HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Consulting Services Agreement related to Clean Air Act RESOLUTION NO. 11-086
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF
ENGAGEMENT AND RETAINER AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
RELATED TO CLEAN AIR ACT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in September 2009, the`Council approved an engagement and retainer
agreement with Ritts Law Group of Alexandria, Virginia, for consulting services related to
regulatory compliance issues under the Clean Air Act; and,
WHEREAS,for the initial agreement,the City Council authorized expenditure of an amount
not to exceed$100,000; and,
WHEREAS,with the need for consulting services continuing and the PSD non-applicability
determination request still pending before the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Council
approved an extension of the engagement with Ritts Law Group in September 2010 for an additional
amount not to exceed $50,000; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the need for consulting assistance will continue until the
pending regulatory issues are clarified and resolved,therefore, additional funding will be required;
and,
WHEREAS,staff is requesting authorization to extend the engagement with Ritts Law Group
for an additional amount not to exceed $50,000; and,
WHEREAS, funding is available from the balance in the Electric Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization to extend the Engagement and Retainer Agreement with Ritts Law Group of
Alexandria,Virginia,in an amount not to exceed$50,000 for consulting services related to the Clean
Air Act is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1"day of March, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1"day of March, 2011.