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Resolution to Close Part of East Washington Street for the Winter Warriors Fundraising Event on Saturday, February 1, 2014
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request to close part of East Washington Street for the Winter Warriors Fundraising Event on Saturday, February 1, 2014, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The actual event will take place from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM. The additional time will be used for setup, take down and cleanup. The sponsor, Arbor Brewing Company (ABC), has formed a partnership with the Delonis Center to help terminate hunger and end homelessness. In early 2014, ABC will brew a batch of Terminator and $1 from each Terminator sold will be donated to the Delonis Center, leading up to the Winter Warriors Fundraiser on February 1st. Winter Warriors is an event hosted by ABC for locals to brave the elements and dine outside on the patio and this year includes plans to have an outdoor beer garden for this event. A DJ will spin records from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM. This fundraiser will benefit the Delonis Center and support their mission to terminate hunger and end homelessness one person at a time.
Access to the Washington Street Parking structure will not be impacted by this closure as the street will be closed from the alley (also to remain open) to Main Street.
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. The sponsor also agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, and to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets.
Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City's website and the ABC staff will also mail/drop off event notification to all neighboring businesses and residents with event plans and contact information for any concerns. This notification will take place at least one week prior to the event.
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 sponsor, Arbor Brewing Company, will be presenting the Winter Warriors Fundraising Event on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM;
Whereas, The sponsor has requested that East Washington be closed from the alley to Main Street 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM to provide for tent and equipment setup time to stage the event and cleanup following the event;
Whereas, The street closures will be signed and barricaded and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, Access to the alley, all residences, businesses and the parking garage will be unchanged;
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City's website and through the sponsor's communication with each business and residence;
Whereas, 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; and
Whereas, The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits and comply with all procedures, rules and regulations required by the City to stage such an event;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closure of East Washington Street from the alley to Main Street on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM to provide for time to setup, stage the event and cleanup following the event.