HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fees during 4th of July activities RESOLUTION NO. 18-023
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES DURING
4TH OF JULY PARADE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the annual 4" of July celebration involves activities coordinated by two groups:
City staff coordinates the City Council's free pancake breakfast outside City Hall, while the Main
Street Cultural District(MSCD)coordinates the parade and related activities; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD is coordinating the community parade, and to facilitate this event,
the MSCD has requested access to City electrical outlets at the intersection of Main Street and
Burnett Avenue for the parade announcer stand; and,
WHEREAS, the MSCD is further requesting a blanket Vending License for the entire
MSCD, and a waiver of the license fee; and,
WHEREAS, the return of the 41h of July parade in 2004 provided a great opportunity to bring
the citizens of Ames together to celebrate; and,
WHEREAS, with the addition of the City Council Comiumity Pancake Breakfast, this event
provides the City Council with a way to partner with the Main Street Cultural District to promote
"one community"by supporting this worthwhile event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the usage of electricity and waiver of electrical fees during the 4th of July Parade are hereby
approved, and the waiver of the Blanket Vending License fee is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of January, 2018.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23' day of January, 2018.