Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Amy McWhorter, Downtown Development Coordinator
Contact Info
(830) 221-4057 - amcwhorter@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a temporary road closure for the Comal County Fair Parade to be held on September 27, 2019.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Applicant: Comal County Fair Association
The Comal County Fair Association has submitted an application to close Seguin Avenue from Faust Street to Zink Street, and Landa Street from Seguin Avenue to Landa Park Drive on September 27, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The event is slated to run from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Chapter 126.41 of the City Code allows the Chief of Police the authority to close streets; however, traditionally this has been for public safety considerations or small events such as neighborhood block parties (as an example). Additionally, the “Street Closure Request” process outlined in Chapter 126.41 does not include requirements for City services such as trash clean up and street sweeping, or associated costs.
The Civic and Convention Center has an event during this time and there will be traffic and parking conflicts. Therefore, we will be closing the Castell lot for Civic Center event parking providing a reserved 106 spaces for those attendees.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City except for the proposed in-kind sponsorship of the event as follows:
• Police overtime, estimated at $1,200.00
• Waived food permit fee: $25.00
• City-developed traffic control plan: $100.00 (estimated labor value)
• Barricade loan and delivery/pick-up: $340.00 (estimated labor value)
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.