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Madison Square Park Conservancy's application to conduct a special event in Worth Square on Thursday June 23, 2011, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, featuring Marriott Hotels "Relaxation Island"
WHEREAS, Madison Square Park Conservancy has submitted an application seeking permission to create a "Relaxation Island" in Worth Square on Thursday June 23, 2011, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, The event, which would be sponsored by Marriott Hotels, would feature a 20'-0" X 20'-0" lawn box filled with grass allowing participants to rest on lounge in chairs under umbrellas and enjoy free hand massages; and
WHEREAS, The proposed special event would require load-in and set-up to begin at 6:00 AM the previous morning, and load-out and clean-up would be completed by 9:00 PM on the day of the event; and
Whereas, Although this is a promotional event, a donation of $10,000, which directly benefits the park space, is being donated by Marriott Hotels and additionally, Worth Square, a small paved park space located between two motor vehicular paths, is not typically used by as many people as landscaped spaces such as Madison Square Park; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of Madison Square Park Conservancy's application to conduct a special event in Worth Square on Thursday June 23, 2011, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, featuring Marriott Hotels' "Relaxation Island."
The above resolution passed by a vote of 30 in favor; 0 opposed; 1 abstaining.