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File #: 17-1035    Version: 1 Name: 7/17/17 Electric Bolt 8K
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/17/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/17/2017 Final action: 7/17/2017
Enactment date: 7/17/2017 Enactment #: R-17-280
Title: Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Electric Bolt 8K Run/Walk July 30, 2017
Attachments: 1. Electric Bolt Map.pdf

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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Electric Bolt 8K Run/Walk July 30, 2017

Memorandum

Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of the following streets from 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 30, 2017 to hold the Electric Bolt 8K Run/Walk:

 

                     Wall Street between Canal and Maiden Lane Court

                     Canal Street between Wall and Maiden Lane Court

                     Longshore Drive from Barton Drive to the Argo Park Entrance

                     Argo Drive at Longshore Drive

                     Indianola at Longshore Drive

                     Amherst at Longshore Drive

                     Northern lanes of Beakes from E. Summit to 4th Avenue

                     4th Avenue from Beakes to Farmer’s Market

                     Kingsley between N. Main and 5th Avenue

 

This event, sponsored by the Ann Arbor Track Club and Ann Arbor Active Against ALS (A2A3), is fundraising for research toward a cure for Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

 

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.

 

Typical race start area noise and low level music at will occur at Riverside Park after 7:00 A.M.  Music will be played over loudspeakers at aid stations, but not until the first runners appear in those areas.  Music and announcements will occur at the end of the race at Wheeler Park. Streets will re-open as soon as safely possible but no later than 10:00 A.M.

 

Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website and GovDelivery.  The applicant will communicate via face-to-face contact with impacted businesses and will distribute flyers.  Applicant will also use social media and neighborhood association websites.

Staff

Prepared by:                     Debra Williams, Office Manager

Reviewed by:                     Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator

Approved by:                     Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator

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Whereas, The City has received a request from the Ann Arbor Track Club and A2A3 to facilitate the Electric Bolt 8K Run/Walk on July 30, 2017 to close streets for this special event;

 

Whereas, The street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised by marshals and police officers;

 

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 streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses; and

 

Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website and GovDelivery.  The applicant will communicate via face-to-face contact with impacted businesses and will distribute flyers.  Applicant will also use social media and neighborhood association websites;

 

RESOLVED, That Council approve the closing of the following streets from 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 30, 2017:

 

                     Wall Street between Canal and Maiden Lane Court

                     Canal Street between Wall and Maiden Lane Court

                     Longshore Drive from Barton Drive to the Argo Park Entrance

                     Argo Drive at Longshore Drive

                     Indianola at Longshore Drive

                     Amherst at Longshore Drive

                     Northern lanes of Beakes from E. Summit to 4th Avenue

                     4th Avenue from Beakes to Farmer’s Market

                     Kingsley between N. Main and 5th Avenue