HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving usage of electricity in Campustown Court and waiver of fees for electricityRESOLUTION NO. 26-617
RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF ELECTRICITY AND
WAIVER OF ELECTRICITY FEES
FOR AMES REGIONAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
CAMPUSTOWN COCOA CRAWL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is planning to host the
Campustown Cocoa Crawl on Friday, December 4, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The
Campustown Cocoa Crawl is an opportunity for attendees to sample hot cocoa in the
businesses within the Campustown Business District. This is a promotional event to
showcase the businesses in Campustown; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to hot cocoa, organizers will set up a smores station in
Campustown Lot Y and the adjacent portion of Chamberlain Street which will include
three fire pits. The Fire Department has reviewed the use of the fire pits, which will be in
compliance with the City's outdoor fire code. A live musician will also be performing in
Campustown Court. The event is free and open to the public; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate this event, AREA has requested use of electricity in
Campustown Court and waiver of fees for use of electricity; and,
WHEREAS, event organizers will notify affected residents and businesses by
going door-to-door with event information, placing signs in the area prior to the event, and
distributing details via email.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the use of electricity and waiver of fees for use of electricity in Campustown
Court for the AREA Campustown Cocoa Crawl on December 4, 2026, is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of October, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Rollins, Junck
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of October, 2026.