HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Fees for Parking Meters and Blanket Vending License for Summer Sidewalk Sales RESOLUTION NO. 19-200
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR PARKING METERS AND
BLANKET VENDING LICENSE FOR SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,Ames Main Street is again hosting its annual Summer Sidewalk Sales from July
25 through July 27, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, at this event,Downtown businesses display merchandise on the sidewalks for
pedestrians to browse; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,organizers are further requesting waiver of parking meter
fees for the entire Central Business District (CBD) from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday,
July 27; and,
WHEREAS, Sidewalk Sales are successful events held twice each year in downtown, and
since these events bring shoppers Downtown, these requests further the City Council's goal to
strengthen Downtown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to waive parking meter fees and enforcement for the Summer Sidewalk Sales event
on Saturday, July 27, 2019, is hereby approved, and the waiver of the fee for the Blanket Vending
License is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`h day of May, 2019.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson
Voting nay: Beatty-Hansen, Martin Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14' day of May, 2019.