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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event - Sunday, May 20, 2018
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 3:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
The sponsor, CFC-Epic Races, LLC, is raising money through this event for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Education Foundation (AAPSEF). Additional recipients include Team Red White and Blue, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, The Kite Network, Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor, and SafeHouse.
The race is scheduled to begin at 7:30 A.M. and end by 1:30 P.M. The sponsor has requested to close the following streets between 3:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. and the streets will be reopened as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas:
• Eastern Northbound lane of Main Street from Stadium to Hoover
• Hoover from Main to S. State
• Division from Hoover to Hill
• Hill Street from Division to before S. 5th Avenue
• S. State from Hoover to Monroe
• Tappan from Monroe to South University
• South University from Tappan to East University
• Southern/Eastbound lane of North University from Fletcher to the pedestrian bridge
• Observatory from Washington Heights to Geddes
• Northern/Westbound lanes of Geddes from Observatory to Huron Parkway
• Northbound lanes of Huron Parkway between Geddes and E. Huron River Drive
• Northern/Westbound lane of E. Huron River Drive from S. Huron Parkway to Dixboro Road
• Old Dixboro Road from Dixboro to Gallup Park
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Road from Huron Parkway to Fuller Court
• Outer/Western Southbound lane of Huron Parkway from Fuller Road to Geddes
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Court between Gallup Park and E. Medical Center Drive
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Road from Fuller Court to E. Medical Center Drive
• Northernmost/Westbound lane of E. Medical Center Drive from Fuller Road to Nichols Drive to the entrance of the Arboretum
• Washington Heights between E. Medical Center Drive and Observatory
The Sponsor will communicate about street closures per the attached communication plan. The City’s website will also include information about street closures for this event.
The sponsor has requested approval for amplified music from 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. at the exit from Gallup Park and in the vicinity of the finish line (S. Main Street between William and Liberty. Additionally, there will be loud announcements between 7:00 A.M. and 7:45 A.M. at the start line on S. Main at Keech. The sponsor’s noise plan includes the use of a band at the finish and at the exit from Gallup Park. Additional music will be played via iPod or MP3 at aid stations, with only one station in a residential area. The sound will be within the guidelines of the noise ordinance.
The applicant had originally submitted a request for the Marathon to take place on Sunday, March 25, 2018. It was realized that this was Palm Sunday and not acceptable to the church community, as the traffic impact would be detrimental to church attendance. The date was then changed to May 20, 2018, as currently presented. The applicant has also altered the course in deference to the churches to lessen the impact even more. The route described herein and attached is new for this 2018. The applicant will also be in attendance at the Council meeting to address any questions.
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. Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and sponsor’s communication plan.
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
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Whereas, The City has received a request to approve the closing of certain streets for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 3:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.;
Whereas, the Sponsor is requesting the City close the following streets from 3:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. for the race and cleanup with streets to reopen as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas:
• Eastern Northbound lane of Main Street from Stadium to Hoover
• Hoover from Main to S. State
• Division from Hoover to Hill
• Hill Street from Division to before S. 5th Avenue
• S. State from Hoover to Monroe
• Tappan from Monroe to South University
• South University from Tappan to East University
• Southern/Eastbound lane of North University from Fletcher to the pedestrian bridge
• Observatory from Washington Heights to Geddes
• Northern/Westbound lanes of Geddes from Observatory to Huron Parkway
• Northbound lanes of Huron Parkway between Geddes and E. Huron River Drive
• Northern/Westbound lane of E. Huron River Drive from S. Huron Parkway to Dixboro Road
• Old Dixboro Road from Dixboro to Gallup Park
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Road from Huron Parkway to Fuller Court
• Outer/Western Southbound lane of Huron Parkway from Fuller Road to Geddes
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Court between Gallup Park and E. Medical Center Drive
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Road from Fuller Court to E. Medical Center Drive
• Northernmost/Westbound lane of E. Medical Center Drive from Fuller Road to Nichols Drive to the entrance of the Arboretum
• Washington Heights between E. Medical Center Drive and Observatory
Whereas, The street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised;
Whereas, The Sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, and to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets;
Whereas, The Sponsor has agreed to pay the cost of City services associated with the staging of this event; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the sponsor’s communication plan;
RESOLVED, That the Sponsor will pay the cost of City services associated with the staging of this event; and
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of the following streets on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 3:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. with streets to reopen as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas:
• Eastern Northbound lane of Main Street from Stadium to Hoover
• Hoover from Main to S. State
• Division from Hoover to Hill
• Hill Street from Division to before S. 5th Avenue
• S. State from Hoover to Monroe
• Tappan from Monroe to South University
• South University from Tappan to East University
• Southern/Eastbound lane of North University from Fletcher to the pedestrian bridge
• Observatory from Washington Heights to Geddes
• Northern/Westbound lanes of Geddes from Observatory to Huron Parkway
• Northbound lanes of Huron Parkway between Geddes and E. Huron River Drive
• Northern/Westbound lane of E. Huron River Drive from S. Huron Parkway to Dixboro Road
• Old Dixboro Road from Dixboro to Gallup Park
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Road from Huron Parkway to Fuller Court
• Outer/Western Southbound lane of Huron Parkway from Fuller Road to Geddes
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Court between Gallup Park and E. Medical Center Drive
• Eastbound lane of Fuller Road from Fuller Court to E. Medical Center Drive
• Northernmost/Westbound lane of E. Medical Center Drive from Fuller Road to Nichols Drive to the entrance of the Arboretum
• Washington Heights between E. Medical Center Drive and Observatory