HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Use and Waiver of Usage Costs of Electricity for Octagon Art Festival RESOLUTION NO. 23-416
RESOLUTION APPROVING USAGE OF ELECTRICITY AND WAIVER
OF COSTS OF ELECTRICTY FOR THE OCTAGON ART FESTIVAL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Octagon Center for the Arts plans to host the Octagon Art Festival in
downtown Ames on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.
and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Booths selling art works, crafts, and food items will be in operation that
day; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, the organizers are requesting usage of electricity and
waiver of the costs of electricity usage during the event (estimated at $10); and,
WHEREAS, insurance coverage for the event has been provided by The Octagon Center
for the Arts. Notification signs will be placed on parking meters on Saturday evening after 6:00
p.m. Since the event occurs on a Sunday,there is no potential loss of parking meter revenue. Public
Works will provide the necessary barricades for the street closures.A noise permit will be obtained
through the Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street has been informed of the Art Festival and is in support of
it. Additionally, Octagon staff has contacted affected businesses door-to-door. Signatures
confirming the notification have been obtained from nearly all affected businesses. Fewer
businesses are open in the downtown area on Sundays compared to other days of the week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that usage of electricity and waiver of costs of electricity usage for the Octagon Art Festival are
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of July, 2023.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent:
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of July, 2023.