HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Suspension of Parking Regulations for Summer Sidewalk Sales Event RESOLUTION NO. 20-075
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATIONS 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
23 through July 26, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, at this event,Downtown businesses display merchandise on the sidewalks for
pedestrians to browse; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement for the entire Central Business District (CBD) from 8:00 a.m. until
8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020; 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.
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street received funds in their Outside Funding Request contracts,
so they may reimburse the parking meter revenue for their planned events; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the request to suspend parking regulations and enforcement for the Summer Sidewalk Sales
event on Saturday, July 25, 2020, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14`'' day of January, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin,
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14t'day of January, 2020.