HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Use of Tom Evans Plaza and Waiver of Electricity Fees in Downtown Area for 515 Week RESOLUTION NO. 24-185
RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOM EVANS PLAZA AND WAIVER OF FEES
FOR ELECTRICITY IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR 515 WEEK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street plans to host 515 Week from Monday, May 13, 2024,
through Friday, May 17, 2024; 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 15, 2024 include a beer garden and live
music on Douglas Avenue and a family activity zone on 5"'Street;and,on Thursday,May 16,2024,
include family-themed activities in Tom Evans Plaza,
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,to facilitate this event,the organizers are requesting the use of electric outlets
and waiver of the fees for electricity usage on May 15-17,2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,
that the use of electrical outlets and waiver of the fees for electricity usage on May 15-17,2024, for
the 515 Week is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of April, 2024.
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Renee Nall, 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 23rd day of April, 2024.