§ 4-20-2. AUSTIN CENTER FOR EVENTS.

(A)

The City Manager shall create an Austin Center for Events (ACE) to carry out the responsibilities under this chapter. ACE will be comprised of employees from City departments that regulate, permit, or host special events.

(B)

ACE shall review applications for special event permits; and shall approve or deny applications in compliance with this chapter and with rules adopted under this chapter.

(C)

ACE may establish a special event impact area in the geographic area surrounding a special event venue.

(D)

For purposes of Chapter 25-2, Article 6 ( Temporary Uses ), approval by ACE is approval by the accountable official.

(E)

In carrying out its duties, ACE may:

(1)

set reasonable boundaries for the special event venue and special event impact area;

(2)

impose reasonable conditions on the special event based on public health, safety, and welfare;

(3)

coordinate permit issuance or authorizations for the special event with other city departments;

(4)

require consolidated applications;

(5)

consult with public agencies that have ownership or jurisdiction over land within a special event venue or district; and

(6)

adopt rules governing the administration and enforcement of this chapter, including application requirements and provisions for interdepartmental review.

(Ord. No. 20180510-018 , Pt. 2, 5-21-18)