HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for Blanket Vending Permit for Snow Magic Events RESOLUTION NO. 14-590
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES BLANKET VENDING PERMIT IN
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR SNOW MAGIC
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration in the Downtown from November 14, 2014, through January 3, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, the event will kick off on November 14 with the tree lighting ceremony, open
houses, and horse and carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD is requesting a Blanket Vending Permit for
the entire Central Business District for November 14,November 29,December 6,and December 13
to allow businesses to sell wares on the sidewalk; and,
WHEREAS, the organizers are further requesting that the Vending Permit fee of$50 be
waived; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown and supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Main Street Cultural District's request to use electricity for holiday lighting along Main
Street and to waive the fee for electricity costs for the season is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of November, 2014.
rya, A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this I Oth day of November, 2014.