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Muslim Foundation of America Inc.
WHEREAS, The Muslim Foundation of America seeks to organize a street festival on Madison Avenue between 23rd and 26th Streets, on October 12th 2008; and
WHEREAS, The applicant will apply to the Parks Department for a permit to use Madison Square Park and for this year we will not ask them to return to our Board for a separate approval; and
WHEREAS, The event is organized in conjunction with the Muslim Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, The applicant seeks to install a stage occupying ½ of the block between 23rd and 24th Street with amplified sound; and
WHEREAS, The applicant estimates the number of people to attend to be 3000; and
WHEREAS, The previous years, the event generated concern from residents because of noise, littering, and overcrowding; and
WHEREAS, To address these concerns, the applicant has agreed to the following:
- increase its sanitation workforce to bag and dispose of garbage during and at the end of the event;
- lower the volume of its amplified sound equipment, compared to the previous years;
- place volunteers to monitor the use of the playground to avoid improper use (prohibiting use of the playground by children older that 12 years old); therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the Muslim Foundation of America Street Activity permit.
The above resolution passed by a vote of 31 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining.