File #: ID#24-446    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Work Session Item Status: Individual Consideration
File created: 7/29/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/20/2024 Final action:
Title: Receive a Staff update on the Special Events Ordinance and presentation of a revised City Support of Arts and Public Events Policy pertaining to processes and applications: and provide direction to the City Manager.
Attachments: 1. 8.20.24 Worksession Special Events Ord Update and Public Events Policy, 2. 2025 SMTX Public Events Grant Policy guidelines.final, 3. 2025 SMTX ArtsCultureGrants-guidelines and instructions
AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff update on the Special Events Ordinance and presentation of a revised City Support of Arts and Public Events Policy pertaining to processes and applications: and provide direction to the City Manager.
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Meeting date: August 20, 2024

Department: Special Events Working Group and Destination Services

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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Chapter 19 Special Events Ordinance established 2010; amended October 17, 2023. City Support of Public Events policy was established on September 17, 2019.

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Background Information:
Chapter 19 Special Events Ordinance: Original Ordinance established/approved September 2010. A working group representing 16 departments/programs collaborated to create a streamlined process and a central online location (MyGovernmentOnline) for permits. Staff presented notable changes to city council in the September 2023 work session. Approved October 2023. Went live April 2024.
City Support of Public Events Policy: In 2019, City staff presented a policy to support public events creating a transparent, consistent, and equal process for event organizers and s...

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