STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Convention and Event Services
EXECUTIVE: Joey Zapata
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a request to (1) amend the Temporary Parklet Program to include funding for temporary parklet program approved applicants under the Temporary Parklet Program as part of Sections 42A-2, 42A-6 and 42A-12 of Chapter 42A, "Special Events; Neighborhood Markets; Dallas Farmers Market Farmers Market; Streetlight Pole Banners," of the Dallas City Code; (2) allocate funding pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide financial assistance to approved small business temporary parklet program applicants impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic; (3) secure standardized plans for parklet design; and (4) administer construction grants and providing road safety sign-off from a consultant engineer for the location before December 30, 2020 - Not to exceed $150,000.00 - Financing: U.S. Department of Treasury - Coronavirus Relief Fund
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BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2020, City Council approved the amendment of Sections 42A-2, 42A-6 and 42A-12 of Chapter 42A, "Special Events: Neighborhood Markets; Dallas Farmers Market Farmers Market; Streetlight Pole Banners," of the Dallas City Code through CR 200970 to establish the Temporary Parklet Program through December 31, 2020.
The program was conceived and authorized by the COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Assistance Ad Hoc Committee in response to the impacts of COVID-19 to permit the activation of on-street parking or sidewalk areas into additional seating or service areas in an effort to assist local businesses with their economic recovery. The parklets offer an opportunity for businesses to offer outside space and seating with appropriate social distancing, while the city and state reopen for business af...
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