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Approve issuance of a street event permit under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the 14th Annual Bat Fest, a fee-paid event in the 100 to the 300 block of the Ann Richards Bridge/Congress Avenue Bridge between Cesar Chavez Street and Barton Springs Road to be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019.
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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:
French Smith, Owner of Roadway Productions has submitted a street event application for the closing of the following 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. The promoter will be charging in fee breakdown.
Street: 100 - 300 blocks of Ann Richards Bridge/Congress Avenue Bridge between Cesar Chavez Street and Barton Springs Road.
Closed: From August 24, 2019 5:00 a.m. through August 25, 2019 5:00 a.m.
Open: August 25, 2019 5:01 a.m.
Event Times: Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 11:59 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 - $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the gate for General Admission, VIP $140.00 early bird, $200.00 regular price
Refundable Deposit - $2000.00
Street Event Application Fee - $250.00 for arterials
Amplified Sound Fee - $33.00 per day (1-day)
Safety Inspection Fee - $114.00 ($38 per hour = 3 hours x 3)
Street Event Permit Fee - $1200.00 ($200 per...
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