TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeffrey L. Oris, CEcD, Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 16, 2024
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RESOLUTION 34-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN IMPACT EVENT KNOWN AS THE 15TH ANNUAL SAVOR THE AVENUE TO BE HELD APRIL 25, 2024; AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF ATLANTIC AVENUE AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider Resolution 34-24 approving an impact event known as the 15th Annual Savor the Avenue to be held on April 15, 2024; authorizing the closing of a portion of East Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue and SE 5th Avenue; authorizing the City Manager to take all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of the resolution and for other purposes.
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Background:
The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority submitted a Special Event Permit Application for this event in early May, 2023. The event includes the service of food and alcohol at tables located in the roadway by adjacent restaurants. This is a ticketed event which requires the closure of East Atlantic Avenue between Swinton Avenue and NE/SE 5th Avenue as well as from Atlantic Avenue to the first alley on both SE 3rd and 4th Avenues. Approximately 1000 persons are anticipated to participate in the event. Waivers for cooking on-site, vehicle display and to allow banners to be hung in the event area that exceed 20 square feet and a noise permit for amplified sound between 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm will be submitted and reviewed by the City Manager per policy after the roadway closure approval. A waiver for the consumption of alcohol is also pending City Commission approval at which time the City Manager will consider this waiver as per the Special Event Policy.
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