Title
Resolution to Approve the 2016 Ann Arbor Summer Festival at Burns Park - August 21 to August 29, 2016
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the 2016 Ann Arbor Summer Festival at Burns Park One Man Circus from Sunday, August 21 to Monday, August 29, 2016. The actual event will take place August 24 to August 28, 2016 with the additional days to be used for event setup and cleanup.
Recognized as one of the leading multi-arts festivals in the country, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival has a 33-year history of celebrating arts and culture in Ann Arbor, bringing over 150 events to town, 90% admission free. These presentations of One-Man Circus (L'homme Cirque) will occur after the Top of the Park series (June 10 through July 3) and is considered part of the Mainstage ticketed series starting June 11th.
Pursuant to Chapter 88, Section 7:334 of the City Code, City Council approval is required for this event. In addition, the conditions under which permission is granted are required to be established by Council resolution.
The applicant has contracted with Guardian Guards to provide overnight supervision of the site whenever Festival staff, crew and the artist are not present. The applicant is also responsible for securing the proper insurance for this event.
The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City regulations and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Summer Festival would like to present the One Man Circus in Burns Park, occupying a portion of the Park from Sunday, August 21 to Monday, August 29, 2016.
Whereas, Proposed hours of operation for the 2016 circus are:
Wednesday, August 24 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 25 2:00 - 8:00 PM...
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