HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations for Greek Week 2016 RESOLUTION NO. 16-097
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS FOR
GREEK WEEK 2016
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Greek Week Committee and the Office of Greek Affairs have submitted
plans to host Greek Week in March; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,organizers have requested closure ofthe following streets
from 8:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m.on Saturday,April 2,2016: Sunset Drive;Ash Avenue from Gable Lane
to Knapp Street; Gray Avenue from Gable Lane to Greeley; Greeley Street; Pearson Avenue from
Sunset to Greeley; and Lynn Avenue from Chamberlain to Knapp,with Lynn Avenue being closed
only until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday to facilitate the Greek Olympics activities; and,
WHEREAS,to clear these streets ofparked vehicles prior to the commencement of activities,
event organizers have requested that parking be prohibited on both sides of the streets listed above
from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, until each street has reopened after the activities; and,
WHEREAS, several single-family homes are located along the closed streets, and the
organizers will notify the affected residents about the closures by canvassing the area and distributing
a notification letter; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends the requested street closures be approved, subject to the
following stipulations:organizers and participants will be responsible for picking up trash in the area
during and at the conclusion of the event;organizers will reimburse the City for any lost or damaged
barricades; and, food served and/or sold at private residences is the liability of the residence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the suspension of parking regulations for the aforementioned streets from 5 p.m. on Friday,
April 1, 2016, until the streets have reopened after the activities on Saturday, April 2, 2016, for
Greek Week 2016 is hereby approved, subject to the above stipulations.
ADOPTED THIS 1st day of March, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 1st day of March, 2016.