HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - authorizing expenditure of $5,000 2022 Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations event with the Ames Chamber of Commerce Iowa State University Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion RESOLUTION NO. 22-503
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $5,000 IN SUPPORT OF
THE 2022 SYMPOSIUM ON BUILDING INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the country contends with bias-motivated incidents, to persons from various
ethnic groups and religious sects,Ames and Story County have not been immune from these types
of issues or situations, particularly in the area of acts of racism and vandalism. The Ames
community continues to be fortunate to have maintained outlets for citizens to have a voice and be
able to participate in peaceful demonstrations rather than violent riots; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Ames, the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC), the
Ames Chamber of Commerce, and the Iowa State University Office of Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion will continue to partner to host the fifth "Symposium on Building Inclusive
Organizations" event; and,
WHEREAS, the event is designed to educate, raise awareness, and provide tools and
resources for the leaders and organizations in our community. The first four events were a deemed
a major success, averaging 250 participants from the community; and,
WHEREAS, this year's event will be held one half day on November 1st from 7:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. The event will be hosted in person at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center. Each
primary partner is being asked to contribute $5,000 towards the cost of hosting the event, which
will help cover speaker fees, event sponsor recognition,meals, and marketing and promotion; and,
WHEREAS, the City's $5,000 contribution would come from$4,000 which is included in
the City Council's FY 2022/23 budget and $1,000 from funds already budgeted for AHRC
activities (which was approved at the AHRC's September 2022 meeting). The sponsorship will
include tickets to the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the expenditure of$5,000 ($4,000 City Council Operating Budget and $1,000 Ames Human
Relations Commission) in support of the 2022 Symposium on Building Inclusive Organizations
event in partnership with the Ames Chamber of Commerce, and the Iowa State University Office
of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of September, 2022.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of September, 2022.