HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Renewal of Contract with Iowa State University for Sustainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 20-319
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 2019/20, 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) Continue to work with the 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 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)Work with various City of Ames Departments to select a consultant to create a Greenhouse
Gas (GHG) Inventory for Ames. Once a consultant is selected, serve as the City's point of contact
with the consultant to facilitate the completion and presentation of the GHG inventory to the City
Council.
WHEREAS,staff is recommending the Sustainability Service Contract with ISU be renewed
for FY 2020/21 with the five 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, 2020, through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to exceed $25,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9`' day of June, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9t'' day of June, 2020.