HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Funding for Chipper upgrade and purchase of additional Chipper RESOLUTION NO. 14-521
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR CHIPPER UPGRADE AND
PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL CHIPPER
FOR EMERALD ASH BORER RESPONSE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) infestation that is moving across the country is
now imminent in our community, and these destructive insects were recently confirmed in Boone
and Story City; and,
WHEREAS, lessons learned in other parts of the country demonstrate that, without costly,
ongoing treatment, EAB will wipe out the City's population of ash trees within a decade; and,
WHEREAS,with confirmed infestations so close to Ames,it is imperative that the City act
quickly to institute a plan to deal with both the infestation challenge and the reforestation opportunity
in a way that is safe, economically feasible, and sustainable; and,
WHEREAS, to begin the work on the plan in the current fiscal year, it is necessary to
immediately identify$60,000 in funding for the chippers; and,
WHEREAS, it is recommended that this funding come equally from the General Fund and
Road Use Tax Fund balances, since the chippers are shared between Public Works and Parks and
Recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that authorization of$30,000 in funding from the Road Use Tax Fund and$30,000 from the General
Fund available balances for the chipper upgrade and purchase of an additional chipper is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14t' day of October, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 141h day of October, 2014.