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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Discuss and consider approval of a temporary road closure for the inaugural Downtown Harvest Dinner to be held on October 20, 2019.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Applicant: New Braunfels Downtown Association (DTA)
Heidi Aleman - 830.237.1075
heidi@corridortitleco.com
Pat Butler - 512.923.3454
pbutler0724@gmail.com
The New Braunfels Downtown Association has submitted an application to close W. San Antonio Street from Hill Avenue to Castell Avenue on October 20, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The event is slated to run from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 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.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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City Plan/Council Priority: Envision New Braunfels Comprehensive Plan |
Action 2.21: Support multicultural, diverse events on- and off-season and during the weekend/weekday. Action 2.24: Support new and evolving holiday installations/events. Action 8.4: Cultivate opportunities for growth in heritage tourism, including successful local tours. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The New Braunfels Downtown Association plans to use the funds raised from this event to undertake landscaping and beautification projects in the Downtown area. 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.