HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of electricity fees for "Welcome to Ames" event for new ISU students RESOLUTION NO. 05-341
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR
USE OF ELECTRICITY DURING THE "WELCOME TO AMES" EVENT
FOR NEW ISU STUDENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in discussing the City Council's priority of"Connecting our community with
each other and with City government,"members of the staff began exploring ways to better connect
with incoming ISU students; and,
WHEREAS, a committee was formed with representatives from the City's departments to
plan a"Welcome to Ames"event with two evenings of activities on August 25 and 26 from 4 p.m.
until 8 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed location is near Fire Station No. 2 in Campustown; and,
WHEREAS,activities that are planned to help attract passersby into this event include: free
pizza and Ames water;sound system and a DJ playing music;various activities such as a free throw
contest,field goal contest,and football toss;promotional items from City departments will be given
away; and, drawings and prizes; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate this event, staff is requesting the waiver of fees for use of
electricity during the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of fees for use of electricity during the"Welcome to Ames"event on August 25 and 26
for new ISU students is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9th day of August, 2005.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9th day of August, 2005.