HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for usage of electricity for Holiday activities and lighting for Snow Magic RESOLUTION NO. 15-641
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR ELECTRICITY FOR
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND LIGHTING FOR THE SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration November 13 through December 19, 2015; and,
WHEREAS,the event will kick off on November 13 with the tree-lighting ceremony, open
houses,and horse and carriage rides,and this year will also include a gingerbread house competition,
a scavenger hunt, and Santa's Train; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD has requested the use of electricity for
Holiday snowflake lighting along Main Street and waiver of the electricity costs from November 13
through January 4; and,
WHEREAS,organizers further request the use of Tom Evans Plaza from 5 p.m.until 8 p.m.
on November 13 for the tree-lighting ceremony; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
downtown and supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of fees for electricity for holiday activities and lighting for the Snow Magic Event
from November 13, 2015, through January 4, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 271h day of October, 2015.
C�Aj�lidAe At-soto to
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 271h day of October, 2015.