HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revision to 2001/02 Human Service Contract with Center for Creative Justice RESOLUTION NO. 02-005
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISIONS TO
2001/02 HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
CENTER FOR CREATIVE JUSTICE (CCJ)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, during ASSET's December 13 meeting, the Center for Creative Justice (CCJ)
requested that ASSET recommend to the Council that the current contract be revised to allow billing for
staff hours spent conducting community education and training; and,
WHEREAS,this is a reallocation of existing funds,therefore,no new funds are being requested;
and,
WHEREAS,the agency is proposing to be allowed to bill for staff time spent educating groups and
individuals in the community about alternative conflict resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement(Ames Police Department) is one of the areas mentioned for
this education effort,however, it has been made clear to both ASSET and CCJ that any work performed
by CCJ with the Ames Police will be paid out of the Police budget, and its effectiveness and continuation
will be evaluated by the chief and his staff; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of this amended contract effective December 1, 2001,
through June 30, 2002; and,
WHEREAS, additionally, staff recommends that Council direct ASSET to evaluate the
effectiveness of this change and report back to the City Council within a reasonable time after the
conclusion of the 2001/02 contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that
ASSET's recommendation to revise the 2001/02 contract with Center for Creative Justice to include
reimbursement for community education on alternative conflict/restorative justice services effective
December 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that ASSET is
hereby directed to evaluate the effectiveness of this service at the conclusion of the contract period.
ADOPTED THIS 8'day of January, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Quirmbach
Voting aye: Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8t'day of January, 2002.