HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking meter fees for Tune In To Main Street Event RESOLUTION NO. 09-141
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR"TUNE IN TO MAIN STREET" ACTIVITIES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District"MSCD"is again planning to hold Tune in to
Main Street concerts on Thursdays from May 28 through July 30, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, the kick-off for this event will be May 28 and will include sidewalk displays,
food vendors, and entertainment in Tom Evans Plaza; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD is making a request for waiver of parking meter fees and parking
enforcement in the Central Business District(CBD) from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,staff has calculated that the lost revenue to the Parking Fund by waiving parking
fees for three hours on ten Thursdays is $3,000; and,
WHEREAS, because of the City's goal to enhance the vitality of the Downtown area, staff
is recommending approval of this request.
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 for the Tune in to Main Street activities
from May 28 through July 30, 2009, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of April, 2009.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Doll
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Larson, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Abstaining: Goodman
Absent: Mahayni
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14"' day of April, 2009.