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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for Greek Week Olympics RESOLUTION NO. 05-122 RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR 2005 GREEK WEEK OLYMPICS FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,the Greek Week 2005 Central Committee has requested from the City that streets be closed for the Greek Week Olympics on Saturday,April 9, from 9:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS,the closures would be along the"Sorority Circle"and include Greeley Street(Gray Avenue to Pearson Avenue),Pearson Avenue(Ash Avenue to Greeley Street),Gray Avenue(Greeley Street to Sunset Drive), and Sunset Drive(Ash Avenue to Gray Avenue);and, WHEREAS,in addition to the street closures,organizers have also requested that the City allow them to tow vehicles that remain parked along these streets prior to the event; and, WHEREAS,staff is concerned about liability of transferring the towing responsibility,therefore,it does not recommend that the organizer's towing request be approved;however,recognizing the importance of removal of any vehicles in the area, the Police Department will coordinate any towing following the issuance of the appropriate parking citations; and, WHEREAS,for this towing provision,staff has informed the organizers that they would be responsible for posting the City-furnished"Police Order—No Parking"signs along the streets at least 16 hours in advance so as to adequately inform parking users; and, WHEREAS, staff recommended that requests be approved with the following stipulations: - a noise permit shall be obtained from the Police Department. - No alcohol be served or consumed on streets or other public property during the events. - Greek Week organizers inform affected residents about the street closures/parking restrictions. - Greek Week organizers will be responsible for picking up trash in the area at the conclusion of the event. - Organizers will reimburse the City for any ruined or stolen Type 3 barricades. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the request to close the above-named streets for the 2005 Greek Week Olympics is hereby approved subject to the aforementioned provisions. ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of March,2005. C�Au�? wl� Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor Introduced by: Goodhue 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 22"d day of March, 2005.