HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract with Iowa State University for Sustainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 19-284
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 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 been expanded and diversified; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Council's direction, during FY 2018/19, 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
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 web
pages and all material on the City of Ames website related to sustainability and conservation.
Continue to provide student feedback on improving our sustainability marketing and education
materials.
6)Additional requests from Council-At its November 27, 2017 meeting, Council voted to
engage Merry Rankin to come back to Council with proposals of ways the Council can partner with
ISU to address carbon reduction. At its February 12, 2019, Council voted to engage Merry to
facilitate a RFP to hire a consultant to complete a Greenhouse (GHG) Inventory.
WHEREAS,staff is recommending the Sustainability Service Contract with ISU be renewed
for FY 2019/20 with the six priorities listed above.
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, 2019, through June 30, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1Ph day of June, 2019.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 1 Itn day of June, 2019.