HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking enforcement for Downtown Holiday Activities RESOLUTION NO. 08-414
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT
FOR DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND OPEN HOUSE ACTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)is requesting suspension of parking
regulations to coincide with its holiday hours; and,
WHEREAS, specifically, the MSCD requests suspension of parking enforcement for the
Central Business District(CBD) on week days from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. between November 24
and December 31; and,
WHEREAS,the MSCD also requests suspension of parking enforcement for the CBD all day
on Friday, November 21, and on Saturdays beginning November 22 and continuing through
December 27, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the request is consistent with the City's Land Use Policy goal"to enhance the
role of Downtown as a community focal point," however, it should be noted that lost parking
revenues to the City would equate to $8,900.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the suspension of parking enforcement on week days between November 24 and December 31
from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., all day on Friday, November 21, and on Saturdays from November 22
through December 27, 2008, for the Downtown Holiday Lighting and Open House activities is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of September, 2008.
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 23' day of September, 2008.