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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event - Sunday, October 1, 2023
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 3:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
The applicant, Epic Races, LLC, is raising money through this event for Families Against Narcotics, Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation, Girls on the Run, Lost Voices, and Concert Music Outreach Collective.
The applicant has requested to close the following streets between 3:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. and the streets will be reopened as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas (many of these streets will occupy one lane only). The races start at 8:00 AM:
S. Ashley from W. Washington to W. Liberty
W. Washington from S. 1st St. to S. Ashley
Liberty from S. 1st St. to State
State from E. Liberty to S. University
South University from State to East University
Observatory from Geddes to Washington Heights
East U across Pedestrian Mall to North U.- cross North U.
Palmer Field path to Observatory
Observatory to Geddes
Geddes to E. Huron River Dr.
E. Huron River Dr. to N. Dixboro
N. Dixboro to Gallup Park Pathway
Gallup Park Pathway through Mitchell Field to Fuller Rd. (Stay on sidewalk)
Fuller Rd. Sidewalk to E. Medical Center Dr. sidewalk to Arb entrance
Arb trails to Washington Heights
As has been the practice in the past, the applicant will send postcards to impacted residents along the Geddes area no later than one week prior to the event. The City’s website will also include information about street closures for this event.
The applicant 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 streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses. Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery, postcards, and temporary lawn signs from the applicant.
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: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
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Whereas, The City has received a request to approve the closing of certain streets for the Ann Arbor Marathon Running Event on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 3:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.;
Whereas, The Applicant is requesting the City close the following streets from 3:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for the race and cleanup with streets to reopen as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas:
S. Ashley from W. Washington to W. Liberty
W. Washington from S. 1st St. to S. Ashley
Liberty from S. 1st St. to State
State from E. Liberty to S. University
South University from State to East University
Observatory from Geddes to Washington Heights
East U across Pedestrian Mall to North U.- cross North U.
Palmer Field path to Observatory
Observatory to Geddes
Geddes to E. Huron River Dr.
E. Huron River Dr. to N. Dixboro
N. Dixboro to Gallup Park Pathway
Gallup Park Pathway through Mitchell Field to Fuller Rd. (Stay on sidewalk)
Fuller Rd. Sidewalk to E. Medical Center Dr. sidewalk to Arb entrance
Arb trails to Washington Heights
Whereas, The street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised;
Whereas, The Applicant 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;
Whereas, The Applicant has agreed to pay the cost of City services associated with the staging of this event; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the applicant’s communications;
RESOLVED, That the Applicant will pay the cost of City services associated with the staging of this event; and
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of the following streets on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 3:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. with streets to reopen as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas:
S. Ashley from W. Washington to W. Liberty
W. Washington from S. 1st St. to S. Ashley
Liberty from S. 1st St. to State
State from E. Liberty to S. University
South University from State to East University
Observatory from Geddes to Washington Heights
East U across Pedestrian Mall to North U.- cross North U.
Palmer Field path to Observatory
Observatory to Geddes
Geddes to E. Huron River Dr.
E. Huron River Dr. to N. Dixboro
N. Dixboro to Gallup Park Pathway
Gallup Park Pathway through Mitchell Field to Fuller Rd. (Stay on sidewalk)
Fuller Rd. Sidewalk to E. Medical Center Dr. sidewalk to Arb entrance
Arb trails to Washington Heights