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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2008 Take Back The Night (Rally and March) - Thursday, April 10, 2008
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets for the 2008 Take Back the Night (Rally and March) on Thursday, April 10, 2008. The following streets will be closed from 7:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. for the march:
· S. University Ave. from Church Street to S. State Street
· S. State Street from S. University Ave. to E. Madison Street
· E. Madison Street from S. State Street to Thompson Street
· Thompson Street from E. Madison Street to E. William Street
· E. William Street from Thompson Street to S. Fourth Ave.
· S Fourth Ave. from E. William Street to E. Liberty Street
· E. Liberty Street from S. Fourth Ave. to S. State Street
· S. State Street from E. Liberty Street to the UM Diag
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 streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days 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: Jan Barber, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
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Whereas, The City has received a request from the Ann Arbor Coalition Against Rape to hold a rally and march in the City of Ann Arbor on Thursday, April 10, 2008;
Whereas, It will be necessary to close the following streets from 7:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. for the march:
· S. University Ave. from Church Street to S. State Street
· S. State Street from S. University Ave. to E. Madison Street
· E. Madison Street from S. State...
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