HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking meter fees for Wild Women's Weekend RESOLUTION NO. 07-218
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR"WILD WOMEN'S WEEKEND"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is hosting the third annual "Wild
Women's Weekend" on June 8 and 9, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD is requesting that the City Council waive parking meter fees and
enforcement in the Central Business District(CBD)from 8:00 a.m.until 8:00 p.m. on these dates;and,
WHEREAS,staff has calculated that the lost revenue from the Parking Fund by waiving parking
fees is $600; and,
WHEREAS,staff is very supportive of the Downtown District and believes that the City should
do all it can to support the positive energy that is being exhibited for this critical section of our
community; and,
WHEREAS,because of the City Council's goal of enhancing commercial development in the
Downtown, this type of special event should be encouraged.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the request to waive parking meter fees and enforcement in the Central Business District for the"Wild
Women's Weekend on June 8 and 9, 2007, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8"' day of May, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8t1i day of May, 2007.