Number
231702
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
200198, 200859, 201406, 211093, 211617, 221045, 221783, 230882
Sponsor
ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC
Title
Resolution extending the Active Streets for Businesses Program.
Analysis
This resolution extends the Active Streets for Businesses program until November 15, 2024. The program was created by Common Council File Number 200198, modified by Common Council File Number 200859 and later extended by Common Council File Numbers 210406, 211093, 211617, 221045, 221783 and 230882.
Body
Whereas, On June 16, 2020, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 200198, which approved the Active Streets for Businesses program; and
Whereas, On November 4, 2020, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 200859, which amended Resolution File Number 200198 by updating the program with fall and winter guidelines provided by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, On March 2, 2021, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 201406, which extended the program until November 15, 2021; and
Whereas, On November 23, 2021, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 211093, which extended the program until March 15, 2022; and
Whereas, On March 1, 2022, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 211617, which extended the program until November 15, 2022; and
Whereas, On November 22, 2022, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 221045, which extended the program to March 15, 2023; and
Whereas, On April 18, 2023, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 221783, which extended the program to November 15, 2023; and
Whereas, On October 31, 2023, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 230882, which extended the program to March 14, 2024; and
Whereas, The Active Streets for Businesses program was instrumental in allowing businesses to function safely during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas, As economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many businesses continue to be reliant on the additional outdoor seating and accommodations provided by the Active Streets for Businesses program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, That the Active Streets for Businesses program shall continue to be in effect, in accordance with the guidelines attached to Common Council File Numbers 200198 and 200859, until November 15, 2024.
Requestor
Drafter
James Washington
2/9/2024