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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the 2021 Taste of Ann Arbor Special Event - Sunday, September 19, 2021
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a resolution to approve the closing of certain streets on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to stage the 2021 “Taste of Ann Arbor” special event. The actual event time is 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. This annual event, sponsored by the Main Street Area, is intended to celebrate the ethnic diversity of the community. The event will be a combination of ethnic food, entertainment and vending activities. There will be a stage on the corner of Main and Liberty for music and announcements.
The event will require closing of the following streets from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 19, 2021:
• S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue
The sponsor agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, and to comply with all City regulations governing the use of the streets.
Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Main Street Area Association will deliver notices to all within the impacted area at least two weeks prior to the event.
The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas for the purposes of 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, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, City Administrator
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Whereas, The Main Street Area Association will be sponsoring the annual "Taste of Ann Arbor” special event on Sunday, September 19, 2021;
Whereas, It is necessary to close the following City streets from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to facilitate a successful event:
• S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue.
Whereas, The street closures will be signed and barricaded by the Main Street Area Association and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits and be responsible to comply with all procedures, rules and regulations and to pay all costs and fees required by the City to stage such an event;
Whereas, The Main Street Area Association agree to defend and indemnify and save the City harmless against any claim arising from their sponsorship of this event; and
Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Main Street Area Association will deliver notices to all within the impacted area at least two weeks prior to the event;
RESOLVED, That City Council authorizes the closing of the following City streets on Sunday, September 19, 2021 for the "Taste of Ann Arbor" special event from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
• S. Main Street from Washington Street to William Street
• Liberty Street from S. Ashley Street to S. Fourth Avenue; and