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Resolution to Approve Street Closing for Sonic Lunch - Thursday, June 21, 2012 and Thursday, July 26, 2012
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, June 21, 2012 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. and Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Sonic Lunch has provided musical entertainment in Liberty Plaza since 2007. This event has allowed many in the community to have lunch in the Plaza while listening to local talent. The sponsor has announced its lineup and two of the performances will likely create large crowds. The sponsor has asked for a block of Liberty Street to be closed to safely accommodate those crowds that may spill over into the streets.
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 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 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 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 21, 2012 and from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 for Sonic Lunch;
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 Liberty Street between South Fifth and Division Streets from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 21, 2012 and from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 for Sonic Lunch.