Amend transportation fee schedule for FY 2025-26 to reflect changes in the Plaza Use Permit program (amend TRN 3.450)

The Plaza Program aims to activate plazas with a variety of uses including Community Events, Outdoor Dining, Vending, and Encroachments. While these uses have already been in place, there have not been specific fees associated with those uses that take into account the Plaza designation and the goals of that program. The Outdoor Dining program became permanent in 2023, but a separate program is needed to address outdoor dining and other uses within Plazas. The fees proposed take into account the current installations that exist and the potential for future installations. Outdoor dining fees in plazas are based on existing rates and most establishments will not see any change, or perhaps a reduction in fees. Similarly, a variety of events have been held in the plaza using the Community Event program fees. The proposed Plaza Use fees aim to distinguish between plaza events and community events, and continue to subsidize and incentivize events in plazas. The fees also incorporate the fact that staff time for event approvals in plazas is lower given that the street is already closed to traffic. The majority of events in plazas

No additional staffing is needed to implement these fees. The goal of the Plaza Use fees is to capture a portion of staff costs and represent a reasonable commercial use of the Right of Way. The estimated revenue is listed below: Community Events: 36 nonprofit events with vending: $0 15 for profit events with vending: $3,300 20 nonprofit events with vending and alcohol: $5,250 20 for profit events with vending and alcohol: $10,500 Vending Carts: 10 vending cart permits - $1,500 Encroachments: 2 commercial encroachments: $1,892 Outdoor Dining: 30 outdoor dining permits - $35,000 Total Revenue Expected: $57,442

The fees proposed incentivize activity in plazas including commercial activity, community events, and public art. The uses enhance the overall vibrancy of the adjacent business districts and adds a sense of place to the right of way. Adjacent business owners are active participants and organizers in the Plaza activities and are communicated with regularly.

The fees proposed incentive activity in Street Plazas including commercial activity, community events, and community encroachments, such as public art. The uses enhance the overall vibrancy of the adjacent business districts and add a sense of place to the right of way. Adjacent business owners and neighborhood associations are active participants and organizers in the Plaza Program activities and are communicated with regularly.