Item 3_Draft Recommendation on Safety Budget FY 2025 — original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number 20240320-003: Downtown Vehicle Safety Mitigation Plan FY 2025 Budget Recommendation The Downtown Commission recommends that the Austin City Council appropriate funding in the amount of $518,291.19 purchase 65 Meridian Archer movable street barricades and associated equipment and training as shown on the attached Quote from to Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales LLC and thereby equip the Austin Police Department and Transportation and Public Works Department with sufficient barricades to enhance pedestrian safety for Downtown activities and events. Motioned By: ________________________ Seconded By: __________________________ Date of Approval: March 20, 2024 Attest: Christine Maguire, Commission Executive Liaison, Economic Development Department __________________________________________ Vote: ___-___ For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Vacant: