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Resolution to Approve Additional Street Closings for Sonic Lunch - Thursday, July 10, 2014 and Thursday, July 31, 2014
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the Bank of Ann Arbor, sponsor of Sonic Lunch, to close Liberty Street between South Fifth and Division Streets on Thursday, July 10, 2014 and Thursday, July 31, 2014 from 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Council has previously approved a street closure for August 21, 2014 on May 5, 2014. These two additional dates are requested as a result of artists being booked subsequent to that approval that will bring large crowds. The sponsor has asked for this block of Liberty Street to be closed to safely accommodate those crowds that may spill over into the streets on that day.
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 additional street closings will be provided through the City's website, electronic notification via GovDelivery and sponsor efforts with restaurant partners, radio, social media and posting of flyers.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purpose 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 Bank of Ann Arbor, the sponsor, to close Liberty Street between South Fifth and Division Streets from 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 and Thursday, July 31, 2014 in addition to the previously approved closure on Thursday, August 21, 2014;
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, electronic notification via GovDelivery and sponsor efforts with restaurant partners, radio, social media and posting of flyers;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of Liberty Street between South Fifth and Division Streets from 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 and Thursday, July 31, 2014 for Sonic Lunch.