HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Closure of Clark Street for Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance RESOLUTION NO. 23-251
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FROM EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO
CLOSE CLARK AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH STREET FROM
2:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023, FOR STREET PARTY
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance (GNEA), located at 613 Clark
Avenue,requested to host a kickoff event with a gathering on May 21. 2023,to celebrate the work
the organization does and those it serves; and,
WHEREAS, although the event takes place mainly on private property, the event
organizers are requesting the closure of Clark Avenue between 61h and 71h Streets for event
activities; and,
WHEREAS, Clark Avenue is requested to close at 2:00 p.m. and reopen at 8:00 p.m., with
the scheduled events taking place between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers have secured the use of the Fareway Parking lot for
temporary porta potty locations and parking; and,
WHEREAS,planned events taking place are a musician and various yard games; and,
WHEREAS, organizers expect approximately 200 attendees and have provided staff with
an Emergency Safety Plan; and,
WHEREAS, organizers reported that they have discussed the event plans with Fareway
and First Christian Church and have notified other affected neighbors by going door-to-door with
event information.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
thatthe request from Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance (GNEA)to close Clark Avenue from
6th Street to 7th Street on May 21, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9th day of May, 2023.
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Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 9th day of May, 2023.