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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Block Party - Monday, August 14, 2023
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of S. Main between Liberty and William from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Monday, August 14, 2023 to stage the UA (United Association) Plumbers & Pipefitters Block Party. The actual event will take place from 6:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. with the additional time to be used for set-up and break-down of the event.
This event, sponsored by the Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AAACVB), is also intended to attract people to the downtown area to enjoy the festivities. Live entertainment will be provided from 6:30 P.M. and will conclude by 10:00 P.M.
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 M.L.C.C. regulations.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website and GovDelivery. The Sponsor will also provide information to all UA members via the internet, AAACVB website, MLive.com, as well as hotels, area churches and merchants no less than two weeks prior to the event.
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 from the Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AAACVB) to close Main Street between William and Liberty from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Monday, August 14, 2023 to facilitate the staging of the UA Block;
Whereas, The street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised by staff provided by applicant;
Whereas, The sponsor requires the approval of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a special outdoor liquor license; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closingss will be provided through the City’s website, Gov Delivery, sponsor information via the internet, the AAACVB website, MLive.com and postcards to hotels, impacted churches, area merchants and resident mailboxes no less than two weeks prior to the event;
RESOLVED, That a special liquor license for the event be approved contingent upon approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and
RESOLVED, That Council approve the closing Main Street between William and Liberty from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. on Monday, August 14, 2023: