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Home My WebLink About~Master - 2012/13 Human Services Contract with Red Cross RESOLUTION NO. 12-333 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2012/13 ASSET CONTRACT FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,during the ASSET allocation process for 2012/13,staff recommended holding the contract for American Red Cross, as funding was sequestered until more information could be received about how Red Cross planned to provide services in the area; and, WHEREAS, a concern raised during the budget process was that the hours of operation of the Lincoln Way Chapter office have been greatly reduced, and it has undergone a national reorganization that coordinates disaster services and training out of regional offices; and, WHEREAS, it was unclear to ASSET staff and volunteers during budget time how the service level could remain the same given this reorganization, and due to this uncertainty, the funding recommendations made by the volunteers were considerably lower than Red Cross's requests; and, WHEREAS,ASSET staffhas had several meetings with Red Cross staff since the allocations in January,and the City has recently received more detailed information about the number of courses and disaster services provided and to whom; and, WHEREAS,despite a reduction in hours at the Chapter office,Red Cross has provided many classes in alternate locations in Ames to better cater to those taking the courses; and, WHEREAS, City staff is satisfied that Red Cross has answered the questions raised about its service delivery, and is now prepared to issue a contract in the amount of$13,980.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the 2012/13 ASSET contract for American Red Cross is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 26t' day of June, 2012. C:�I-W•1 4. X. ckftoo4q--� Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Goodman Seconded by: Larson Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Szopinski, Wacha Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of June, 2012.