HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of fees for Snow Magic events RESOLUTION NO. 18-036
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR PARKING METERS,
ELECTRICITY USAGE,AND BLANKET VENDING LICENSE
FOR SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) plans to host its Snow Magic
Celebration November 9, 2018, through December 24, 2018; the event will kick off on November 9
with the tree- lighting ceremony, open houses, and horse and carriage rides; and,
WHEREAS, a Blanket Vending License has been requested for the Central Business District
from November 9 through December 24 to allow stores to display and sell merchandise; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the organizers are requesting the following: use of
electricity for holiday snowflake lights along Main Street and waiver of electricity costs; suspension
of parking regulations and enforcement on Saturday, November 24; and waiver of the $50 fee for
the Blanket Vending License fee; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to the
Downtown, and the event supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned fee waivers and suspension of parking regulations and enforcement for the
Snow Magic events are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23' day of January, 2018.
17" P.A
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Jobn . 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.