STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 28, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Convention and Event Services
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 42A, "Special Events; Neighborhood Markets; Dallas Street Seats; Dallas Farmers Market Farmers Market; Streetlight Pole Banners," of the Dallas City Code to amend, Article IV, "Dallas Street Seats Pilot Program," to (1) make the program permanent; (2) creating an expiration date for Phase II Permits; and (3) allowing unique designs submitted as street seats to be accepted for review by city departments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
Convention and Event Services - Office of Special Events (CES-OSE) is amending Article IV, "Dallas Street Seats Pilot Program" of Chapter 42A, "Special Events; Neighborhood Markets; Dallas Street Seats; Dallas Farmers Market Farmers Market; Streetlight Pole Banners," of the Dallas City Code to:
1. Remove language that makes the Dallas Street Seats Pilot Program a temporary program
2. Adding language that gives Phase II Permits an expiration date of two years after issuance with renewal information
3. Remove language that requires applicants to choose a city-designed street seat and adding language that all designs must have city department approval
CES-OSE is recommending making the Dallas Street Seats Pilot Program a permanent program due to the small number of Dallas Street Seats currently in use and the high level of investment local businesses have made in the program.
Granting submissions with unique designs to be accepted and reviewed by city departments will allow the program to be more affordable for local businesses. Applicants will be able to choose their design and the materials to construct such designs within their budget. Current designs have proved to be a finan...
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