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New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Operation of Specialty Pet Treat Carts in Central Park, Madison Square Park, Tompkins Square Park, Union Square Park and Washington Square Park
WHEREAS, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has issued an RFP for the Operation of Specialty Pet Treat Carts in Central Park, Madison Square Park, Tompkins Square Park, Union Square Park and Washington Square Park; and
WHEREAS, The parks identified in the RFP are already congested; and
WHEREAS, This will invite another commercial venture into our parks; therefore be it
RESOLVED, Community Board Five is opposed to locating specialty pet treat carts in our parks; and be if further
RESOLVED, If the City decides to move forward with this RFP in spite of Community Board Five opposition, the Board requests the following:
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A limit of one cart per park, located adjacent to the dog run.
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Only pet treats may be sold.
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There is an effort to ensure pet treats will be affordable.
There will be aggressive enforcement of illegal vendors in the park.
The above resolution passed with a vote of 30 in favor, 4 opposed, 1 abstention.