HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for electricity usage during Open Streets event RESOLUTION NO. 17439
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE FOR USE OF ELECTRICITY DURING
HEALTHIEST AMES' OPEN STREETS EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on Sunday, October 1, 2017, the Healthiest Ames organization plans to host its
third annual Open Streets event;this event is intended to promote healthy activities, support local
businesses, and encourage sustainable transport; and,
WHEREAS, to achieve this, activities, such as wellness education, healthy food samples, and
play activities, will occur in the Downtown area, and organizers expect up to 1,500 participants and
plan to have 50 to 100 volunteers on hand to manage the activities; and,
WHEREAS, the event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and to facilitate this event,
organizers are requesting the use of electricity from City-owned electrical outlets along Main Street
and the waiver of these electrical costs; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers have met with Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) staff
regarding this event, and the MSCD has provided a letter of support; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed event is being conducted by a City-sponsored organization to
promote healthy activities, nutrition, and lifestyles, and it is a community event open to the public
and will help draw residents to the Downtown area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of electrical costs used during the Healthiest Ames Open Streets event on October 1,
2017, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 1It' day of July, 2017.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Arm H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
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 1 It' day of July, 2017.