HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Agreement for Downtown Farmers Market RESOLUTION NO.04-151
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMES AND THE
AMES DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,representatives from the Ames Downtown Farmers Market Association met with City staff to discuss
the possible relocation of the Market to portions of the City parking lot east of City Hall(Lot N)and the portion of Clark
between 5t"and 6" Streets;and,
WHEREAS, the Market would operate on Thursday afternoons from 3 to 7 PM,beginning May 20 and running
through October 21;and,
WHEREAS,Clark Avenue will be closed to through traffic at 5'and 6'Streets during the Market's operation;and,
WHEREAS,public parking in Lot N will be available on the south portion entering from 5'Street;and,
WHEREAS,individuals leasing parking spaces in the lot will have access to their spaces from both the north and
south entrances to Lot N;and,
WHEREAS,the Association will reimburse the City$1.20/meter/day at the Market(6 hours x 20 cents per hour
per meter).
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the Agreement
between the City and the Ames Downtown Farmers Market Association is hereby approved with the following
stipulations:
1. The Association will provide the City with a certificate of insurance showing the City as an additional insured.
2. The Association will obtain incorporated status from the state as a nonprofit entity/association.
3. The Association will obtain"street closure"warning signs and Type III barricades to be used each week. The
city will provide traffic cones or smaller barricades,as needed.
4. The City will issue a press release notifying the public of the Market dates and times.
5. The only electricity to be provided is that which is currently available in Lot N or on the outside of City Hall.
If power is used,there will be a charge for this,based on the same calculation per outlet used on Main Street
in the past.
6. A list of any vendors providing prepared foods will be submitted to the City Sanitarian for approval.
ADOPTED THIS 13t"day of April,2004.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Wirth
Seconded by: Vegge
Voting aye: Cross,Goodhue,Goodman,Mahayni,Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13'day of April,2004.