HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closures for Iowa Shrine Bowl Parade RESOLUTION NO. 10-265
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES FOR
IOWA SHRINE BOWL PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Iowa Shrine Bowl is planning to have the All-Star game in Ames on July 24
at Jack Trice Stadium, and this event has long been recognized as a showcase for Iowa athletes who
will be participating at the college level in football this upcoming school year; and,
WHEREAS, as part of this event, the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) is
requesting to temporarily close streets for the parade on July 24,which will help kick off the day's
activities; and,
WHEREAS, the parade will consist of Shrine units from around the state and is scheduled
to begin at 9:30 a.m., and to facilitate the parade, street closures are necessary at Fifth Street,
Douglas Avenue,Main Street,Burnett Avenue,Kellogg Avenue,Clark Avenue,and Pearle Avenue;
and,
WHEREAS,this parade will last until approximately 11:00 a.m.when the streets and parking
areas will be opened to the public, and Shrine Bowl organizers will provide volunteers to post
signage and staff barricades at the minor intersection crossings along the route; and,
WHEREAS,any fees associated with Police staff in directing traffic will be billed to and paid
by the ACVB; and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District has expressed its support of this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the temporary closure of the aforementioned streets for the Iowa Shrine Bowl Parade on July
24, 2010, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 81h day of June, 2010.
Vim' �L�v
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Goodman, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Mahayni
Abstaining: Davis
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of June, 2010.