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Ordinance Amending Town Code Section 7-19 ( c )- Adding The Open Streets Event to the List of Exempt Events
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider a request by the Open Streets Committee to add the Open Streets Event to the current exempt event list outlined in the Town Code Section 7 - 19 ( c ).
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DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Parks
CONTACT INFORMATION: Anita Jones-McNair - 918-7371 and Julie Collins - 918-7392
INFORMATION: The first Open Streets event was held in 2013 hosted by the Carrboro Bike Coalition and supported by the Town of Carrboro. Due to the event's success and request from the planning committee, the Board of Aldermen approved this event as a town sponsored and dedicated funds. The 2014 Open Streets Event is scheduled for April 12, 2014. Last year's event used West Weaver Street. This year the committee is proposing to use East and West Weaver Street leaving Greensboro Street open to through vehicular traffic. The event and location may change in future years.
The Open Streets Committee would like the Board to consider approving this event under the current exempt event listing which exempts this event from a public hearing and notice process. In 2013, the committee promoted and advertised the event and included many downtown businesses in the event. For 2014, the committee plans to expand promotional efforts and to further include the local business community in the event.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: No impact at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:r Review and consider approving the draft ordinance.