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Resolution to Approve the Closing of Monroe Street for the Monroe Street Fair, Saturday, April 5, 2008
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from Creative Recreation, Inc. d/b/a Monroe Street Fair to close Monroe Street between Oakland and Tappan Avenue from 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 for the Monroe Street Fair.
Intersections will remain open during the event. The remaining street area will be closed during the event for activities including musical entertainment, speeches, and vendors.
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 street and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
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 traffic 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 City received a request from Creative Recreation, Inc. d/b/a Monroe Street Fair to close Monroe Street between Oakland and Tappan Avenue from 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2008 for the Monroe Street Fair;
Whereas, The street closures will be properly signed, barricaded and supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, 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 street and will reimburse the City for all event expenses; and
Whereas, The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days prior to the event;
RESOLVED, That City Council approves the closing of Monroe Street between Oakland and Tappan Avenue for the Monroe Street Fair from 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2008.