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RESOLUTION NO. 24R-01-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A COMMERCIAL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL EVENT PILOT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING COMMERCIAL BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT THE ABILITY TO HOST ONE (1) OUTDOOR SPECIAL EVENT PER WEEK DURING THE PILOT PROGRAM PERIOD; PROVIDING THAT THE PILOT PROGRAM WOULD BE FOR A SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2024; PROVIDING DETAILS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
Pass a Resolution approving the Six-Month Pilot Program to authorize commercial business owners within the City of Lauderhill's Commercial Arts and Entertainment (CAE) Overlay District to have the ability to host one (1) outdoor event per week during the pilot program period subject to all of the required terms and conditions and the submittal and approval of a Special Event Application
Need:
To permit businesses within the CAE District to be able to hold more than 4 promotional events per year and to allow up to one outdoor event per week for each business during this pilot program.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City Code of Ordinances currently limits promotional/special events to be held a maximum of four (4) times per year (up to 3 consecutive days in a row). This pilot program would enable business owners within the Commercial Arts and Entertainment (CAE) District to be able to hold one (1) outdoor special event per week (Thursday through Sunday) subject to the required terms and conditions of the Special Event Application during the pilot program period.
The businesses will be required to provide the necessary security, policing, and name the City of Lauderhill as an Additional Insured under the insurance policy for the event. In addition, no outdoor music will be permitted. If more than one business is hosting an event on the same day, then events must be filed as a joint application that is coordinated with and approved with sole discretion of the City (limitations may apply). The application must be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the event and is subject to City approval. The pilot program will run for a six (6) month period ending June 30, 2024.
Attachments:
CAE Pilot Program policy.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
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Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live