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Approve issuance of a street closure permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 2nd Street District's White Linen Night, a fee-paid event in the 400 block of West 2nd Street, to be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with street closures from 9:00 a.m. to 11:50 p.m.
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Austin Transportation Department
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
For More Information:
Robert Spillar, 512-974-2488, Frances Hargrove, 512-974-7083; Gilda Powers, 512-974-7092
Additional Backup Information:
Alexandra Westermann, Retail Marketing Coordinator of AMLI and 2nd Street District, has submitted a street event application to close the 400 block of West 2nd Street for a fee-paid event. A fee-paid event is defined as any right-of-way event that is in a fixed or stationary location and requires the payment of a gate fee to access the public right-of-way (Austin City Code Section 14-8-1). The promoter will be charging $55.00 entry fee for General Admission and $95.00 for VIP.
All proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organization, Austin Food and Wine Alliance, dedicated to fostering awareness and innovation in the Central Texas culinary community through grants, educational programming and events.
Street Affected: 400 block of West 2nd Street
Closed: Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 9:00a.m.
Open: Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11:50 p.m.
Event Times: Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Temporarily closing any portion of a street for a Street Event that requires the public to pay to enter the closure area requires City Council approval under Section 14-8-3 (B) of the City Code. The applicant is in the process of complying with all other requirements for this street event. The Transportation Department recommends approval subject to the applicant complying with all other street closure requirements.
Fee Breakdown:
Gate Fee - $55.00 for General Admission and $95 for VIP from 5:30 p.m. until 9...
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