HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated October 13, 2026ITEM #:38
DATE:10-13-26
DEPT:PW
SUBJECT:2024/25 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. Disturbed ROW areas are restored using seed or
dormant seed depending upon the time of year when work takes place.
The ROW Restoration program allows the City to bring in a single contractor who specializes
in seeding to restore several locations with improved quality. Locations included within this
project are typically associated with recently completed capital improvement projects, along
with other small projects as needed.
On June 11, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Alpha Landscapes of Johnston, IA
in the amount of $108,985. Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $6,432.53, is the balancing
change order that reflects actual installed field quantities and was administratively approved
by staff. Work was completed in the amount of $115,417.53.
Funding for the Right-of-Way Restoration programmed annually in the CIP from multiple
operating funds. A summary of revenues and expenses is shown below:
Description Available Revenue Actual Expenses
2024/25 Road Use Tax $ 125,000
2024/25 Water Utility Fund 75,000
2024/25 Sewer Utility Fund 75,000
2024/25 Storm Sewer Utility Fund 50,000
2024/25 ROW Restoration Contract $ 115,417.53
Engineering and Administration 30,000
TOTAL $ 325,000 $ 145,417.53
Remaining revenue will be carried over into the Right-of-Way Restoration program for future
CIP projects.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the 2024/25 Right-of-Way Restoration Program as completed by Alpha
Landscapes of Johnston, IA, in the amount of $115,417.53.
2. Direct staff to pursue modifications to the project.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and
specifications. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council
adopt Alternative No. 1, as noted above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Certification Letter 2024-25 ROW Restoration.pdf
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Smart Choice
Public Works Department 515.239.5160 main 515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
515.239.5404 fax Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
October 8, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Council Members
City of Ames
Ames, Iowa 50010
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I hereby certify the 2024/25 Right-of-Way Restoration project was completed in
an acceptable manner by Alpha Landscapes, of Johnston, Iowa, in the amount of
$115,417.53 and was inspected by the Public Works Department of the City of
Ames, Iowa.
Sincerely,
Justin A. Clausen, PE, CPWP-M
Public Works Director
JAC/lbc
cc: City Clerk, Finance, Contractor, Administrative Services, Project File
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