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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Tour de Kids Bike Race and Festival for Families and Kids - Sunday, June 15, 2008
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets for the Tour de Kids Bike Race and Festival for Families and Kids on June 15, 2008. This event, sponsored by the South University Business Association and affiliated businesses, Ann Arbor Velo Club, Quick Release, and Spam Stops Here, is intended as a great way for families to spend time together, getting outdoors and playing in the sun. The event will be a combination of bike races, games, safety instruction, music and good food.
The event will run from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. and will require closing of the following streets on Sunday, June 15, 2008:
From 4:00 am to 4:00 pm - staging of Tour de Kids Festival which includes kids activities and food
· East University north from South University
From 4:00 am to 4:00 pm - bike race course
· South University from State Street to Church Street
From 4:00 am to 12:00 Noon - bike race course
· Church Street from South University to Geddes/North University (the Church
Street parking structure will be accessible from the rear only during this time)
· Geddes/North University (south side only where divided) from Church Street
to State Street
· State Street from Liberty to E. Madison
· William Street from Maynard Street to State Street
From 7:30 am to 3:00 pm - registration area, bike corral, games, portable stage at start/finish line
· East University north of Willard to South University
From 7:30 am to 3:00 pm - rider staging, accessible parking for special needs children
· Tappan from Monroe to South University
The applicant agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as requi...
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