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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2011 “Taste of Ann Arbor” Special Event - Sunday, June 5, 2011
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to stage the 2011 “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 event will require closing of the following streets from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 5, 2011:
• 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
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.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website.
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: Sumedh Bahl, 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, June 5, 2011;
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 o...
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