HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Waiver of Parking Meter Fees and Enforcement for Winter Sidewalk SalesRESOLUTION NO. 24-582
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF PARKING METER FEES AND
ENFORCEMENT FOR WINTER SIDEWALK SALES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street is again hosting Winter Sidewalk Sales from January 9-12,
2025. At this event, downtown businesses display merchandise on the sidewalks for pedestrians to
browse; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, organizers are requesting suspension of parking
regulations and enforcement for the Downtown from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January
11 ($1,370.25 estimated loss to the Parking Fund). A blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit has
also been requested for Saturday, January 11, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2024/25 City budget contains $10,000 in funding in the Hotel/Motel
Tax Fund to reimburse the Parking Fund for lost meter revenue associated with special events;
and,
WHEREAS, Winter Sidewalk Sales is a successful event for the Downtown that attracts
people to the Downtown and promotes shopping locally. These requests further the City Council’s
goal to strengthen Downtown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for Winter Sidewalk Sales is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 12th day of November, 2024.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12th day of November, 2024.