HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Transfer of Funds from Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to Parking Fund for Ames History Museum Grand Reopening RESOLUTION NO. 24-502
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS
FROM HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND TO THE PARKING FUND
FOR AMES HISTORY MUSEUM GRAND REOPENING
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, The Ames History Museum (AHM) has recently completed an expansion
project at 416 Douglas Avenue and is hosting a Grand Reopening to celebrate on October 26,
2024. Event organizers have stated that most activities will take place inside the museum, with
classic cars parked outside with lights and recorded music playing to attract visitors. The event is
open to the public and includes giveaways, refreshments, and tours of the new space. Organizers
are expecting 500 people to attend; and,
WHEREAS,closure of Douglas Avenue from Fifth Street to the alley south of 412 Douglas
Avenue. Organizers have requested closure of eight metered parking spaces from 10:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m., and to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting suspension of parking regulations
and enforcement for the closed area; and,
WHEREAS, the closure of the metered parking spaces will result in an estimated loss of
$16.00 to the Parking Fund, which AHM is requesting to waive. The Council's policy regarding
parking waivers is to consider requests such as this one on a case-by-case basis, as opposed to
requiring reimbursement for lost parking revenue. Lost parking revenue is only required to be
reimbursed under this policy when the parking waiver is district-wide; and,
WHEREAS, the adopted FY 2024/25 Budget contains $10,000 in the Hotel/Motel Tax
Fund for requests such as this.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the transfer of funds from the Hotel/Motel Fund to the Parking Fund for the AHM Grand
Reopening in the amount of$16.00 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of September, 2024.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
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 24th day of September, 2024.