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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Requests from Ames Main Street for 515 Days on May 15-16, 2025RESOLUTION NO. 25-107 RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER USAGE OF ELECTRICITY AND WAIVER OF FEES FOR 515 DAYS FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA WHEREAS, Ames Main Street (AMS) plans to host “515 Days” from Thursday, May 15, through Friday, May 16. This event was implemented by Ames Main Street in 2021 with the intention of celebrating area code 515 through a variety of activities each day, such as 515-themed specials in businesses and giveaways to attract individuals to Downtown Ames. Additionally, this event is the first of a three-part Ames Summertime Series; and, WHEREAS, the activities on Thursday May 15 include a beer garden, live music on Douglas Avenue, and a family activity zone on Douglas Avenue. The events are free to attend. Organizers expect up to 1,000 people to participate in the activities. To facilitate the Thursday activities, Ames Main Street requests the following for May 15: • Closures of 5th Street from Burnett Avenue through Douglas Avenue, Kellogg Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, Douglas Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street. • Use of City electrical outlets and waiver of fees for electricity (estimated loss to Electric Fund of $5). • A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and a blanket Vending License for Downtown to allow stores to display and sell merchandise and for food truck vendors. A waiver of the Vending License fee is requested ($50 loss to City Clerk’s Office); and, WHEREAS, 515 Week provides an opportunity to attract visitors to Downtown Ames. The events include family friendly activities and promotions that support local businesses. Given the small dollar amount and number of parking spaces involved, staff believes it is reasonable to waive the parking fees for this event, along with the other requested fee waivers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that usage of electricity and waiver of fees for 515 Days are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 11th day of March, 2025. _________________________________ ___________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Rollins Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 11th day of March, 2025.