HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Request to Close Clark Avenue on May 19, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 24-162
RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FROM GOOD NEIGHBOR
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO CLOSE CLARK AVENUE BETWEEN
6TH AND 7TH STREET FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
ON SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024, 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 19,2024,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 6th and 7th Streets for event
activities; and,
WHEREAS, Clark Avenue is requested to close at 1:00 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 250 attendees and have provided staff with
an Emergency Safety Plan.
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 19, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9th day of April, 2024.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 9th day of April, 2024.