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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the UA Block Party - August 11, 2008
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of the following streets from 3:30 P.M. to Midnight on Monday, August 11, 2008 to stage the UA Block Party (AAACVB Plumbers & Pipe Fitters).
S. Main Street between Washington Street and William Street
Liberty Street between Ashley Street and S. Fourth Avenue
This event, sponsored by the Main Street Area Association is intended to attract people to the downtown area to enjoy the festivities.
The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days prior to the event.
The sponsor will submit an application for approval from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission for temporary sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the defined areas pursuant to the M.L.C.C. regulations.
Staff
Prepared by: Jan Barber, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
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Whereas, The City has received a request from the Main Street Area Association to close the following streets from 3:30 P.M. to Midnight on Monday, August 11, 2008 to facilitate the staging of the UA Block Party (AAACVB Plumbers & Pipe Fitters);
S. Main Street between Washington Street and William Street
Liberty Street between Ashley Street and S. Fourth Avenue
Whereas, The street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses;
Whereas, The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days prior to the event; and
Whereas, The sponsor requires the approval of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a special outdoor liquor license;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the closing of the following streets from 3:30 P.M. to Midnight on Monday, August 11, 2008;
S. Main Street between Washington Street and William Street
Liberty Street between Ashley Street and S. Fourth Avenue
RESOLVED, That a special liquor license for the event be approved, contingent upon approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.