HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2021/22 Safety Training Agreement with Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU) RESOLUTION NO. 22-253
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2021/22 SAFETY TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES (IAMU)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City has contracted with the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
(IAMU) for over 15 years to provide safety training and OSHA compliance support to City staff;
WHEREAS, IAMU provides training regarding topics of importance to all City staff and
provides specialized training for the unique activities undertaken by staff in different departments
in addition to the safety training services, IAMU provides OSHA compliance support, safety
program review, accident investigation support and undertakes special projects at the request of
division leaders and the Risk Manager; and,
WHEREAS, IAMU has been very receptive to continuing improvements to the Safety
Services program as requested by the City's Risk Manager and it continues to improve its services
to the City in line with the City's organizational values and works closely with the Risk Manager to
ensure that the City's needs are being met; and,
WHEREAS,the City's current contract with IAMU expires June 30,2022,and the expiring
contract is for an amount not to exceed $132,000 for the 2021/22 fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS, IAMU has not requested an increase in fees for several years and for FY
2022/23, IAMU is proposing a contract amount of$138,600, which is a 5% increase; and,
WHEREAS, in light of the increase this year, IAMU is guaranteeing the contract would
remain flat at $138,600 for FY 2023/24 should the City renew at that time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Agreement for renewal of safety services with IAMU for an amount not to exceed$13 8,600
for July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24tt' day of May, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t1i day of May, 2022.