HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract for Sustainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 16-394
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH IOWA STATE
UNIVERSITY FOR SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2010,the City entered into a contract with Iowa State University to
utilize the services of Iowa State University's (ISU) full time Director of Sustainability; and,
WHEREAS,the initial Scope of Services focused on the reduction of electric consumption;
as additional opportunities and needs have been identified related to sustainability, the Scope of
Services has been expanded and diversified; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Council's direction, during FY 2015/16, the Scope of
Services targeted priority areas related to energy consumption reduction, as well as adding waste
reduction and diversion; and,
WHEREAS, these priorities are shown below:
1)Work with Public Works Department and Water and Pollution Control Department staff
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—but not limited to-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.
5)Continue to assist departments in enhancing and updating the EcoSmart program websites
as the City converts to a new website redesign. Continue to provide student feedback on developing
useful, easy-to-navigate web pages that provide helpful information on sustainability.
WHEREAS,staff is recommending the Sustainability Service Contract with ISU be renewed
for FY 2016/17,and the recommended tasks would continue to include four of the five current areas
of emphasis; and,
WHEREAS, however, Task 4 included in the current contract would be eliminated and
replaced by the Rummage RAMPage; this new task will require the coordination of the Rummage
RAMPage event at the Ames Intermodal Facility in partnership with the Resource Recovery Plant,
Public Relations, CyRide, and Iowa State University; and,
WHEREAS, given the success of the assistance provided to the City by ISU's Director of
Sustainability, it is the recommendation that the Council approve the contract for FY 2016/17,
reflecting the five tasks desired by the City at an annual cost of$25,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contract with Iowa State University for sustainability Advisory Services from
July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, in an amount not to exceed$25,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of June, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 281''day of June, 2016.