HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Parking Meter Fees and Enforcement for "Do It Yourself (DIY) Day" RESOLUTION NO. 19-017
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR"DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) DAY"
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,Ames Main Street(AMS)is planning to host its second annual:"Do It Yourself
(DIY) Day" on Saturday, February 23, 2019; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,the Ames Main Street requested a waiver of parking fees
and enforcement in the Downtown District for that day; and,
WHEREAS, providing free parking for the 609 metered parking spaces in the Downtown
area for one day will yield a loss of$1,784.61 to the Parking Fund; and,
WHEREAS, the Ames Main Street"Do It Yourself(DIY) Day"was successfully held last
year, and since these events bring shoppers to the District, this request furthers the Council's goal
to continue to provide support for the Downtown commercial area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request from Ames Main Street to waive parking meter fees and enforcement for the
Downtown area for"Do It Yourself Day(DIY) Day" on February 23, 2019 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of January, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of January, 2019.