HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License for Octagon Art FestivalRESOLUTION NO. 26-417
RESOLUTION APPROVING WAIVER OF FEE
FOR BLANKET VENDING LICENSE FOR OCTAGON ART FESTIVAL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Octagon Center for the Arts plans to host the Octagon Art Festival
in downtown Ames on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at
10:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Booths selling art works, crafts, and food items will
be in operation that day; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, waiver of the fee for a Blanket Vending License
($50) is requested; and,
WHEREAS, insurance coverage for the event has been provided by The Octagon
Center for the Arts. Notification signs will be placed on parking meters on Saturday
evening after 6:00 p.m. Since the event occurs on a Sunday, there is no potential loss of
parking meter revenue. Public Works will provide the necessary barricades for the street
closures. A noise permit will be obtained through the Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, Ames Main Street has been informed of the Art Festival and is in
support of it. Additionally, Octagon staff has contacted affected businesses door-to-door.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that waiver of fee for Blanket Vending License for the Octagon Art Festival is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of July, 2026.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
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 July, 2026.