Title
Resolution to Extend Approvals of Downtown Street Closures for Restaurant and Retail Use During the Time of Mandated Physical Distancing Contained in the Prior Resolutions R-20-194, R-20-302, and R-20-371, Until November 30, 2020
Memorandum
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Whitmer, Washtenaw County Public Health, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have issued Orders
aimed at safeguarding public safety. These include mandates requiring minimal physical distancing. A set of strategies and programs have been set forward outlining how downtown Ann Arbor streets, sidewalks, and public parking lots can be utilized during this pandemic period to support economic recovery and build a more resilient community, including supporting physical distancing, encouraging patronage of downtown businesses, and reinforcing core values of safety, mobility, equity, and downtown vitality. The four downtown area associations provided detailed plans for the street blocks in their area they wish to see completely or partially closed for periods of time to create more space for pedestrians and businesses whose seating or sales capacity has been restricted by state and county mandates.
Staff
Prepared by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Council approved Resolution R-20-194 - Resolution to Approve Downtown Street Closures for Restaurant and Retail Use During the Time of Mandated Physical Distancing on June 1, 2020, effective as early as Friday, June 12, 2020, until August 23, 2020 http://a2gov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4548513&GUID=DD182A75-FA00-4807-8A59-83D12F7F76CE&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=healthy+streets&FullText=1;
Whereas, Given the continued need for public health and safety related to the COVID-19 crisis and benefit of increased social distancing opportunities for businesses to continue to operate, City Council approved Resolution R-20-302 on August 6, 2020 to Extend the Closing of the Streets app...
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