HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of parking meter fees on a portion of Main and Burnett during Ames Main Street Farmers' Market RESOLUTION NO. 14-177
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST TO WAIVE PARKING METER AND
ELECTRICITY USAGE FEES DURING AMES MAIN STREET FARMERS' MARKET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Ames Chamber of Commerce is planning to hold the fourth season of the
Saturday Main Street Farmers' Market on Main Street this summer; and,
WHEREAS,the event has been held in the 400 block of Main Street and a portion of Burnett
Avenue in previous years, and in anticipation of a larger Market this year, the Chamber is also
requesting the closure of the 300 block of Main Street; and,
WHEREAS,. Approximately 74% of the businesses along the 300 block of Main Street
supported closing the street for the event, and businesses in the 400 block of Main Street are aware
of the Chamber's plan to host the market again this year; and,
WHEREAS, the Market will be in operation from May 3 to October 25, from 8:00 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. each Saturday; and,
WHEREAS, the Market has requested a waiver of the $1 per outlet(per day charge) to use
electrical outlets along Main Street; and,
WHEREAS, the Market has also requested a waiver of parking meter fees for the 300 and
400 blocks and portion of Burnett Avenue,making it a total of 77 parking spaces that will be closed
each day of the Market; and,
WHEREAS, City staff estimates that this will result in a maximum potential loss of$1,800
in revenue to the Parking Fund; and,
WHEREAS,in previous years,the City Council has required reimbursement for lost parking
meter revenue;this is because the Market is a recurring event using public space to benefit for-profit
vendors, and to waive these costs completely may set a difficult precedent; and,
WHEREAS,it should be noted that this year's proposed Market is of an unprecedented size
and duration; and,
WHEREAS,in comparison to last year's Market,this results in nearly four times higher costs
to close parking spaces (the 2013 Market closures cost $455).
WHEREAS, staff recognizes that this event supports the local economy and that a vibrant
Main Street is in the community's interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that reimbursement of$900 for lost meter revenue in the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street and a
portion of Burnett Avenue on Saturdays from May 3 to October 25,2014,for the Ames Main Street
Farmers' Market is hereby approved, and the reimbursement of$1 per day for each electric outlet
used is further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8'day of April, 2014.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Orazem
Voting aye: Betcher, Gartin, Goodman, Orazem
Voting nay: Corrieri,Nelson Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 81h day of April, 2014.