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American Kennel Club, application for an event in Madison Square Park
WHEREAS, American Kennel Club has applied for a special events permit for Saturday, September 17, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The set-up, maintenance and clean-up will begin at 9 a.m. and end no later than 5 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, AKC will have demonstrations and contests for obedience and good citizenship while promoting responsibility; and
WHEREAS, A mobile vet truck will be on 5th avenue providing free microchiping; and
WHEREAS, There will be tables promoting local pet-friendly businesses, dog clubs and tips; and
WHEREAS, The event will be located along the west side of the park near the dog run and graveled area with an anticipated 200 attendees; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the application by the American Kennel Club for responsible dog ownership event in Madison Square Park for September 17, 2005.
The above resolution passed with a vote of 27 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention.