HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of agreement for 2015/16 Safety Training with IAMU RESOLUTION NO. 15-320
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR 2015/16 SAFETY
TRAINING WITH IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City annually contracts with an outside firm for basic safety training,OSHA
compliance,and regulatory consultation services for City departments,and these services have been
provided by the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) for the past I I years; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed renewal contract with IAMU calls for a continuation of the
agreement during FY 2015/16 at a cost not to exceed $127,600; and,
WHEREAS, this amount is lower than the $134,000 included in the expiring agreement,
which included a one-time $18,000 expense for training and implementation of a new electronic
safety data sheet system; and,
WHEREAS, the new amount reflects additional training and OSHA compliance activities
planned for FY 2015/16, and the $127,600 amount was included in the Council's approved
FY2015/16 Budget; and,
WHEREAS,the new contract includes additional training requested by the Power Plant and
other departments (natural gas safety and other topics), mock OSHA compliance inspections, a
hearing program evaluation (last evaluated in 2009), and additional support for the City's AED
program,for which location inventory tracking,equipment assistance and training is now centralized
by Risk Management to support all departments; and,
WHEREAS, IAMU's knowledge and expertise in supporting municipal utilities and public
works departments is recognized throughout the state of Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames is one of many communities benefitting from its programs;
and,
WHEREAS,individual departments regularly consult with IAMU and take advantage of its
expertise and familiarity with the City's safety programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities to continue the City's
program of safety and training professional services during FY 2015/16 at a cost not to exceed
$127,600 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of May, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
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 26'day of May, 2015.