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File #: 23-0531    Version: 1 Name: 4/3/23 Street Closing for Soap Box Derby
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/3/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/3/2023 Final action: 4/3/2023
Enactment date: 4/3/2023 Enactment #: R-23-106
Title: Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Annual Box Car Race/Soap Box Derby - Sunday, April 16, 2023
Attachments: 1. Box Car Derby Map.pdf

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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Annual Box Car Race/Soap Box Derby - Sunday, April 16, 2023

Memorandum

The event is sponsored by Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Ann Arbor Active Against ALS to honor the legacy of their fraternity brother, Lou Gehrig, and to raise money for ALS research. All proceeds from the event will be donated to ALS research.

 

The event will require closing of Keech from Main to Greene from 11:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on April 16, 2023. The actual event will take place from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. with the additional time to be used for set-up and break-down. This event happens on the same date as the University of Michigan’s Big House 5K. The Big House 5K race will be concluded prior to the start of the Box Car Race. The applicant will ensure that the area is cleared of hay, trash and debris upon conclusion of the event.

 

The applicant agrees to obtain all necessary permits, to provide evidence of proper liability insurance as required, to comply with all City and state regulations governing the use of the streets, and will reimburse the City for all event expenses.

 

Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery, and the applicant’s social media.

 

The event has been coordinated with all relevant City service areas 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, Community Services Area Administrator

Approved by:                      Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator

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Whereas, The City has received a request from Phi Delta Theta Fraternity to hold the Annual Box Car Race/Soap Box Derby on Sunday, April 16, 2023;

 

Whereas, It will be necessary to close Keech from Main to Greene from 11:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. for the race;

 

Whereas, 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 street and will reimburse the City for all event expenses; and

 

Whereas, Notification of the street closings will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery, the Neighborhood Association and flyers;

 

RESOLVED, That City Council approve closing of Keech from Main to Greene for the Annual Box Car Race/Soap Box Derby on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 11:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.