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Public Hearing on the temporary street closing for the 2017 Town of Carrboro - Summer Streets Events
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to take public comment on a street closing by the Town of Carrboro for the temporary closing and usage of Weaver Street for Summer Streets events.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works and Economic and Community Development
CONTACT INFORMATION: Annette Lafferty, AICP ECD Director
INFORMATION: The Town has requested to close portions of Weaver Street for the third year of Summer Streets. The event originally was created to encourage opening streets up for more pedestrian uses and used as an educational opportunity. Last year a few activities for children were added to create a synergy in the street. This year the Town asked non-profit organizations to host the events and provide some limited activities while having the opportunity for public outreach.
The first event on June 18, 2017 will be hosted by Orange Literacy and the OC Partnership for Young Children. The July 16, 2017 will be hosted by the Orange County Food Council. The August 27, 2017 event has been earmarked for El Centro which will feature their annual Latino Festival.
The June and July events will include closing East Weaver Street only from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The August event will close a portion of West Weaver from N. Greensboro to Lindsay Street from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Town of Carrboro Public Works and Police staff will be utilized to set up and maintain the required street closures
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends the Board hold the public hearing and consider adopting the resolution.