HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Understanding for Law Enforcement Services at National Center for Animal Health RESOLUTION NO. 17-048
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT NATIONAL CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) is a major federal research
facility on the east edge of the City of Ames, and this facility maintains a high degree of internal
security with perimeter fencing, access control, and guard staff on duty at all times; and,
WHEREAS, the NCAH also receives some security support from other federal agencies, and
law enforcement services are provided primarily by the Ames Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, police services include routine patrol, emergency incident response, criminal
reports, investigations, emergency response team support, and other actions as necessary; this
commitment is consistent with services provided to other state and local agencies located within the
City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS, in order to clarify Ames Police jurisdiction, the general scope of services
provided to the facility and staff and the basic response plan; staff at the NCAH has prepared a
Memorandum of Understanding, and the content of this agreement outlines the general services to
be provided by the City, and,
WHEREAS, because the agreement outlines the basic services to be provided to the NCAH
and provides for ongoing cooperation between the security staff and the Ames Police Department,
the Police Department is requesting permission to renew this basic service agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal of the law enforcement Memorandum of Understanding with the National Center
for Animal Health is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of February, 2017.
Diane R Voss, City Clerk Ann 11 Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
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 14'day of February, 2017.