HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking enforcement for Holiday Lighting and Open House activities RESOLUTION NO. 10-489
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT FOR
HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND OPEN HOUSE ACTIVITIES IN
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)is planning Holiday activities again this
year, and it requests suspension of parking regulations to coincide with its Holiday hours; and,
WHEREAS, the District is requesting 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 22 and
December 31, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD further requests suspension of parking enforcement for the CBD all
day on Friday,November 19, and on Saturdays beginning November 20 through December 25,2010;
and,
WHEREAS, this request is consistent with the City's goal to "enhance the role of Downtown
as a community focal point;" and,
WHEREAS, it should be noted,however,that lost parking revenues to the City would equate
to approximately$8,400.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the suspension of parking enforcement on the aforementioned dates/times for the Main Street Cultural
District Holiday Lighting and Open House Activities is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12`h day of October, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12' day of October, 2010.