HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of additional salt for snow/ice removal RESOLUTION NO. 10-113
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL SALT
FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to provide a budget update on the cost of this
winter's snow plowing and ice control activities; and,
WHEREAS,the winter of 2009/10 has presented many challenges to the City of Ames,both
physically and financially, and staff is seeking Council authorization to replenish the City's salt
supply; and,
WHEREAS, the salt dome is traditionally filled to its 1,200-ton capacity at the end of each
winter season,and staff hopes to continue this practice because: 1)it allows for the purchase of salt
at a lower cost than would be experienced by waiting to purchase salt until next fall when higher salt
prices are projected,and 2)replenishing the salt supply now will prepare us for the start of 2010/11
with a full dome of salt; and,
WHEREAS,it is anticipated that$46,655 for additional salt should be purchased by April 1;
and,
WHEREAS, this has been an exceptionally difficult winter resulting in activities and
expenses beyond what are normally planned, and the City's budget will need to be adjusted again
in May when Council approves Final Budget Amendments for 2009/10; and,
WHEREAS, at that time, cost savings in other activities expensed from the Road Use Tax
Fund will be reduced to help cover the extra snow and ice expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of 700 tons of additional salt at the 2009/10 contract price of$66.65 per ton, for
a total expense of$46,655, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of March, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of March, 2010.