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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorization to close additional streets to facilitate 4th of July Parade RESOLUTION NO. 13-301 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO MAKE ADDITIONAL STREET CLOSURES TO FACILITATE THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, at the February 26, 2013, City Council meeting, it approved a series of road closures to facilitate the Fourth of July Parade, and these closures included using Douglas Avenue as part of the parade route; and, WHEREAS, Douglas Avenue is currently under construction, and the anticipated date for the road to open to traffic was originally June 15,with full completion by July 1; and, WHEREAS, due to frequent rain, paving began later than anticipated, and staff feels it is likely the road will have enough paving complete by July 4 to be used as part of the parade route; and, WHEREAS, it may be prudent to approve an alternate route in the event of a delay in completing the paving before the 4" of July; and, WHEREAS, after discussing this with parade organizers, staff is requesting administrative authority to make additional street closures, if needed, to facilitate the parade; and, WHEREAS, the closures would begin at 6:00 a.m. on July 4 until the end of the parade at the following locations:Kellogg Avenue from Fifth Street to Sixth Street;Sixth Street from Kellogg Avenue to Burnett Avenue; and, Burnett Avenue from Fifth Street to Sixth Street; and, WHEREAS, if administrative closure authority is granted by the City Council, staff would meet with parade organizers the week prior to the parade to determine if the alternate route is needed and advertise any changes to the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that authorization for staff to make additional street closures, if needed, to facilitate the Fourth of July Parade is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 25th day of June, 2013. A.• . Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Davis Seconded by: Szopinski Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Larson, Szopinski, Wacha Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25t'day of June, 2013.