HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Donation of used mattresses and bed frames for the Angel Tree Program RESOLUTION NO. 02-618
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES FOR
DONATION OF USED MATTRESSES AND BED FRAMES
FOR THE ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Fire Department is disposing of three mattress and box-spring sets with bed
frames as a result of moving personnel to the new Fire Station No. 3; and,
WHEREAS, Fire Station No. 1 has three bed sets that will no longer be needed; and,
WHEREAS, Iowa law precludes selling used mattress and spring sets, and the beds in
question are in excess of 15 years old; and,
WHEREAS, following City procedures, staff would dispose of the beds by taking them to
the Resource Recovery Plant; and,
WHEREAS, staff is requesting that it be allowed to contribute the three beds to the Angel
Tree Program; and,
WHEREAS, the Angel Tree Program provides holiday assistance to needy families in our
community, and two families have requested beds for children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the City's Purchasing policy for disposal of three mattress and box-spring sets with bed frames
is hereby waived, and Fire Department staff is allowed to contribute the bed sets to the Angel Tree
Program.
ADOPTED THIS 17th day of December, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 17th of December, 2002.