WHERE AS
the residents have put she Hoboken City Council on notice that the preparade and post parade revelry has become a public nuisance.
WHERE AS, the Council, the Hospitality Association, other commercial establishments, Police Department, Fire Department, and other various public safety organizations have united to adopt a "Zero Tolerance" approach.
WHERE AS the Association has agreed to supply Port-O-Johns. The association will be responsible for posting signs stating a "Zero Tolerance" for public drinking, public urinating and disorderly persons. As per Chapter 68-4 of the Hoboken Municipal Code the bars, restaurants and liquor stores will not serve or distribute alcohol before 11:00 A.M on Saturday March 3, 2007.
WHERE AS the City Council and the Association recognizes this day, The Saint -Patrick's Parade Day as an honorable tribute to the Irish heritage and the residents of Hoboken. The Council and the Association extend their appreciation to the Cunning Family, sponsors, the Parade Committee and the countless volunteers who contribute their time and efforts to this successful event.
NOW, THEREFORE be resolved, the Council request that the Police Chief and the Fire Chief notify and put in place the necessary public safety entities to institute the "Zero Tolerance" approach. The Council, also direct all Inspectors to be on duty to curtail the house parties. For over crowing, clearing of rooftops, fire escapes window sills and
balconies.
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