HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Contract with ISU for Sustainability Advisory Services RESOLUTION NO. 23-327
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH IOWA STATE
UNIVERSITY FOR SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2010, the City entered into a contract with Iowa State University
(ISU) to utilize the services of ISU's full-time Director of Sustainability; and,
WHEREAS, the contract covers a maximum of 480 hours annually or no more than 25
percent of the Director of Sustainability's time; and,
WHEREAS, the contract for shared sustainability services with Iowa State University is
being presented for approval for the full 12 months in FY 2023/24 at the annual cost of$37,032
(25% of salary and benefits); and,
WHEREAS,funding has been appropriated for a new, fulltime Sustainability Coordinator.
Therefore, it is the intent to exercise the termination clause in the contract (Article V)by giving a
90 day notice sometime during the fiscal year so that the contract will terminate by the time the
new City position is filled; and,
WHEREAS, even though the formal relationship with ISU will end, it is the hope that the
new Sustainability Coordinator will continue to collaborate with the ISU Director of Sustainability
given that the Climate Action Plan(CAP)is community-based and ISU remains a partner in carbon
reduction; and,
WHEREAS, the scope of services for next year's contract has been modified to reflect the
areas that will require the most attention as staff works toward CAP implementation, program
development, and behavior change. Education and outreach with residents and students will
continue to be a priority as Ames moves toward a carbon-neutral future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contract with Iowa State University for Sustainability Advisory Services from
July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed$37,032 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 131h day of June, 2023.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13rh day of June, 2023.