HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Intergovernmental Agreement for Combined Law Enforcement Operations RESOLUTION NO. 18-213
RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
COMBINED LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the City of Ames has had a mutual aid arrangement with Iowa State University
and the Story County Sheriff's Office since 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the agreement allows officers in these overlapping jurisdictions to assist one
another, allows agencies to provide support during times of high demand for services, and allows
agencies to provide staffing for public event; and,
WHEREAS,the agencies recognized that there may be times when it is beneficial to include
other Story County communities in this agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the updated agreement now also includes the cities of Nevada, Huxley, and
Story City, as well as Story County Conservation; and,
WHEREAS, each agency retains responsibility for officers' actions as well as its own
equipment, supplies and other costs; and,
WHEREAS, officers are allowed to assist one another during day-to-day operations in the
field, but larger and more complex commitments of resources are still subject to administrative
review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Intergovernmental Agreement for Combined Law Enforcement Operations is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of April, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of April, 2018.