Study Issue OCM-22-01—
Permanently Close the 100 Block
of S. Murphy Ave to Vehicular
Traffic
Connie Verceles,
Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development
2 • Issue proposed by Staff to:
Conduct extensive outreach
• Determine Support for Closure
Consider and evaluate impacts
Review operational and one-time improvements
OCM-22-01— Permanently Close the 100 Block of
Murphy Avenue to Vehicular Traffic
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5 Current
Fee
Proposed
Fee (annual)
Sidewalk Permit Fee $214 $214
Street Permit Fee $0 $453
Sidewalk Maintenance $0 $1210
Street Maintenance
(+storm drains)
$0 $1400
Fire Prevention Permit $942 $942
Total $1,156 $4,219
Permit/Operational Costs
6 Accessibility Improvements
7 One-time Costs
Storm Drain Covers (need 9) $18,000
Accessibility Improvements $92,000
Total $120,000
Per Business (based on 20) $6,000
Proposed Accessibility Improvement Costs
8 SDA Feedback
• Support Permanent Closure
• Mixed Support for
Maintenance Cost Recovery
• Mixed Support—
Accessibility Improvements
Costs
• Want Consistency
(furniture, Umbrellas, etc.)
9 Preliminary Findings
• Strong Support for Permanent Street Closure
• Accessibility Improvements Needed
• Address Equity
Maintenance Costs
• Businesses want current closure until 6/30/2023
• Consistency in Street’s Look/Feel/Operation
10 Next Steps
Return to Council with following recommendations:
Permanently Close Street
Extend current closure until June 30, 2023
Update Council Policy 1.1.10— Use of the Public
Sidewalk on the 100 Block of South Murphy Avenue
• Include Street Permit Process, Furniture
Consistency, Annual Review
Proposed Maintenance Cost Recovery Amount
Proposed Accessibility Improvement Cost Recovery
Amount
11 Council Feedback/Input
• Move Forward with Closure
• Extend current closure until 6/30/2023
• Maintenance Cost Recovery
• Accessibility Improvements Cost Recovery