HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiving Requirement in Ames Convention and Visitor's Bureau Contract to Spend a portion of funding allocaiton on Fireworks RESOLUTION NO. 20-288
RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT IN AMES CONVENTION
AND VISITOR'S BUREAU CONTRACT TO SPEND A PORTION
OF FUNDING ALLOCATION ON FIREWORKS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, at the May 12, 2020, City Council directed staff to provide a report regarding
the Fourth of July fireworks display to consider whether the display should proceed in light of the
precautions against COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS,the Fourth of July fireworks display is typically held on July 3,with fireworks
launched from ISU's Southeast Athletic Complex, across University Boulevard from Jack Trice
Stadium; and,
WHEREAS, spectators typically gather on ISU parking lots adjacent to Jack Trice Stadium,
and on private property within view of the display; and,
WHEREAS,the fireworks display is organized by the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau
(ACVB); and,
WHEREAS, at the May 12, meeting the Council approved the cancellation of a number of
events on City property, and the use of a series of criteria to evaluate other events proposed before
August 31, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the event is not held on City property; however, City Council approval of the
Fireworks Permit is required for the event to proceed; and,
WHEREAS, the City has an Agreement with ACVB regarding Hotel/Motel Tax revenues,
and under the terms of the agreement,ACVB receives five of every seven cents of the Hotel/Motel
Tax revenues from the City; and,
WHEREAS, in exchange,the Agreement provides that ACVB is to finance"activities and
programs that encourage conventions or events, enhance visitors' experiences, and improve the
quality of life for residents, including the annual Fourth of July fireworks display;" and,
WHEREAS,if the fireworks display does not proceed,it would be appropriate to also waive
the requirement in the ACVB funding Agreement for ACVB to host the display; and,
WHEREAS, ACVB would then be able to use the fireworks funds for any other purposes
allowed by the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver requirement for the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau funding Agreement to use
a portion of its revenue for a Fourth of July fireworks display in 2020, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`'day of May, 2020.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: Gartin Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t'day of May, 2020.