HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Golf Carts in Ada Hayden Heritage Park RESOLUTION NO. 09-220
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY WAIVER OF
GOLF CART PROHIBITION IN ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK
TO ALLOW MOBILITY-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS TO TOUR SITE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,each September,members ofthe local Moose Lodge provide golf cart rides around
Ada Hayden Heritage Park for older adults with mobility impairments; and,
WHEREAS, members of the Lodge continue to believe that many residents with mobility
limitations that render them unable to walk the site would never get to experience the overall beauty
of the park if they weren't provided a ride; and,
WHEREAS,each year,approximately 100 people ranging from 75 to 90 years in age participate
in this activity; and,
WHEREAS, members of the Lodge would again like to offer this opportunity to older adults
with limited mobility,however,the Municipal Code restricts motorized vehicles to streets and parking
lots; and,
WHEREAS,members of the Moose Lodge have requested that the Council waive enforcement
of this restriction on Sunday, September 13, 2009, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the waiver of enforcement of Section 19.9 of the Municipal Code between the hours of 1- 4:00 p.m.
on Sunday, September 13, 2009, at Ada Hayden Heritage Park is hereby approved, thereby allowing
Moose Lodge members to provide golf cart rides to mobility-impaired individuals.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of May, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t' day of May, 2009.