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Resolution to Approve an Additional Street Closing for Sonic Lunch on Thursday, August 25, 2016
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, August 25, 2016 from 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Council has previously approved street closures for June 9, 2016 and June 23, 2016. This additional date is requested as a result of an artist cancellation and the booking of Mitch Ryder as the replacement. It is anticipated that this booking will bring large crowds. The sponsor has asked for this block of Liberty Street to be closed to safely accommodate those crowds that may spill over into the streets on that day.
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 additional street closing will be provided through the City’s website, electronic notification via GovDelivery and sponsor efforts with restaurant partners, radio, social media and posting of flyers.
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: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area 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 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2016;
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, electronic notification via GovDelivery and sponsor efforts with restaurant partners, radio, social media and posting of flyers;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of Liberty Street between South Fifth and Division Streets from 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2016 for Sonic Lunch.