Title
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for Fool Moon on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of the following streets for the Fool Moon special event on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 12:00 Noon on Friday, April 5, 2024, to 12:00 Midnight. The actual event will take place from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM:
• Main Street from Liberty to Huron
• Washington from Main to Ashley
The event is being sponsored by Mark Tucker, who is also working with University of Michigan Arts Initiative, Larry and Lucie Nisson U-M LSWA, Sweetwaters, Grizzly Peak, Destination Ann Arbor, Main Street Area Association, and the Downtown Development Authority.
The sponsor is requesting that the following streets be closed from Noon to Midnight on Friday, April 5, 2024:
• Main Street from William to Washington
• Liberty Street from Ashley to Fourth Avenue
The sponsor will coordinate the bagging of parking meters with the DDA.
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.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City lane closure website and FestiFools Studio on Facebook.
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 Fool Moon special event is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2024, 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM;
Whereas, The sponsors are requesting the City approve closing of the following streets from Noon to Midnight on Friday, April 5, 2024:
• Main Street from William to Washington
• Liberty Street from Ashley to Fourth Avenue;
Whereas, The street closure will be signed and barricaded and properly supervised by the sponsors; and
Whereas, The sponsors agree to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City and state regulations governing the use of the streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve closing of the following streets for Fool Moon on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 12:00 Noon until 12:00 Midnight:
• Main Street from William to Washington
• Liberty Street from Ashley to Fourth Avenue