HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fees for Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit event RESOLUTION NO. 18-031
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR PARKING METERS,
ELECTRICITY USAGE,AND BLANKET VENDING LICENSE
FOR SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE TRAVELING EXHIBIT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, The Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) is planning to host the Smithsonian
Institute Traveling Exhibit Opening Night Reception on October 4, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, the exhibit, titled "Hometown Teams," highlights the many ways sports have
shaped cor n imities across America; and,
WHEREAS, the reception will be held as a family-friendly 'Tailgate"party, with food trucks,
local marching bands, cheerleaders,bleachers, tailgating vehicles, and a mascot competition; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the MSCD is requesting the following: waiver of the
parking meter fees, use of electricity along Main Street and waiver of the costs associated with this
usage; and waiver of the $50 fee for a Blanket Vending License; and,
WHEREAS, organizers plan to place signs in the affected area and distribute information to
businesses affected by the street closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned fee waivers for the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit on October 4,
2018, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of January, 2018.
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.