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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for purchase of weight room equipment for Community Center RESOLUTION NO. 10-552 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,in October,staffreceived a proposed letter of agreement from Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield introducing a new program aimed at improving the health and wellness of residents that have Division I university athletic teams within their communities; and, WHEREAS,Wellmark has developed a program that specifically partners ISU athletics with Ames Parks and Recreation,and the company states that this program"allows it to financially support both the Division I universities and the communities where these schools are located;"and, WHEREAS,Wellmark will contribute$500 to Ames Parks and Recreation Department for each football field goal made by ISU and$30 for each ISU-made three-point shot at the Men's and Women's Basketball games,and this includes both home and away games and post-season play;and, WHEREAS,an annual cap of$25,000 has been established;and, WHEREAS,ISU made eight field goals this season for a total of$4,000,and,on average,the Women's and Men's basketball teams make seven three-point shots per game;and, WHEREAS,if this average holds true,over$10,000 could be realized through the basketball teams; and, WHEREAS,Wellmark states in its promotional materials that it has interest in seeing these funds support "projects that will provide direct recreational services and support of health and wellness initiatives within your community,"and it is up to the City of Ames to use the funding for the need that is identified within our community; and, WHEREAS,the only request Wellmark has made is for the City to designate what Wellmark's funding will be used for as soon as possible,therefore,staff is recommending that the funds generated through this program be used to purchase new weight and cardiovascular equipment for the Community Center;and, WHEREAS,at its November 18,2010,meeting,the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved the recommendation that the City Council approve an agreement with Wellmark,with the understanding that the City will purchase weight room equipment for the Community Center as funding allows following the 2011/12 season. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for the purchase of weight room equipment for the Community Center is hereby approved,contingent upon the availability of funding in 2011/12. ADOPTED THIS 14th day of December,2010. c��Ca Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Orazem Seconded by: Larson Voting aye: Davis,Goodman,Larson,Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni,Wacha Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of December,2010.