Number
240174
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
231740
Sponsor
ALD. SPIKER
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to certain regulatory provisions in place during the Republican National Convention.
Analysis
This ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Neighborhood Services to suspend enforcement of zoning code provisions that do not cause imminent public health or safety risks from July 8 through July 22, 2024. This period includes the 2024 Republican National Convention, which is expected to bring over 50,000 visitors to Milwaukee. This ordinance also prohibits certain items within the security footprint established by Common Council File No. 231740 during the Republican National Convention.
Body
Whereas, The 2024 Republican National Convention (“RNC”) is a four day convention from July 15 through July 18, 2024, that will be held at the Fiserv Forum at 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, with additional events in the days before and after the RNC; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted File Number 200176 on July 28, 2020, prohibiting the possession of certain items, the obstruction of public right-of-way, the abandonment of certain items, and camping within the security footprint during the convention period for the Democratic National Convention, and substantially similar restrictions are necessary for the Republican National Convention; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted File Number 231740 on March 19, 2024, establishing a security footprint for the RNC and establishing regulations and regulation-issuance procedures for the use of city streets and public property during the RNC; and
Whereas, The RNC will bring substantial business to Milwaukee hotels, restaurants, taverns, entertainment venues, cultural institutions, retail and many other venues, thereby contributing to the economic vitality in the Milwaukee area; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee desires to have a successful convention and encourage local businesses to take ...
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