HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for usage of electricity for ISU Homecoming Parade RESOLUTION NO. 17-170
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR
ELECTRICITY USAGE DURING THE ISU HOMECOMING PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, from October 22 - 28, 2017, the Homecoming Central Connnittee at Iowa State
University (ISU) is planning to host its annual Homecoming activities, which includes the hosting
of a Downtown Homecoming Parade on October 22 as a kick-off to the activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Homecoming Parade will take place at 2:00 p.m. on that date, and to ensure
the parade is manageable, the number of entries will be capped at between 70 and 80; and,
WHEREAS, organizers plan to have a variety of food trucks on the closed streets in the
Downtown area and have requested that the fee for usage of electricity be waived; and,
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District has provided a letter in support of the parade;
and,
WHEREAS, the first Downtown Homecoming Parade last year was executed successfully,
and City staff feels the proposed parade this fall appears to be manageable.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of the fee for use of electricity during the ISU Homecoming Parade event on October
22, 2017, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 11 tb day of April, 2017.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11 t" day of April, 2017.