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Resolution to Approve the Closing of Washington Street between Thayer and Fletcher for the University of Michigan Commencement Celebration on Friday, April 28, 2017
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the University of Michigan to close Washington Street between Thayer and Fletcher Streets from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM for their Campus Commencement Celebration. The University of Michigan is celebrating its Bicentennial this year, and many activities are being held to recognize this milestone. This closure will afford the University the opportunity to have an event in front of the Rackham Building and in Ingalls Mall to honor graduates and their families and to introduce and recognize the University of Michigan Bicentennial Alumni Awardees.
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 street closing will be provided through the City’s website and GovDelivery, as well as the University of Michigan’s Communications Office.
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: Debra Williams, Office Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City received a request from the University of Michigan to close Washington Street from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 between Thayer and Fletcher Streets for the Campus Commencement Celebration;
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 and GovDelivery and the University of Michigan’s Communications Office;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of Washington Street between Thayer and Fletcher Streets from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017.