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Raeford council asks staff to streamline proposed special events policy after moratorium concerns
Summary
Council discussed a proposed Special Events Policy amid a November moratorium on street-closure requests; the manager said closures cost roughly $2,500–$3,000 per event, and the council asked staff to condense the policy and return an application and checklist in mid‑March.
The Raeford City Council on March 4 discussed a proposed Special Events Policy and asked city staff to return a condensed policy, application and checklist for consideration in mid‑March.
City Manager Dennis Baxley told the council that the city placed a moratorium on certain special event street closures on Nov. 6, 2023 after an increase in closure requests. He said the typical cost for closing a street for an event is approximately $2,500 to $3,000, and asked for council guidance on how to proceed. After discussion and clarification from council members, the manager was asked to condense the policy and prepare a streamlined application and checklist for the council’s mid‑March agenda.
No formal action or vote on the policy was taken at the March 4 meeting; the council provided direction for staff to return a revised proposal.
