HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fees for water usage for "Waterball" event RESOLUTION NO. 07-126
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR
WATER AND HYDRANT METER FOR"WATERBALL" EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,Acacia Fraternity at Iowa State University(ISU)is planning a philanthropic event
for the Muscular Dystrophy Association(MDA) on April 15, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the event, called"Waterball," will take place in a field on ISU property near the
Towers Residence Halls; and,
WHEREAS,the event consists of a game in which a barrel is hung on a wire suspended between
two tow trucks, and teams will compete in trying to push the barrel to the opponent's side with water
from fire hoses; and,
WHEREAS, the sponsors have secured fire hoses from the Cambridge Fire Department, and
water for the event is available from a City hydrant north of Mortensen Road near the Towers parking
lot; and,
WHEREAS,the fraternity will provide insurance coverage,the Water Department will provide
a hydrant meter, and Ames fire fighters will be on hand to assist with the water supply and hoses; and,
WHEREAS, organizers are requesting that the Council waive water use charges for this event,
so that donations raised may be more fully contributed to the MDA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the request to waive water use charges associated with the "Waterball" fundraiser sponsored by the
Acacia Fraternity on April 15, 2007, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27tt' day of March, 2007.
Ly-lt& ATV
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27t1i day of March, 2007.