HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract with MSCD for Downtown Holiday Lights RESOLUTION NO. 16-290
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH MAIN STREET CULTURAL
DISTRICT FOR DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY LIGHTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, during the February budget hearings, the City Council allocated $20,000 in
funds for the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) to use in FY 2016/17 towards the installation
of the downtown holiday lighting; and,
WHEREAS, City staff developed an agreement authorizing the use of that funding, which
the MSCD has signed and returned for the City Council's approval; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council should note that this agreement does not obligate the City to
provide the electricity for the lighting into the future,and the six existing electric accounts that meter
the electricity for the current installation are in the City's name; and,
WHEREAS, with the present lighting installation,the MSCD historically would approach
the City prior to the holiday season to request a waiver of the fees for the lighting, and the City has
always obliged and provided free electricity; however,the new installation is intended to be in use
year-round; and,
WHEREAS,City staff has requested that if it is the MSCD's intent that the City pay for year-
round lighting costs, that it: 1)provide information as to the estimated electric consumption of the
new lighting system, and 2)make a separate request of the Council with a proposal to that effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the agreement with the Main Street Cultural District in the amount of$20,000 for Downtown
holiday lighting is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of May, 2016.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of May, 2016.