HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract with ISU for Sutainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 18-398
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;
however, 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 2017/18, the Scope of
Services targets priority areas related to energy consumption reduction, as well as adding waste
reduction and diversion; and,
WHEREAS, these priorities are shown below:
1) Continue to 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) Coordinate the new Rummage RAMPage at the Ames Intermodal 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
and all material on the City of Ames website related to sustainability and conservation;and,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 2018/19,and the recommended tasks would continue the five current areas of emphasis;and,
WHEREAS, in regards to Task 3, public education, outreach and support for SunSmart
Ames, the new community solar project, will be added as one of the areas of focus.
WHEREAS,Council voted to engage Merry Rankin to come back to Council with proposals
of ways that Council can partner with Iowa State University to address carbon reduction.
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 2018/19,
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, 2018, through June 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t'day of June, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . 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 26t'day of June, 2018.