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Resolution to Close North University Avenue from 6:00 A.M. on Friday, May 16, 2008 to Noon on Sunday, May 18, 2008 for the Ann Arbor Book Festival to be Held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of North University Avenue between S. State Street and Fletcher Street from 6:00 A.M. on Friday, May 16, 2008 to Noon on Sunday, May 18, 2008 for the Ann Arbor Book Festival. The event will be conducted on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The extended time for the requested street closure will facilitate set up and take down activities associated with the event. This event is designed to encourage reading, highlight new and established authors, and to increase awareness of and help solve literacy problems throughout the area. Events will also include songwriting workshops, storytelling and poetry slams.
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.
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 Book Festival to close North University Avenue from S. State Street to Fletcher Street from 6:00 A.M. on Friday, May 16, 2008 to Noon on Sunday, May 18, 2008;
Whereas, The closing is requested for events associated with the Ann Arbor Book Festival;
Whereas, The sponsor agrees to obtain all nece...
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