HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amendment to Purchasing Policies and Procedures to Include an "Unallowable Purchases Classification for Fleet Vehicles and Equipment" RESOLUTION NO. 21-579
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PURCHASING POLICIES &
PROCEDURES TO INCLUDE AN "UNALLOWABLE PURCHASES
CLASSIFICATION FOR FLEET VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2021,the City Council approved the prioritization of action
steps from the "Policing in Ames" Report; and,
WHEREAS, Item 20 of that Report recommends that"the City Council will adopt a policy
that no surplus armored military vehicles may be purchased or accepted for City use;" and,
WHEREAS,City staff determined the Policy should be located within the City's Purchasing
Policies; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed addition to Purchasing Policies is Under Section 3,Fleet Vehicles
and Equipment, 3.07 Unallowable Purchases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Amendment to the Purchasing Policies and Procedures to include an "Unallowable
Purchases Classification for Fleet Vehicles and Equipment" is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of November, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23' day of November, 2021.