HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving waiver of parking meter fees and enforcement for Winter Sidewalk Sales on January 8-11, 2026RESOLUTION NO. 25-551
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 8-11, 2026. 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 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Saturday, January 10 ($1,370.25 estimated loss to the Parking Fund). A blanket
Temporary Obstruction Permit has also been requested for Saturday, January 1 0, 2026;
and,
WHEREAS, the FY 2025/26 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 18th day of November, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of November, 2025.