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Resolution to Close Washington Street for the Townie Street Party - Saturday, July 15, 2023 until Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Memorandum
Attached for your consideration is a request from the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair to close E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street for the Townie Street Party on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. The sponsor has requested that the area be closed from 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 until the beginning of the Art Fair setup on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 A.M. to provide for equipment set-up time to stage the event and clean-up following the event.
The sponsor will submit an application for approval from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission for temporary sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the defined areas, pursuant to the MLCC regulations;
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 closing will be provided through the City’s website and through the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair’s communications and website.
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 Ann Arbor Street Art Fair will be holding the Townie Street Party on Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. on E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street;
Whereas, The sponsor is requesting the closure of E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street from 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 until the beginning of the Art Fair setup on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 A.M. to provide for equipment set-up time to stage the event and clean-up following the event;
Whereas, The street closures will be signed and barricaded and properly supervised by the sponsor;
Whereas, The sponsor requires the approval of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for a special outdoor liquor license;
Whereas, Notification of the street closing will be provided through the City’s website and through the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair’s communications and website; and
Whereas, The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits and comply with all procedures, rules and regulations required by the City to stage such an event;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the closing of E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street from 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 until the beginning of the Art Fair setup on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 A.M. to provide for equipment set-up time to stage the event and clean-up following the event; and
RESOLVED, That a special liquor license for the event be approved, contingent upon the approval from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.