HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Fee waivers for Oktoberfest activities RESOLUTION NO. 16-560
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR
MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT'S OKTOBERFEST EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to hold its fifth annual
Oktoberfest on Main Street on Saturday, October 22, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, the event involves a beer garden/craft brew fest, live music, and other
entertainment, and food vendors in the 200 block of Main Street; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD has requested that the following fees be
waived: 1)Blanket Vending License fee of$50;2)parking meter fees for the spaces in the 200 block
of Main Street(estimated at$157);and,3)cost for use of electricity in the 200 block of Main Street
(approximately$10); and,
WHEREAS, organizers plan to go door-to-door with event information,place signs in the
affected area,and distribute information via email to businesses affected by the street closures;and,
WHEREAS,the MSCD has had a proven record of putting on safe and well-attended events
for the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned waiver of fees for the Blanket Vending License,parking meter fees,and cost
for use of electricity is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27`h day of September, 2016.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27`b day of September, 2016.