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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2009 “Taste of Ann Arbor” Special Event - Sunday, May 31, 2009
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets on Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to stage the 2009 “Taste of Ann Arbor” special event. This event, sponsored by the Main Street Area Association, is intended to celebrate the ethnic diversity of the community. The event will be a combination of ethnic food, entertainment and vending activities.
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.
The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days prior to the event.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purposes of control and for the protection of the health and safety of the participants and the general public.
Staff
Prepared by: Jan Barber, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
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Whereas, The Main Street Area Association will be sponsoring the annual "Taste of Ann Arbor” special event on Sunday, May 31, 2009;
Whereas, It is necessary to close the following City streets from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to facilitate a successful event:
E. Washington Street from S. Main Street to the alley
S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
Whereas, The street closures will be signed and barricaded by the Main Street Area Association and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits and be responsible to comply with all procedures, rules and regulations and to pay all costs and fees required by the City to stage such an event;
Whereas, The Main Street Area Association a...
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