HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking enforcement for Holiday Activities in the Downtown area RESOLUTION NO. 11-508
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, 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 weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. between November 21 and
December 31, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD further requests suspension of parking enforcement for the CBD on
Saturdays between November 19 through December 31, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, this request is consistent with the City's goal to"enhance the role of Downtown
as a community focal point;" and,
WHEREAS, lost parking revenues to the City would equate to approximately$9,300 (seven
days at $900/day and 30 days at$100/day).
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 and times for the Main Street
Cultural District Holiday Lighting and Open House Activities is hereby approved.
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 1st day of November, 2011.