HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement between Ames Human Relations Commission and Iowa Civil Right Commission regarding Intake and Investigation of Civil Rights Complaints RESOLUTION NO. 21-407
RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH IOWA CIVIL
RIGHTS COMMISSION FOR PROCESSING AND INVESTIGATION OF
CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the City has regularly contracted with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission(ICRC)
to manage the intake and resolution of civil rights complaints; and,
WHEREAS, ICRC offers funds to cities willing to enter into these Agreements on a fee-per-
case basis; and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement allows the City to use these resources to assist complainants with
obtaining and filling out complaint forms and ensuring they are complete and valid; and,
WHEREAS,the Agreement also provides for the City to handle the resolution of complaints
including the investigation and conclusion of the cases; and,
WHEREAS, neither participating in the intake nor investigation process is mandatory under
the Cooperative Agreement;it simply provides a procedure ifthe City wishes to perform either of these
functions; and,
WHEREAS, ICRC has presented a new Agreement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022,
and the Ames Human Relations Commission has reviewed the Agreement and recommended its
approval.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the Cooperative Agreement between the Ames Human Relations Commission and the Iowa Civil
Rights Commission is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27`h day of July, 2021.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 27`' day of July, 2021.