HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for electricity usage for ISU Homecoming Parade RESOLUTION NO. 16-563
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE FOR USAGE OF ELECTRICITY
FOR ISU HOMECOMING PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on October 23-29, 2016, the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State
University (ISU) is again planning to host its annual Homecoming activities; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to the traditional ExCYtement in the Streets lawn displays and mass
campaniling on Friday, October 28, the Homecoming Central committee is introducing a Downtown
Homecoming parade as a kickoff to the activities, to be held Sunday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,to ensure the parade is manageable in its first year,the number of entries will be
capped at 70; entries will be staged in City Hall Lot M, on Pearle Avenue, and on Main Street west
of Clark Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting the use of electrical outlets in
Tom Evans Plaza and waiver of any electricity fees; and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District has provided a letter in support of the parade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of fees for use of electrical outlets during the ISU Homecoming Parade on Sunday,
October 23, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13`h day of September, 2016.
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 13"'day of September, 2016.