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Resolution to Approve the Closing of Streets for the Ann Arbor Inner Peace Festival, June 16, 2013
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the Ann Arbor Center of Light, the sponsor, to close Main Street between Liberty and Washington from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 for the Ann Arbor Inner Peace Festival.
Intersections will remain open during the event. The remaining street area will be closed during the event for activities including musical entertainment, face painting, walkable labyrinth, meditation and prayer area, drum circle, peace stations, and vendors.
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 street and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City's website.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purposes of traffic control and for the protection of the health and safety of the participants and the general public.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
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Whereas, The City received a request from the Ann Arbor City of Light, the sponsor of the Ann Arbor Inner Peace Festival, to close Main Street between Liberty and Washington from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2013;
Whereas, The street closure will be properly signed, barricaded and 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 street and will reimburse the City for all event expenses; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City's website;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of Main Street between Liberty and Washington for the Ann Arbor Inner Peace Festival from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2013.