HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking enforcement for Healthiest Ames for Healthy Streets Event RESOLUTION NO. 15-437
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT FOR
HEALTHIEST AMES' HEALTHY STREETS EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Healthiest Ames plans to host a second Healthy Streets event on Sunday,
September 20; and,
WHEREAS,in May,the Healthiest Ames organization hosted the first Healthy Streets event,
which is intended to promote healthy living, support local businesses, and encourage sustainable
transport; and,
WHEREAS,to achieve this,activities such as wellness education,healthy food samples,and
play activities will occur in the downtown area; and,
WHEREAS, organizers expect up to 1,000 participants in the event, and plan to have 50
volunteers on hand to manage the activities; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting the closure of 171 metered
parking spaces on the following streets between 8 a.m.and 6 p.m.on September 20:Main Street and
Fifth Street from Burnett Avenue to Douglas Avenue; and,Douglas Avenue,Kellogg Avenue, and
Burnett Avenue from Main Street to Fifth Street; and,
WHEREAS,because the event takes place on a Sunday,no parking meter revenues will be
affected; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers have met with Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) staff
regarding this event and MSCD has indicated its support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the suspension of parking enforcement for the aforementioned street closures for the Healthy
Streets Event on Sunday, September 20, 2015, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'day of July, 2015.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Betcher, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14'day of July, 2015.