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Resolution to Approve Street Closing for the NTI Block Party - Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of S. Main Street between William Street and Liberty Street from 3:30 P.M. to Midnight on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 to stage the NTI Block Party.
The National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (NJATC) has held its annual National Training Institute (NTI) in Knoxville, TN for the last 19 years. The NTI is a joint program between the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to train qualified workers, and is perhaps the largest apprenticeship and training program of its kind. The NJATC currently has a 3 year contract with the University of Michigan to host the NTI, with an option to renew. The NTI is expected to draw more than 2,000 people to the City between July 31 and August 7, 2009, with an estimated economic impact of more than $2,000,000.
The Block Party, hosted by the Main Street Area Association in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Convention & Visitors Bureau, is intended to attract those associated with the NTI to the downtown area to experience the amenities and attractions that make Ann Arbor the perfect location to continue this program for years to come.
The sponsor 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 streets and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.
The sponsor will mail written notice to all affected businesses, religious institutions and area residents not less than 14 days prior to the event.
Staff
Prepared by: Jan Barber, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
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Whereas, The City has received a request from the Main Street Area Association to close S. Main Street between William Street and Liberty Street from 3:30 P...
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