HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking meter fees for Space 50 on Chamberlain Street for demonstration of a "parklet" RESOLUTION NO. 14-173
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO INSTALL TEMPORARY PARKLET AND
WAIVING PARKING METER FEES FOR PARKING SPACE
ON CHAMBERLAIN STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the Student Society of Landscape Architects (SSLA) at Iowa State University
(ISU) is requesting suspension of parking regulations and enforcement in one metered space on
Chamberlain Street to install a"parklet"to be on display from April 24 through August 30, 2014;
and,
WHEREAS, a parklet is a parking space that has been converted to a "park" to provide
enhanced amenities and/or green space for people in business districts where sidewalk space is
limited like Campustown and Downtown Ames; and,
WHEREAS, the students intend to install the parklet in the same space (parking space 50
next to Fire Station 2) on Chamberlain Street where one was demonstrated in April 2013; and,
WHEREAS,the maximum possible loss of revenue to the Parking Fund from the waiver of
parking meter fees is $245.25; and,
WHEREAS, the students have met with Public Works staff to ensure compliance with
necessary regulations pertaining to the ADA, stormwater runoff, and any other considerations to
provide safety in the area during the demonstration; and,
WHEREAS,the plans have been reviewed by the Fire Department's Inspections Division to
ensure that all other life safety codes are met with the project, and City staff recommends that, if
approved,the City Council should retain the right to order the parklet's removal should it become
a hazard to the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to install a temporary parklet in parking space 50 on Chamberlain Street from
April 24 through August 30,2014,is hereby approved,and parking regulations and enforcement for
that parking space are hereby waived.
ADOPTED THIS 8t'day of April, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Orazem
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8" day of April, 2014.