HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for Snow Magic events RESOLUTION NO. 16-623
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT'S
SNOW MAGIC EVENTS
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 the Snow Magic events, the MSCD is requesting suspension of
parking regulations and enforcement to allow free parking in the entire Central Business District
(CBD)on Friday,November 11,2016,and every Saturday from November 12 through December 24;
and,
WHEREAS, organizers are further requesting waiver of all parking meter fees during this
time period; and,
WHEREAS,closing 597 metered spaces for these dates yields a$9,025.80 loss to the Parking
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 suspension of parking regulations and enforcement in the Central Business District for the Snow
Magic events on the aforementioned dates is hereby approved;and waiver of the parking meter fees
is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of October, 2016.
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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.