HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Hillary Clinton campaign event RESOLUTION NO. 07-452
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE
FOR"HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT" CAMPAIGN EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the"Hillary Clinton for President"campaign organizers have asked to close Main
Street on October 8, 2007, to allow Senator Clinton to deliver a speech on economic issues; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers will be constructing a stage on of Main Street with set-up
beginning around Noon; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department has not met with the Secret Service, so the exact street
closures needed are not yet known, and much will be based on what the Secret Service requires; and,
WHEREAS, the request is for the closure of Main Street between Clark and Douglas Avenues
from Noon to 10:00 p.m., however, the entire area will not be closed throughout that time; and,
WHEREAS,there will be some impact to the Parking Fund due to the closure of the Main Street
parking spaces,as well as possible costs incurred for police assistance with security and traffic direction;
and,
WHEREAS, it is unknown whether electrical outlets will be needed, however, it is staff s
recommendation that event organizers be required to pay for electricity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
the request to close Main Street from Clark Avenue to Douglas Avenue on October 8,2007,from Noon
until 10:00 p.m. for the "Hillary Clinton for President" Campaign event is hereby approved, provided
that all costs (not incurred as a result of Secret Service requirements) associated with lost parking
revenue,security and traffic direction provided by the Ames Police Department,and any electricity used
from City outlets be charged to Campaign organizers.
ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of October, 2007.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 2nd day of October, 2007.