HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Blanket Vending Permit fee for Snow Magic RESOLUTION NO. 16-649
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF A BLANKET VENDING PERMIT FEE FOR
THE MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT'S SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration November 11 through December 24, 2016; and,
WHEREAS,this event will kick off on November 11 with the tree-lighting ceremony,open
houses, and horse and carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, this year will also include the official lighting of the new LED lights atop the
Main Street buildings; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD is requesting a blanket Vending Permit for
the entire Central Business District(CBD)for November 11 to allow businesses to sell wares on the
sidewalk; and,
WHEREAS,organizers are further requesting that the Vending Permit fee of$50 be waived;
and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown, and it supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of the fee for the Blanket Vending Permit for the Snow Magic event in the Central
Business District on November 11, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of October, 2016.
UL'I& /"
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of October, 2016.