Title
Resolution to Close West Washington Street for the Ann Arbor YMCA Community Block Party on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of Washington Street between First and Third Streets for the Ann Arbor YMCA Community Block Party. This will be the 5th year of this event which will provide an opportunity for the community to celebrate summer. There have been no issues with previous events. The activities will include music, games, face-painting, food, arts and crafts.
The applicant 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 street and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
Notification of the closing will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery, and applicant contact with impacted businesses.
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 from the Ann Arbor YMCA to close West Washington Street between First and Third Streets for the Ann Arbor YMCA Community Block Party ;
Whereas, The closure will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised by the applicant;
Whereas, The applicants agree 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; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided by the Ann Arbor YMCA to impacted residents, through the City’s website and GovDelivery;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the closing of West Washington between First and Third Streets on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM for the Ann Arbor YMCA Community Block Party.