HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street closure for Captain Midnight's Run for Cystic Fibrosis RESOLUTION NO. 16-422
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURE FOR
"CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT'S RUN FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, "Captain Midnight's Run for Cystic Fibrosis"5k run/walk is an event that has
taken place for the last nine years in north Ames; this year, the event will take place on Friday,
September 2, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, proceeds raised from the event benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and,
WHEREAS, the race is in its 10t1i year and continues to be a popular event, and organizers
are requesting,and the race will take place on the following streets: 30t''Street from Hoover Avenue
to Grand Avenue; Hoover Avenue from 30t1i Street to Adams Street; Top-O-Hollow Road from
Hoover Avenue to Dawes Drive;Dawes Drive from Top-O-Hollow Road to Adams Street;Adams
Street; Edgewater Drive, and Edgewater Court; and,
WHEREAS, due to the increasing number of runners each year, organizers have requested
the closure of 30t'' Street (from Hoover Avenue to Grand Avenue) at the start of the race to allow
runners an opportunity to spread out; and,
WHEREAS, the rest of the race route will remain open to traffic, and traffic cones will be
used to delineate the route; and,
WHEREAS,the closure is expected to last from approximately 7:00 p.m.to 7:45 p.m.;and,
WHEREAS,Public Works staff will provide safety vests,cones,and"no parking"signs,as
has been done in previous years; and,
WHEREAS, the Police Department staff will assist with the street closures for this event;
and,
WHEREAS,organizers will be working with North Grand Mall and Wal-Mart to address the
closure of 30t''Street and will bring notices door-to-door to inform affected residents along the route;
and,
WHEREAS,this race is popular and is a well-managed event that provides our residents with
another opportunity to enjoy family-oriented outdoor activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the closure of 30t1i Street from Hoover Avenue to Grand Avenue for"Captain Midnight's Run
for Cystic Fibrosis" event on September 2, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of July, 2016.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Nelson
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26`h day of July, 2016.