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File #: 18-2103    Version: 1 Name: 1/7/19 Resolution to Close Streets for UM Trail to the Victors 5K
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/7/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/7/2019 Final action: 1/7/2019
Enactment date: 1/7/2019 Enactment #: R-19-004
Title: Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the University of Michigan Trail to the Victors 5K on Sunday, April 7, 2019
Attachments: 1. Trail to the Victors 5K Map, 2. Trail to the Victors Barricade Plan

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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the University of Michigan Trail to the Victors 5K on Sunday, April 7, 2019

Memorandum

Attached for your consideration and approval is a request from the University of Michigan to close the following streets from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 7, 2019:   

 

                     State Street from near the Stadium Bridge to North University

                     Monroe Street from State to Tappan

                     Tappan from Monroe Street to South University

                     South University from State to East University

                     East University from South University to Fletcher

                     North University from State Street to the Bus Shelters

                     Fletcher Street from North University to East Washington Street

                     East Washington Street from Fletcher to Thayer

                     Thayer from East Washington to North University

                     Madison from State to Division

                     Division from Madison to Hoover

                     Hoover from State Street to Greene and Keech (finish inside the Big House)

 

The actual event will start at 8:30 AM and end at 9:30 AM with the additional time to be used for set-up and clean-up.  All streets will be reopened as soon as safely possible after participants have cleared the areas, but no later than 10:30 AM.  An amplified PA system will be utilized during the event.  Speakers will be erected near the start line for music and various announcements to start no earlier than 8:00 AM.  Various other speaker locations will provide additional on-course entertainment. 

 

Notification will be made through the City’s website, GovDelivery and University communications.

 

The race, owned and managed by the University of Michigan Athletic Department working in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Track Club, will coincide with the spring football weekend.  The University is partnering with six non-profit, local beneficiaries.

Staff

Prepared by:                     Debra Williams, Office Manager

Reviewed by:                     Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator

Approved by:                     Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator

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Whereas, The City has received a request from the University of Michigan to close the following streets from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 7, 2019 for the Trail to the Victors 5K:

 

                     State Street from near the Stadium Bridge to North University

                     Monroe Street from State to Tappan

                     Tappan from Monroe Street to South University

                     South University from State to East University

                     East University from South University to Fletcher

                     North University from State Street to the Bus Shelters

                     Fletcher Street from North University to East Washington Street

                     East Washington Street from Fletcher to Thayer

                     Thayer from East Washington to North University

                     Madison from State to Division

                     Division from Madison to Hoover

                     Hoover from State Street to Greene and Keech (finish inside the Big House)

 

Whereas, The University of Michigan agrees to obtain all necessary permits, pay applicable permit fees, 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 City’s event related expenses; and

 

Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City website and by the University’s Communications Office, signage, notification to neighborhood associations and press releases;

 

RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of the following streets from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Sunday, April 7, 2019 for the Trail to the Victors 5K:

 

                     State Street from near the Stadium Bridge to North University

                     Monroe Street from State to Tappan

                     Tappan from Monroe Street to South University

                     South University from State to East University

                     East University from South University to Fletcher

                     North University from State Street to the Bus Shelters

                     Fletcher Street from North University to East Washington Street

                     East Washington Street from Fletcher to Thayer

                     Thayer from East Washington to North University

                     Madison from State to Division

                     Division from Madison to Hoover

                     Hoover from State Street to Greene and Keech (finish inside the Big House)