HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Procedures for Handicapped Employee Parking Permits RESOLUTION NO. 00-024
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROCEDURES FOR
HANDICAPPED EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS
AT METERED SPACES IN THE MAIN STREET
AND CAMPUSTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,there are times when individuals with physical handicaps who work in the Main Street or
Campustown Business Districts require longer-term parking options than are allowed in our metered spaces;and,
WHEREAS,these individuals,who are either temporarily or permanently disabled and in need ofparking
in a space all day,cannot locate a convenient space because there is a two-hour limit on handicapped spaces;and,
WHEREAS, in order to address this need, staff has identified a program to allow a handicapped
employee of a Main Street or Campustown business the opportunity to purchase a booklet of"permits"to use
at a metered parking space; and,
WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the following procedures be followed:
l. Handicapped Employee Parking Permits will be available for those employees of Main Street
District or Campustown District businesses who are temporarily or permanently disabled and
in need of long-term parking in a metered space.
2. The person must qualify for a state of Iowa handicapped parking tag or license plate.
3. A book of ten permits at a cost of$30 will be available for purchase at the City of Ames Public
Works Department.
4. Individual permits are valid for one day only and must have the date and meter number written
in permanent ink. The permits are valid only for the person to whom they are issued.
5. The permit must be displayed from the vehicle dashboard in the plastic sleeve provided,and it
must be visible to Parking System Officers.
6. A new permit must be used if the vehicle is moved during the day to another meter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
procedures for handicapped employee parking permits at metered spaces in the Main Street and Campustown
Business Districts as above-listed are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of January, 2000.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue,Hoffman, Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of January, 2000.