HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution setting April 28, 2026 as date of Public Hearing on Long Term Lease with Xenia Water District for portions of 900 S 500th AveRESOLUTION NO. 26-213
RESOLUTION SETTING APRIL 28, 2026, AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE LONG-TERM LEASE WITH XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT
FOR PORTIONS OF 900 S 500TH AVENUE
(MORTENSEN AND COUNTY LINE WATER TOWER PARCEL)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, 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; and,
WHEREAS, 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; and,
WHEREAS, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the 28th day of April, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall,
Ames, Iowa, is hereby fixed as the time and place of hearing on said proposed 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.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of April, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of April, 2026.