HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for Main Street Cultural District Snow Magic RESOLUTION NO. 14-593
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT AND WAIVER OF FEES FOR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
DURING HOLIDAY SEASON
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 suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement to allow free parking in the entire Central Business District(CBD)on
all Saturdays from November 15, 2014, through January 3, 2015 (loss of parking revenue would
equate to $8,600 to the Parking Fund); and,
WHEREAS,similar requests have been made in prior years,however,for fewer days of free
parking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that suspension of parking regulations and enforcement and waiver of parking meter fees for the
Central Business District on every Saturday from November 15,2014,tthrough January 3,2015, is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10th day of November, 2014.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson
Voting nay: Betcher, Orazem Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1 Oth day of November, 2014.