HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Purchasing Policies and Procedures for the Adaptive Kayak Launch RESOLUTION NO.21-470
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE ADAPTIVE KAYAK LAUNCH
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, when developing the 2020-25 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP),the public input received
included adding an accessible kayak launch at Ada Hayden Heritage Park, and the approved 2020-2025 CIP
included an accessible kayak launch in FY 2021/22; and,
WHEREAS,the project included funding of$50,000 from the City and$35,000 in private funding;and,
WHEREAS,a group of citizens formed a group called Access Ada Hayden(AAH)and started fundraising,
and to date they have submitted$36,164 to the City for the installation of an accessible kayak launch; and,
WHEREAS,Access Ada Hayden also assisted the City in securing a$5,000 grant from the Iowa DNR;
and,
WHEREAS, prior to AAH beginning its fundraising campaign, members researched multiple launch
manufacturers and the group looked for the following three key features: 1)boat chute to facilitate the movement
of a boat from shore to transfer point;2)transfer bench with slide-out platform;and 3)a wide variety of hand holds
(grab rails and straps)to assist in transferring; and,
WHEREAS, the group's research included visiting several locations in Iowa and beyond and it was
determined the BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch included all three features and was the best launch; and,
WHEREAS,staff then contacted manufacturers for accessible kayak launch products,specifications,and
price; and,
WHEREAS, staff had found that the BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch from Northeast Products and
Services is the only one that provides the three features users are requesting; and,
WHEREAS,Northeast Products and Services is the only manufacturer that provides all three features;
therefore, staff is requesting to waive the Purchasing Polices and Procedures.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the waiver
of the City's Purchasing Policies and Procedures for the purchase of the BoardSafe Adaptive Kayak Launch is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of August,2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
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 24`h day of August,2021.