HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of parking regulations for Summer Sidewalk Sales Event RESOLUTION NO. 18-026
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is again hosting its annual Summer
Sidewalk Sales from July 26 through July 28, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, at this event, Downtown businesses display merchandise on the sidewalks for
pedestrians to browse; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement for the entire Central Business District (CBD) from 8:00 a.m. until
8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28; and,
WHEREAS, Sidewalk Sales are successful events held twice each year in the MSCD, and
since these events bring shoppers Downtown, these requests further the City Council's goal to
strengthen Downtown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to suspend parking regulations and enforcement for the Surnmer Sidewalk Sales
event on Saturday, July 28, 2018, is hereby 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.