HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for usage of electricity during Dog Dock Jumping Competition RESOLUTION NO. 17403
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE FOR USAGE OF ELECTRICITY
FOR DOG DOCK JUMPING COMPETITION
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Model Farm and Ames Pet Resort are proposing to host a Dog Dock Jumping
Competition on July 3-4, 2017; the event involves setting up a 40' dock leading to a 20' x 40' above-
ground pool of water; and,
WHEREAS, dogs will run down the dock and jump as far as possible into the pool, and
bleachers will be set up along one side of the dock and pool for spectators to watch; and,
WHEREAS, the event is proposed to take place on Burnett Avenue between 5t" and 6tn
Streets; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers have requested access to the City-owned
electrical outlets in this area; and,
WHEREAS, it is further requested that the costs for the electricity used be waived; and,
WHEREAS, the event has been approved by the board of the Main Street Cultural District,
which has provided a letter of support.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to access the electrical outlets along Burnett Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street
is hereby approved, and waiver of the costs for the electricity usage for the Dog Dock Jumping
Competition on July 3-4, 2017, is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27t' day of June, 2017.
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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 27t" day of June, 2017.