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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2016 "Taste of Ann Arbor" and "Taste of Ann Arbor Beer Garden" Special Event - Sunday, June 5, 2016
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to stage the 2016 "Taste of Ann Arbor" and "Taste of Ann Arbor Beer Garden" special event. This event, sponsored by the Main Street Area Association and Arbor Brewing Company, is intended to celebrate the ethnic diversity of the community. The event will be a combination of ethnic food, entertainment and vending activities. There will be a stage on the corner of Main and Liberty for music and announcements.
The event will require closing of the following streets from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 5, 2016:
? E. Washington Street from S. Main Street to just past the alley
? S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
? Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
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.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City's website, GovDelivery and the Main Street Area Association will deliver notices to all within the impacted area at least two weeks prior to the event.
The sponsor will have Arbor Brewing Company, a business participant, submit an application for approval from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission for temporary sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the defined areas pursuant to the M.L.C.C. regulations.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purposes of control and for the protection of the health and safety of the participants and the general public.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Derek...
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