HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Agreement between Ames Human Relations Commission and Iowa Office of Civil Rights regarding intake and investigation of Civil Rights ComplaintsRESOLUTION NO. 25-543
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMES HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION AND IOWA OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS REGARDING INTAKE AND
INVESTIGATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City, on behalf of the Ames Human Relations Commission
(AHRC), has regularly contracted with the Iowa Office of Civil Rights (IOCR) to manage
the intake and resolution of civil rights complaints; and,
WHEREAS, under this agreement, IOCR pays the City a set amount for each
complaint form sent to the IOCR. The agreement allows the City to use these resources
to assist complainants with obtaining and filling out complaint forms and ensuring they
are complete and valid; and,
WHEREAS, IOCR has presented a new agreement for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2026. The Ames Human Relations Commission has reviewed this agreement and
recommended City Council approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the cooperative agreement between the Ames Human Relations Commission
and Iowa Civil Rights Commission is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of October, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of October, 2025.