HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Memorandum of Understanding with Central Iowa Emergency Servcies Chaplaincy RESOLUTION NO. 21-007
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
CENTRAL IOWA EMERGENCY SERVICES CHAPLAINCY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,Police officers and firefighters experience traumatic incidents from time to time
in the course of their duties; and,
WHEREAS,in addition,these individuals frequently work with members of the public who
have undergone a traumatic experience (e.g. crime victims and family members); and,
WHEREAS, outside professionals who are regularly on call can provide emotional support
to police officers,firefighters,and members ofthe public who have experienced a traumatic incident;
and,
WHEREAS, utilizing a single provider for these services can help build relationships with
officers and firefighters,which results in improved emotional support during times of need; and,
WHEREAS, historically, the Police Department has partnered with a member of the local
religious community to provide support services,but that person has moved away from the area and
the Police Department has been unable to find a replacement; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department was approached by the Central Iowa Emergency
Chaplaincy(CIESC)to provide support for Police and Fire Department needs; and,
WHEREAS, CIESC is a non-profit organization which recruits and screens experienced
applicants to serve emergency response organizations in Story and Marshall Counties; and,
WHEREAS, Chaplains provided through the agency must have professional training and
experience in counseling in emergency, high stress, and family situations; and,
WHEREAS, Chaplains also undergo a screening process, attend periodic training, and are
required to be able to communicate in a variety of circumstances and to diverse cultures; and,
WHEREAS, CIESC requires that participating chaplains provide service without regard to
race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, creed, or religion; and,
WHEREAS,the services are provided without being subject to proselytizing and at no cost
to the City; and,
WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared to formalize the
expectations regarding the services provided, roles, and responsibilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Memorandum of Understanding with Central Iowa Emergency Services Chaplaincy(CIESC)
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12'h day of January, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
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 12'day of January, 2021.