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City of Ames

Public Works Office

Director:
John Joiner

515 Clark Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

Phone:  515-239-5160

Fax:  515-239-5404

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Public Works

Engineering 

Curb Replacement Policy

Policy:
Deteriorated curb and gutter sections along the public right-of-way due to improper driveway construction, freeze-thawing or poor concrete quality shall be eligible for the curb replacement program. This program requires a 50% shared cost for the property owner through a special assessment with the City paying the remaining 50

Procedure:
After initial contact is made with the Public Works Department, staff will visit the site and determine if the situation qualifies for the curb replacement program. Within two working days the general provision for the program will be discussed with the proper owner.

Annual Curb Replacement Program

Specifics:

Documentation:
The clerk will generate a payment authorization through the normal process. Files will be maintained containing all related documentation of the project. Assessment paperwork will be completed for property owner upon Engineer's approval.

Neighborhood Curb Replacement Program Decision Matrix