HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-02 I01H HMA Relocation_Resolution of SupportAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 2, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution of support of Holmes Murphy
& Associates relocating office space and employees to the City of West
Des Moines
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Holmes Murphy & Associates (HMA) has been a
valued part of the Waukee community, contributing to our local
economy and fostering innovation in the insurance industry. Due to
significant growth in recent years, the company has outgrown its current
facilities and requires additional space to accommodate its expanding
operations.
As they prepare for further expansion, HMA has decided to temporarily
relocate part of its office space and employees to an existing office space
within the City of West Des Moines. This relocation will enable the
company to continue its trajectory of success and meet its operational
demands in the short term and allow for further thought and expansion at
their Waukee headquarters in the long term. While it is difficult to see
part of their operations move temporarily, we recognize and support
HMA’s decision as a necessary step for their growth.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: HMA leadership explained that unfavorable market
conditions prevented an immediate expansion at the current location and
HQ in the City of Waukee at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
in support of HMA’s relocation and expansion of a portion of its
employees to West Des Moines. This action reinforces the City’s
commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses,
and maintaining positive relationships with key partners.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
PREPARED BY:Jennifer Brown, Director of Economic Development
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2024-
APPROVING SUPPORT OF HOLMES MURPHY & ASSOCIATES RELOCATING
OFFICE SPACE AND EMPLOYEES TO THE CITY OF WEST DES MOINES
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee recognizes the importance of fostering economic growth,
supporting existing business and maintaining positive relationships with businesses that have
contributed to the community; AND,
WHEREAS, Holmes Murphy & Associates, headquartered in the City of Waukee has
experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to the need to expand its operations and
relocate part of its operations to a location in West Des Moines; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee acknowledges that this relocation is a result of Holmes
Murphy & Associates outgrowing its current facilities and supports the company's efforts to
thrive in a secondary location; and; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee recognizes the mutual benefits of this relocation and is
committed to collaborating with Holmes Murphy & Associates to ensure a smooth transition and
a long-lasting partnership; AND,
WHEREAS, Holmes Murphy & Associates has expressed its commitment to maintaining strong
ties with the City of Waukee, continuing ongoing partnerships and maintaining its headquarters
at 2727 Grand Prairie Parkway;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Waukee City Council that the City of Waukee
expresses support for Holmes Murphy & Associates’ decision to relocate a portion of its office
space and employees to the City of West Des Moines to meet the needs of its growing
operations.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 2nd day of December,
2024.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Rob Grove
Anna Bergman Pierce
Ben Sinclair