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Resolution to Approve Closing of North University between Fletcher and Thayer for the University of Michigan MSTAFF200 Celebration on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the University of Michigan to close North University Thayer and Fletcher Streets from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM for their MSTAFF200 Celebration. The University of Michigan is celebrating its Bicentennial this year, and many activities are being held to recognize this milestone. This closure will afford the University the opportunity to have an event from the Diag through North Ingalls Mall.
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 closing will be provided through the City's website and GovDelivery, as well as the University of Michigan's Communications Office.
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, Office Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
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Whereas, The City received a request from the University of Michigan to close North University from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 between Thayer and Fletcher Streets for the MSTAFF200 Celebration;
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 and GovDelivery and the University of Michigan’s Communications Office;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of North University between Thayer and Fletcher Streets from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.