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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Suspension of Parking Regulation for ISU Homecoming ExCYtement in the Streets RESOLUTION NO. 24-534 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUSPENSION OF PARKING REGULATION FOR ISU HOMECOMING EXCYTEMENT IN THE STREETS FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, the Homecoming Central Committee at Iowa State University (ISU) is again planning to host its annual Homecoming activities from October 27 through November 1,2024;and, WHEREAS,the events this year include a Homecoming Kickoff Event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the ISU Alumni Center, the traditional ExCYtement in the Streets lawn displays on Friday,November 1, 2024,and Mass Campaniling on Friday,November 1;and, WHEREAS,the KickoffEvent on October 27,2024,will be held at the ISU Alumni Center in partnership with ISU Athletics,the Ames Farmers Market,and the Blue Sky 5K Race; and, WHEREAS, ExCYtement in the Streets consists of Greek Week lawn displays on Friday, November 1, 2024, and these will be exhibited between approximately 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers have requested the closure of the following streets from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.: Sunset Drive from Ash Avenue to just east of the intersection with Gray Avenue;Ash Avenue from Gable Lane to Knapp Street(Knapp Street and Gable Lane will remain open); Gray Avenue from its intersection with Gable Lane to Greeley Street; and Pearson Avenue between Greeley Street and Sunset Drive; and, WHEREAS, the Public Works Department staff will provide the barricades necessary for the street closures along with"No Parking"signs,and organizers will be responsible for staffing the barricades while they are in place;and, WHEREAS, organizers have indicated they will notify affected non-Greek residents by going door-to-door with information; and, WHEREAS, the Homecoming Central Committee has a long track record of successfully hosting lawn displays as part of ExCYtement in the Streets. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the suspension of parking regulations on the aforementioned closed streets for ISU Homecoming's ExCYtement in the Streets event from 4:00 p.m.to 12:00 a.m. on Friday,November 1, 2024, is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 81h day of October, 2024. e4 W- 4�Ior 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 8th day of October, 2024.