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Tord/Target Lighting Installation in Union Square Park
WHEREAS, Target has proposed a holiday art exhibit in the north end of Union Square Park from December 4-26, 2006; and
WHEREAS, Target has launched a Tord Boontje campaign and Target has asked Boontje to create this holiday art exhibit; and
WHEREAS, Torde Boontje is a Dutch designer whose designs and products receive acclaim from around the world; and
WHEREAS, Target will be making a contribution of $75,000 to the NYC Parks Department to display this holiday art exhibit; and
WHEREAS, Target has been a strong corporate supporter of New York City parks through a variety of efforts; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Community Board Five recommends approval of the Target sponsored holiday art exhibit known as "Tord in the Park" subject to the following:
- Special attention must be paid to safety issues regarding the holiday art exhibit by City Parks Officials.
- Assurances that advertising signage will be kept to a minimum.
- City Parks Officials will use "best efforts" that more than $15,000 of the $75,000 will be allocated to supporting Union Square Park and further on the allocation issue, the allocation should be clearly identifiable through economic benefit to Union Square Park.