HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution waiving enforcement of Municipal Code 19.9 at Ada Hayden Park to allow golf cart tours to mobility impaired individualsRESOLUTION NO. 26-267
RESOLUTION WAIVING ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.9
AT ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK
TO ALLOW THE FRIENDS OF ADA HAYDEN HERITAGE PARK
TO PROVIDE GOLF CART TOURS TO MOBILITY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage Park (Friends) annually provide
golf cart rides around Ada Hayden Heritage Park (AHHP) for older adults with mobility
impairments. Although motorized mobility devices (e.g., electric wheelchairs, motorized
mobility scooters, etc.) are permitted on the trails, many individuals do not have this type
of device that enables them to enjoy the park system ; and,
WHEREAS, the Friends are proposing to offer tours on Wednesday, September
16, 2026, 9:00 am 8:00 pm, and Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. The
Friends will rent golf carts, provide volunteers as drivers and interpreters, and provide the
City with a Certificate of Insurance to cover liability. Tours will be promoted, and
reservations will be taken for various time slots; and,
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 19.9 restricts motorized vehicles to streets
and parking lots. Therefore, the Friends are requesting that the City Council waive
enforcement of this ordinance on Wednesday, September 16 (9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) and
Thursday, September 17 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) at AHHP. The Parks and Recreation
Commission reviewed this request at its April 16, 2026 meeting and recommended City
Council grant this waiver.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that waiving enforcement of Municipal Code Section 19.9 on Wednesday,
September 16, 2026 (9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) and Thursday, September 17, 2026 (9:00
a.m. 4:00 p.m.) at Ada Hayden Heritage Park to allow the Friends of Ada Hayden Heritage
Park to provide golf cart tours to mobility impaired individuals is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
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 28th day of April, 2026.