HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Handicapped parking space on Main Street RESOLUTION NO. 05-109
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO
PROVIDE A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF MAIN STREET
AT CLARK AVENUE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,staff received a request from a citizen,who is employed at 509 Main Street,for
a handicapped parking sign; and,
WHEREAS,in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,staff reviewed the site
to determine what accessible paths might be available; and,
WHEREAS, staff also surveyed building and business owners at 501, 507, and 519 Main
Street; and,
WHEREAS,there was a consensus reached that the best place for a handicapped space would
be at the corner of Clark Avenue and Main Street; and,
WHEREAS,there was consensus reached that the best place for a handicapped space would
be at the corner of Clark Avenue and Main Street as there is a handicapped ramp in that location and
the availability of customer parking would not be impacted for the neighboring businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Official Parking Meter Map is amended to provide a handicapped parking space on the north
side of Main Street at Clark Avenue.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of March, 2005.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of March, 2005.