HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Biannual Sustainability Report RESOLUTION NO. 16-692
RESOLUTION APPROVING
BIANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, this provides a mid-year update of the FY 2016/17 activities and
accomplishments related to the Sustainability Advisory Services contract between the City of Ames
and Iowa State University(ISU); and,
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2010, the City entered into a contract with Iowa State University to
utilize the services of its full time Director of Sustainability, and the contract covers a maximum of
480 hours annually(or no more than 25 percent of the Director of Sustainability's time); 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 expanded and diversified; and,
WHEREAS, during FY 2016/17, in keeping with the Council's direction, the Scope of
Services targets priority areas related to energy consumption reduction, as well as adding waste
reduction and diversion; and,
WHEREAS, progress in the Scope of Services related to the following: 1) work with Public
Works Department and Water and Pollution Control Department on reuse and diversion programs
related to the waste stream, including, but 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 EcoFair and WelcomeFest; and, 4) coordinate the new Rummage
RAMPage at the Ames Intermodal Facility in partnership with the Resource Recovery Plant, Public
Relations, CyRide, and ISU to address concerns that usable housewares and furniture are being
needlessly discarded and hard-to-process materials are being sent to the Resource Recovery Plant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Fiscal Year 2016/17 mid-year Sustainability Report is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of December, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corneri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13' day of December, 2016.