HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fees for electricity used for Holiday Activities in Downtown RESOLUTION NO. 11-505
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF ELECTRICITY FEES FOR HOLIDAY
ACTIVITIES IN THE MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD) is planning holiday activities again
this year; and,
WHEREAS,the District is asking the Council to approve specific requests that will provide
Ames'citizens with an opportunity to enjoy family-oriented holiday activities in the Downtown area;
and,
WHEREAS,the organizers are requesting that lighted decorations be placed on street poles
and that Electric Services donate the energy so that the District may use these lights, the lighting
outlining the buildings along Main Street, and lighting on trees in Tom Evans Plaza from
November 19 through December 31, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, the request is consistent with the City's Land Use Policy goal to"enhance the
role of Downtown as a community focal point."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from the Main Street Cultural District to waive the fee for electricity used for holiday
lighting in the Downtown area from November 19 through December 31,2011,is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS Pt day of November, 2011.
A. av
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Davis
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Mahayni, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 st day of November, 2011.