HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-634-10.21.2024Prepared LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-634
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FORECAST AND DATA
SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH BAMWX, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $3,397.50 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS, FOR
PROVIDING WEATHER RADAR FORECASTING TOOLS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
DOCUMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo seeks to enhance its weather monitoring capabilities by
acquiring access to advanced weather radar forecasting tools to improve public safety, resource
management, and operational planning; and
WHEREAS, BAMWX offers specialized forecasting services and tools that have been
evaluated as suitable for fulfilling the city's weather data and forecasting requirements at an
annual cost of $3,397.50 over a three-year period; and
WHEREAS, engaging with BAMWX through this agreement will assist in improving the
city's decision -making processes related to weather -dependent activities and emergency
preparedness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo as
follows:
1. The Forecast and Data Support Agreement with BAMWX is approved, confirming the
terms and conditions for the provision of weather radar forecasting tools at the agreed annual fee
for a term of three years.
2. The agreement commits the city to an expenditure of $3,397.50 per year for the
duration of the agreement, amounting to a total of $10,192.50 over the three-year span.
3. The Mayor is authorized and directed to execute this Agreement with BAMWX,
enabling the delivery and integration of these weather services for municipal use.
4. The Public Works Department is charged with working closely with BAMWX to
ensure effective implementation, utilization, and assessment of the forecasting tools to optimize
benefits.
5. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage, facilitating prompt
availability and application of enhanced weather forecasting infrastructure.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21' day of October 2024.
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LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk
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