The Red River Cultural District’s executive director questioned visits Friday night by the Austin Fire Department and accompanying agencies to at least 12 venues, saying some businesses received citations.
In an email obtained by the American-Statesman, Nicole Klepadlo said Austin Fire Department and code enforcement officials visited venues across Red River and Sixth Street, issued citations and directed operators to make changes as part of what she described as “the city manager’s goal to complete an ‘audit.'”
City officials say the visits were part of ongoing safety and licensing efforts downtown, but Red River leaders say the approach left venues feeling targeted as businesses navigate one of their slower stretches of the year…