HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for preparation of Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan RESOLUTION NO. 06-047
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,on January 24,2006,Fire Chief Petersen presented Council information regarding
the needs for our community to comply with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2000); and,
WHEREAS, Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) regulations require a
mitigation plan to be submitted by the end of 2006,and an approved plan is required to receive FEMA
funding for pre-mitigation activities and relief for post-incident funding; and,
WHEREAS, the City is acting in partnership with Iowa State University (ISU) in order to
complete the required mitigation plan for both entities,and this cooperative effort will reduce total cost
and is beneficial to both jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, a grant for $58,407 was obtained through Iowa's Department of Homeland
Security; and,
WHEREAS, the grant required matching funds from the City equal to $9,735, as well as a
match of$9,735 from ISU; and,
WHEREAS, a competitive bidding process was conducted, and a selection panel reviewed
proposals from eight firms; and,
WHEREAS, four firms were then invited for on-site interviews, and Tetra Tech, Inc., of
Lenexa, Kansas, has been recommended for consulting services in an amount not to exceed
$55,420.18.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the contract with Tetra Tech,Inc.,in an amount not to exceed$55,420.18 for consulting services that
result in an approved DMA2000-compliant mitigation plan is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 141' day of February, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Doll, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of February, 2006.