HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2017/18 Contract for Sustainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 17-390
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 2016/17, 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
sustainabiiky efforts, rebates, and waste reduction opportunities including — but not limited to - the
Eco Fair and WelcomeFest.
4) Coordinate the new Rummage RAMPage at the Ames Intennodal Facility in partnership
with the Resource Recovery Plant, Public Relations, CyRide, and Iowa State University, 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.
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 improving
our sustainability marketing and education materials.
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the Sustainability Service Contract with ISU be renewed
for FY 2017/18, and the recommended tasks would continue the four current areas of emphasis; in
regards to Task 3, we would be adding public education, outreach and support for SunSmart Ames,
the new community solar project as one of the areas of focus.
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 2017/18,
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, 2017, through June 30, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of June, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of June, 2017.