HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving enhanced penalties for Nuisance Party Violations for Cyclone Welcome Weekend 2026RESOLUTION NO. 26-219
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENHANCED PENALTIES
FOR NUISANCE PARTY VIOLATIONS FOR
CYCLONE WELCOME WEEKEND 2026
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2022, the City Council approved an ordinance to allow for
enhanced penalties for nuisance parties when authorized by City Council. The resolution
that authorizes the enhanced penalties must designate specific dates and times subject
to the enhanced penalties; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Police Department is requesting City Council approval
authorizing the use of enhanced penalties for nuisance parties beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 21, 2026, and ending at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026. These dates
correspond with the weekend before Iowa State University classes begin; and,
WHEREAS, in the past several years, the Saturday before classes begin has been
associated with an increase in alcohol consumption, illegal parking, nuisance parties, and
other high-risk activities; and,
WHEREAS, currently, the fine for a first violation of the ordinance is $100, and
$200 for second and subsequent violations. It is believed this fine structure is an
insufficient deterrent to nuisance parties on the Saturday before classes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the enhanced penalties for nuisance party violations ($650 for a first offense
and $855 for each repeat offense) beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday August 21 and ending
at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of April, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of April, 2026.