Approve an ordinance amending City Code to move existing requirements related to special events that occur at certain parks from Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to Chapter 4-20 (Special Events), to update the list of special events, update definitions, and add provisions related to new special events at certain parks. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

This ordinance reshuffles the rulebook for special events at certain Austin parks, moving those requirements from the parks administration chapter of City Code (Chapter 8-1) into the dedicated special events chapter (Chapter 4-20). Along the way, it updates the official list of special events, refreshes some definitions, and adds new provisions for events at certain parks. The city notes this item has no fiscal impact.

"I moved to postpone item four to the July 23rd, 2026 council meeting" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

What got said

• Pulled from consent by Council Member Ellis to allow stakeholder engagement with park partners and event organizers

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