HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Street Closures for Ames Pridefest RESOLUTION NO. 19-069
RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET CLOSURES FOR
AMES PRIDEFEST
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Pride, a non-profit organization dedicated to building community for
LGBTQIA+people in the City of Ames, is proposing to host its third annual Ames Pridefest from
12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 7, 2019; and,
WHEREAS,the Pride festival event is an all-ages and family-friendly event featuring various
vendors,entertainment,and food trucks,and an estimated 2,000 people are anticipated to attend;and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,Ames Pride has requested the closure of the 400 and 500
blocks of Douglas Avenue from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street has submitted a letter in support of the event; and,
WHEREAS,the organizers will notify affected businesses and residents about the event by
canvassing the area, will place signs in the affected area prior to the event,and organizers will also
obtain a Noise Permit from the Police Department for this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the aforementioned closure of streets for Ames Pridefest on September 7, 2019, is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of February, 2019.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John 7. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Martin
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 the 26' day of February, 2019.