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File #: 24-0866    Version: 1 Name: 5/20/24 Firecracker 5K
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-24-157
Title: Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Firecracker 5K - Thursday, July 4, 2024
Attachments: 1. Firecracker 5K Map 2024.pdf
Title
Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Firecracker 5K - Thursday, July 4, 2024
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets for the Firecracker 5K on July 4, 2024 from 4:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The following streets will be closed from 4:00 to 11:00 A.M.:

* State from Liberty to Monroe
* Monroe from State to Tappan
* Tappan from Monroe to South University
* South University from State to Church
* Liberty from Main to State
* William from Main to State
* Main from William to Liberty

The sponsor, Epic Races, 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. Organizers are asked to provide assistance to parkers needing access to the Maynard Street Parking Structure.

This event is held concurrently with the Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade. Notifications to impacted residents and businesses will be similar to the Parade which will include the City's website, GovDelivery, the Ann Arbor Jaycees communication distributions, social media and the Epic Races website.

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 City has received a request to approve the closing of certain streets for the Firecracker 5K on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 4:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.;

Whereas, the Sponsor, Epic Races, is requesting approval for the closing of the following streets from 4:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

* State from Liberty to Monroe
* Monroe from State to Tappan
* Tappan from Monroe to South University
* ...

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