HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving waiver of Parking Meter Fees for EcoFair RESOLUTION NO. 24-465
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER
OF PARKING METER FEES FOR ECOFAIR
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, City staff is planning to host the 2024 EcoFair from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, September 28, 2024. This year's event will host vendors focused to educate citizens of
all ages about sustainability, water quality, water conservation, energy conversation,
environmental, and climate change. In addition to the traditional arrangements for EcoFair, staff
is planning to host the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Educational Trailer; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, City staff has requested closure of 13 metered spaces
along 51h Street from 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28,
2024; six metered spaces in Lot M from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024; and
19 spaces in Lot N from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, which would result
in a loss of$56.25; and,
WHEREAS,the EcoFair furthers the City Council's Goal to expand Sustainability Efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of parking meter fees for the aforementioned meter closures for EcoFair is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of August, 2024.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 271h day of August, 2024.