HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Road Race Permit Fee for Run for the Roses 2018 RESOLUTION NO. 18-448
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF ROAD RACE PERMIT FEE
FOR RUN FOR THE ROSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the members of Alpha Omicron Pi and the Ames Area Running Club are
proposing to host their 32nd annual Run for the Roses event on Sunday, October 7 from 6:30 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS,the event includes a 5k race/walk, 1 Ok race,kid's run,and a post-race breakfast,
and an estimated 1,300 guests are anticipated to attend; and,
WHEREAS, participants will run in a coned section of the roadway; vehicle traffic will be
able to pass along parts of the route; and,
WHEREAS, approval for road closures is not required;however,organizers are requesting
a waiver of the fee for the Road Race Permit; and,
WHEREAS,the Run for the Roses event raises awareness for arthritis,and funds raised from
the event benefits arthritis research.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of the fee for the Road Race Permit for the 32nd annual Run for the Roses event on
Sunday, October 7, 2018, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 31 st day of July, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: Martin
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 31 S` day of July, 2018.