HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated June 23, 2026ITEM #:29
DATE:06-23-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2025/26 LOW POINT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (VARIOUS
LOCATIONS)
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Low Point Drainage Improvements Program is an annual program for the improvement of
areas with drainage issues within the low points throughout the city. This project involves
the drainage improvements to the intersections of Northwestern Ave & 20th St, S Bell
Ave & SE 16th St, River Oak Dr & Grove Ave. The project is planned for construction over a
single year. The project will remove and replace intakes, install storm sewer pipe, and re-
grade ditches. Plans and specifications for this project were completed by City of Ames staff.
This program also includes a project at Duff Ave & 6th St which will be completed
along with Duff Ave construction in the 2027/28 construction year to coordinate project
details and minimize construction impact on residents.
A summary of revenues and projected expenses is shown below:
Description Revenue Expenses
2025/26 Low Point Drainage Improvements Program (Stormwater
Utility Funds) $500,000
Construction Estimate (Northwestern Ave & 20th St, S Bell
Ave & SE 16th St, River Oak Dr & Grove Ave - this Council
Action)
$192,485.00
Future Construction (Duff Ave & 6th St) 150,000.00
Engineering/Administration (Overall Program)_________ 100,000.00
TOTAL $500,000 $442,485.00
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve plans and specifications for the 2025/26 Low Point Drainage Improvements
Program and establish July 22, 2026, as the date of letting and July 28, 2026, as the
date of Public Hearing for report of bids.
2. Do not approve this project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of the plans and specifications will continue to keep this project on the July
28, 2026 letting schedule. This project will improve drainage in these areas, decrease
localized flooding, and reduce damage to roadway infrastructure. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1 as
described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Northwestern Ave & 20th St Project Location Map.pdf
River Oak Dr & Grove Ave Location Map.pdf
S Bell Ave & SE 16th St Project Location Map.pdf
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