HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fees for Summer Sidewalk Sales Event RESOLUTION NO. 18-027
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR PARKING METERS AND
BLANKET VENDING LICENSE 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, the MSCD has requested a Blanket Vending License for these dates, and are
asking that the $50 license fee be waived; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are further requesting waiver of parking meter
fees 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 waive parking meter fees and enforcement for the Summer Sidewalk Sales event
on Saturday, July 28, 2018, is hereby approved, and the waiver of the fee for the Blanket Vending
License 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.