HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Fee waiver for electricity usage during MusicWalk RESOLUTION NO. 14-401
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR USAGE OF ELECTRICITY AND
WAIVER OF COSTS DURING"MUSICWALK"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) planned to host its annual
"MusicWalk" event on Thursday, June 19, 2014; however, inclement weather precluded the event
from taking place in June; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD has proposed rescheduling the event for Thursday, September 11,
and with the exception of the date, the closures and requests remain the same as in the original
request to the City Council (on May 13); and,
WHEREAS, the District will be working with Downtown food establishments to set up
outdoor seating areas inside metered parking stalls adjacent to the establishments; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD staff has made the request to use electricity in the Downtown area
from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and to waive the fee for its usage during the event; and,
WHEREAS, this event provides our citizens with another opportunity to enjoy family-
oriented outdoor activities; and,
WHEREAS, because of the City Council's goal of enhancing commercial development in
the Downtown, this type of special event should be facilitated .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request for electricity usage and the waiver of its costs during the "MusicWalk"to be held
on Thursday, September 11, 2014, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22na day of July, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22" day of July, 2014.