City of New Braunfels, Texas - File #: 24-1399

• File #: 24-1399
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Consent Item Ready
• File created: 10/23/2024
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 10/28/2024
• Title: Approval of the first reading of an amendment to the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances Chapter 138-167 to change the annual Water Recreation Shuttle Vehicle Permit deadline from May 1st to May 15th.

PRESENTER: Presenter

Amy Niles, River and Watershed Manager

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SUBJECT: Title

Approval of the first reading of an amendment to the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances Chapter 138-167 to change the annual Water Recreation Shuttle Vehicle Permit deadline from May 1^st to May 15^th.

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DEPARTMENT: Public Works

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: N/A

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Currently, the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances requires that water recreation shuttle vehicle permits are secured by May 1^st. Some river outfitters do not open until closer to Memorial Day, but due to the May 1^st requirement they have to get vehicles insured by May 1^st that are not in operation. The recommendation is to push the date for water recreation shuttle vehicle permits from May 1^st to May 15^th. This will allow staff enough time to finalize shuttle permit applications before the Memorial Day weekend. Water Recreation Shuttle Vehicles are not allowed to operate in New Braunfels without a permit.

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STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity

☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☒N/A

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RECOMMENDATION:

On September 19, 2024 the River Advisory Committee unanimously recommended to change the deadline for Water Recreation Shuttle Vehicle Permits from May 1^st to May 15^th. City staff recommends approval of the ordinance recommendation.