Big Apple Barbecue Block Party LLC
WHEREAS, Union Square Hospitality Group has applied for:
a special events permit for the use of Madison Square Park for a Big Apple Barbeque on Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th ; and
A Street Activity permit for Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th on Madison Avenue, between East 23rd and East 26th Streets and 24th Street, between Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue, and
WHEREAS, The applicant remains aware of the continuing concerns of the residential community about noise, litter, property damage, and security as they relate to the use of Madison Square Park for large-scale special events; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Five request that the New York Police Department supervise the set up and break down Friday night before and Sunday night after the event to minimize noise to the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, The applicant has agreed that sponsorship will benefit the community; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Five is aware of the problems caused by the unparalleled number of additional events of street activities in the Madison Square area; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Five recommends that all seating in the park be open to the public; therefore be it
RESOLVED, Community Board Five recommends approval of the application by Union Square Hospitality Group a Street Activity and Parks Special Event permit.
The above resolution passed with a vote of 17 in favor, 14 opposed, 1 abstention.