HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 28E Agreement for video-conferencing technology RESOLUTION NO. 01-347
RESOLUTION APPROVING 28E AGREEMENT
BETWEEN STORY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AMES
FOR VIDEO-CONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY
WHEREAS,the Story County Board of Supervisors has entered into a contract with a private
firm (Enlighten) to provide the necessary software and hardware to allow for video-conferencing
capabilities,with the primary benefactors being court-related activities; and,
WHEREAS,rather than traveling across the County to conduct certain evidentiary hearings
at a central location, information can be obtained through video conferencing; and,
WHEREAS, the Supervisors inquired as to whether the City of Ames would like access to
this new capability; and,
WHEREAS, the possibilities for utilization of video-conferencing capabilities by our City
organization are not entirely known, but it could, among other things, enhance our training and
recruitment efforts; and,
WHEREAS, the Supervisors have agreed to a cost of $1,200 for the first year and are
requesting only a one year commitment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the 28E Agreement between the City of Ames and Story County for participation in video-
conferencing capabilities for a one-year period of time, commencing July 2001, at a rate of
$100/month is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of August, 2001.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Hoffman
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of August, 2001.