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File #: 18-0257    Version: 1 Name: 2/20/18 - Resolution to Approve Street Closings for Fool Moon
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/20/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/20/2018 Final action: 2/20/2018
Enactment date: 2/20/2018 Enactment #: R-18-048
Title: Resolution to Approve Street Closings for Fool Moon - Friday, April 6, 2018
Attachments: 1. Fool Moon Map.pdf

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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for Fool Moon - Friday, April 6, 2018

Memorandum

Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain City streets for the Fool Moon special event on Friday, April 6, 2018 from Noon to Midnight.

 

The event is being jointly sponsored by WonderFool Productions and the UM Alice Lloyd Scholars program.  It is designed to celebrate April Fool’s Day and will include artistic lantern creations that will artificially light up the area, as well as food, beverages, music and other entertainment.  Bands are scheduled to play from 6:00 PM until 11:30 PM.

 

The sponsor is requesting that the following streets be closed from Noon to Midnight on Friday, April 6, 2018:

 

                     West Washington from South Main Street to South First Street

                     South Ashley from Liberty to just beyond Washington before the parking lot entrance

 

The sponsor will coordinate the bagging of parking meters with the DDA and Republic Parking.

 

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 and Festifool/Fool Moon websites, and emails sent through the Main Street Area Association.  Flyers will also be hand delivered to adjacent businesses one week before the event.

 

The sponsor will submit an application for approval from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission for temporary sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the defined areas pursuant to the M.L.C.C. regulations.

 

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 Fool Moon special event is scheduled for Friday, April 6, 2018;

 

Whereas, The sponsors are requesting the City approve closing of the following street from Noon to Midnight on Friday, April 6, 2018:

 

                     West Washington from South Main Street to South First Street

                     South Ashley from Liberty to just beyond Washington before the parking lot entrance

 

Whereas, The street closure will be signed and barricaded and properly supervised by the sponsors;

 

Whereas, The sponsor requires the approval of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a special outdoor liquor license;

 

Whereas, The sponsors agree to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City and state regulations governing the use of the streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses; and

 

Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City’s website, the Festifool/Fool Moon websites, emails sent through the Main Street Area Association and flyers to be hand delivered to adjacent businesses one week before the event;

 

RESOLVED, That a special liquor license for the event be approved, contingent upon approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and

 

RESOLVED, That City Council approve closing of the following street for Fool Moon on Friday, April 6, 2018 from Noon to Midnight:

 

                     West Washington from South Main Street to South First Street

                     South Ashley from Liberty to just beyond Washington before the parking lot entrance