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File #: 13-0466    Version: 1 Name: 5/20/13 Townie Street Party Street Closing
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/20/2013 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/20/2013 Final action: 5/20/2013
Enactment date: 5/20/2013 Enactment #: R-13-139
Title: Resolution to Close Street for the Townie Street Party - Monday, July 15, 2013
Attachments: 1. Townie Street Party Map 2013.pdf, 2. Townie Street Party Layout.pdf
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Resolution to Close Street for the Townie Street Party - Monday, July 15, 2013
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair to close E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street for the Townie Street Party on Monday, July 15, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.  The sponsor has requested that the area be closed from 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 14, 2013 until the beginning of the Art Fair setup on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 7:00 A.M. to provide for equipment set-up time to stage the event and clean-up following 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 MLCC regulations;
 
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 closing will be provided through the City's website.
 
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, Management Assistant
Reviewed by:  Sumedh Bahl, Community Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair will be holding the Townie Street Party on Monday, July 15, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. on E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street;
 
Whereas, The sponsor is requesting the closure of E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street from 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 14, 2013 until the beginning of the Art Fair setup on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 7:00 A.M. to provide for equipment set-up time to stage the event and clean-up following the event;
 
Whereas, The street closures will be signed and barricaded and properly supervised by the sponsor;
 
Whereas, The sponsor requires the approval of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a special outdoor liquor license;
 
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City's website; and
 
Whereas, The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits and comply with all procedures, rules and regulations required by the City to stage such an event;
 
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street from 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 14, 2013 until the beginning of the Art Fair setup on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 7:00 A.M. to provide for equipment set-up time to stage the event and clean-up following the event; and
 
RESOLVED, That a special liquor license for the event be approved, contingent upon the approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.