HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with Judicial Branch, Second Judicial District, Story County for court services in City Hall for Fiscal Year 2026/27RESOLUTION NO. 26-428
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH JUDICIAL BRANCH, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, STORY COUNTY
FOR COURT SERVICES IN CITY HALL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, last year, the Iowa Judicial Branch has indicated its desire to
implement a Memorandum of Understanding ; and,
WHEREAS, all parties approved the MOU last year, and this is the second year of
utilizing an MOU. If the MOU is approved by Council, it is effective retroactively to July 1,
2026, and will expire on June 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the
agreement. It may be renewed for additional terms upon mutual written agreement prior
to expiration; and,
WHEREAS, this partnership benefits residents and City staff by providing a
convenient location to access the court system, file documents, and attend hearings for
small claims actions, municipal infractions, mental health and substance abuse
proceedings, and simple misdemeanor criminal offense.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the Memorandum of Understanding with Judicial Branch, Second Judicial
District, Story County for court services in City Hall for Fiscal Year 2026/27 is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of July, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of July, 2026.