Neighbors,
I warned people about this many years ago. Please understand, what they
are attempting is an unconstitutional method of taking away our right to
assembly on any public space in this city.
They are using an ordinance originally designed to reimburse the city
for police deployment after the south street Mardi Gras occurrences
sponsored by for profit bars on South St. Originally, this ordinance
was not intended to curb our rights. The FOCP and city's view of permit
regulations for public parks has always been unconstitutional.
Moreover, only Penn/UCD will be able to comply with this insurance
requirement!
This will apply to any gathering needed for citizens in defense of
democracy. Wake up!!!!
No Permit Policy Yet from Rec <http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/?p=278>
Posted on February 14, 2011 <http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/?p=278>
by briansiano <http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/?author=2>
As the City merges the Fairmount Park Commission and the Recreation
Department into a single, unified Parks and Recreation Department, many
park issues remain unresolved. Among these issues is the issuing of
permit for large events.
In the past, the Rec department would issue permits for events of more
than --- people, or events where amplified sound is used. As of February
2011, Parks and Recreation has not developed its new permit processes
and requirements yet.
One matter of concern is the possibility that permitted events will have
to meet an insurance requirement. Some of our Large Events are run by
organizations which have existing insurance policies. However, many of
our long-standing community events, such as the Best Fest and the Music
and Arts Festival, do not have the same degree of organizational
support, and may find it difficult-- if not impossible-- to meet this
requirement should it come to pass.
As we said above, we do not yet know if these will be requirements for
large events.
