Summary City staff has continued preparations for the forthcoming monthly event, named Third Thursday on Main. These regular events are designed to bring new and repeat customers to Main Street by bringing live music and restaurant seating into the street. The first event will be March 15th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and will feature wine and craft beer tastings from local breweries and wineries.
Staff is developing proposed policies and procedures for the Business Façade Grant Program as part of the 2018 CRA and the City Commission Strategic Plan. The Advisory Board will further discussed this Program at an upcoming meeting.
The City Commission voted on February 12th to approve Ordinance 18-06 and Ordinance 18-07 that provided for the regulation of alcoholic beverages in the public right-of-ways during a special events and at designated City-owned parks, recreation areas, and properties. The City found that there were certain special events where local groups or event hosts wished to offer the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages as part of the event. Under the new ordinances event hosts may apply for a Special Event Permit to receive permissions from the City to serve or sell alcohol at their events.
Staff is preparing the 2018 Annual Report of CRA activities as required by Florida Statutes Chapter 163.356 (3)(c) to file a report of its activities on or before March 31. This report includes a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses of the last fiscal year. A notice that the report has been filed with the County and City and is available for public viewing will be published for two weeks in the Alachua County Today and will be available online or in person for review during the second week of March. |