HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of electricity fees for Campustown Rail Jam RESOLUTION NO. 08-065
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF
FEES FOR USE OF ELECTRICITY DURING
CAMPUSTOWN RAIL JAM EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, staff recently met with representatives of the Iowa State University Ski and
Snowboard Club for planning of the proposed Campustown Rail Jam on the eastern portion of
Chamberlain Street,and this year,organizers are requesting that they be given a"snow date"of March 8
in case there is not enough snow on the ground on March 1; and,
WHEREAS, for this event, the organizers are requesting the closure of Chamberlain Street
between Welch Avenue and Stanton Avenue and Parking Lot Y; and,
WHEREAS, Campustown businesses and the neighborhood have indicated their support for
this event, and the University is providing insurance coverage for the Club; and,
WHEREAS,the organizers wish to use electricity from the box located in Chamberlain Parking
Lot Y for possible lighting and a public announcement system, etc., and they are requesting a waiver
of the costs of the electricity required.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the request to waive fees for the use of electricity during the Campustown Rail Jam on March 1,2008,
(or on the aforementioned snow date) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of February, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
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 26th day of February, 2008.