HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of electricity costs for usage during Snow Magic activities RESOLUTION NO. 16-620
RESOLUTION APPROVING USAGE OF ELECTRICITY FOR THE MAIN STREET
CULTURAL DISTRICT'S SNOW MAGIC ACTIVITIES,
AND WAIVING ELECTRICITY COSTS
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 use of electricity for the Holiday
snow flake lighting along Main Street, and waiver of electricity costs from November 11, 2016,
through January 1, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, this will result in approximately a $10 loss to the Electric Fund; 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 usage of electricity for Holiday activities and snow flake lighting along Main Street for the
Main Street Cultural District's Snow Magic activities from November 11,2016,through January 1,
2017, is hereby approved, and waiver of the electricity costs is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of October, 2016.
t & A.
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 25'day of October, 2016.