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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving usage of waiver of electrical fees and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for the event from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays from May 2- October 17, 2026, for the Ames Main Street Farmers' MarketRESOLUTION NO. 26-083 RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEES FOR ELECTRICITY USAGE AND FEE FOR BLANKET VENDING LICENSE FOR AMES MAIN STREET FARMERS’ MARKET FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, the Ames Regional Economic Alliance is planning to host the annual Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market this summer, which will take place in the 200, 300, and 400 blocks of Main Street and on Burnett Avenue from Main Street to the U.S. Bank drive-through; and, WHEREAS, the Market will operate on Saturdays from May 2 through October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and, WHEREAS, the use of electricity in Tom Evans Plaza, along Main Street, and on Burnett Avenue has been requested, along with a waiver of the fee; and, WHEREAS, organizers are also requesting a blanket Vending License fee for vending be waived for the entire Central Business District from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day of the Market, which will allow Downtown businesses (that file an insurance certificate with the City) to display items for sale on the sidewalks; and, WHEREAS, the Main Street Farmers’ Market has successfully attracted visitors to Ames Main Street for the last several years, and it has become a signature event in Ames, enhancing the local economy and providing a family-friendly activity that showcases the Ames community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the request to allow usage and waiver of electrical fees and waiver of fee for blanket Vending License for the Main Street Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from May 2 through October 17, 2026, are hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 24th day of February, 2026. _______________________________ _________________________________ Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Corrieri Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of February, 2026.