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Resolution to Approve Closing of East and West Washington Streets for Oktoberfest from 8:00 AM on Friday, September 29, 2017 to 1:00 AM on Sunday, October 1, 2017
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration and approval is a request from Arbor Brewing Company and Grizzly Peak to close half the block of E. Washington Street from S. Main Street to the public alley toward S. Fourth Avenue and W. Washington from Main Street to Ashley Street starting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017 through 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2017 for Oktoberfest. The event itself is scheduled to run from 5:00 p.m. through 12:00 midnight each day. The remainder of the time will be used for set up before the event and cleanup following the event. Live music will be performed from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. each day. The intersection of S. Main and Washington Street will remain open during the event.
The sponsors agree to obtain all necessary permits, pay applicable permit fee(s), provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets and reimburse the City for all event expenses. It is understood that special event permits are conditional until all permit requirements are met.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City's website, GovDelivery and the applicant will notify all impacted businesses and residents through face-to-face contact, social media and flyers.
The sponsors will 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 will be coordinated with all relevant City service units 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,...
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