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Resolution to Approve Street Closing for the 4th Annual Ann Arbor Cinco de Mayo Party on Thursday, May 5, 2016
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of Liberty Street between Thompson and Division from 5:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 to stage the 4th Annual Ann Arbor Cinco de Mayo event.
The event is sponsored by Tios Restaurant to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Bands will perform from approximately 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. The event will require closing of the following street from 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 to 2:00 A.M. on Friday, May 6, 2016:
• Liberty Street between Thompson and Division
Intersections will remain open during the event.
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 streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses. 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. The sponsor will also notify neighboring business with either face-to-face contact or flyers.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Larry Collins, Interim Community Services Area Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City has received a request from Tios Restaurant to close Liberty Street between Thompson and Division from 5:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 to stage the Ann Arbor Cinco de Mayo Event;
Whereas, The street closure will be signed, barricaded and properly 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 streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses;
Whereas, 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; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website and the sponsor’s communication with neighboring businesses;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the closing of Liberty Street between Thompson and Division from 5:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 to stage the Ann Arbor Cinco de Mayo Event.