BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – Property owned by the City of Bronson at 422 Mill Street will be the new location for the Bronson Polish Festival Truck Pull.
City Manager Brandon Mersman made that recommendation to the Bronson City Council on Monday night which was contingent upon receipt of the required insurance documentation.
Formal action is expected to be taken by the City Council next month.
The property was originally going to be used for possible future expansion at the Wastewater Treatment Plant but Mersman pointed out a couple of months ago that with the success of the lining and grouting project, they don’t anticipate this to be a need for many years.
The Bronson Viking Alliance sponsors the Truck Pulls which are conducted as a fundraiser for the Bronson High School athletic program.
To support event logistics, Mersman says JTEKT has agreed to allow event visitors to use their parking lot for overflow parking.
In addition, City Attorney Chuck Lillis has advised in order to protect against potential liability, the Viking Alliance will be required to provide a certificate of insurance naming the City of Bronson as an additional insured party.
The truck pulls have been held for the last three years on the east side of Bronson near the Dollar General store. A new location for the track had to be found since the land was sold by the city for new residential housing.
The construction of a storage unit facility at 150 Wayne Street forced the track to be moved to the east in the spring of 2024.
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