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Parks & Public Spaces
American Kennel Club
WHEREAS, An application has been received at The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation from the American Kennel Club (AKC), who propose to conduct a special event in Madison Square Park on Saturday September 20, 2008; and
WHEREAS, This proposed not for profit, educational event, known as Responsible Dog Ownership Day, has previously been conducted in Madison Square Park annually since 2004; and
WHEREAS, The event has been proposed to be conducted beginning at 11:00 AM, ending at 3:00 PM, and will involve set-up beginning at 7:30 AM and clean-up to be completed at 5:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, The event will be located along the walkway in the southwest side of the park near the dog run, and in the large graveled area adjacent to the Shake Shack; and
WHERAS, This event is open to the public, there will be no charges for either participants or spectators, nor food being sold; and
WHEREAS, The applicant is insured for this event, and will provide on-site security; and
WHEREAS, There is a requirement for amplified sound at this event, for which the applicant is expected to obtain necessary permits; and
WHEREAS, There will be fifteen Meet the Breeds ® tables, among the planned activities proposed are demonstrations on Safety Around Dogs for Kids, and participants may bring their own dogs – on a leash – to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen ® test; and
WHEREAS, AKC has committed that a $5,000.00 donation will be made to the Madison Square Conservancy, and these funds are to be used specifically for the dog run, considered to be a unique aspect of this park that greatly serves the community; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the application by the American Kennel Club for the Responsible Dog Ownership Day event in Madison Square Park for Saturday September 20, 2008.
The above resolution passed by a vote of 31 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining.