HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of electricity fees for Welcome to Ames event RESOLUTION NO. 07-386
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF ELECTRICITY FEES
FOR"WELCOME TO AMES" ACTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in discussing the City Council's priority of"Connecting our community with each
other and with City government," earlier this summer, members of the staff began exploring ways to
improve upon our last year's"Welcome to Ames"event for incoming and returning ISU students; and,
WHEREAS, a committee was formed with representatives from the City's departments to plan
a"Welcome to Ames"event,and based on feedback from our student interns,the group is proposing one
evening of activities on August 24 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,the proposed location will remain near Fire Station No.2 in Campustown,and City
representatives would provide information regarding the Ames community and services the City offers,
as well as information on job opportunities for students within City government; and,
WHEREAS, the following activities are planned to help attract passers by into this event: free
pizza and Ames water; sound system with a DJ playing music; free-throw shooting, field goal kicking,
football toss, and ladder golf; promotional items from City departments will be given away; the new
electric Zenn car will be on display; and, drawings and prizes; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate this event, approval is needed from the City Council for the
waiver of electricity fees for the planned activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the waiver of fees for electricity used on August 24,2007, for the"Welcome To Ames"event is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 215t day of August, 2007.
LY-lt& ATV
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 21st day of August, 2007.