HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for reality tv show RESOLUTION NO. 10-516
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE FOR
REALITY TELEVISION SHOW
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, staff has been contacted about facilitation of a driving event which is a part of a
reality television show,and representatives of this show are requesting that approximately one-quarter
mile of a city street be used to film a driving scene involving two cars on a trip from Chicago to Las
Vegas; and,
WHEREAS,after reviewing a number of city streets and speaking with representatives of Iowa
State University, the Ames Police Department, and the University Department of Police Security, it
appears that the best location will be a portion of South 16'Street between Fountain View Drive and
Golden Aspen Drive; and,
WHEREAS,the shoot will take place between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27;
and,
WHEREAS, staff has contacted a manager of an apartment complex within the closure area,
and the manager felt that this time of night would have little impact on his tenants; and,
WHEREAS, the City will provide barricades and traffic control through the Ames Police
Department; and,
WHEREAS, all costs associated with this event will be covered by producers of the show.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the request to temporarily close South 16t1i Street between Fountain View Drive and Golden Aspen
Drive on October 27, 2010, from 8 - 10 p.m. for the shooting of a reality television show is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26" day of October, 2010.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Wacha
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26`" day of October, 2010.