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Resolution to Approve the Closing of City Streets for the 2009 University of Michigan Student Move-In Program from September 2 - 4, 2009
Memorandum
The attached resolution is to approve a request from the University of Michigan to close certain City streets from September 2 through September 4, 2009 from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. to assist the University Student Move-In Program to proceed in an efficient and orderly manner. In an effort to minimize the anticipated congestion in the City caused by the returning student population, the University has requested the closing of streets at the indicated dates and times to allow University housed students to move into their respective residence halls. A restriction on peddling licenses and sidewalk occupancy permits within a one-block radius of the housing units is also included in the resolution.
The University of Michigan agrees to pay the City of Ann Arbor $10,450.00 for occupancy of the public right-of-way during the move-in period, $8,000.00 (est.) for Ann Arbor Police Services assistance and the costs for all other City services specifically related to the student move-in program. The charges are similar to those levied in previous years. The University will maintain the required emergency traffic lanes and will staff barricades to insure the safety and security of individuals moving into university owned housing.
Staff
Prepared by: Jeffrey Ellis, Inspection Supervisor
Reviewed by: Wendy Rampson, Interim Planning & Development Services Manager, Jayne Miller, Community Services Administrator
Body
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan are cooperating in a joint effort to make student move-in, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 2 and ending Friday, September 4, 2009, an orderly and efficient process;
Whereas, This will require the closing of the following streets each day between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., the bagging of parking meters, and the use of street barricades:
• Thompson - from East William to Packard
• Madison - from South Division to South State
• Jefferson - from South Division to Maynard
• Maynard - from Jefferson to East William
• East University - from Hill to Willard
• Willard - from Church to East University
• Church - from Hill to Willard
• Observatory - from Geddes to East Ann
• North University Court
• Washington Heights - from Observatory to E. Medical Center Drive
• East Ann - from Observatory to Zina Pitcher Place
• Monroe - from State to the end of the cul-de-sac
• Oxford - from Hill to Geddes
Whereas, The City Code of Ordinances (Chapter 47, section 4:14) provides for the issuance of revocable street occupancy permits for the use of City streets and sidewalks;
Whereas, The City Code of Ordinances (Chapter 79, section 7:69) allows City Council to restrict peddling at times of heavy congestion; and
Whereas, The University of Michigan agrees to provide evidence of proper liability insurance; comply with all rules, regulations and procedures established by City Council and/or the City Administrator for staging this event and pay all fees associated with their sponsorship of the move-in program including $10,450.00 for occupancy of the public right-of-way during the move-in, $8,000.00 (est.) for the cost of providing Police assistance and the costs for other City services provided during the move-in process.
RESOLVED, The following streets are closed for the dates and times indicated;
• Thompson - from East William to Packard
• Madison - from South Division to South State
• Jefferson - from South Division to Maynard
• Maynard - from Jefferson to East William
• East University - from Hill to Willard
• Willard - from Church to East University
• Church - from Hill to Willard
• Observatory - from Geddes to East Ann
• North University Court
• Washington Heights - from Observatory to E. Medical Center Drive
• East Ann - from Observatory to Zina Pitcher Place
• Monroe - from State to the end of the cul-de-sac
• Oxford - from Hill to Geddes
RESOLVED, That City Council prohibit all peddling and soliciting activities within a one block area of the closed streets from September 2 through September 4, 2009;
RESOLVED, That City Council direct staff to refrain from issuing permits for the use of sidewalks within a one-block area of the University of Michigan residence facilities for the same dates indicated.