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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the Contribution of $5,000 to ISUto go Towards the Cost of Hosing the "Cyclone Welcome Weekend" RESOLUTION NO. 22-373 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRIBUTION OF $5,000 TO ISU TO GO TOWARDS THE COST OF HOSTING THE "CYCLONE WELCOME WEEKEND" FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS,the Saturday before the first day of Iowa State classes has become known as"801 Day,"and this has become an unofficial"celebration"that has morphed into a raucous day-long event that has resulted in numerous complaints from residents in the community; and, WHEREAS, fearing that some of the behavior exhibited during this day will result in injury to the participants,the Mayor,Police Chief,and City Manager have been working with ISU President Wintersteen and her administrative staff in an attempt to create a new event that will encourage more positive behavior on this day; and, WHEREAS, as a result of those discussions, the University is planning to introduce a new program entitled, "Cyclone Welcome Weekend" on Friday, August 19, 2022, and Saturday, August 20, 2022; and, WHEREAS, the two-day event will be designed to welcome new and returning students to Ames and ISU at the start of the 2022-23 academic year through fun and safe events; and, WHEREAS,the events being considered include entertainment,sporting competitions,games, food experiences, and access to deals and discounts throughout the City; and, WHEREAS, while the bulk of the responsibility for this event will reside with Iowa State University, the City has been asked to contribute $5,000 towards the cost of hosting the "Cyclone Welcome Weekend." NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the contribution of$5,000 from the Council Contingency fund to ISU for the cost of hosting the "Cyclone Welcome Weekend"is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 28'day of June, 2022. Diane Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen Seconded by: Gartin Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28t' day of June, 2022.