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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding regarding law enforcement services at University-leased residential properties RESOLUTION NO. 15-541 RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT UNIVERSITY-LEASED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,in 2013,the City of Ames and Iowa State University(ISU)signed an agreement to have ISU Police provide law enforcement services to properties leased by Iowa State University and operated by the Department of Residence; and, WHEREAS,Iowa State University is responding to growing enrollment by leasing additional housing units on Tripp Street,Walton Drive,Steinbeck Street,Dickinson Avenue,Twain Circle,and Mayfield Drive; and, WHEREAS, these are in addition to the units on Stanton Avenue and Maricopa Drive that were the subject of the original agreement; and, WHEREAS, the fraternity house at 140 Lynn Avenue will also be leased and managed by the Department of Residence; and, WHEREAS, the intent of these leases is to expand the base of university-operated housing while providing a student residence experience that is substantially similar to students living in more traditional residence halls; and, WHEREAS, ISU officials have recommended that the University Police provide law enforcement services to these locations in support of their goal of trying to provide a living environment that is similar to what is provided on campus; and, WHEREAS,while the City of Ames normally provides law enforcement for these locations, ISU Police can provide the same services while also working more closely with university discipline and judicial processes; and, WHEREAS,the current arrangement of having ISU Police provide services to properties at Stanton Avenue and Maricopa Drive has been successful,and State law provides authority to the ISU Police when acting in the interests of the institution, which is clearly the case in the proposed arrangement; and, WHEREAS,the Ames Police Department is supportive of this agreement and will continue to collaborate with ISU Police in the areas affected by this agreement; and, WHEREAS,when the ISU lease ofthese properties ends,law enforcement responsibility will return to the City of Ames. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding between Iowa State University and the City of Ames regarding law enforcement services at University-leased residential property is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 8th day of September, 2015. .` .d. 44a.0 jV co!�'Zzw—& Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Goodman 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 8th day of September, 2015.