HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amendment to FY 2024/25 ASSET Contract with The Salvation Army RESOLUTION NO. 24-378
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO FY 2024/25 ASSET CONTRACT
WITH THE SALVATION ARMY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in the approved contract with The Salvation Army(TSA)for FY 2024/25,the
City approved $5,000 towards purchasing emergency shelter services (hotel vouchers). However,
much has changed since TSA first presented its ASSET request in August 2023. In spring 2024,
TSA began seeing a significant increase in the community's need for emergency shelter services;
and,
WHEREAS, emergency shelter services remains a priority housing service for ASSET
funders and staff will continue to engage in conversations with service providers to find a more
sustainable, long term solution. Until then,there continues to be a community need for emergency
shelter services; and,
WHEREAS, in the interim, TSA leadership was willing to ramp up its hotel voucher
program and requested funding to assist with the immediate needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that amendment to FY 2024/25 ASSET Contract with the Salvation Army is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of June, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 251h day of June, 2024.