HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking for Art Walk activities RESOLUTION NO. 08-168
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR ART WALK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is hosting the Art Walk on Friday,
June 6, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD is requesting that the City Council waive parking meter fees and
enforcement in the Central Business District(CBD)from 3:00 p.m.until 8:00 p.m.on this date;and,
WHEREAS, staff has calculated that the lost revenue from the Parking Fund by waiving
parking fees is $300; 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
Art Walk on June 6, 2008, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13tt'day of May, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
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 13t1i day of May, 2008.