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Resolution to Close Streets for the Townie Street Party - Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair to close the following streets on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon for the Townie Party - Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art Event:
• Fletcher from Washington to North University
• North University from Fletcher to Church
• Church from North University to Willard
• Willard from Church to East University
• East University from Willard to South University
The actual race will start at 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM with all streets to be reopened as soon as safely possible after the last runners and participants have cleared the affected areas.
The Ann Arbor Mile is an event for area residents to join in the kick off of Art Fair week in Ann Arbor and support the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization. The goals of the event are:
• To continue with a competitive one mile race in Ann Arbor
• To encourage the community to get out and run or walk a mile
• To bring the Ann Arbor community together by having the run finish at the Townie Party, a community-wide event
• To encourage businesses to have a "friendly competition" in the "Corporate Challenge."
Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City’s website and the Sponsor’s notification to electronic and print media no later than 14 days prior to the event.
Staff
Prepared by: Debra Williams, Office Manager
Reviewed by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The street closures will be signed, barricaded and properly supervised;
Whereas, 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;
Whereas, The Sponsor has agreed to pay the cost of City services associated with the staging of this event;
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City’s website, GovDelivery and the Sponsor’s notification to electronic and print media no later than 14 days prior to the event; and
Whereas, All streets will be reopened as soon as safely possible after the last runners and participants have cleared the affected areas;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of the following streets on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon for the running of the Ann Arbor Mile:
• Fletcher from Washington to North University
• North University from Fletcher to Church
• Church from North University to Willard
• Willard from Church to East University
• East University from Willard to South University