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File #: 24-0766    Version: 1 Name: 5/20/24 Resolution for Dart for Art
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/20/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/20/2024 Final action: 5/20/2024
Enactment date: 5/20/2024 Enactment #: R-24-161
Title: Resolution to Close Streets for the Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Attachments: 1. Dart for Art Map.pdf

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Resolution to Close Streets for the Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Memorandum

Attached for your consideration is a request from the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair to close the following streets on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 3:00 PM until the annual closing of streets for the Art Fair beginning on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00 AM.  This closure is requested for the Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art Event:

 

                     North University from State Street to Church

                     Church from North University to South University

                     South University from Church to East University

o                     The route then continues across University property from South University back to North University

 

The race will actually start at 5:00 PM to be followed by The Paint the Town Block pARTy until 9:00 PM.

 

The Ann Arbor Mile is an event for area residents to join in the kick off of Art Fair week in Ann Arbor and support the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization.  The goals of the event are:

 

                     To continue with a competitive one mile race in Ann Arbor

                     To encourage the community to get out and run or walk a mile

                     To bring the Ann Arbor community together

 

Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City’s website and the Sponsor’s notification to electronic and print media no later than 14 days 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 street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised;

 

Whereas, 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;

 

Whereas, The Sponsor has agreed to pay the cost of City services associated with the staging of this event;

 

Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Sponsor’s notification to electronic and print media no later than 14 days prior to the event; and

 

Whereas, All streets will be reopened as soon as safely possible after the last runners and participants have cleared the affected areas;

 

RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of the following streets on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 3:00 PM until the beginning of annual closures for the Art Fair at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for the running of the Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art:

 

                     North University from State Street to Church

                     Church from North University to South University

                     South University from Church to East University

o                     The route then continues across University property from South University back to North University