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Resolution to Approve Closure of East Liberty between South Division and South Fifth for Sonic Lunch Performance on Thursdays from June 4, 2026 to August 27, 2026 from 6:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the Bank of Ann Arbor, sponsor of Sonic Lunch, to close Liberty Street between South Fifth and Division Streets for each Thursday of the summer season beginning on June 4, 2026 and ending on August 27, 2026 from 6:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The exception would be the Thursday during Art Fair (July 16, 2026). Each year the crowd for this event grows and spills into the streets, thus the request to close the street for each event to ensure safe and successful events.
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.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, electronic notification via GovDelivery and sponsor efforts with restaurant partners, radio, social media and posting of flyers.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purpose 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: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The City received a request from Bank of Ann Arbor, the sponsor, to close East Liberty between South Division and South Fifth for Sonic Lunch Performance on each Thursday beginning June 5, 2026 and ending on August 28, 2026 from 6:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.;
Whereas, The exception for this closure would be during Art Fair, July 16, 2026;
Whereas, The street closure 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, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City’s website, electronic notification via GovDelivery and sponsor efforts with restaurant partners, radio, social media and posting of flyers;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of East Liberty between South Division and South Fifth for Sonic Lunch on each Thursday beginning June 5, 2026 and ending on August 28, 2026 from 6:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. with the exception of July 16, 2026 which is already closed for Art Fair.