Ames City Council | August 11, 2026

The Ames City Council meeting on August 11, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. The council approved a supplemental development agreement and awarded a contract for the 2025-2026 pavement restoration slurry seal program to Fort Dodge Asphalt Company for approximately $237,477. They also approved change order number three for construction management services with Story Construction for the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, adding $132,270 to the contract. Additionally, the council reviewed the Ames Animal Services Facility Project, discussing design updates, budget concerns, and cost-saving add alternates such as shade structures and parking lot expansion. The council accepted the project report and directed staff to explore additional funding sources to cover potential budget shortfalls. Other agenda items included approving the vacation of an electric utility easement, authorizing the use of golf carts by the Inner Fraternity Council and Collegiate Panhellenic Council during recruitment, and discussing the formation of a study committee to evaluate environmental impacts of data centers. Several motions related to procurement and budget allocations were passed during the meeting.