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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations for Greek Week 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 15-114 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS FOR GREEK WEEK 2015 FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, the Greek Week Central Committee and the Office of Greek Affairs have requested that streets be closed periodically for activities as part of Greek Week; and, WHEREAS, the closures include Sunset Drive, Ash Avenue from Gable Lane to Knapp Street,Gray Avenue from Gable Lane to Greeley Street,Greeley Street,Pearson Avenue from Sunset Avenue to Greeley Street, and Lynn Avenue from Chamberlain Street to Knapp Street; and, WHEREAS, Lynn Avenue would be closed only until 2 p.m. on Saturday to facilitate the Greek Olympics activities; and, WHEREAS,in addition,event organizers have requested that parking be prohibited on both sides of the streets listed above from 5 p.m.on Friday,March 27,until each street has re-opened after the activities; and, WHEREAS, several single-family homes are located along the closed streets, and the organizers will notify the affected residents and the South Campus Area Neighborhood Association about the closures by canvassing the area and distributing a notification letter; and, WHEREAS,staff recommends that this request be approved with the following stipulations: that no alcohol shall be served or consumed on streets or other public property during the event;that organizers and participants will be responsible for picking up trash in the area during and at the conclusion of the event;that organizers will reimburse the City for any lost or damaged barricades; and, that food served and/or sold at private residences is the liability of the residence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for the aforementioned street closures for the 2015 Greek Week activities on Friday through Saturday, March 27-28, 2015, is hereby approved, subject to the listed stipulations. ADOPTED THIS 3' day of March, 2015. OR lija' A. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Goodman Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 3rd day of March, 2015.