HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving transfer of $1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parking Fund for Ames Main Street for Summer Sidewalk Sales on July 9 - July 12, 2026RESOLUTION NO. 26-008
RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
FUND TO THE PARKING FUND FOR SUMMER SIDEWALK SALES EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street is again hosting its annual Summer Sidewalk Sales
from July 9 through July 12, 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 entire Downtown from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00
p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026; and,
WHEREAS, in February 2020, the City Council adopted a new policy regarding
metered parking waivers that stated that metered parking fees will not be waived for
special events; and,
WHEREAS, any event organizer intending to provide free parking or to close
metered parking spaces must reimburse the City’s Parking Fund for the lost revenue, and
the City Council may consider waivers to this Policy on a case-by-case basis for parking
spaces that are obstructed by the event; and,
WHEREAS, City staff is preparing the FY 2026/27 budget and anticipates including
$16,000 in the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to support parking waivers. However, the budget
will not be finalized and adopted formally by the City Council for several more months.
Therefore, the approval of the transfer of funding is conditional upon the Council adop ting
a budget with sufficient funding to complete the transfer; and,
WHEREAS, for this event, the Ames Main Street is requesting to authorize a
transfer of $1,370.25 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parking Fund.
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
Downtown Sidewalk Sales in the amount of $1,370.25 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of January, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of January, 2026.