HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Fees for Parking Meter Fees and Enforcement for Campustown Farmers' Market RESOLUTION NO. 24-349
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR
PARKING METER FEES AND ENFORCEMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street (AMS) plans to host a Campustown Farmers Market on
Tuesday,August 13,2024.The activities include live music on Kellogg Avenue,as well as vendors
from the Ames Farmers Market. The events are free to attend, and organizers expect up to 150
people to attend; and,
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the activities,AMS requests a waiver of fees for parking
meter fees and enforcement; and,
WHEREAS, the Tuesday night activities will require the closure of eight metered parking
spaces for four metered hours, resulting in a loss of approximately $12 to the Parking Fund.
Organizers have requested that this amount be waived by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, given the small dollar amount and number of parking spaces involved, staff
believes it is reasonable to waive the requested fees; and,
WHEREAS, AMS's Campustown Farmer's Market provides an opportunity to attract
visitors to Campustown. The events include family friendly activities and opportunities that
support local businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of fees for the Blanket Vending Permit for the Campustown After Sundown is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25th day of June, 2024.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25th day of June, 2024.