HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2015/16 Contract with ISU for Sustainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 15-377
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY
SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2010, the City entered into a contract with Iowa State University
(ISU) to utilize the services of its full-time Director of Sustainability, and since that time, the
contract has been extended on four other occasions; and,
WHEREAS, the current contract expires on June 30, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, in recent years, the City Council approved a Scope of Services that included
reducing electric consumption through implementing the Sustainability Task Force's recom-
mendations, as well as branching out to other types of conservation efforts; and,
WHEREAS, in keeping with the Council's direction, staff is recommending that the
Sustainability Advisory Services Contract with ISU be approved with the Scope of Services being
targeted to specific areas and/or projects related to energy consumption reduction and sustainable
practices for the community for FY 2015/16, and those include the following: 1) Work with the
Public Works and Water and Pollution Control Departments on reuse and diversion programs related
to the waste stream,including—but not limited to—the exploration of a composting and food waste
program;2)Continue to support and strengthen the Smart Business Challenge through outreach and
recruitment of participants, oversight of Challenge interns, and marketing of outcomes and
accomplishments of Challenge participants; 3)Continue to represent the City at events that educate
residents about ongoing City sustainability efforts, rebates, and waste reduction opportunities
including the Eco Fair and WelcomeFest; 4) Continue work with Iowa State University professors
and students to develop a residential energy consumption comparison tool with the possibility of
expanding to other City utilities; and, 5)Continue to assist departments in enhancing and updating
the EcoSmart program websites as the City converts to a new website redesign and continue to
provide student feedback on developing useful, easy-to-navigate web pages that provide helpful
information on sustainability; and,
WHEREAS,the FY 2015/16 operating budget includes$25,000 for services to be performed
under this contract for services provided by Iowa State University's Director of Sustainability.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the contract renewal with Iowa State University for Sustainability Advisory Services for a one-
year period beginning July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of June, 2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23`d day of June, 2015.