Union Square Partnership, application to hold film festival in Union square Park

September 2005, Parks Committee

Union Square Partnership, application to hold film festival in Union square Park

WHEREAS, The Union Square Partnership has applied for a permit to hold a film festival in Union Square Park; and

WHEREAS, The movies will be screened on Sunday, September 25, 2005; and

WHEREAS, The time will be limited to 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; and

WHEREAS, Overall attendance is anticipated to be 500; and

WHEREAS, A quiet generator will be used to provide power; and

WHEREAS, Cleanup will end before midnight and setup will not begin before 10am; and

WHEREAS, Sound volume is not expected to exceed normal conditions in the area; and

WHEREAS, Sponsorship information will be limited to onscreen stills between films; and

WHEREAS, The movies are pre-screened for general adult audiences; and

WHEREAS, The applicant for the past six years held a festival with no major complaints; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Community Board Five recommends approval of the film festival as submitted.

The above resolution passed with a vote of 26 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention.