subdivisions within the City limits and within two miles of the City limits of Ames. Ames Municipal Code Section 23.302(10): (10) City Council Action on Final Plat for Major Subdivision: (a) All proposed subdivision plats shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval. Upon receipt of any Final Plat forwarded to it for review and approval, the City Council shall examine the Application Form, the Final Plat, any comments, recommendations or reports examined or made by the Department of Planning and Housing, and such other information as it deems necessary or reasonable to consider. (b) Based upon such examination, the City Council shall ascertain whether the Final Plat conforms to relevant and applicable design and improvement standards in these Regulations, to other City ordinances and standards, to the City's Land Use Policy Plan and to the City's other duly adopted plans. (c) The City Council may: (i) deny any subdivision where the reasonably anticipated impact of such subdivision will create such a burden on existing public improvements or such a need for new public improvements that the area of the City affected by such impact will be unable to conform to level of service standards set forth in the Land Use Policy Plan or other capital project or growth management plan of the City until such time that the City upgrades such public improvements in accordance with schedules set forth in such plans; or, (ii) approve any subdivision subject to the condition that the Applicant contribute to so much of such upgrade of public improvements as the need for such upgrade is directly and proportionately attributable to such impact as determined at the sole discretion of the City. The terms, conditions and amortization schedule for such contribution may be incorporated within an Improvement Agreement as set forth in Section 23.304 of the Regulations. (d) Prior to granting approval of a major subdivision Final Plat, the City Council may permit the plat to be divided into two or more sections and may impose such conditions upon approval of each section as it deems necessary to assure orderly development of the subdivision. (e) Following such examination, and within 60 days of the Applicant's filing of the complete Application for Final Plat Approval of a Major Subdivision with the Department of Planning and Housing, the City Council shall approve, approve subject to conditions, or disapprove the Application for Final Plat Approval of a Major Subdivision. The City Council shall set forth its reasons for disapproving any Application or for conditioning its approval of any Application in its official records and shall provide a written copy of such reasons to the developer. The City Council shall pass a resolution accepting the Final Plat for any Application that it approves. (Ord. No. 3524, 5-25-99) 130 Prepared by and return to: David L. Ginger, Belin McCormick, P.C., 606 Walnut Street Suite 2000, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 (515) 283-4668 AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS The parties to this Agreement are Iowa State University Research Park, its successors and assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) and the City of Ames, Iowa (hereinafter referred to as “City”). WHEREAS, the Owner is in the process of platting a subdivision of real estate per Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code of the City, to be known as Iowa State University Research Park Phase IV, First Addition, an Official Plat, now included in and forming a part of the City of Ames, Story County, Iowa (the “Subdivision”); and WHEREAS, the Owner is required to construct certain improvements and utilities within the real estate, including the following: sanitary sewer, water main, fire hydrant, manholes, sidewalk and seeding (collectively, the “Improvements”) (a breakdown of the estimated cost of completion of each of the Improvements is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth). NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby understood and agreed that the Owner shall deposit with the City a letter of credit in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty-two Thousand One Hundred Eighty- five Dollars ($252,185.00) (collectively, with any and all renewals thereof, the “Letter of Credit”) conditioned upon the completion of the Improvements as required by the City for the Subdivision, and shall maintain said Letter of Credit or a renewal thereof until the earliest to occur of [INSERT EXPIRATION DATE OF LOC] (the “Completion Date”) or the actual completion date of the Improvements. IT IS FURTHER AGREED that, to the extent the Improvements are not yet complete at the time the term of the Letter of Credit is set to expire and/or expires, Owner shall take any and all actions necessary to renew the term of the Letter of Credit such that the Letter of Credit remains valid and existing through and until the date the Improvements have actually been completed by Owner. IT IS FURTHER AGREED that City reserves the right to draw upon the Letter of Credit, prior to the expiration thereof, in the event Owner defaults under its obligations set forth herein or in the event a renewal of the Letter of Credit has not been provided within ten (10) days of the expiration of the current term of the Letter of Credit, and, in such event, the City shall construct said Improvements and utilize amounts drawn upon to cover the costs thereof. 131 IT IS FURTHER AGREED that upon satisfactory completion of the Improvements, including the paying of reasonable engineering and inspection fees therefore, the Letter of Credit shall be released. IT IS FURTHER AGREED that the Improvements do not include extension of the water main along the north boundary line of the Subdivision from University Boulevard to South Riverside Drive (the “Excluded Water Main Improvements”). With respect to the Excluded Water Main Improvements, Iowa State University Research Park agrees that Iowa State University Research Park shall have sole responsibility for constructing the Excluded Water Main Improvements within ten (10) years of the recording of the Subdivision. Iowa State University Research Park acknowledges and agrees the foregoing obligation to construct the Excluded Water Main Improvements is a personal obligation of Iowa State University Research Park and may not be assigned by Iowa State University Research Park. Dated this ____ day of ________________________, 2026 [Signatures Follow] 132 Signature Page - Agreement for Public Improvements CITY OF AMES, IOWA By: _______________________________________ Director of Public Works STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF STORY ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on this _____ day of ________________, 2026 by ______________________________ as the Director of Public Works for the City of Ames, Iowa. __________________________________________ Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 133 Signature Page - Agreement for Public Improvements IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK By: _______________________________________ Rick Sanders, President STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF STORY ) This instrument was acknowledged before me on this _____ day of ________________, 2026 by Rick Sanders, as President of Iowa State University Research Park. __________________________________________ Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 134 Exhibit A 135 3 DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE; RESERVED FOR RECORDER Prepared by: Corey Iben, 23998 14 1st St. Bouton, IA 50039; 515-676-2117 Return to Ames City Clerk Ames City Hall 515 Clark Ave. Ames IA 50010 AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AMES AND XENIA CONCERNING CONTINUED WATER SERVICE This agreement is between the City of Ames, Iowa ("Ames") and Xenia Rural Water District, a rural water district existing pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 357A (“Xenia"). Ames and Xenia are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Parties" or individually as a "Party." WHEREAS, Xenia is a rural water district with certain exclusive rights and responsibilities to provide water services in designated areas; and WHEREAS, the Iowa State University Research Park (“DEVELOPER”) wishes to develop one recently annexed parcel previously located south of Ames’ city limits (“the “Property”) that Xenia believes is located in its protected water service territory; and WHEREAS, DEVELOPER desires to procure water services from Ames for the Property; and WHEREAS, Xenia is not currently providing water or wastewater services to the Property and Xenia is willing to enter into an agreement with DEVELOPER through which Xenia will release its rights to provide water and wastewater services to the Property; and 136 4 and WHEREAS, Ames and Xenia wish to assist DEVELOPER in developing the Property; WHEREAS, DEVELOPER and Xenia have negotiated and intend to enter into a Release of Service Territory Rights Agreement through which Xenia will relinquish its water service rights in the area described in that agreement, pursuant to Iowa Code section 357A.11(13), subject to the conditions and commitments described in that agreement and the additional terms and commitments by Ames described below; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code section 357A.11(13), Xenia cannot relinquish its right to provide service to an area without providing for the continuation of water services to the area immediately following such relinquishment. WHEREAS, Ames and Xenia have entered into an Agreement for Water Service Operations and Territory Transfer, dated February 1, 2022, and recorded as Instrument # 2022-01065, Story County Iowa. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, and in reliance on the same, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement. The recitals and exhibits described below are substantive and contractual parts of this Agreement. 2. Identification of the Affected Area. This Agreement affects the Property included in the Plat of Survey shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. 3. Existing Xenia Customers and Infrastructure. Xenia does not have any existing infrastructure or customers located on the Property. 4 Agreement Concerning Continuation of Water Services. It is agreed that Ames shall provide water services to the Property, when requested by DEVELOPER. 5. Consideration. The Parties agree that the joint assistance of/between the Parties and the benefits received by each Party from DEVELOPER’S development of the Property constitutes full and adequate consideration for this Agreement. 6. Authorization and Approval by the Parties. The Parties each represent and warrant to the other that this Agreement and its performance have been authorized and approved by all necessary action of the Party, including, without limitation, all necessary action on the part of the governing body of each, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement enforceable in accordance with its terms. 137 5 7 Complete Agreement and Effective Date. This Agreement, including the Exhibit, constitutes the entire, complete and final agreement of the Parties with respect to the matter described herein. This Agreement shall be fully executed upon the exchange of all of the signatures indicated below. This shall not be effective until a fully executed, original agreement is provided to Ames for recordation. 8. Intended Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of DEVELOPER and the Parties, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating any benefits, rights, remedies or claims in favor of any other entity or person. 9. No Precedent. The terms of this Agreement shall not otherwise be considered precedent for any other Xenia service territory relinquishment. 10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same agreement. 138 6 Xenia Rural Water District City of Ames, Iowa By Royce Hammitt CEO/General Manager By John A. Haila, Mayor Attest Corey Iben Office Manager Attest Renee Hall, City Clerk Executed , 2026 Executed , 2026 STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF STORY, ss: STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF STORY, ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on , 2026, by Royce Hammitt and Corey Iben, as General Manager, and Office Manager respectively, of Xenia Rural Water District. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa On this day of , 2026, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared John A. Haila and Renee Hall, to me personally known and who, by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Ames, Iowa; that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of the corporation; and that the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation, by authority of its City Council, as contained in Resolution No. adopted by the City Council on the day of , 2026, and that John A. Haila and Renee Hall acknowledged the execution of the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it voluntarily executed. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa 139 7 Exhibit A—Legal Description and Plat of Property/Service Territory Property Description: The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 83 North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., Story County, Iowa, except Parcel B therein as shown on the Plat of Survey filed at Inst. No. 2012-01369. Said subdivision contains 36.87 acres, which includes 1.46 acres of existing public right of way. 140 8 Plat. 141 ITEM #:* DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:P&H SUBJECT:FINAL PLAT FOR THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS 5TH ADDITION COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: Friedrich Land Development Company, LLC is requesting approval of a Final Plat for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms, Fifth Addition. This is the Fifth final plat for a Planned Residence District (PRD) development that is part of the larger Bluffs at Dankbar Farms Subdivision that totals 87.19 acres (see Attachment A – Location Map). This specific area is for the continued development of the Domani II small lot patio homes. The entire subdivision for the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms includes a Preliminary Plat with a PRD Masterplan, which was approved for a total of 105 lots and other development. The overall development is subject to a pre-annexation agreement, rezoning master plan agreement, and a phasing plan. The Fifth Addition creates 10 Lots for single-family detached housing. With this Final Plat the developer is amending the original Preliminary Plat by reducing the total number of lots by one. This is permitted as a minor amendment under the Subdivision standards in Chapter 23. The minimum density is still met and overall design and layout is still otherwise the same (see Attachment B- Proposed Final Plat). PHASING OF DEVELOPMENT The PRD and Preliminary Plat approval in 2023 required a phasing plan (See Attachment C) that included separate planned phases of development that were to be completed in a specific order for both the Domani II development, which is where this addition is proposed and also the regular residential area to the south. Both areas have several planned phases. The original approval includes seven small phases for the subject area with regular home sites and six phases from Domani II. The Fifth addition Lots 1-10 represents phase 3B and phase 4 of the Domani II portion of the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms Subdivision. As part of this phase of the subdivision the clubhouse and pool (Lot 11) is required to be constructed at the corner of Columbus Drive and Erickson Lane. The Clubhouse and pool must be constructed before construction of a new home in future Phase 5 to the east. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT The Final Plat includes a financial security for installation of required infrastructure and a sidewalk deferral agreement as is typical of residential subdivisions. The required improvements must be in place within three years of the approval of the final plat. A Public Improvement Agreement has been submitted and reviewed by staff in the amount of $226,788.50. The Municipal Engineer has reviewed the items included with the agreement 142 and approved the Public Improvements listed to be completed. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Fifth Addition of the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms and accept the public improvements agreement. 2. Deny the Final Plat for the Fifth Addition of the Bluffs at Dankbar Farms on the basis that the proposed Plat does not meet the City's subdivision standards in Chapter 23. 3. Defer action on this item and request more information from staff or the applicant. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: City staff has reviewed the proposed Final Plat for The Bluffs at Dankbar Farms Fifth Addition and determined that the Plat meets the City's Subdivision Standards. The Fifth Addition continues the development of the Domani II portion of the Bluffs At Dankbar Farms and is consistent with the phasing plan. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1. ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment A-Bluffs at Dankbar Farms 5th Addition Location.pdf Attachment B- Bluffs 5th Addition - Final Plat.pdf Attachment C-The Bluffs Phasing Plan.pdf 143 ERICKSON AVE POLO AVE CARTIER AVE ERICKSON LN CAMERON SCHOOL RD CAMERON SCHOOL RD Bluff s At Dankbar Farms 5th Addition´ Bluff s At Dankbar Farms 5th Addition (Shaded) Legend AMES INCORPORATED LIMITS PARCELS STREET LABELS - ALL @ 50000FT Private ISU Road City Road County Secondary County Hwy State Hwy US Hwy US Interstate Hwy RAILROAD CENTERLINES 144 TH E B L U F F S A T D A N K B A R F A R M S 3R D A D D I T I O N THE B L U F F S A T D A N K B A R F A R M S 2ND A D D I T I O N LOT 3 LOT 4 LOT 5 LO T 7 LO T 8 LO T 6 LOT 9 LOT 10 LOT 23 LOT 24 LOT 22 LOT 21 LO T 1 0 0. 2 4 A C R E S 10 4 0 4 S Q F T LO T 1 0. 1 7 A C R E S 75 7 1 S Q F T LO T 6 0. 1 3 A C R E S 57 1 1 S Q F T LO T 9 0. 2 0 A C R E S 85 7 4 S Q F T LO T 5 0. 1 3 A C R E S 57 1 0 S Q F T LO T 8 0. 1 3 A C R E S 57 1 4 S Q F T LO T 7 0. 1 3 A C R E S 57 1 3 S Q F T LO T 1 1 0. 2 2 A C R E S 97 2 7 S Q F T LOT 3 0.13 ACRES 5720 SQ FT LO T 2 0. 1 3 A C R E S 58 7 6 S Q F T LOT 4 0.16 ACRES 6840 SQ FT LOT 'A' 0.61 ACRES 26597 SQ FT S 89°44'23" E 84.00' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 1 0 9 . 9 5 ' N 89°46'17" W 95.38' L=38.12' R=827.50' Δ=02°38'21" CH=38.11' CB=N01°34'48"E N 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " E 7 1 . 9 0 ' S 89°44'23" E 10.50' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 1 0 9 . 9 0 ' N 89°46'17" W 78.00' S 89°44'23" E 78.00'S 89°44'23" E 52.00' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 1 0 9 . 8 7 ' N 89°46'17" W 50.88' N 89°46'17" W 1.12' S 89°44'23" E 52.00' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 1 0 9 . 8 5 ' N 89°46'17" W 52.00' N 89°46'17" W 52.00' S 89°44'23" E 52.00' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 1 0 9 . 8 2 ' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 1 0 9 . 7 9 ' N 89°46'17" W 52.00' S 89°44'23" E 52.00' N 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " E 62 . 1 8 ' S 89°44'23" E 110.00' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 62 . 1 8 ' N 89°44'23" W 110.00' N 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " E 52 . 0 0 ' S 89°44'23" E 110.00' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 52 . 0 0 ' N 89°44'23" W 86.08' N 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " E 1 1 3 . 0 0 ' S 89°44'23" E 10.08' S 89°44'23" E 76.00' S 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " W 1 1 3 . 0 0 ' N 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " E 1 1 3 . 0 0 ' S 89°44'23" E 52.00' N 89°44'23" W 52.00' N 89°44'23" W 56.50' N 89°44'23" W 10.50' N 0 0 ° 1 5 ' 3 7 " E 1 0 5 . 0 0 ' N 00°15'37" E 8.00' S 89°44'23" E 67.00' N 89°01'58" E 55.01' S 89°44'23" E 10.42' S 00°15'37" W 55.00' N 00°15'37" E 55.00' S 89°44'23" E 8.65' N 0 0 ° 0 9 ' 2 5 " W 1 2 0 . 3 1 ' N 00°15'37" E 20.00' S 89°44'23" E 55.00' N 89°46'17" W 319.78' © Bo l t o n & M e n k , I n c . 20 2 6 , A l l R i g h t s R e s e r v e d H:\FRIEREIA_PR\26X142117000\CAD\C3D\FIGR - 142117 - FINAL PLAT.DWG 3/31/2026 10:24 AM JOB NUMBER: 1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE AMES, IA 50010 (515) 233-6100 FOR RECORDER USE ONLY AMES, IOWA THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS FIFTH ADDITION FINAL PLAT MY LICENSE RENEWAL DATE IS PAGES OR SHEETS COVERED BY THIS SEAL: LICENSE NUMBER DATE: IOWA I hereby certify that this land surveying document was prepared and the related survey work was performed by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Land Surveyor under the laws of the State of Iowa. LICENSED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR EUGENE R. DREYER P.L.S. EUGENE R. DREYER 17535 SHEETS 1 - 2 17535 12/31/2026 26X.142117 INDEX LEGEND LOCATION OUTLOT 'UU' OF BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS, 3RD ADDITION, CITY OF AMES, STORY COUNTY, IOWA REQUESTOR:FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC PROPRIETOR:FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC SURVEYOR:EUGENE R. DREYER, P.L.S. #17535 SURVEYOR COMPANY:BOLTON & MENK, INC. RETURN TO:EUGENE R. DREYER, BOLTON & MENK, INC. 1519 BALTIMORE DR, AMES, IA 50010 (515)-233-6100 FINAL PLAT THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS FIFTH ADDITION, CITY OF AMES, STORY COUNTY, IOWA SHEET OF 2 1 R LEGAL DESCRIPTION: AN OFFICIAL REPLAT OF OUTLOT 'UU', THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS, FOURTH ADDITION, CITY OF AMES, STORY COUNTY, IOWA. LEGEND: FOUND 1/2" REBAR WITH PINK PLASTIC CAP #24413 (OR AS NOTED) SET 1/2" REBAR WITH YELLOW PLASTIC CAP #17535 FOUND SECTION CORNER AS NOTED SET 5/8"x24" REBAR WITH YELLOW PLASTIC CAP #17535 RECORDED DIMENSION RED PLASTIC CAP (R) RPC NOTES: 1.THIS SURVEY MEETS OR EXCEEDS IOWA CODE 355. 2.THIS SURVEY IS SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS APPARENT OR OF RECORD. 3.BEARINGS SHOWN ARE IOWA STATE PLANE NORTH, US SURVEY FOOT. 4.TOTAL AREA OF ADDITION = 7.85 ACRES OR 341646 SQ FT. 5.SOIL BORINGS ARE REQUIRED IN AREAS WITHIN THIS PLAT WHICH HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY OF AMES AS HAVING SOILS THAT MAKE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING DIFFICULT. 6.LOT 'A' & LOT 'B' TO BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF AMES FOR STREET PURPOSES. 7.SEE SHEET 2 FOR MORE DETAIL. FOUND 5/8"x24" REBAR WITH PINK PLASTIC CAP #24413 R FEETSCALE 0 30 60 HORZ. 10 ' P . U . E . 10 ' P . U . E . 10' P.U.E. OUTLOT 'TT' 3.86 ACRES 168287 SQ FT P.U.E. - PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT COLUMBUS DR (55' R.O.W.) ER I C K S O N A V E (5 5 ' R . O . W . ) ER I C K S O N L N (5 5 ' R . O . 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NO. DATEDESCRIPTION REV FRIEDRICH LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC THE BLUFFS AT DANKBAR FARMS TLB TWA GAB 0A1.126833 1519 BALTIMORE DRIVE AMES, IOWA 50010 Phone: (515) 233-6100 Email: Ames@bolton-menk.com www.bolton-menk.comR C2.01 PHASINGFEETSCALE 0 150 300 HORZ. R PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3A PHASE 4 DOMANI II PHASING (LOTS 101-151) PHASE 5 PHASE 6 PHASE 3B PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 RESIDENTIAL PHASING (LOTS 1-55) PHASE 5 PHASE 6 PHASE 7 PHASING NOTES: -DOMANI II RESIDENTIAL PHASES MAY BE COMPLETED AT THE SAME TIME. -FSRM DEVELOPMENT MAY BE COMPLETED AT ANYTIME REGARDLESS OF DOMANI II OR RESIDENTIAL PHASING. 147 ITEM #:29 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:P&H SUBJECT:TOWNHOMES AT CREEKSIDE HOME AGREEMENT AMENDMENT REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The Townhomes at Creekside is a 38-unit affordable housing project located within the Baker Subdivision along Tripp Street. The project used a variety of funding sources that included federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), State HOME funds, City of Ames HOME Funds, developer equity, and the dedication of land by the City of Ames. The City entered into multiple agreements for the development of the site as affordable housing with a commitment of keeping the development affordable to qualified low and moderate income households for a period of 30 years. The affordability requirements are incorporated into the Development Agreement for the project with specific reference to provisions for eight of the 38 units funded with HOME funds. These HOME units have specific limitations for housing of lower income households at or below 50% and limited to family households within defined leasing periods. The City provided $2.1 million of HOME funds as a deferred 30-year loan to financially assist with the eight units. The $2.1 million dollars of HOME funds have a separate agreement that requires the units to be compliant with federal HOME program requirements and the City must verify annually compliance of the Townhomes at Creekside with the HOME requirements. If the eight City HOME units were ever found to be in default of the HOME Agreement requirement, the City would be responsible for ensuring the federal government is repaid the $2.1 million of HOME funds. The City could repay HUD in variety of ways, including an option to recapture the funds from the developer. Staff recently became aware this past winter that the HOME agreement was not required to be for a full 30 years, including the repayment provision. The HOME Agreement could be for a shorter duration of only 20 years, meaning if default occurred after 20 years no repayment to HUD would be required. Now that staff is aware of this option, staff wanted to present the option to the City Council to amend the agreement from 30 years to 20 years for the eight HOME units in order to eliminate the potential of having to repay HUD during years 21-30 of the project agreements. The overall affordability requirement tied to the project through LIHTC and the City's development agreement would continue, even if the HOME agreement is changed. In essence, if the change is approved, the 50% AMI limitation and restrictions related to family household preferences would end at 20 years for the eight HOME units and they would be affordable LIHTC units like the rest of the units. The City would retain the 30-year deferred loan and repayment requirement as-is. 148 The developers have indicated they are willing to agree to the changes if it only impacts the HOME Agreement affordability period. If City Council does not believe the potential for default in years 21-30 are a significant issue, and, therefore, wants to retain the 50% AMI requirement for the eight units, then no action is needed. However, if City Council concurs with staff that limiting the potential for payback in the event of default is in the interest of the City, Council would direct the City Attorney to prepare appropriate amendments to the HOME Agreement changing its duration 20 years. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Direct the City Attorney to prepare appropriate amendments to the relevant HOME agreement to change the duration the affordability and compliance period from 30 years to 20 years consistent with the example language of Attachment 1 and authorize the Mayor to approve the final amended agreements. It should be noted that all 38 units will still be required to meet the LIHTC affordability requirements for 30 years. 2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare amendments and return with final amendments for City Council approval. 3. Take no action and maintain the 30-year HOME Agreement as-is. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff believes the change to the duration of the HOME agreement could be in the City's interest to avoid potential future complications with ensuring HOME compliance and the potential to have to repay HUD if there is default in the future. The developer has experience in other communities with only the 20-year HOME Agreement limitation and is amenable to the change in relation to the HOME Agreements. Although staff has initiated the proposed change, the developer has requested that the issue be resolved as expeditiously as possible in order to allow for them to receive their final HOME payment. Alternative 1 would authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements as soon as they are completed by the City Attorney versus Alternative 2, the final language would return for full Council review on April 28th. The type of change is very limited and specific about the duration of the agreement affordability period as shown in the example language that is attached. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1, as described above. ATTACHMENT(S): Att. 1 Home Agreement Strike Out Language Draft.pdf 149 City of Ames HOME Agreement pg 2. 1. Use of HOME Funds; Completion Date. The Project is a new construction of thirty-eight (38) multifamily residential units, and that eight units in the Project will be HOME Assisted Units. The Borrower shall comply with all HUD HOME program requirements applicable through the 30 year 20-year aAordability Period as the term is defined below. The HOME Funds will be used for certain Project costs as eligible per 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 92.206 and in accordance with the attached Exhibit A- Statement of Work, Exhibit B- Project and Construction Schedule, Exhibit C- Budget, and Exhibit D- Sources and Uses, Constructino of the Project shall be completed by September 30, 2025 (“Completion Date”). 2 AAordability Requirements and Duration of Agreement a. Rental Projects. This Agreement is in eAect through the AAordability Period, which is thirty (30) yearstwenty (20) years from the competition date. Home rental units must be occupied by eligible tenants within six months following the date of Certificate of Occupancy. 3. Loan Repayment. 3. Loan Repayment The Loan will be repaid according to attached Exhibit G - Mortgage, Exhibit H - Promissory Note, and Exhibit I- Loan Repayment Schedule, including repayment if the housing does not meet the aAordability requirements within the AAordability Period. Nothing in this section will be construed to diminish or impair City’s rights, in its sole discretion, to require repayment under this Agreement, the Mortgage, Promissory Note, or Restrictive Covenant in the event of default or noncompliance by Borrower. Should Borrower fail to comply with the AAordability Requirements during the thirty-year period 20-year AAordability Period, the City shall provide a demand letter to the Borrower stating the cause of such noncompliance and giving the Borrower sixty (60) days to cure the noncompliance (hereinafter referred to as the “Cure Period”), If Borrower fails to cure the noncompliance within the Cure Period, the Borrower shall repay to the City the Loan in full to the City within sixty (60) days of the end of the Cure Period. Exhibit A pg.17 STATEMENT OF WORK OF PROJECT DESCRIPTION 150 AAordability Period: 30 Year 20 Year Exhibit E pg.25.26 Restrictive Covenant Rental Agreement 1. AAordability Period a. Rental HOME Units. Grantor Agrees that the Restrictive Covenant shall run continuously with the land beginning on the date of execution and shall continue as an encumbrance on the Project Area for a period of 360 months 240 months following issuance of the Certified of Occupancy, completion of the improvements on the Project Area, sub-rental of the units, and provision of final demographic information and all construction reports required herein to the City (here :aAordability Period”)/ The city shall notify the Grantor in writing of the date commencing the 360-month 240 month AAordability Period. Add Whereas to Agreement Amendment Language The amendment to the HOME Agreement AAordability Period does not change any of the other aAordability requirements or other performance requirements of the HOME Agreement or City Development Agreement. Nothing in this amendment shall be construed as aAecting any aAordability period or requirements that otherwise apply to this Project as a result of LIHTC or state Home funds secured by the Grantor for the Project. 151 ITEM #:30 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:FIN SUBJECT:RESOLUTION APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 ADJUSTED BUDGET AND FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 BUDGET COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: On March 24, 2026, during a special meeting, the City Council held a public hearing to gather public input on the proposed property tax levy of $10.27 for the FY 2026/27 budget. The levy is projected to generate $39,881,096 in property tax revenue during the next fiscal year. Later that same evening, at their regular meeting, the Council set a public hearing for April 14, 2026, to consider the final adoption of the FY 2026/27 proposed budget and the amended FY 2025/26 budget. Approval of this resolution represents the final statutory step in the budget adoption process. The total amounts reflected in the proposed amended FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 budgets remain consistent with those previously approved by the City Council during the Budget Wrap- Up Session in February 2026. As is standard practice, staff will prepare a final amendment to the FY 2025/26 budget for City Council review and consideration in May 2026. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt a resolution approving: a. The adjusted FY 2025/26 City Budget b. The proposed FY 2026/27 City Budget 2. Delay adoption of the Adjusted FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Budget CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: State law requires that the City hold a public hearing and take action to adopt the Adjusted FY 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 Budgets. In the event the City delays the adoption of the annual budget and does not meet the required deadline, the City will be limited to the FY 2025/26 budget amount. The proposed budget documents contain the programs, revenues, and expenditures directed by the City Council to be included. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1 a & b, as described above. 152 ITEM #:31 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:P&H SUBJECT:PUBLIC HEARING FOR SUBMITTAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2025-26 CDBG/HOME ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: At the March 10, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved having staff prepare a substantial amendment to the 2025-26 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan to reallocate funds to expand the Public Infrastructure Improvement Program. The reallocation would provide funds to a new water main project to remove deteriorated water lines (including lead services) and install new water lines within HUD-designated Low and Moderate Income Census Tract #10. Note that at that time, the budget was estimated at $541,950, but has since been revised to $482,419 for the final approval. The proposed project is consistent with the current Public Infrastructure program of the Action Plan, but the proposed project and its funding are not included in the current Plan. Although the project could be included in the upcoming proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, it would be difficult to complete the project next fiscal year if it is not started this summer, before the next Plan is likely to be approved, due to delays in HUD funding announcements. The project is located within the Oak-Riverside Neighborhood (Census Tract #10), which is one of the City’s older core neighborhoods. CDBG funds would be used to replace existing 4- inch water mains with new 8-inch mains and to install new water services with copper piping along S. 3rd Street (between S. Russell and S. Oak), and along S. Maple (from Lincoln Way to S. 4th Street). This project will improve water quality, reduce the number of lead service lines, and increase firefighting service capacity in this tract, benefiting a HUD-identified LMI population. This project is currently outlined in the FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, a Phase I Historic Architectural Survey has been completed for these two streets, which should make it easier to obtain project approval from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The City has recently completed multiple blocks of water main replacements elsewhere in this area. This proposed project is an eligible activity under the City's CDBG program. However, since this specific project was not listed in the adopted 2025-26 Action Plan activities, and the anticipated cost exceeds $100,000, it requires a "substantial" amendment to be approved by the City Council. Substantial amendments require public notice of a public hearing for City Council approval. To accommodate the proposed amendment, staff recommends the following adjustments to the budget program activities, some of which will not be fully implemented in order to fully fund the additional water main project. Attachment 1 shows the proposed amended program 153 budget for the 2025-26 Action Plan program activities. Attachment 2 describes the changes to approved programs that are necessary to support the proposed project. Major changes include: Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program ($248,000); Public Improvements- Sidewalk Program ($67,748); and the Homebuyer Assistance Program was reduced to $204,512, a decrease of $29,488. Staff’s rationale for adding the additional water main improvements project in LMI Census Tract 10 as additional project activity is as follows: The proposed project is located in a vital core neighborhood that is located in an LMI census tract where the public utilities are in very poor condition, and therefore is consistent with the goals and priorities in the 2024-29 Consolidated Plan to benefit low- income residents in the community positively. The activity will continue to meet the City Council’s goals of strengthening neighborhoods. The project continues the investment in improving both the housing stock and the infrastructure needs of vital core neighborhoods. The proposed project would result in the City’s ability to meet HUD’s 2026-27 timely expenditure requirements, as more lots would be sold in the Baker Subdivision, and allow for a quicker turnaround for program income expenditures. The substantial amendment to the Action Plan required a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing before the City Council, before it can be submitted to the HUD for approval. The 30-day comment was from March 13, 2026, through April 11, 2026. No comments have been received as of the writing of this report. If comments are received before the public hearing, they will be provided to the Council. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the submittal of a substantial amendment to the 2025-26 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan to reallocate funds ($482,418) from various activities in the current Action Plan to implement a Public Infrastructure Improvement Activity to install new water mains in Census Tract 10, along S. 3rd Street (between S Russell and S Oak), and along S Maple (from Lincoln Way to S 4th Street). 2. Approve the submittal of a substantial amendment as described in Alternative #1, with modifications. 3. Reject adoption of a resolution approving the submittal of a substantial amendment to the 2025-26 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The investment of CDBG dollars is a vitally important resource not only to address the affordable housing needs of LMI households in the community, but also to ensure existing affordable housing is located in neighborhoods where the public infrastructure is maintained in decent, safe, and sanitary condition. Additionally, the City's responsibility to expend its CDBG dollars to meet HUD's annual timeliness requirements is of the utmost importance at this time, and infrastructure projects have the largest financial impact of meeting these requirements at this time. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager to approve Alternative #1. 154 ATTACHMENT(S): Att. 1 CDBG 2025-26 Budget AMENDED 4-10-26.pdf Att. 2 CDBG 2025-26 Amendment Proposal Comparison.pdf 155 2025-26 CDBG Budget Allocation 2025-26 Proposed 552,927$ 527,826$ 1,290,907$ 2,371,660$ (110,585)$ (30,675)$ -$ (141,260)$ 442,342$ 497,151$ 1,290,907$ 2,230,400$ 351,693$ -$ 130,725$ 482,418$ -$ -$ 15,824$ 15,824$ -$ -$ 18,825$ 18,825$ 10,531$ 292,639$ 1,115,533$ 1,418,703$ -$ -$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 442,342$ 497,151$ 1,290,907$ 2,230,400$ 552,927$ (110,585)$ 442,342$ 153,051$ (30,675)$ 122,376$ 374,775$ -$ 374,775$ 1,080,753$ (141,260)$ 939,493$ 1,290,907$ -$ 1,290,907$ 1,290,907$ -$ 1,290,907$ *Anticipate Selling 5 of 11 Market Rate Lots During July - October 2025 Homebuyer Assistance Program Disposition of Properties (1107 Grand, 621 Grand, 1514 Duff, Baker Subdivision) Public Infrastructure Improvements (Water System Improvements - S. 3rd & S. Maple) Public Infrastructure Improvements (Water System Improvements - S. Riverside & S. Russell) Total Anticipated 2025-26 CDBG Balance 2025-26 CDBG Allocation (Actual Allocation) 2025-26 Anticipated Rollover Balance 2024-25 Estimated Remaining Expenses 2024-25 Remaining Total Balance -$ -$ -$ (N/A) PROPOSED AMENDED 2025-26 Action Plan Expenditure Budget: 2025-2026 Proposed CDBG Projects 2025-26 Anticipated Program Income (Sale of Three Habitat Houses) PROPOSED AMENDED 2025-26 Action Plan Revenue Budget: Less: CDBG Administration (20% Cap) Total Allocations for Programming Renter Affordability Program (15% Cap) 156 Original Funding Net Change Amended Funding 125,755 15,505 141,260 234,000 (29,488) 204,512 248,000 (248,000) - 67,748 (67,748) - 154,513 (154,513) - 1,408,826 9,877 1,418,703 15,000 (5,000) 10,000 - 482,418 482,418 Public Infrastructure Improvements - Sidewalk Programs Public Facilities Rehabilitation Program (Non-Profits) Public Infrastructure Improvements (Water System Improvements - S. Riverside & S. Russell) Disposition of Properties (1107 Grand, 621 Grand, 1514 Duff, Baker Subdivision) Public Infrastructure Improvements (Water System Improvements - S. 3rd & S. Maple) 2025-2026 Proposed CDBG Projects CDBG Administration (20% Cap) Homebuyer Assistance Program Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program 157 ITEM #:32 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:2025/26 RIGHT-OF-WAY RESTORATION PROGRAM COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: This program is for restoration of the right-of-way areas associated with various Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) projects. The ROW Restoration program allows the City to bring in a single contractor that specializes in seeding to restore several locations with improved quality. Disturbed ROW areas are restored using seed or dormant seed. Various types of restoration are used depending on the weather at and following the time of installation. The Base Bid includes various Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) projects locations throughout the community. Alternate 1 is a one-year warranty starting on the date of final watering for each location. Warranty includes all work required to fully reestablish vegetation that has failed to become established on the initial seeding attempt. On April 8, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows: Bidder Base Bid Alternate 1 Engineer’s Estimate $245,350.00 $15,000 Steven's Erosion Control 156,264.49 10,000 Whifield's Lawn & Garden 174,371.54 9,835 Alpha Landscapes 198,659.75 20,000 A summary of revenues and projected expenses, shown below. Funding Source (2025/26 ROW Restoration)Revenue Expenses Road Use Tax $125,000 Water Utility Fund 75,000 Sewer Utility Fund 75,000 Storm Sewer Utility Fund 50,000 Contract Base Bid (this Council Action) $156,264.49 Contract Alternate 1 (this Council Action) 10,000.00 Engineering and Administration 30,000.00 TOTAL $325,000 $196,264.49 Based on bid results, staff recommends awarding the Base Bid and Alternate 1. 158 ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a resolution to: a. Accept the report of bids for the 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration program. b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project. c. Award the base bid and Alternate 1 for the 2025/26 Right-of-Way Restoration program to contract to Steven's Erosion Control of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of $166,264.49 2. Award the project to another bidder. 3. Direct staff to make changes to this project. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Proceeding with this project will make it possible to begin restoration efforts on projects currently underway and projects planned for the 2026 spring construction season. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 2, as described above. 159 ITEM #:33 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:PW SUBJECT:FREEL DRIVE PAVING PROGRAM COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The Freel Drive Paving program involves paving the remaining gravel-surfaced portion of Freel Drive to SE 5th Street. The current gravel street is unable to withstand the increase in traffic and the weight of the trucks required to operate the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C). Planning and Zoning requirements also trigger the improvements to the street in conjunction with the construction of the R3C. The paving will take place concurrently with the construction of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. Construction for this project will be staged between the entrances of the R3C to allow the R3C site construction to occur without interruption. Freel Drive is currently 23 to 24 feet wide with shallow ditches, whereas the proposed section will be a 31-foot section with curb and gutter. The existing ditches are planned to be filled and a storm intake system installed. Due to the very small elevation change along the length of Freel Drive, the ability to make water drain quickly is very limited. As a result, a percolation system is planned to be constructed using the intakes to allow water to enter the soil. A tile system will also be constructed to provide a system overflow. The project will also include relocation of a pressure reducing valve in the water distribution system. The valve itself is being procured under a separate item on the April 14 City Council agenda. The project includes a Base Bid and three alternates as described below: Base Bid includes paving Freel Drive from the end of the current paved section, 765 feet south of Lincoln Way, to SE 5th Street. Alternate 1 includes replacing the existing paved section from Lincoln Way, 765' to the south, with a new 31' section of PCC pavement. This existing pavement is in the early stages of pavement distress. Alternate 2 includes the sidewalk in front of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus (R3C). A sidewalk in front of the R3C would be required under development standards for a similar private development if it were to take place in the same area. This portion of sidewalk was originally included in the paving scope for the R3C concrete contractor, but was removed from that project to bring the overall R3C project within the available budget. Alternate 3 incudes all the remaining sidewalk along Freel Drive between E Lincoln Way and SE 5th St. This sidewalk portion is divided into two sections on either side of the R3C frontage. 160 On April 8, 2026, bids for the project were received as follows: Bidder Base Bid Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Alternate 3 Engineer’s Estimate $1,150,000 $515,650 $52,545 $25,965 Con-Struct, Inc. 995,000 482,500 35,030 17,310 Absolute Group 1,181,840.80 552,982.48 56,048 27,696 Gehrke, Inc 1,242,588.50 511,706.02 48,341.40 23,887.80 Based on bid results, staff recommends awarding a contract to Con-Struct, Inc. of Ames, Iowa for the Base Bid and Alternate 3 only. Staff recommends declining to award Alternate 1 for reconstruction of the existing paved section, since the cost exceeds the available revenue for project. Staff will look for opportunities to extend the life of this deteriorating existing paving before a full reconstruction can take place. The bids for Alternate 2 (paving the R3C frontage sidewalk) substantially exceed the price that was offered by the R3C concrete contractor for the same sidewalk (which was removed from the R3C scope). Therefore, staff recommends declining to award Alternate 2, and staff will identify an alternative source of funding which will allow the R3C frontage sidewalk to be added back into the R3C concrete contractor's scope. Regarding Alternate 3, staff believes Con-Struct's cost for these sidewalk sections is competitive and represents a good value for the work. Awarding this Alternate will allow the R3C frontage sidewalk to connect to sidewalk along the entirety of Freel Drive, rather than leaving an isolated stretch of sidewalk in the middle of the block in front of the R3C. Therefore, staff recommends awarding Alternate 3 to Con-Struct. A summary of revenues and projected expenses is shown below: Description Revenue Expenses Freel Drive Paving (G.O. Bonds)$ 975,000 Unobligated G.O. Bonds 225,000 Water Utility Funds 40,000 Construction Base Bid (this Council Action) $ 995,000 Alternate 3 (this Council Action) 17,310 Engineering/Administration 90,000 TOTAL $1,240,000 $1,102,310 ALTERNATIVES: 1. The City Council can approve the following: a. Accept the report of bids b. Approve the final plans and specifications for this project and award the base bid and Alternate 3 for the Freel Drive project to Con-Struct, of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $1,012,310 161 2. Award any combination of base bid plus alternative bids. 3. Award the project to another bidder. 4. Direct staff to make changes to this project. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The paving of Freel Drive is necessary for the transition of solid waste handling to the R3C. Awarding this project will allow for construction activities to be complete prior to the opening of the R3C in 2027. Staff has determined that the combination of the Base Bid and Alternate 3, for the extension of sidewalk along Freel Drive (excluding in front of the R3C, which will be paved separately), represents the best value for the City. The available budget for this project will cover the expenses of the base bid and Alternate 3. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, as described above. ATTACHMENT(S): Freel Dr Report of Bids Map.pdf 162 163 To:Mayor and Ames City Council Members From:Steven L. Schainker, City Manager Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Resolution Approving $1,500 for Ames: A Glimpse Inside Event Item No. 34 MEMO BACKGROUND: During budget wrap-up session the City Council discussed a request for $1,500 to support the Ames: Inside Glimpse Event which is scheduled for October 17, 2026. This event is hosted by an ad-hoc group of six Ames residents which includes Sharon Wirth as the Chairperson. The goal of this event is to inform others about historic preservation, Ames’ rich history, and the City’s many historic treasures. By creating an event showcasing historic architectural resources, the organizers hope to raise awareness and appreciation for these resources. The budget for the event is shown below. In current fiscal year this event was paid partially from unspent funds allocated to the Ames Historic Preservation Commission (AHPC). For the upcoming event on October 17, 2026 the AHPC voted in March to provide $1,500 from their FY 2026/27 budget allocation of $2,000. Should the City Council prefer that another funding source be identified so as not to use the HPC's budget allocation for this purpose, another source could from the City Council's FY 2026/27 Contingency Account. The proposed budget for the Glimpse event includes: $ 960 for bollard, wire, and real estate signs for advertising $ 445 for posters and post cards for pre-event publicity $ 642 for design and formatting print materials $ 664 for storyboards $ 800 for printing brochures $ 33 for bottled water for host and volunteers $ 550 for graphic design fees Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 164 $ 420 for participation survey gifts $ 500 for contingencies $5,014 for Total Project Costs OPTIONS: 1) The City Council could decide to support the Ames Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation to fund the $1,500 for the Glimpse event from their FY 2026/27 budget allocation. 2) The City Council could decide to fund the $1,500 for the Glimpse event from the FY 2026/27 Council's Contingency Account. REQUESTED CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION: At the budget wrap-up session, I indicated support for funding the Glimpse event for the $1,500. The questions before the City Council is whether to support funding for this event and, if so, should the $1,500 come from the FY 2026/27 Council Contingency Account or from the budget allocation for the AHPC. Assuming the City Council supports funding the event from either source, it has been agreed that the Ames Foundation will serve as the financial agent for the volunteer group. All bills for the event, up to $1,500, will be submitted to the City's Finance Director by the Foundation for reimbursement. Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 165 ITEM #:35 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:ADMIN SUBJECT:ACCESSIBILITY OF WEB INFORMATION AND SERVICES POLICY COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a new rule revising the regulation implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to establish specific requirements, including the adoption of specific technical standards for making accessible the services, programs, and activities offered by State and local government entities to the public through the web and mobile applications. A public entity with a total population of 50,000 or more shall begin complying with this rule on April 24, 2026. Over the past few months, City staff has taken several proactive steps to learn about the requirements and to implement new practices to ensure web and digital accessibility. A best practice and an important step towards compliance is creating an Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy (Attachment A). This policy will establish organizational requirements and responsibilities for accessible digital content, interfaces, services, and communication in alignment with the ADA and WCAG 2.1, AA . The attached PowerPoint presentation (Attachment B) outlines actions taken to date and the proposed timeline for moving forward. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the attached Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy. 2. Do not approve the Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City is required to comply with Title II ADA regulations, including the new DOJ rule on digital accessibility. This new rule will ensure the City's public information is accessible to everyone in the community. A key component of meeting compliance is creating and adopting an Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council approve Alternative #1 as listed above. ATTACHMENT(S): Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy (Attachment A).pdf Digital Accessibility Timeline (Attachment B).pptx 166 1 Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy Purpose The City of Ames is committed to ensuring that all residents, visitors, and employees, including individuals with disabilities, have equitable access to the City’s digital services, information, and technologies. This policy establishes requirements and responsibilities for accessible digital content, interfaces, services, and communications in alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and WCAG 2.1 AA. Scope This policy applies to digital assets produced, maintained, or procured by the City of Ames that are intended for use or consumption by the public , including but not limited to: • Public-facing websites (e.g., City of Ames website, department websites) • Web applications, online forms, digital documents, and PDFs • Mobile applications and platforms • Social media content and communications • Digital signage, kiosks, and public digital service systems • Videos, livestreams, and multimedia content • Third-party tools, links, software, and hosted services that are contracted or licensed by the City Policy Statement All City digital assets that are intended for use or consumption by the public must be designed, developed, procured, and maintained in a manner that ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The City of Ames adopts the following standards and principles: 167 2 Accessibility Standard Digital content and online services shall conform to: • WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) or the most current standard adopted by the U.S. Department of Justice • Accessible technology requirements under ADA Title II Universal Design Digital services shall follow principles of universal design to enhance usability for all residents, regardless of ability, age, or device. City digital content must use plain language, clear formatting, and accessible document structures. Responsibilities City Manager’s Office • Oversees implementation and ensures City-wide compliance • Allocates resources and authority necessary for accessible digital services Communications and Outreach • Ensures accessible public communications, including web content, videos, images, and social media • Reviews digital content for accessibility before publication Finance Department-Information Technology • Ensures digital platforms, CMS systems, and hosted services support accessibility • Establishes accessibility testing procedures • Maintains accessibility tools and reporting systems 168 3 Finance Department-Purchasing • Establishes and oversees City contracts, ensuring they contain accessibility requirements for vendors All City Departments • Create accessible documents, forms, and content • Follow procurement requirements for accessible digital technologies • Respond to accessibility concerns in a timely manner • New employees must complete the Digital ADA Fundamentals Training Vendors and Contractors All digital products or services procured by the City must: • Meet WCAG 2.1 AA requirements • Provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or equivalent documentation • When vendors/contractors cannot meet digital accessibility standards: o They must provide a detailed, time-bound “remediation roadmap” that specifies when and how the vendor will achieve full compliance o If they claim that meeting standards is impossible due to cost or technical limitations, the COA must receive in writing the reason(s) for the “undue burden” Digital Accessibility Requirements Website and Web Applications • All pages must meet WCAG 2.1 AA • Navigation must be keyboard accessible • Images must include meaningful alternative text 169 4 • Color contrast ratios must meet accessibility requirements • Forms must include programmatically associated labels and clear error messages • PDFs and digital documents must be tagged and accessible • Content must be screen-reader accessible Multimedia (Video, Audio, Livestreams) City multimedia content must include: • Accurate captions for all prerecorded and live videos • Transcripts for audio-only media • Audio descriptions for video content with essential visual information Social Media Official City social media posts must include: • Easy to read text, and information that is organized in a logical order • Content is broken into short, scannable sections • Alternative text for images • Captioned video content • Color contrast ratios must meet accessibility requirements Digital Documents All documents posted online must: • Be screen-reader accessible • Use heading structures, alternative text, and proper reading order • Avoid scanned-image PDFs unless accompanied by an accessible version • Avoid placing text over images 170 5 Software and System Procurement Any new software, web platform, or digital tool must: • Pass an accessibility review • Include accessibility requirements in contracts • Provide remediation plans for identified issues Training and Capacity Building The City of Ames will provide ongoing training programs for staff, including: • Digital ADA Fundamentals • Accessible document creation (Word, PDF, Excel) • Accessible social media practices • Procurement processes that include accessibility requirements • Tools for evaluating accessibility (e.g., screen reader basics, automated checkers) Compliance Monitoring • Quarterly scanning of City websites by the Digital ADA Task Force Remediation Timelines Digital content that fails to meet accessibility standards will be remediated according to the following timelines: • Critical barriers (e.g., inaccessible forms): within 30 days • Moderate issues: within 90 days • Low-impact issues: within 6 months • Legacy content: evaluate and remediate based on public need and strategic priority 171 6 Policy Review and Updates This policy will be reviewed at least every two years or earlier if ADA regulations or WCAG standards change. Revisions must be approved by the City Council. Definitions • Accessibility: The design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities • WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) • Alt Text: Descriptive text added to images for screen-reader use • VPAT: Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is a template used by product manufacturers, vendors, or developers explaining a product’s accessibility compliance • ACR: Accessibility Conformance Report is the name given to the VPAT once it is filled out Reporting, Feedback, and Complaint Process Residents can report digital accessibility issues or complaints by contacting the ADA Coordinator: • The COA website contains an accessibility statement and a link that routes users to the ADA Coordinator’s contact information • The City will respond to inquiries and complaints within a week and include applicable departments, if any • Contact information: Casandra Eames, Engagement and ADA Coordinator, casandra.eames@cityofames.org, 515-239-5219 Effective as of April 2026 172 The picture can't be displayed.The picture can't be displayed. DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY 173 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. EARLY ACTIONS - FALL 2025 2 • Staff evaluated new DOJ ADA rules to define organizational requirements • Staff created a digital accessibility fundamentals training for the organization • Created a cross-departmental Digital Task Force that began meeting monthly to ensure progress is being made on meeting the new requirements 174 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. EARLY ACTIONS - WINTER 2025/26 3 • Collaborated with departmental staff to identify and document accessibility barriers within core software systems • Start drafting a Digital ADA Policy • Staff conducted the digital fundamentals training for 92 formal leaders (45% of supervisors/leaders have completed training) • Started drafting a digital ADA Transition Plan 175 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY 4 176 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. BEFORE AND AFTER (1) 5 177 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. BEFORE AND AFTER (2) 6 178 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT 7 "The City of Ames is committed to providing electronic communication that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website. We seek to conform to level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) WCAG. Our conformance with these guidelines will help make our public electronic information more user-friendly. " 179 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. CURRENT ACTIONS - 2026 8 • Focusing on specialized training sessions for staff • Created and presented a digital social media training for 13 staff who create content • Great Plains ADA Liaison presenting specific training on: • Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and a Q&A session •Digital accessibility training is available to staff via video 180 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. VIDEO RECORDING PRACTICES 9 • Closed captions on all programs • Audio descriptions (Separate from closed captions, this information explains visual elements and provides context.) • Reduced the number of meetings being recorded o Reduction based on usage data o Minutes available • Focus on Core Meetings o 1 hour of meeting requires 4 hours of program preparation for web posting 181 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. MOVING FORWARD (1) 10 •The Digital Task Force will meet monthly until June to continue assessing accessibility after the April deadline •After June, the task force members will evaluate their department's pages quarterly •Finalize the digital ADA transition plan •The Accessibility of Web Information and Services Policy will be included in the transition plan 182 The picture can't be displayed. The picture can't be displayed. MOVING FORWARD (2) 11 • Verify third-party compliance for all links on the COA website • Establish and incorporate WCAG AA language into contracts • Respond to accessibility inquiries from community members • Coordinate biannual training with HR 183 The picture can't be displayed.The picture can't be displayed. QUESTIONS? THANK YOU! 184 ITEM #:36 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:P&H SUBJECT:FOLLOW UP OF PUBLIC FORUMS AND 2026-27 PROPOSED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME PROGRAMS COUNCIL ACTION FORM BACKGROUND: As part of the City’s approved 2024- 29 Five-Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Consolidated Plan, the City must prepare an Annual Action Plan that outlines the proposed activities and budget to be implemented in the upcoming year, which addresses the needs of low- and moderate-income households as well as the needs of non- low- and moderate-income households in the community. Those activities should be consistent with the goals and priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan. The Annual Action Plan can address one or all of the goals and priorities of the housing and community development needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. The goals and priorities the City identified in its 2024-29 Consolidated Plan are outlined in Attachment 1. Prior to proposing activities for the Annual Action Plan, staff review the following HUD guidelines that outline the following key steps: •Determine if the proposed activity is included in the list of eligible activities. •Determine if the proposed activity meets the City’s Consolidated Plan priority goals for addressing the needs of low- and moderate-income persons within the community; •Determine if the proposed activity can meet one or more National Objectives. •Ensure that carrying out the activity will meet HUD’s requirement that 70% of the grantee’s CDBG expenditures, over a three-year period, will be on activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons; and •Meet the performance measurements requirements. HUD regulations require that Annual Action Plans be submitted for approval within, at least, 45 days before the beginning of the program fiscal year (i.e., for the City of Ames, that would be by May 17, 2026). However, final funding allocations have just recently been provided to the City and, as a result, staff has requested an extension to finalize the Plan and provide public notice before final Council approval later this summer. On March 10th, the City Council reviewed a proposed list of programs and projects and funding for the projects. At that meeting, Council directed staff to proceed with seeking public input on the draft programs and projects On March 25, 2026, City staff hosted two in-person public forums to gather input on potential projects for the 2026-27 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan. Nine (9) persons attended the in- person forums. Attendees included representatives from Good Neighbor, The Bridge 185 Home/CISS, Christ Community Church, Heartland of Story County, Friendship Ark, ACCESS, and Pathway to Home. The following agenda was presented, and the forum attendees were given the opportunity to participate in a group discussion regarding the agenda items: 1. Basic overview of the CDBG, HOME, and HOME-ARP Programs 2. Review of the Consolidated Planning Requirements. 3. Overview of the Five-Year Goals and Priorities created for 2024-29 4. Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Projects 5. Group feedback and 6. Tentative Timeline for next steps The 2026-27 Annual Action Plan PowerPoint presentation recording has also been made available on the Housing Division’s website, at www.cityofames.org/housing. Staff did not receive any comments regarding the proposed FY 2026-27 action plan activities. At the March 10, 2026, City Council meeting and at the March 25, 2026, Public Forums, the FY 2026-27 CDBG and HOME funding allocations for entitlement cities had not yet been announced. Therefore, staff had to project the 2025-26 CDBG Allocation of $552,927 and HOME Allocation of $278,382 for the proposed budgeted activities, with the hopes that notifications would be announced soon. The good news is that on April 3, 2026, HUD released the FY 2026-27 CDBG/HOME Allocations and the final budgeting can now be completed. The City of Ames was awarded the following amounts: CDBG: $547,112 = $5,805 decrease from the projection; HOME: $270,579.98 = $7,802.28 decrease from the projection. CDBG: Staff has updated the proposed budget project activities with the updated FY 2026-27 CDBG/HOME allocations that were presented at the March 10th City Council meeting (See FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Attachments) as follows: Homebuyer Assistance Program citywide $160,000; Disposition of Properties $12,000; Public Facilities Rehabilitation Program for area non-profit organizations funded through ASSET $222,923. As a result of the proposed Substantial Amendment to FY2025-26 Action that will incorporate the S. Maple water main project, staff proposed to substitute a different public improvement project. This project will also be within Census Tract 10 and is street 186 rehabilitation project for Washington Ave estimated at $405,300. The total budget to implement these projects is approximately $800,223 (including administration). See attachment budget. HOME: For the FY 2026-27 HOME Program, based on the reduced FY 2026-27 Allocation, staff is proposing a decrease to the following project for FY 2026-27: • New Single Family Home Construction— $895,732 This proposed budget would assist in the construction of approximately three (3) of the remaining six (6) affordable lots in the Baker Subdivision. (see attached budget) Once the City Council provides direction for the proposed FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan projects, staff will proceed with preparing the Annual Action Plan for the 30-day public comment period and return for final Council approval. ALTERNATIVES: 1. City Council can adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan Program Projects and estimated budget. 2. City Council can adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed 2023-24 Annual Action Plan Program Projects and estimated budget (Attachment II)with modifications. 3. Refer this item back to the staff with further direction. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: Now that the FY 2026-27 allocations have been announced, the draft of the City’s Annual Action Plan can be prepared for the required 30-day public comment period. All of the projects will continue to help address the needs identified in the 2024-29 Five- Year Consolidated Plan. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative #1. ATTACHMENT(S): Attachment 1 Five-Year Goals and Priorities.pdf HOME 2026-27 Proposed Budget 3-3-26.pdf CDBG 2026-27 Proposed Budget-4-10-26-R.pdf 187 ATTACHMENT 1 2024-29 Strategic Plan Goals and Priorities for Low and Moderate-Income Persons 1. Utilize and leverage CDBG and HOME Funds through “private, non-profit, and public” partnerships to create and expand sustainable, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households through: • Increase supply of single-family and/or multi-family housing for ownership in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) and citywide; • Reduce the cost burden for low-income households to access or maintain rental housing citywide; • Increase the affordability, quality, density, and availability of owner housing for homeowners citywide. 2024-29 Strategic Plan Goals and Priorities for Non-Low and Moderate-Income Persons 1. Utilize and leverage CDBG* and HOME Funds through “private, non-profit, and public” partnerships to create, sustain, and expand housing for non-low- and moderate-income households through: • Integrate affordable and market-rate residential developments; • Remove blight and deteriorated housing to reuse into new housing; • Support and address code enforcement of deteriorated housing; • Remove blight and deteriorated housing in floodplains and other hazardous areas. 188 2026-27 HOME Budget Allocation 2026-27 HOME Anticipated Proposed HOME Program 270,579.98$ 1,035,038.00$ 1,305,617.98$ (27,058.00)$ (152,920.00)$ (179,978.00)$ (40,587.00)$ (189,320.00)$ (229,907.00)$ 202,934.98$ 692,798.00$ 895,732.98$ 202,934.98$ 692,798.00$ 895,732.98$ 202,934.98$ 692,798.00$ 895,732.98$ 270,579.98$ (67,645.00)$ 202,934.98$ 270,579.98$ (67,645.00)$ 202,934.98$ 1,269,492.00$ (342,240.00)$ 927,252.00$ (234,454.00)$ -$ (234,454.00)$ 1,035,038.00$ (342,240.00)$ 692,798.00$ 1,305,617.98$ (409,885.00)$ 895,732.98$ Less: CHDO (15%) New Single Family Home Construction PROPOSED HOME 2026-27 Action Plan Expenditure Budget: 2026-2027 Proposed HOME Projects Less: HOME Administration (10% Cap) Total Anticipated 2026-27 HOME Balance PROPOSED 2026-27 Action Plan Revenue Budget: 2024-25 Estimated Remaining Expenses Total Anticipated 2025-26 Allocation Balance 2026-27 HOME Allocation (Actual Allocation) 2024-25 Remaining Total Balance 189 2026-27 CDBG Budget Allocation Program Income Totals (109,422)$ (90,633)$ (200,055)$ 160,000$ -$ 160,000$ 222,923$ -$ 222,923$ 12,000$ -$ 12,000$ 42,767$ 362,533$ 405,300$ 547,112$ (109,422)$ 437,690$ 100,000$ (20,000)$ 80,000$ 353,166$ (70,633)$ 282,533$ 2026-27 Anticipated Program Income (Sale of Six Market Rate Lots, Avg Sale Price $58,861)* Total Anticipated 2026-27 Allocation Balance Program Totals PROPOSED 2026-27 Action Plan Revenue Budget: 2026-27 CDBG Allocation (Based on 2025-26 Allocation) 2026-27 Anticipated Program Income (Sale of Two Habitat Houses) Public Facilities Rehabilitation Program (Non-Profits) Disposition of Properties (1107 Grand, 621 Grand, 1514 Duff, Baker Subdivision) Public Infrastructure Improvements (Street Improvement-S. Washington) 2026-27 PROPOSED Action Plan Expenditure Budget: 2026-2027 Proposed CDBG Projects Total Allocations Less: CDBG Administration (20% Cap) Total Allocations for Programming 190 ITEM #:37 DEPT:P&H April 14, 2026 Staff Report PLANNING DIVISION WORKPLAN BACKGROUND: COMPLETED PROJECTS: The City Council last established a comprehensive Planning Division Workplan in May 2024. In the past year, the City has completed significant projects and referrals related to: Enhanced public notification, Final Reinvestment District Application, Housing Development Incentives, West Campus Overlay Zoning, Annexation for North Ames, Downtown Vision, Harrison Workforce Housing project, Chautauqua Ridgewood Historic District Nomination, Driveway Standards Updates, Digital Billboard standards and lease, Furniture Mart site plan and URA, state mandated variance and Accessary Dwelling Unit standards revisions, Mary Greeley Medical Center building concept review along Kellogg, along with other minor zoning text amendments and other referrals. PROJECTS IN PROGRESS: However, there currently are other ongoing initiatives in various states of progress: Downtown Multi-Modal Parking Structure Planning Grant (Notice of Award April 6th, no schedule determined, potential to begin Fall 2026) Irons Subdivision Sewer Extension Options (Report to Council April 28th) AGCC and Irons Subdivision Annexation (Council initiated, begin process Summer 2026) Development Incentive Agreements and URAs (ongoing through Summer 2026) The Linc Hayden's Preserve The Bluffs Greenbriar Ontario Scholl Rd Workforce Housing E 13th Street Elwell Property Zoning Amendments (May 2026, start rezoning process to remove contract rezoning and keep commercial zoning and overlay for the property. Text Amendments to the NE Gateway Overlay to simplify commercial development review) 191 South of Campus Redirection Area (Update April 28th, determine next steps for potential zoning changes) Downtown Vision Implementation Committee (ongoing) PROJECTS DIRECTED BY THE COUNCIL, BUT NOT YET STARTED: Last spring, the planned new initiative was to proceed with an 18-month process for rewriting the subdivision and zoning ordinances to create a new Unified Development Code. Due to other Council priorities, the rewrite did not begin. The original report from April 15, 2025 meeting is at this link. Chapter 31 Text Amendments for Double Pane Windows and Infill of Openings Note staff would also address an emerging issue of heat pump mini-split supply lines with new guidelines for exterior alterations Old Town Neighborhood General Outreach Meeting concerning Historic District Standards and Requirements HPC Workplan from February also includes an initiative to consider interests in changing substitute material standards for alterations, e.g. windows and siding types. Council Vision and Goals with tasks that apply to the Planning and Housing Department B. WE VALUE DIVERSE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY B1. Increase quantity and variety of single and multi-family housing units at various price points or rental rates related to new construction and rehabilitation of existing housing. B1.T1. Analyze: 1) resident demographics (including income), 2) target housing price points, and 3) possible incentives to “match” income. NEW PROJECTS FROM THE NON-AGENDA PACKET NOT YET STARTED: Luke Jensen request to consider zoning changes to NC or DSC zoning district and create incentives for Downtown housing development north of 6th Street Leon Wuebker request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Annexation of property in Boone County for Employment and Residential development, Council previously requested additional information Kwik Star CGS Zoning Text Amendment to increase allowed gas fueling positions NEW STAFF REQUESTED PROJECTS NOT YET STARTED (cleanup issues) Assortment of minor zoning text amendment cleanup issues that include: Clarification of Data Center Use as industrial, not commercial office 192 Allow for 20% alternative design flexibility for ADU setbacks, clarify stories for ADUs attached vs. detached units Adjustment of ground mount Solar standards, primarily for large properties, e.g. church sites, Front yard accessory structure exception for properties with large setbacks Subdivision Code Arterial Road access standards, allow per SUDAS spacing for large sites rather than request a waiver PUD Overlay defined gross density vs. net density calculation STAFF COMMENTS: Staff believes that the five projects that will require a substantial time investment to complete depending on the Council's priorities are: 1) Downtown Parking Structure Planning Grant project 2) Unified Development Code (UDC) project 3) Old Town Historic District Outreach project Regarding The Nature Of The Historic District Regulations 4) Affordable Housing Demographic Analysis project 5) Downtown Housing Project North Of 6th project Therefore, Staff has not presented a proposed work plan at this time until the City Council provides a prioritization of the above projects. With the summary of projects and requests in this report, staff is only seeking a general prioritization so that a more defined workplan can be created. Once the priorities are known, staff will present at a future meeting options for a Workplan that schedules projects out for 12-16 months, and those that are not prioritized remain in the "parking lot." ATTACHMENT(S): 193 ITEM #:38 DATE:04-14-26 DEPT:W&PC SUBJECT:WATER AND SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR FY 2026/27 COUNCIL ACTION FORM 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 2026/27 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, 2026. This is the same pattern of rate adjustments as was anticipated in the staff presentation one year ago. While the need for an increase was discussed during the budget presentations, no formal action has yet been taken by Council to adopt these new rates. At the City Council the 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. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance enacting a 3.5% increase in water rates and a 5.5% increase in sewer rates, effective July 1, 2026. 2. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to enact some alternate rate adjustments. 3. Do not take any action to adjust water and sewer rates at this time, and provide guidance to staff on expenditure reductions in order to maintain positive balances in the Water and Sewer Funds. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION: The proposed rate increases are necessary to fund the ongoing operations and maintenance budget plus the anticipated capital improvements projects. The recommendation is part of a consistent, predictable pattern of rate increases projected over the next ten years, and reflects a continuation of the pattern shown to Council at this time last year. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternate No. 1, as described above. 194 ATTACHMENT(S): FY 2026-27 Water & Sewer Rates.pdf 195 3/16/2026 1 FY 2026-2027 WATER & SEWER RATES OUTLINE2 i.National, State, and Ames Trends ii.Projected Revenue Needs iii.Translate Revenue to Rates iv.Projected Future Rate Trends v.Customer Perspective vi.Council Direction 1 2 196 3/16/2026 2 DATA SOURCES3 •2024 Cost of Clean Water Index National Association of Clean Water Agencies •2025 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey American Water Works Association •2025 Iowa Water and Wastewater Rate Survey City of Ames Water and Pollution Control •2025 Consumer Price Index Tables Bureau of Labor Statistics NATIONAL TRENDS IN RATE STRUCTURES4 •Utilities with a minimum fee: Water – 100% Wastewater – 99.7% •Utilities billing monthly: Water – 80.2% Wastewater – 83.4% •Utilities with a similar volumetric charge structure: Water (increasing block) – 50.6% Wastewater (flat block) – 73.4% Source: AWWA 2025 Water & Sewer Rate Survey 3 4 197 3/16/2026 3 NATIONAL TRENDS 2021-20255 Water National Average Annual Increase: 6.79% Sewer National Average Annual Increase: 4.85% Average Annual CPI Increase: 4.70% IOWA TRENDS 2021-20256 Percent of Iowa Utilities serving >10,000 with a rate increase in the past two years: Drinking Water: 93% More than 5%: 64% More than 10%: 43% Wastewater: 84% More than 5%: 72% More than 10%: 40% 2025 versus 2023 Water and Wastewater Rate Survey, City of Ames 5 6 198 3/16/2026 4 IOWA TRENDS 2021-20257 Water National Average Annual Increase: 6.79% Iowa Average Annual Increase: 6.68% Sewer National Average Annual Increase: 4.85% Iowa Average Annual Increase: 3.42% Average Annual CPI Increase: 4.70% AMES TRENDS 2021-20258 SewerWater 5.0%--FY 21/22 --8.0%FY 22/23 7.0%--FY 23/34 5.5%3.5%FY 24/25 4.38%2.88%4-year Average 7 8 199 3/16/2026 5 AMES TRENDS 2021-20259 Water National Average Annual Increase: 6.79% Iowa Average Annual Increase: 6.68% Ames Average Annual Increase: 2.88% Sewer National Average Annual Increase: 4.85% Iowa Average Annual Increase: 3.42% Ames Average Annual Increase: 4.38% Average Annual CPI Increase: 4.70% IOWA TRENDS IN WATER RATES 2005-2025, Cities with population >10,000 with lime softening, 600 cf per month 10 $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Water Rates in Iowa, 2005-2025 Cities >10,000 600 cubic feet per month Ames ranks 23rd out of the 27 included utilities. This places Ames at the 15th percentile (Ames was at the 19th percentile last year) 9 10 200 3/16/2026 6 IOWA TRENDS IN SEWER RATES 2005-2025, Cities with population >10,000 600 cf per month 11 $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 $90 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 Sewer Rates in Iowa, 2005 - 2025 Cities >10,000 600 cubic feet per month Ames ranks 37th out of the 43 included utilities. This places Ames at the 19th percentile (Ames was at the 21st percentile last year) FORCES IMPACTING PROJECTED EXPENSES12 Evolving regulatory requirements Risk and Resiliency Improvements Infrastructure Renewal and Replacement Responding to current and future growth 11 12 201 3/16/2026 7 WATER FUND ENDING BALANCE over 10 years with no adjustments 3.5% -30,000 -25,000 -20,000 -15,000 -10,000 -5,000 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 En d i n g B a l a n c e ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ' s ) Ending Fund Balance Operating Reserve Percentage Rate Increase SEWER FUND ENDING BALANCE over 10 years with no adjustments 7%5.5% -40,000 -35,000 -30,000 -25,000 -20,000 -15,000 -10,000 -5,000 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 En d i n g B a l a n c e ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ' s ) Ending Fund Balance Operating Reserve Percentage Rate Increase 13 14 202 3/16/2026 8 APPROACH TO RATES: Timing and Magnitude15 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 Adjusts both water and sewer annually Models have built-in presumption of 3.5% inflation 10-YEAR RATE FORECAST16 FY 36FY 35FY 34FY 33FY 32FY 31FY 30FY 29FY 28FY 27FY 26FY 25 3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%0%Water Fund 5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%7.0%Sewer Fund 15 16 203 3/16/2026 9 WATER FUND ENDING BALANCE over 10 years with projected adjustments 3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5%3.5% 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 En d i n g B a l a n c e ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ' s ) Ending Fund Balance Operating Reserve Percentage Rate Increase SEWER FUND ENDING BALANCE over 10 years with projected adjustments 7%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5%5.5% 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 24-25 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 30-31 31-32 32-33 33-34 34-35 35-36 En d i n g B a l a n c e ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ' s ) Ending Fund Balance Operating Reserve Percentage Rate Increase 17 18 204 3/16/2026 10 PROPOSED FY 26/27 WATER RATES 3.5% NewIncreaseExisting $0.0298 $0.0010 $0.0288 Winter All customers; all consumption Summer Residential $0.0298 $0.0010 $0.0288 Block 1 (First 1,000 cf) $0.0525 $0.0018 $0.0508 Block 2 (Next 1,500 cf) $0.0790 $0.0027 $0.0763 Block 3 (Over 2,500 cf) Irrigation & Yard Water $0.0429$0.0015 $0.0415 Block 1 (First 2,000 cf) $0.0790 $0.0027 $0.0763 Block 2 (Next 3,000 cf) $0.1315 $0.0044$0.1270 Block 3 (Over 5,000 cf) $0.0389 $0.0013 $0.0376 Non-Residential All consumption $0.0298 $0.0010 $0.0288 Non-Peaking Industrial All consumption PROPOSED FY 26/27 SEWER RATES 5.5% TotalIncreaseExisting $14.48 $0.75 $13.73 Minimum Charge All customers, per month $5.56 $0.29 $5.27 Prorated Minimum $3.70 $0.19 $3.51 Consumption, per 100 cubic feet All customers, all consumption 19 20 205 3/16/2026 11 RATE PROJECTIONS VS. STATEWIDE TRENDS21 $39.77 $41.97 $44.31 $46.79 $49.41 $52.20 $55.15 $58.28 $61.60 $65.12 $68.86 $107.04 $111.78 $116.76 $121.99 $127.47 $133.23 $139.28 $145.64 $152.33 $159.35 $166.74 $66.77 $69.80 $72.98 $76.31 $79.80 $83.45 $87.28 $91.30 $95.50 $99.91 $104.54 $85.96 $90.21 $94.69 $99.42 $104.41 $109.68 $115.24 $121.11 $127.31 $133.86 $140.78 $- $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $125.00 $150.00 $175.00 $200.00 $225.00 $250.00 $275.00 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 Statewide Range Ames Residential Statewide Median PROJECTED COMBINED MONTHLY WATER AND SEWER BILL 600 cubic feet per month ASSOCIATED FEES22 Fees found in Appendix Q will be adjusted by the same respective percentage Meter setting fees will be adjusted based on actual cost Happens as a part of the City- wide fee schedule adjustment later in the spring 21 22 206 3/16/2026 12 SAMPLE CUSTOMER BILL – JULY 1, 2026 MEDIAN USE RESIDENTIAL23 WaterStorm Electric TotalSewerSummerWaterSummerElectric / Water Use 5.5%3.5%1.5%Planned Increase $153.51$34.79$31.98$5.20$81.54600 kWh and 600 cf $1.44$1.44Electric ECA $154.95$34.79$31.98$5.20$82.98Totals $1.68$1.68Increase Due to ECA Change $4.25$1.91$1.12$0.00$1.22Increase Due to Rate Change $160.88$36.70$33.10$5.20$85.88Totals 3.83%% Impact on Total Bill COMBINED UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENTS (Sample bills below shows customers’ total bill, including electric, water, sewer, storm water)24 November 1, 2026July 1, 2026Current RatesCustomer Type (1.5% Electric – Winter)(3.5% Water, 5.5% Sewer) $65.98 $68.13 $65.90 Minimum Use Residential 3.38%100 kWh and 100 cf $147.97 $160.88 $154.95 Median Use Residential 3.83%600 kWh and 600 cf $213.58 $235.09 $226.19 Large Residential 3.93%1,000 kWh and 1,000 cf $348.70 $354.16 $341.46 Small Commercial (GP) 3.72%2,000 kWh and 600 cf $754.31 $763.42 $735.64 Small Commercial (GP) 3.78%5,000 kWh and 1,000 cf $1,539.84 $1,567.17 $1,509.43 Small Commercial (GP) 3.83%10,000 kWh and 3,000 cf $2,760.17 $2,805.71 $2,698.19 Commercial (LP) 3.98%20,000 kWh and 5,000 cf $7,871.86 $8,008.48 $7,693.41 Commercial (LP) 4.10%60,000 kWh and 15,000 cf $12,730.16 $12,912.32 $12,404.52 Commercial (LP) 4.09%100,000 kWh and 20,000 cf 23 24 207 3/16/2026 13 RECOMMENDED ACTION AND TIMELINE25 Direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance for consideration on April 28 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, 2026 Timeline •First reading on April 28 •Second reading on May 12 •Third reading and adoption on May 26 QUESTIONS AND DIRECTION 25 26 208 To:Mayor & City Council From:Amelia Schoeneman, Planner Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Rezoning of property at 4605 and 4510 Hyde Item No. 39 MEMO The ordinance rezoning property located at 4605 & 4510 Hyde and adjacent properties to the North (Auburn Trail Development) is attached for City Council's review and consideration for second reading. ATTACHMENT(S): 4605 & 4510 Hyde Ave - Rezoning.pdf Planning and Housing 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 209 DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE, RESERVED FOR RECORDER Prepared by: Renee Hall City Clerk’s Office, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 Phone: 515-239-5105 Return to: Ames City Clerk, P.O. Box 811, Ames, IA 50010 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 29.301 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND SHOWN ON SAID MAP AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 29.1507 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa; Section 1: The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ames, Iowa, as provided for in Section 29.301 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, is amended by changing the boundaries of the districts established and shown on said Map in the manner authorized by Section 29.1507 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows: That the real estate, generally located at 4605 and 4510 Hyde Avenue plus two adjacent parcels to the north (Outlots A & B in the Cochrane Farms Subdivision), is rezoned from Agricultural “A” to Floating Suburban Residential Low-Density “FS-RL” Real Estate Description: Outlot ‘A’ and Outlot ‘YY’ of Auburn Trail Subdivision, First Addition, and also, Outlot ‘A’ and Outlot ‘B’ of Cochrane Farm Subdivision, all in the City of Ames, Story County, Iowa. Parcels contain a combined 3,243,434 sq. Ft. (74.459 ac.) Section 2: All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 3: This ordinance is in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication as provided by law. ADOPTED THIS day of , . 210 Renee Hall, City Clerk John A Haila, Mayor 211 To:Mayor & City Council From:Amelia Schoeneman, Planner Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Zoning Text Amendment - West University Pedestrian Enhancement District Item No. 40 MEMO The zoning text amendment creating a new zoning overlay district (West University Pedestrian Enhancement District) related to Density, Parking, and Design Requirements to be applied between Sheldon and Hyland and Lincoln Way and Oakland is attached for the City Council's review and consideration of second reading. ATTACHMENT(S): DRAFT_Ordinance_ZTA_Overlay_Zone_O-WUPED.pdf Planning and Housing 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 212 ORDINANCE NO. __________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.1115, AND AMENDING SECTION 29.1100.2(m), TABLE 29.1204(5), AND SECTION 29.1502(7)(c)(xi), THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING OVERLAY ZONE (O-WUPED) WEST UNIVERSITY PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT DISTRICT 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 29.1115, and amending Section 29.1100, Table 29.1204(5), and Section 29.1502(7)(c)(xi), as follows: “Sec. 29.1100. OVERLAY ZONES. (1) Purpose. Each of these Overlay Zones is intended to supplement one or more established Base Zones, in order to conserve the single-family residential character of certain areas of the City; preserve the historical resources of the City; protect the environment; establish distinctive entries to the City; reflect the unique development and parking needs of areas impacted by proximity to Iowa State University; encourage context-sensitive infill development; and establish Lincoln Way as a multi-modal transportation corridor while allowing for a mixed commercial/residential use type. (2) Establishment. The Overlay Zones established by this Ordinance are: . . . (m) “O-WUPED” West University Pedestrian Enhancement District . . . Sec. 29.1115. “O-WUPED” West University Pedestrian Enhancement District (1) Purpose. The intent of O-WUPED is to implement the Comprehensive Plan Residential Neighborhood 4 (RN-4) (Walkable Urban) Land Use Designation by encouraging new multi-family or mixed-use development with an enhanced relationship between buildings, the pedestrian environment, and the character of the area as a distinct place. 213 (2) Establishment. O-WUPED applies to all lands that have a base zoning district of Residential High Density (RH) and are zoned O-WUPED on the Zoning Map. O-WUPED replaces the O-UIW West University Impacted District upon approval. A Zoning Map Amendment may be approved provided the City Council makes the following findings: a. The designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and has a future land use designation of RN-4 or, subject to review of commercial opportunities as mixed use, is within the Neighborhood Commercial Mixed Use sub-designation of RN-4. b. The property has a residential zoning of RH or is concurrently proposed to be changed to RH. c. The property is located along and/or between Sheldon Avenue or Hyland Avenues, north of Lincoln Way and south of Oakland. d. The proposed development is a new construction apartment dwelling or mixed-use development. O-WUPED shall not apply to development that involves conversions of or additions to existing structures or to single- and two-family dwellings. e. The existing and proposed infrastructure for the development is sufficient in design and capacity to support the project with water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, streets and other transportation related facilities including pedestrian facilities. f. A Major Site Development Plan (MSDP), consistent with Sec. 29.1502, is submitted concurrently with the petition for rezoning. The MSDP must demonstrate consistency with all requirements and standards of the Overlay. (3) Permitted Uses. The RH base zoning establishes permitted uses. (4) Site Development Plan. No use, buildings, or site improvements may be changed or constructed without receiving approval of a MSDP per 29.1502. (5) Distinction Between Design Standards, Design Principles, and Supplemental Development Standards. a. Design Standards are established as mandatory requirements to ensure the purpose of the Overlay is met in addition to conformance to other development standards of the City. b. The Design Principles are intended to guide the design components of the site and buildings and act as a framework to consider the project’s consistency with the Overlay’s purpose. c. Supplemental Development Standards provide flexibility regarding Zoning District and General Standards. In some instances, development may be required to exceed the 214 minimum standards and principles as part of the MSDP review to ensure the purpose of the Overlay is met. (6) Design Standards. The following design standards are the minimum requirements necessary for a project to be developed under the O- WUPED. a. Architectural Standards. i. Height. The maximum height of the principal building(s) shall be limited to 45 feet. ii. Materials. Clay brick shall be used as the primary building material with a minimum 60% coverage of each street facing facade. Measurement of the exterior surface does not include transparent windows, doors, and their trim. Garage doors are not exempt from the calculation. iii. Accent Features. The building design shall include architectural details to create visual interest and design diversity such as brick solider course, corbel, cornice, parapets, lintels, projecting window bays, inset windows, and variable roof lines. iv. Windows and Doors. (a) Street facing façades shall be subdivided and proportioned by openings, such as windows or doors, along no less than forty (40) percent of the length of the façade. For windows to be included in this calculation, they must be transparent. (b) Ground Floor Glazing. When a building includes ground floor commercial area, storefront glazing providing transparency into the commercial area is required. v. Entrances. (a) One main pedestrian entrance per primary façade shall be recessed or framed by a sheltering element such as an overhang, arcade or portico providing at least six feet of width and four feet of depth that is architecturally integrated into the overall design. For walk up units, alternative measures of stoops, doors with sidelights, or other types of accented entry features may be approved. (b) All other pedestrian entrances shall be otherwise provided with a sheltering and defining element. 215 b. Site Design Standards. i. Principal buildings shall be oriented towards the street and built at a maximum front setback of 25 feet. ii. Pedestrian Entrances and Sidewalks. (a) Each street facing façade shall include at least one functional pedestrian entrance for access to the building that includes a sidewalk that leads directly to the abutting street. The entrance should lead directly to a lobby or corridor providing access to internal units. iii. Parking Areas. No parking shall be permitted in the front yard, consistent with Article 4 of Chapter 29. Detached garages shall be rear or side loaded. Parking garages, podiums, or decks shall include screening of vehicles. iv. Driveways. Shared access is encouraged to minimize curb cuts and maintain consistent street frontage with minimal interruptions by driveways. v. Site materials. No rocks, brick fragments or other hard, loose material over ¾-inch in size shall be used. (7) Design Principles. The following design principles shall be guidelines relied upon when considering the site and architectural design components of a project. a. Building orientation shall emphasize a front to a building, especially along Hyland Avenue, with an identifiable main building entrance. b. Buildings three-stories or greater in height or requesting reduced setbacks should minimize overall massing with relief in the building plane through recessed façade(s) of at least 30 inches, variable roofs forms, pitched roofs parallel to the primary façade, and other architectural treatments. c. Architectural design and placement of buildings should contribute to the character of the area and pedestrian environment. This would include, but not limited to, locating high activity areas and entrances at the front of the site, allowing for ground floor commercial spaces, locating residential units on the ground level of the primary façade when there is no commercial, and locating parking access to the side or rear of the building to avoid having parking define the ground level of the building. 216 d. Building design should avoid blank walls of parking structures along street facades, including unfinished concrete walls and foundations e. High quality visually interesting and durable building materials should be used that include a mix of clay brick/masonry and contemporary cement board, wood, and metal paneling as materials to accentuate and create interest on the building. Brick and similar materials should wrap corners and be present on all facades to maintain design cohesiveness and interest. f. Architectural character is not restricted to one type of building design, but the design shall be evaluated for general conformance to the character of the area described herein. The general character of the area is positively defined by buildings utilizing brick materials, covered entries, accent elements, and pitched roofs for a traditional residential building appearance. Generally, traditional building design would utilize differentiated base, middle, and top level building design as a preferred approach for architectural compatibility. Additionally, walk up townhomes style units with vertical orientation of architecture is also compatible with the area. Alternatively, the Council may approve a contemporary building design accentuating modern building materials and emphasizing vertical elements of a building with massing, roof elements, and corner connections to a street. g. Parking areas and driveways should be located in a manner that is supportive of the pedestrian environment, typically, with no more than one driveway per lot. Residential use or commercial use should be located between parking spaces in a parking structure, podium, or ramp to have active uses at ground level and shield parking. h. Sidewalks. Pedestrian sidewalk easements should be allowed for when needed for larger sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian traffic. Sidewalks along West Street are subject to commercial width standards. i. Bicycle Parking. Plans for bicycle parking should be identified. (8) Supplemental Development Standards. Property that is zoned O- WUPED shall be developed in accordance with standards applicable to areas zoned RH. The Zone Supplemental Development Standards listed in Table 29.1204(5) below shall also apply and if they conflict with 217 any other standards of the Zoning Ordinance, they shall apply as the more specific standard: … Table 29.1204(5) West University Pedestrian Enhancement District Supplemental Development Standards Maximum Density 83 bedrooms/acre. There is no maximum of dwelling units per acre. Front Lot Line 15 feet for buildings with first floor residential units facing the street. One and Two Bedroom Dwelling Units Three Bedroom Dwelling Units Four Bedroom Dwelling Units Five Bedroom Dwelling Units Mixed Uses 1 space/DU 2.5 spaces/ DU 3.0 spaces/DU 4.0 spaces/DU Residential parking spaces provided may be credited towards required parking for commercial uses as part of the MSDP approval. feet may be granted to enhance the pedestrian environment at the sidewalk. ARTICLE 15 PROCEDURES Sec. 29.1502. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW. (7) Alternative Design Review. (a) Any Numeric Zoning Development Standard or General Design Standard regulations identified in this Section may be adjusted up to 218 20% by approval of the Planning Director if the following criteria are met: … (c) Eligible Zoning Districts and Development Standards: (xi) West University Pedestrian Enhancement District (O- WUPED) ...” 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 , 2026. __________________________ __________________________ John A. Haila, Mayor First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: Passed on: I, Renee Hall, City Clerk of the City of Ames, Iowa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. ______________, passed by the City Council of said City at the meeting held on ______________________and signed by the Mayor on ___________________________, and published in the Ames Tribune on ___________________________. _______________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 219 To:Mayor & City Council From:Parker Walsh, Assistant Planner Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Rezoning of property at 1323 Northwestern Avenue Item No. 41 MEMO The ordinance rezoning property located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with Master Plan is attached for City Council's review and consideration for third reading and adoption. Additionally, the Master Plan and Rezoning agreement for 1323 Northwestern Avenue have been prepared and are presented for approval. ATTACHMENT(S): 1323 Northwestern Ave - Rezoning.pdf Rezoning Agreement w Master Plan 1323 Northwestern Ave.pdf Planning and Housing 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 220 DO NOT WRITE IN THE SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE, RESERVED FOR RECORDER Prepared by: Renee Hall City Clerk’s Office, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 Phone: 515-239-5105 Return to: Ames City Clerk, P.O. Box 811, Ames, IA 50010 ORDINANCE NO. 4590 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 29.301 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND SHOWN ON SAID MAP AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 29.1507 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa; Section 1: The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ames, Iowa, as provided for in Section 29.301 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, is amended by changing the boundaries of the districts established and shown on said Map in the manner authorized by Section 29.1507 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, as follows: That the real estate, generally located at 1323 Northwestern Avenue, is rezoned from Residential Low Density (RL) to Government/Airport District (S-GA) with a Master Plan. Real Estate Description: PARCEL C: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 84 North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M., City of Ames, Story County, Iowa, as previously described in a Quit Claim Deed filed in Book 97, Pages 2 -4, and as previously shown on the Plat of Survey filed at Inst. No. 00-10865, and being more currently described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Lot 2 in Bel-Air First Addition to Ames, Story County, Iowa; t hence S00°09'10"E, 299.84 feet along the west line of Northwestern Avenue to the point of beginning; thence S00°12'02"E, 230.08 feet; thence southerly, 129.86 feet along a curve having a radius of 1080.80 feet, concave easterly, a central angle of 6°53'03" and being subtended by a chord which bears S03°36'39"E, 129.78 feet; thence southerly, 120.81 feet along a curve having a radius of 1010.80 feet, concave westerly, a central angle of 6°50'53" and being subtended by a chord which bears S03°37'45"E, 120.74 feet; thence N88°23'48"E, 5.00 feet; thence S00°14'29"E, 398.11 feet to the intersection of the west line of Northwestern Avenue with the north line of 13th Street; thence N89°52'59"W, 317.64 feet along the north line of 13th Street to the easterly right of way line of an existing railroad; thence following said line N23°06'55"W, 271.11 feet; 221 thence northwesterly, 504.95 feet along a curve having a radius of 5766.39 feet, concave southwesterly, a central angle of 5°01'02" and being subtended by a chord which bears N25°27'58"W, 504.79 feet; thence N27°51'53"W, 187.34 feet to the south line of th e North 450 feet of said Southwest Quarter; thence N89°27'18"E, 705.41 feet along said line to the point of beginning, containing 10.10 acres. Section 2: All other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 3: This ordinance is in full force and effect from and after its adoption and publication as provided by law. ADOPTED THIS day of , . Renee Hall, City Clerk John A Haila, Mayor 222 223 224 225 226 227 To:Mayor & City Council From:City Clerk's Office Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Revisions to Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27 Item No. 42 MEMO The ordinance revising Municipal Code Chapters 10, 17, 21, 22, 27 relating to licenses and permits issued by the Office of the City Clerk is attached for City Council's review and consideration for third reading and adoption. ATTACHMENT(S): FINAL DRAFT Ordinance License-Permit Fees.PDF Administration 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 228 ORDINANCE NO. __________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 10.11, 10.12, 10.14, 10.15, 17.25, 17.26, 21.134, 22.32, 27.5 AND 27.6 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES 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 Sections 10.11, 10.12, 10.14, 10.15, 17.25, 17.26, 21.134, 22.32, 27.5 and 27.6 as follows: “CHAPTER 10 GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLING * * * Sec. 10.11. LICENSE APPLICATION; APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS. An application for a license to collect or haul garbage, refuse or recycling shall be made to the office of the City Clerk on forms provided by that office. The applicant shall file with the application a certificate or affidavit of insurance as hereinafter set forth and shall pay the required license fee. Upon receipt of application properly executed, the city clerk shall refer the same to the city manager for approval before issuing the license. Sec. 10.12. INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT; CONTENTS; LIABILITY COVERAGE. * * * (3) Applicant shall furnish the City of Ames with certificates of insurance evidencing the following coverages: (a) Comprehensive General Liability with limits of no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. (b) Automobile Liability with limits of no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. (c) Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability as required by the laws of the State of Iowa. (4)(3) A copy of the current insurance certificate shall be maintained on file with the City Clerk. The certificate must be on file in the office of the City Clerk before the license shall be issued. The approved insurance certificate must be on file in the office of the City Clerk before a license will be issued. * * * 229 Sec. 10.14. LICENSE ISSUANCE, EXPIRATION.Upon receipt of the completed application for a license approval from the city manager, the filing of the proper certificates of insurance, and the payment of the license fee, and satisfactory inspection of equipment, the City Clerk shall issue the applicant a license. All licenses shall terminate expire on December 31st thirty-first of the year of issued. The annual license of all applicants licensed under this chapter shall be renewable under completion of the requirements outlined in this section. The City Manager or Manager’s designee may make any renewal subject to additional and revised conditions and requirements. The City Clerk shall maintain the records of licenses issued, denied, or revoked. Sec. 10.15. LICENSE FEE.The license fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council in such amount to cover the costs of administration, enforcement, and inspection under this chapter and listed in Appendix D. The City Manager shall set a reasonable fee per year per truck to cover costs of administration, inspection and enforcement under this chapter. * * * CHAPTER 17 OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS * * * Sec. 17.25. DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS, ITINERANT DEALERS, AND SECONDHAND DEALERS * * * (2)Dealer's Permit. (a)A pawnbroker, secondhand dealer, or itinerant dealer must apply for and obtain a Dealer's Permit annually annual permit prior to being engaged in or conducting business as a dealer. Such permit shall be posted conspicuously in each place of business named therein. (b)Application. An application for a Dealer’s Permit shall be made to the office of the City Clerk on forms provided by that office. To obtain a dealer's permit a dealer shall file a written, sworn application on a form provided by the City Clerk The application shall be signed by the applicant if an individual, by all partners if a partnership, and by the president if a corporation, with the City Clerk showing: * * * (c)Fee Requirement. Every application for a Dealer's annual Permit shall be accompanied by the application fee. The fee for a Dealer's annual Permit shall be in such amount as shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the City Council and listed in Appendix D. in such amount as is set by the City Council. (d)Issuance.Upon receipt of an application for a Dealer's Permit, the City Clerk shall notify the Ames Chief of Police or Chief's designee who shall cause such investigation of the applicant as the Chief deems necessary for the public good and may recommend issuance or refusal of a Dealer's Permit. Within ten (l0) days of the filing of an application, the City Clerk shall issue a Dealer's Permit or refuse to do so for reasons including but not limited to the following: * * * (e)Appeal. If the City Clerk denies an application for a Dealer's Permit, the City Clerk shall mail to the applicant, by certified mail, a written statement of the decision with a brief statement of the reason(s) therefore. An appeal of from the decision of the City Clerk may be made in writing to the City Manager, or Manager's 230 designee, within ten (10) days of the receipt of the decision. The written appeal shall state the specific grounds for the appeal. The City Manager, or Manager's designee, shall hold a hearing within a reasonable time from the receipt of the appeal. At the hearing, the applicant or permit holder may be represented by counsel, may cross- examine witnesses and may present evidence in their his or her favor. The City Manager, or Manager's designee, may grant or deny the appeal. That decision shall be final. (f)Expiration. A Dealer's Permit shall expire on December 31st of the year in which it is issued. If a dealer's business is discontinued, moved, or sold within one (1) year after issuance, the Dealer's Permit expires and a new permit must be obtained before the dealer's business is recommenced. The Dealer's annual Permit is a personal privilege and shall not be transferable, nor shall there be a partial refund of the application fee where the permit holder discontinues his their business prior to December 31st of the year in which the permit was issued. * * * (h)Itinerant dealers must register with the City of Ames Police Department before engaging in or conducting business each time that such dealer is in the City of Ames to conduct business. Sec. 17.26. PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS. * * * (4) For the purpose of registration each person as aforesaid shall provide to the City Clerk, or Clerk's designee, the following: (a)Their name, address, and date of birth, social security number, height, weight, hair and eye color, and phone number, and if they do not have a permanent residence in this city, the residence and phone number where they reside permanently. * * * (f)Name, address and phone number of the supplier of the product. (f) (g) Proof of the state sales tax permit or exemption from state and federal taxing authorities. (g) (h) If employed by or working in association with a corporation, the state of its incorporation, whether it is authorized to do business in Iowa, and evidence that the corporation has designated a resident agent within 50 miles of the City upon whom legal service may be made and that the corporation will be responsible for the acts of its employees and or associates in the City; and that the corporation is covered by the insurance specified in item 14, below. (h)(i) A statement as to whether or not applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor, or violation of any municipal ordinance other than a traffic violation, the nature of the offense and the penalty imposed. (j)The last municipalities, not exceeding three, where applicant carried on activities for which registration is sought immediately preceding the date of application and the addresses from which such business was conducted in those cities. * * * (7) The identification badge shall be of a distinctive logo and design to show clearly that it has been issued by the City of Ames and shall incorporate a current 231 photograph of the registrant taken at the Clerk's office or where the Clerk directs, at the time of registration. * * * CHAPTER 21 SIGNS * * * Sec. 21.134. TEMPORARY PORTABLE SIGNS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS IN DSC AND CSC PERMITTED. * * * (13) A permit issued under this subsection shall be revoked by the City if the proprietor holding the permit does any of the following: (a)Fails to maintain a valid license or permit covering the establishment adjacent to which the sign is located; (b)Fails to remove the sign from the public right of way by the time required in this subsection; (c)Fails to pay the fee for issuance or renewal of the permit; (d)Fails to maintain proof of insurance with the indemnification requirements set forth in subparagraph 15 of this subsection on file with the City Clerk; (e)(d)Fails to operate in strict compliance with all of the provisions of this subsection, of all other City ordinances, and of state law; or (f)(e)Creates or allows the existence of a safety hazard in connection with the placement of the sign. * * * CHAPTER 22 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS * * * DIVISION VII SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMITS * * * Sec. 22.32 SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMITS. (o) Application, Term and Renewal.A Sidewalk Cafe Permit shall be approved by the City Manager for a maximum period of one year. Thereafter, the City Manager, if an extension application is filed prior to any expiration date of the Sidewalk Cafe Permit, may extend the permit for additional periods, not to exceed one year each, following review and approval of the cafe's operations. An application for a permit to operate a Sidewalk Café’ shall be made to the office of the City Clerk on forms provided by that office. The applicant shall file with the application a certificate or affidavit of insurance hereinafter set forth and shall pay the required permit fee. Upon receipt of the aforementioned filings, the City Clerk shall issue the applicant a permit. All permits shall terminate on October 31st of the year issued. The annual permit of all Sidewalk Cafés permitted under this chapter shall be renewable under completion of the requirements outlined in this section. The City Manager or Manager designee may make any renewal of a Sidewalk Café Permit subject to additional and revised conditions and requirements. Any renewal granted by the City Manager shall not exceed a period of one year. All applications shall be filed with the City Clerk, who shall refer them to the City Manager. The City Clerk shall maintain the records of permits issued, denied, or revoked. * * * 232 (r) Insurance.An insurance certificate naming the City of Ames, its officers, and employees as an additional insured with comprehensive general liability limits in the amount of $500,000 combined single limit shall be in full force and effect during the life of a Sidewalk Cafe Permit. The coverage shall be at least as broad as the ISO Form Number CG0001 covering commercial general liability written on an occurrence basis only. A copy of the current insurance certificate shall be maintained on file with the City Clerk. The certificate must be on file in the office of the City Clerk before the license shall be issued. * * * CHAPTER 27 TREES AND SHRUBS * * * Sec. 27.5 TREE SURGEON LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. (1) No person shall solicit or engage in the work of felling trees or trimming trees where there is a risk of limbs, branches or any other portion of the tree falling into the public right of way without first obtaining a Tree Surgeon's License from the City Clerk. and paying the license fee in such amount as shall be established for all such licenses by resolution of the City Council to cover costs of administration. A property owner may trim or fell trees on his or her their own property without a Tree Surgeon License except where there is risk of limbs, branches or any other portion of the tree falling or coming in contact with electric utility lines. (2) However, a property owner may trim or fell trees on his or her own property without a license except where there is risk of limbs, branches or any other portion of the tree falling or coming in contact with electric utility lines. An Application for a Tree Surgeon’s License shall be made to the office of the City Clerk on forms provided by that office. The applicant shall file with the application a certificate or affidavit of insurance hereinafter set forth and shall pay the required license fee. Upon receipt of the aforementioned filings, the City Clerk shall issue the applicant with a license. (3) All licenses shall terminate on June 30th of the fiscal year issued. The annual license of all Tree Surgeon’s licensed under this chapter shall be renewable under completion of the requirements outlined in this section. The City Manager or Manager designee may make any renewal subject to additional and revised conditions and requirements. The City Clerk shall maintain the records of licenses issued, denied, or revoked. Sec. 27.6 INSURANCE REQUIRED. * * * (1)An insurance certificate naming the City of Ames, its officers, and employees as an additional insured with comprehensive general liability limits in the amount of $500,000 combined single limit shall be in full force and effect during the life of the Tree Surgeon License. The coverage shall be at least as broad as the ISO Form Number CG0001 covering commercial general liability written on an occurrence basis only. A copy of the current insurance certificate shall be maintained on file with the City Clerk. (2) Automobile Liability with limits of no less than $500,000 combined single limits per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. 233 (3) A copy of the current insurance certificate shall be maintained on file with the City Clerk. The certificate must be on file in the office of the City Clerk before the license shall be issued. * * * ” 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 , 2026. ____________________________________________________________ John A. Haila, Mayor First Reading: _________________ Second Reading: ______________ Third Reading: ________________ Passed on: ___________________ I, Renee Hall, City Clerk of the City of Ames, Iowa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. ______________, passed by the City Council of said City at the meeting held on ______________________and signed by the Mayor on ___________________________, and published in the Ames Tribune on ___________________________. ________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 234 To:Mayor & City Council From:Kelly Diekmann, Director of Planning & Housing Date:April 14, 2026 Subject:Tax Increment Financing Districts Item No. 43 MEMO The ordinance to amend the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa by enacting a new Section 24.21 thereof, for the purpose of creating Tax Increment Financing District within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area is attached for City Council's review and consideration for third reading and adoption. ATTACHMENT(S): Ordinance 8th-9th TIF District.PDF Planning and Housing 515.239.5105 main 515.239.5142 fax 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811 Ames, IA 50010 www.CityofAmes.org 235 ORDINANCE NO. ___________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 24.21 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE EIGHTH AND NINTH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS; 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 24.21 as follows: “Sec.24.21. DOWNTOWN REINVESTMENT DISTRICT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS. (1) Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the division of taxes levied on taxable property within the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area, each year by and for the benefit of the state,city, county, school districts or other taxing districts after the effective date of this ordinance in order to create a special fund to pay the principal of and interest on loans,moneys advanced to or indebtedness,including bonds proposed to be issued by the City of Ames to finance projects in such area. (2)Definitions.For use within this ordinance the following terms shall have the following meanings: "City"shall mean the City of Ames,Iowa. "County" shall mean Story County,Iowa. "Urban Renewal Area" shall mean the Downtown Reinvestment District Urban Renewal Area, such area having been identified in the Urban Renewal Plan approved by the Ames City Council by Resolution No. 21-467 adopted on August 24, 2021, which includes the real property identified below and shall constitute the tax increment financing districts created by this ordinance. There shall be two TIF Districts created as set forth below, which shall be the City’s Eighth and Ninth Tax Increment Financing Districts [TIF]: (a)Eighth Tax Increment Financing District-The Linc East 121 Kellogg Avenue (09-02-358-010): Lots Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13) in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, a replat of Lot “A”, except the West Sixty (60’) feet of said Lot “A”, a part of Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 236 119 Kellogg Avenue (09-02-358-020): Lot 11, Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, a replat of Lot “A”, except the west (60’) feet of said Lot A, a part of Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 117 Kellogg Avenue (09-02-358-030): Lot 10 in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision of Lot “A,” in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa, except the West 60 feet thereof; and 113 Kellogg Avenue (09-02-358-040): Lots 7, 8, and 9, all in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision to Ames, Iowa; and 111 Kellogg Avenue (09-02-358-050): Lot 6, in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, Ames, Iowa; and 109 Kellogg Avenue (09-02-358-060): Lot 5, in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision Ames, Iowa; and 105 Kellogg Avenue (09-02-358-070): Lots 3 and 4, in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, Ames, Iowa; and 303 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-080): Lots 1 and 2, in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, Ames, Iowa; and 307 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-081): Billboard upon Leased Land known as Lots 1 and 2, in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, Ames, Iowa; and 311 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-090): The South 100 feet of Lots 14 and 15, in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision to Ames, Iowa; and 319 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-105): The North 60 feet of Lots 14 and 15, and the South 16 feet of Lot 16, all in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision of Lot “A” in Block 49, Fourth Addition, to Ames, Iowa, except the West 60 feet thereof, AND the South 190 feet of the West 60 feet of Lot “A” in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 327 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-120): The South 221.7 feet of Lot 1, Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa, also known as Blair’s Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 329 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-130): The South 150 feet of the East 50 feet of Lot 2, in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 328 Gilchrist Street (09-02-358-190): Lot 1, in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa, except the South 221.7 feet thereof, and except beginning at a point 25 feet South of the North line of Lot 1 and 25 feet West of the East line of said Lot 1, thence East 25 feet parallel to the South line of said Lot 1, thence North along the East line of said Lot 1 to the NE Corner of said Lot 1, thence Southwesterly along the North line of said Lot 1 to a point 25 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 25 feet to the place of beginning; AND the East 50 feet of Lot 2 in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa, except the South 150 feet thereof; and 237 322 Gilchrist Street (09-02-358-200): Beginning at a point 25 feet south of the north line of Lot 1 and 25 feet West of the East line of said Lot 1, thence East 25 feet parallel to the South line of said Lot 1, thence North along the east line of said Lot 1 to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1, thence Southwesterly along the North line of said Lot 1, to a point 25 feet North of the place of beginning, thence South 25 feet to the place of beginning, all in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 320 Gilchrist Street (09-02-358-210): The West 60 feet of Lot “A”, Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa, except the South 190 feet thereof; and 312 Gilchrist Street (09-02-358-225): Parcel #2 of Lot 16, in Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, Ames, Iowa, as shown on the Plat of Survey recorded in the office of the Story County Recorder on March 31, 1986, in Book 7, at Page 177; and The alley within Lee & Munn’s Subdivision more specifically defined as the point of beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 1 in the Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, Ames, Iowa extending West 16 feet along Lincoln Way North right-of- way line to the Southeast corner of Lot 14; thence extending North 311 feet to the Northeast corner of Lot 16 of Lee & Munn’s Subdivision, thence 16.1 feet to the Northeast on the South right-of-way of Gilchrist Street to the northwest corner of Lot 13 of the Lee & Munn’s Subdivisions, thence South along the alley’s East right- of-way 313.3 feet to the point of beginning. (b)Ninth Tax Increment Financing District-The Linc West 335 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-140): The West 50 feet of Lot 2, in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 403 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-150): The East 60 feet of Lot 3, in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 407 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-151): Billboard upon Leased Land known as the East 60 feet of Lot 3, in Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 415 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-160): The West 40 feet in width of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 49, Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa, excepting therefrom the following described portion to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of said Lot 4, thence running South along the West line of said lot, a distance of 80 feet, thence East 70 feet, thence North to the North line of said lot, thence Southwesterly along the North line of said lot to the point of beginning; and 419 Lincoln Way (09-02-358-170): The South 125 feet of Lot 5, in Block 49, in Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa; and 238 116 Clark Avenue (09-02-358-180): Lot 1, Nelson Subdivision, Ames, Iowa; and [Note: As verified by an Affidavit filed January 13, 1966, in the records of the Recorder of Story County, Iowa, in Book 19, Page 213, the “Fourth Addition to the Town of Ames, Iowa” is also known as “Blairs Fourth Addition to Ames, Iowa.”]. (3)Provisions for Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the Urban Renewal Area. After the effective date of this ordinance,the taxes levied on the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area each year by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa,the City,the County and any school district or other taxing district in which the Urban Renewal Area is located,shall be divided as follows: (a)that portion of the taxes which would be produced by the rate at which the tax is levied each year by or for each of the taxing districts upon the total sum of the assessed value of the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area,as shown on the assessment roll as of January I of the calendar year preceding the first calendar year in which the City certifies to the County Auditor the amount of loans,advances,indebtedness,or bonds payable from the special fund referred to in paragraph (b)below,shall be allocated and when collected be paid into the fund for the respective taxing district as taxes by or for said taxing district into which all other property taxes are paid.For the purpose of allocating taxes levied by or for any taxing district which did not include the territory in the Urban Renewal Area on the effective date of this ordinance,but to which the territory has been annexed or otherwise included after the effective date,the assessment roll applicable to property in the annexed territory as of January 1 of the calendar year preceding the effective date of the ordinance which amends the plan for the Urban Renewal Area to include the annexed area, shall be used in determining the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the annexed area. (b)that portion of the taxes each year in excess of such amounts shall be allocated to and when collected be paid into a special fund of the City to pay the principal and interest on loans,moneys advanced to or indebtedness, whether funded,refunded, assumed or otherwise,including bonds issued under the authority of Section 403.9(l) of the Code of Iowa,incurred by the City to finance or refinance,in whole or in part, a project within the Urban Renewal Area,and to provide assistance for low and moderate-income family housing as provided in Section 403.22 of the Code of Iowa,except that taxes for the regular and voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy of a school district imposed pursuant to Section 298.2 of the Code of Iowa,to the extent authorized in Section 403.19 (2) of the Code of Iowa,taxes for the instructional support program levy of a school district,imposed pursuant to Section 257.19 of the 239 Code of Iowa,to the extent authorized in Section 403.19(2) of the Code of Iowa, taxes for the payment of bonds and interest of each taxing district,and taxes imposed under Section 346.27(22) of the Code of Iowa,related to joint county-city buildings,shall be collected against all taxable property within the taxing district without limitation by the provisions of this ordinance. Unless and until the total assessed valuation of the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area exceeds the total assessed value of the taxable property in such area as shown by the assessment roll referred to in subsection (a) of this section, all of the taxes levied and collected upon the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area shall be paid into the funds for the respective taxing districts as taxes by or for said taxing districts in the same manner as all other property taxes. When such loans,advances, indebtedness,and bonds,if any, and interest thereon, have been paid,all money thereafter received from taxes upon the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area shall be paid into the funds for the respective taxing districts in the same manner as taxes on all other property. (c)the portion of taxes mentioned in subsection (b) of this section and the special fund into which that portion shall be paid may be irrevocably pledged by the City for the payment of the principal and interest on loans,advances,bonds issued under the Authority of Section 403.9(1) of the Code of Iowa,or indebtedness incurred by the City to finance or refinance in whole or in part projects in the Urban Renewal Area. (d)as used in this section,the word "taxes"includes,but is not limited to, all levies on an ad valorem basis upon land or real property. 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 , 2026. _________________________________________________________ John A. Haila, Mayor 240 First Reading: _________________ Second Reading: ______________ Third Reading: ________________ Passed on: ___________________ I, Renee Hall, City Clerk of the City of Ames, Iowa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. ______________, passed by the City Council of said City at the meeting held on ______________________and signed by the Mayor on ___________________________, and published in the Ames Tribune on ___________________________. ________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk 241