TITLE: Title
Updates on Open Street and Summer Streets Events
PURPOSE: The purpose of the item is to update the Board on Open Streets and Summer Streets Events.
body
DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Parks and Economic and Community Development
CONTACT INFORMATION: Anita Jones-McNair, Recreation and Parks Director (919) 918-7381 and Annette Lafferty Economic and Community Development Director (919) 918-7319
INFORMATION: Weaver Street was the location for the 6th Annual Open Streets Event on April 8, 2018. The Inaugural Open Streets Event was held on April 13, 2013. See Attachment A for details and recommendations.
Summer Streets began as a pilot project in 2015. See Attachment B for a full report and history of the event.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Based on the findings by staff, the Town would see a savings of $3000 in staff and equipment time if we discontinue the June and July street closures.
RECOMMENDATION:r Accept the report and recommendations. Provide further direction to staff.