HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for professional safety and training services RESOLUTION NO. 08-215
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SAFETY AND TRAINING SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the 2008/09 risk management operating budget for internal safety training
includes $136,233 for outside professional services for program development and safety and
procedure training for City departments; and,
WHEREAS, the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) has provided similar
training for the City for the past four years,and during 2007/08,the Council approved an expansion
of the program by adding additional services; and,
WHEREAS,IAMU has knowledge and expertise in the area of federal Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) program development, as well as safety and training for
municipal utilities and other City operating departments; and,
WHEREAS,it was determined that IAMU was the most qualified provider for these services,
therefore, it is proposed that the City enter into a contract with IAMU for the services outlined
above; and,
WHEREAS,this contract calls for a continuation ofprogram development and safety training
for City departments during 2008/09 at a cost not to exceed the approved budget amount of
$136,233; and,
WHEREAS,it is intended that the program be reviewed during 2008/09,and,if appropriate
and funded by the City Council again,be renewed for 2009/10.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract with the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities for safety and training services
during 2008/09 at a cost not to exceed$136,233 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1 Oth day of June, 2008.
`-4 Vim' �Lv
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this l Ot" day of June, 2008.