HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Fee waiver for Blanket Vending License for Main Street Farmers' Market RESOLUTION NO. 17-141
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE FOR BLANKET VENDING LICENSE
DURING AMES MAIN STREET FARMERS' MARKET EVENTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Ames Chamber of Commerce is planning to host the annual Main Street
Farmers' Market this summer, which will take place in the 3 00 and 400 blocks of Main Street and
on Burnett Avenue from Main Street to the U.S. Bank drive-through; and,
WHEREAS, the Market will operate on Saturdays from May 6 through October 28 from
8.00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate the events, organizers are requesting a blanket Vending License for
the entire Central Business District from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day of the Market, which will
allow Downtown businesses (that file an insurance certificate with the City) to display items for sale
on the sidewalks; and,
WHEREAS, the Chamber has requested that the $50 Vending License fee be waived; and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Farmers' Market has successfully attracted visitors to the Main
Street Cultural District for the last several years, and it has become a signature event in Ames,
enhancing the local economy and providing a family-friendly activity that showcases the Ames
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to waive the $50 Vending License fee for the Main Street Farmers' Market on
Saturdays from May 6, 2017, through October 2, 2017, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of March, 2017.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Orazem
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 281h day of March, 2017.