HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Parking Meter Fees and Enforcement for Downtown Dollar Days RESOLUTION NO. 21-002
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN DOLLAR DAYS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,Ames Main Street(AMS)is planning to host its annual Downtown Dollar Days
from Thursday, February 4, through Sunday, February 7, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street requested a waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement
in the Downtown District on Saturday, February 6, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, fulfilling this request and providing free parking for the 613 metered parking
spaces in the Downtown area for the day yields a loss of$1,379.25 to the Parking Fund; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street sidewalk sales are successful events held twice a 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 on Saturday, February 6, 2021, for Downtown Dollar Days is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12t'' day of January, 2021.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of January, 2021.