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Resolution to Approve Temporary Outdoor Sales and Service of Food for the Special Event, "Eat the Street," during the Period November 8, 2013 through January 8, 2014
Memorandum
The South University Area Association (SUAA) plans to hold a special event from November 8, 2013 through January 8, 2014 to encourage the community to visit the South University retail/restaurant area. SUAA would like this event, called "Eat the Street," to include outdoor food cart sales on the vacant property at 1215 South University. SUAA believes this temporary food cart hub will revitalize an unsightly vacant part of the South University area as well as enhance the pedestrian experience while providing non-competitive healthy food choices for the variety of people who frequent South U.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Wendy Rampson, Planning Manager
Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven D. Powers, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, the South University Area Association (SUAA) is requesting approval of temporary outdoor sales and service of food for the special event, "Eat the Street" from November 8, 2013 through January 8, 2014;
Whereas, Chapter 55 (Zoning), Section 5:10.15(h) allows City Council to designate certain dates and locations as special event temporary outdoor sales for private property; and
Whereas, SUAA would like to include outdoor food cart sales on the vacant property at 1215 South University;
RESOLVED, That the request of the South University Area Association for temporary outdoor sales and service of food at the vacant lot at 1215 South University for the "Eat the Street" event during the period November 8, 2013 through January 8, 2014 be approved, subject to necessary Washtenaw County Environmental Health Department approvals.