HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for "Love Yourself Block Party" RESOLUTION NO. 15-601
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE FOR
"LOVE YOURSELF BLOCK PARTY"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Creative Counseling Services and the Love Your Melon organization are
planning to host a "Love Yourself Block Parry" to raise awareness about childhood cancer and
mental health issues; and,
WHEREAS, the event is planned to take place on Friday, October 2, 2015, from 5:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m., and will include games, music,prizes, and food in the 200 block of 5th Street; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting the closure of 5`' Street from
Douglas Avenue to the Ames Public Library book drop driveway, from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,organizers anticipate approximately 150 participants at this event,and to ensure
the neighboring businesses have been notified of the event plans,organizers have gone door-to-door
to obtain signatures from affected business representatives; and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District has expressed its support of the event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned street closure on Friday, October 2, 2015, for the "Love Yourself Block
Party" is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of September, 2015.
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.