Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Road Race Permit for Ames Grand Prix Main Street Criterium Event RESOLUTION NO.21-454 RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF ROAD RACE PERMIT FOR AMES GRAND PRIX MAIN STREET CRITERIUM EVENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,the Ames Velo organization has proposed hosting the Ames Grand Prix bicycle races on Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19; and, WHEREAS,the event consists of timed races of 10 to 50 riders per race along a short circuit, and it is anticipated that riders will reach speeds of up to 35 miles-per-hour on the course; and, WHEREAS,on Saturday,September 18,races will take place from 3:45 p.m.to approximately 11:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,organizers have requested a waiver of the$25 Road Race Permit fee; and, WHEREAS, a finish line will be established in the 300 block of Main Street, and organizers will use a speaker system to announce race results with a race command post to be set up on Douglas Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the speed of races requires them to use the full width of the street when entering and existing turns;however,organizers will attempt to close intersections in a way that allows vehicle traffic to turn onto adjacent streets to get past the race area; and, WHEREAS, CyRide will detour from Sixth Street to avoid the closed streets and organizers have contacted Ames Main Street regarding this event,and Ames Main Street has provided a letter of support;and, WHEREAS,organizers will obtain liability insurance through USA Cycling and the insurance limits proposed exceed the City's minimum requirements for special events; and, WHEREAS, City staff has asked that the participants' hold harmless waivers also include language holding the City harmless. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the waiver of the Road Race Permit for Saturday, September 18, 2021, for the Ames Grand Prix Main Street Criterium Event is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of August, 2021. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck,Martin Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24'day of August, 2021.