HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations for Holiday activities RESOLUTION NO. 05-449
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO SUSPEND PARKING ENFORCEMENT IN
THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)is requesting suspension of parking
regulations to coincide with its holiday hours in the Central Business District(CBD); and,
WHEREAS,the suspension of parking enforcement for the CBD is requested for weekdays
from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. between November 17 through December 31, all day on Friday,
November 25,and on Saturdays beginning November 19 and continuing through December 31;and,
WHEREAS,this request has been granted in past years and is consistent with the City's land
use policy goal"to enhance the role of Downtown as a community focal point"; and,
WHEREAS, it should be noted that lost parking revenues to the City would equate to
$10,252.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from the Main Street Cultural District to suspend parking enforcement in the Central
Business District on the aforementioned dates for its holiday activities is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8t'day of November, 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 8"day of November, 2005.