HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Policy Re: Surplus Property; Donating Kiosk to Children's Museum RESOLUTION NO. 00-153
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PURCHASING POLICY
REGARDING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
APPROVING THE DONATION OF A RECEPTION KIOSK
TO THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CENTRAL IOWA
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,when the Water Pollution Control Plant was constructed, a large kiosk was built
in the reception area that was used until 1996 when it was replaced by a unit designed for working with
computers; and,
WHEREAS, the kiosk was then put into storage at the Water Treatment Plant; and,
WHEREAS,in 1999,the Water and Pollution Control Department determined that they would
not have a use for this kiosk,and other departments were notified that it was available for use in another
department; and,
WHEREAS,no other City department has a use for the kiosk and it is considered to be surplus
property; and,
WHEREAS,the Children's Museum of Central Iowa,which is located at the North Grand Mall,
has asked that the kiosk be donated to them;
WHEREAS, since donation is not a method included in the Purchasing Policy for surplus
property disposal,the Purchasing Policy would have to be waived by City Council in order for the kiosk
to be donated to the Children's Museum of Central Iowa.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the Purchasing Policy regarding disposal of surplus property is hereby waived and the donation of the
kiosk to the Children's Museum of Central Iowa approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of April, 2000
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffinan, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Quirmbach
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of April, 2000.