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Resolution to Approve Street Closure of North University Street between Thayer and Fletcher Streets for SpringFest on Friday, April 17, 2015
Memorandum
The attached resolution is requesting approval to close North University Street between Thayer and Fletcher Streets for the SpringFest event from 1:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M The event will start at 11:00 A.M. and end at 5:00 P.M. with the additional time to be used for set-up and break-down of the event.
The sponsor, the University of Michigan-MUSIC Matters organization, is presenting a day of festivities to be capped off with a MUSIC Matters concert. The festivities will showcase the best of the University of Michigan and will feature an assortment of student groups from the innovation, arts, sustainability, music and social justice communities on campus. The day will include performances from local artists, a product launch zone, interactive and engaging exhibits from student groups and food from local trucks.
Notification of the street closure will be through the City's website and GovDelivery, press releases and resources through the University of Michigan at least one week prior to the event.
The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City and state regulations governing the use of the streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City has received a request from the University of Michigan-MUSIC Matters organization to hold the SpringFest;
Whereas, It will be necessary to close North University Street between Thayer and Fletcher Streets from 1:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. on Friday, April 17, 2015;
Whereas, The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City and state regulations governing the use of the streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be through the City's website as well as press releases and resources through the University of Michigan;
RESOLVED, That City Council approves the closing of North University Street between Thayer and Fletcher Streets from 1:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. on Friday, April 17, 2015.