HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for encroachment permit for Cy statue RESOLUTION NO. 15-502
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEE
FOR CY STATUE AT 304 MAIN STREET
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the celebration of the Ames Sesquicentennial in 2014,the
CyclONE City group placed life-sized Iowa State University mascot "Cy" statues throughout the
community; and,
WHEREAS,the City entered into an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to allow the
temporary placement of the statues on City property; and,
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce wishes to keep the Cy statue located at Kellogg
Avenue and Main Street as its permanent location; and,
WHEREAS, since this statue will continue to be located on the City's property, an
Encroachment Permit Agreement needs to be executed between the City and the Chamber; and,
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has agreed to maintain the piece, including
maintenance and repairs,paint touch-ups, etc.,to the statue and cement statue pad, as needed; and,
WHEREAS, the Chamber will also take responsibility for costs and labor associated with
removal of the cement pad and statue should it ever be moved; and,
WHEREAS, because of the Chamber's agreement to maintain the Cy statue, the City is
willing to waive the encroachment permit fee for the statue located at 304 Main Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of the fee for an Encroachment Permit for the Cy statue located at 304 Main Street which
is owned by the Ames Chamber of Commerce is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11`h day of August, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Orazem
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11"day of August, 2015.