HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving waiver of Vending License fee for Ames Main Street for Snow MagicRESOLUTION NO. 26-021
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF VENDING LICENSE FEE
FOR AMES MAIN STREET SNOW MAGIC EVENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street (AMS) plans to host its annual Snow Magic
Celebration December 1 through December 31, 2026. The event will kick off on
December 3 and continue throughout the month with promotions in Downtown
businesses; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, AMS has made the following requests: A
blanket Temporary Obstruction Permit and a blanket Vending License for the Downtown
from December 1 through December 31 to allow stores to display and sell merchandise
and waiver of Vending License fee ($50 loss to City Clerkâs Office) and use of electricity
in Tom Evans Plaza and waiver of fees for electricity (loss of $10 to the Electric Fund) for
kick off event on December 3; and,
WHEREAS, Snow Magic provides an opportunity to draw residents and visitors to
the Downtown and supports local businesses during the holiday shopping season.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that waiver of vending license fee for AMS Snow Magic event 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.