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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2025 Taste of Ann Arbor Special Event - Sunday at 6:00 A.M. on June 1, 2025 through Monday at 6:00 A.M. on June 2, 2025
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 6:00 A.M. to Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 A.M. to stage the 2025 “Taste of Ann Arbor” special event. The actual event time is 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 PM. This annual event, sponsored by the Main Street Area Association, is intended to celebrate the ethnic diversity of the community. The event will be a combination of ethnic food, entertainment and vending activities. There will be a stage on the corner of Main and Liberty for music and announcements.
The event will require closing of the following streets from 6:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 1 to 6:00 A.M. on Monday, June 2, 2025:
• S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
The sponsor 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.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Main Street Area Association website.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purposes of 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 Main Street Area Association will be sponsoring the annual "Taste of Ann Arbor” special event on Sunday, June 1, 2025;
Whereas, It is necessary to close the following City streets from 6:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 1 to 6:00 A.M. on Monday, June 2, 2025 to facilitate a successful event:
• S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
Whereas, The street closures will be signed and barricaded by the Main Street Area Association and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits and be responsible to comply with all procedures, rules and regulations and to pay all costs and fees required by the City to stage such an event;
Whereas, The Main Street Area Association agree to defend and indemnify and save the City harmless against any claim arising from their sponsorship of this event; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Main Street Area Association website;
RESOLVED, That City Council authorizes the closing of the following City streets on Sunday, June 1, 2025 for the "Taste of Ann Arbor" special event from 6:00 A.M. to Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 A.M.
• S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue