Title
Resolution to Approve Closing of William Street between East William Street and East Madison Streets and East Jefferson and Maynard Streets on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the University of Michigan to close Thompson Street between East William Street and East Madison Streets and East Jefferson between Maynard and South Division Streets on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM for the Look to Michigan Campaign Kickoff. Barricades will be placed on Thompson at a site that will allow access to the University of Michigan’s Parking Structure. The day will be filled with a number of activities on Ingalls Mall, in Regents Plaza and at Hill Auditorium.
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 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: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City received a request from the University of Michigan to close Thompson Street between East William Street and East Madison Streets and East Jefferson between Maynard and South Division Streets on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM for the Look to Michigan Campaign Kickoff;
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 Thompson Street between East William Street and East Madison Streets and East Jefferson between Maynard and South Division Streets on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 4:30 PM until 7:30 PM for the Look to Michigan Campaign Kickoff.
Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor