HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract with Iowa State University for Sustainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 21-331
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 2020/21, the Scope of
Services targeted priority areas related to energy consumption reduction, as well as producing a
Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Climate Action Planning; 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
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)Serve as a City contact with consultants to complete a Greenhouse Gas (GHG)Inventory
and assist in the completion and presentation of the GHG Inventory to the City Council. Play a key
role in selecting consultants for a Climate Action Plan. Help lead the committee of City employees
in collaboration with the selected consultant to complete and present the Climate Action Plan to the
City Council.
WHEREAS,staff is recommending the Sustainability Service Contract with ISU be renewed
for FY 2021/22 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, 2021, through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $34,000 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8`' day of June, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of June, 2021.