The Gulf Coast Indian Association, Inc., (GCIA) is a not-for-profit organization consisting of local members of the Indian community comprised of hundreds of business owners and professionals from hotels, fast-food restaurants, convenient stores, and other respected professionals from healthcare, engineering, and accounting industries. Each year, this community hosts a very religious and auspicious event for the community, known as Navratri. The GCIA received Board of County Commissioners approval to host this event in the Brownsville Community Center during FY 2013/2014 and FY 2014/2015.

The GCIA has submitted Certificate of Insurance, and received Risk Management approval, to cover all activities at the center during the following dates: September 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, and October 21, 2017.

The GCIA has submitted application and paid the rental fee for the six (6) day event.

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Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at all times within the structure of the Community Center. The request requires approval of the Board of County Commissioners.

The Department of Neighborhood and Human Services will coordinate the opening and closing of the Center with the GCIA, and/or Jay Patel, as the GCIA's contact for this event.