HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Blanket Vending License in Downtown for 515 Week RESOLUTION NO. 23-155
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF BLANKET VENDING LICENSE
IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR 515 WEEK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street plans to host 515 Week from Monday, May 15, 2023,
through Friday, May 19, 2023; this event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the
intention of celebrating the area code,515,through a variety of activities such as 515-themed specials
in businesses,and giveaways to attract individuals to Downtown Ames; and,
WHEREAS, the activities on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 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, a Blanket Vending License has been requested for the entire Downtown on
May 17, 2023, to allow stores to display and sell merchandise;and,
WHEREAS,to facilitate this event,the organizers are requesting a waiver of the$50 fee for
the Blanket Vending License fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,
that the waiver of the fee for a Blanket Vending License for May 17, 2023, for the 515 Week is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of March, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of March, 2023.