HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License for ExCYtement in the Streets RESOLUTION NO. 17-580
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE FOR BLANKET VENDING LICENSE
FOR ISU HOMECOMING EXCYTEMENT IN THE STREETS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State University (ISU) is again
planning to host its annual Homecoming activities from October 22-28, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, the events this year include the traditional ExCYtement in the Streets lawn
displays and mass Campaniling on Friday, October 27; and,
WHEREAS, earlier this year, the City Council approved the second annual Downtown
Homecoming parade as a kick-off to the activities, to be held on Sunday, October 22; and,
WHEREAS, ExCYtement in the Streets consists of two activities on Friday, October 27: the
Greek System lawn displays, and fireworks on Central Campus in conjunction with Campaniling;
and,
WHEREAS, the lawn displays will be exhibited between approximately 8:00 p.m. and
10.00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, the Greek Community prides itself on its service efforts, and due to this, many
of the Greek organizations contacted the Homecoming Central Committee suggesting that it
implement more service opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, in order to raise funds for the various philanthropic events, Greek chapters
and/or teams will be allowed to sell pre-packaged items to those attending the event; and,
WHEREAS, organizers are requesting a Blanket Vending License and waiver of the $50 fee;
and,
WHEREAS, the Homecoming Central Committee has a long track record of successfully
hosting lawn displays as part of ExCYtement in the Streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of the fee for a Blanket Vending License for ISU Homecoming's ExCYtement in the
Streets event on Friday, October 27, 2017, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26t' day of September, 2017.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann 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 261h day of September, 2017.