Number
061333
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN AND ALD. ZIELINSKI
Title
Resolution authorizing and directing the implementation of a pilot special event-parking program.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the Commissioner of Department of Public Works to designate that certain special events participate in a pilot program relating to parking restrictions associated with special events held in the public-right-away. The purpose of the pilot program is to assure the parking restrictions associated with certain special events are lifted in a timely manner. The pilot program will include the installation of signs that indicate the day of the special event, event start time and end time, the use of plain meter hoods in conjunction with date specific signs, and the ticketing of vehicles only during the times listed on the signs. The resolution also directs the Department of Public Works to submit a report to the Common Council by January 1, 2008 on the activities and costs related to the program.
Body
Whereas, The Department of Public Works (DPW) issues numerous permits for special events in the public-right-of-way throughout the year; and
Whereas, While the special events provide benefits to permit holders, the parking restrictions implemented to facilitate certain special events have a negative impact on residents and businesses in the area where a special event is held; and
Whereas, It would benefit businesses and residents affected by certain special events to have the parking restrictions associated with certain special events lifted in a timely manner; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that for 2007 the Commissioner of Public Works is authorized and directed to designate that certain special events participate in a pilot program relating to parking restrictions associated with these events held in the public-right-away; and, be it
Further Resolved, The pilot progra...
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