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Venice seeks portable impact‑rated vehicle barriers for events amid security concerns
Summary
City staff proposed $100,000 to buy impact‑rated vehicle mitigation units for special events; presenters said the units are designed to stop vehicles and are more mobile and visually compatible than trucks or concrete Jersey barriers.
The City of Venice is proposing a $100,000 purchase of impact‑rated, portable vehicle barriers as part of its capital improvement plan for special events and public safety. Assistant City Manager James Clinch told council the change was prompted by heavier crowds at longstanding events and growing security concerns: “Over the last five years… our special events have been extremely popular… We found events… getting stretched beyond their capacity in terms of space, in terms of services… and especially in terms of public safety needs.”
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