HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of water use charges for Waterball fundraiser RESOLUTION NO. 07-306
RESOLUTION WAIVING WATER USE CHARGES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE "WATERBALL" FUNDRAISER
SPONSORED BY ACACIA FRATERNITY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Acacia Fraternity is planning a philanthropic event for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association on September 9, 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 compete in trying to push the barrel to the opponent's side with water from
fire hoses; 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 have asked the City Council to waive water usage charges for this event
so that donations may be more fully contributed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the water charges associated with the "Waterball" fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
to be held on September 9, 2007, are hereby waived.
ADOPTED THIS 26`'' day of June, 2007.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: Popken
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of June, 2007.