Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to designate a Clean Zone within specific boundaries in the downtown area in conjunction with the 2024 MLS All-Star Game Week, July 20, 2024 through July 24, 2024 pursuant to Columbus City Code Chapter 599. This is a large sporting event, hereby declared a “Special event”, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the Columbus area, and is projected to have significant economic impact on the City and surrounding region. It is in the best interest of the City to regulate this Special event to preserve the health and safety of all citizens, visitors, and participants, as well as preserve the aesthetic qualities of the downtown area. MLS would like to prohibit street vendors in the area adjacent to the stadium, therefore, it is necessary to create a Clean Zone within specific boundaries in the downtown area in conjunction with the Special event.
FISCAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.
Title
To designate a portion of the downtown area as a Clean Zone in order to regulate certain commercial activity on public property in connection with the 2024 MLS All-Star Game Week being held July 20, 2024 through July 24, 2024 (the “Special event”); to designate the geographical boundaries for the Clean Zone in the downtown area; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, in conjunction with various sponsors and promoters, is hosting the 2024 MLS All-Star Game Week, July 20, 2024 through July 24, 2024, (the “Special event”), at Lower.com Field and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Special event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the Columbus area and is projected to have significant economic impact; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to regulate the Special event to preserve the health and safety of all citizens, visitors, and participants, as well as preserve the aesthetic qualities of the downtown area;
WHEREAS, MLS would like to prohibit street vendors in the ar...
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