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Resolution to Approve Street Closing for the Tech Trek Event - Friday, June 15, 2018
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of Washington Street between 5th Avenue and Division for the Tech Trek event on Friday, June 15, 2018. The street will be closed from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM for setup and cleanup while the event itself is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM.
The Sponsor, The Ann Arbor SPARK, is hosting AN EVENT TO CELBRATE AND EXPLORE THE INNOVATIONS OF Ann Arbor tech companies. There will be a stage with live music from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM and a DJ on stage from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM
The sponsor will notify neighboring businesses and nearby apartments and churches with flyers at least two weeks prior to the event. Notification will also be provided through the City's website and GovDelivery.
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 and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
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 has received a request from the Ann Arbor SPARK to hold the Tech Trek event;
Whereas, It will be necessary to close Washington between 5th Avenue and Division from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Friday, June 15, 2018 to include time for setup and cleanup;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor SPARK agrees to obtain the 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 a...
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