HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Closure of parking spaces for CNN Campaign coverage RESOLUTION NO. 15-577
RESOLUTION APPROVING PARKING SPACE CLOSURES FOR CNN CAMPAIGN
COVERAGE VEHICLE PARKING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District(MSCD)has requested to close five parking
spaces in the 300 block of Main Street on Friday, October 9,and Saturday, October 10,to facilitate
the parking of CNN's campaign coverage RV; and,
WHEREAS,the public will be invited to tour the vehicle and learn about CNN's coverage
of the presidential election, and visitors will be encouraged to share their stories and photos on
Facebook, which is also partnering to sponsor the event; and,
WHEREAS,the event will take place during the Downtown Farmer's Market,and it has the
support of the market manager; and,
WHEREAS, the loss of revenue to the parking fund for the closure of these five spaces for
two days is $9, and the MSCD has requested a waiver of the fees for this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to close five parking spaces in the 300 block of Main Street on October 9-10,2015,
is hereby approved, and the request to waive parking meter fees is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of September, 2015.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of September, 2015.