HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Use of Tom Evans Plaza and Waiver of Fees for Electricity in the Downtown Area for 515 Weekend RESOLUTION NO. 22-192
RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOM EVANS PLAZA AND WAIVER OF FEES
FOR ELECTRICITY IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR 515 WEEKEND
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street plans to host "515 Weekend" from Friday, May 13, 2022,
through Sunday,May 15, 2022;this event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the
intention of celebrating the area code,515,through a variety of activities-five hours and 15 minutes
of live music,515-themed specials in businesses,and giveaways to attract individuals to Downtown
Ames; and,
WHEREAS,the activities on Friday,May 13,2022,include a beer garden and live music on
Douglas Avenue and a family activity zone on 5"' Street; and,
WHEREAS, the events are free to the public to attend and organizers expect up to 1,000
people to participate in the activities; and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,the organizers are requesting the use of electric outlets
and waiver of the fees for electricity usage on May 13, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the use of electrical outlets and waiver of the fees for electricity usage on May 13,2022,for the
"515 Weekend" is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`h day of April, 2022.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t' day of April, 2022.