City Council:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE
PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB TO HOLD
THE ANNUAL "ST. ANTONIO (ANTHONY) FEAST"
AND THE "PORTUGAL DAY" BLOCK PARTY
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB to hold the Annual "St. Antonio (Anthony) Feast" and the "Portugal Day" Block Party on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Portugal Place (between East Prospect Avenue and Elm Avenue).
Section 2. The use of Portugal Place between East Prospect Avenue and Elm Avenue for the aforesaid purposes shall be under the supervision of the Department of Public Works. During the use of Portugal Place, the aforesaid shall be maintained, cleaned, and kept in good condition by said PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB at its own expense. The permission hereby granted is further always conditioned upon the maintenance of access to such street for emergency services in the event of necessity therefor. Failure to comply with the cleanup agreement is subject to forfeiture of the security deposit. On the day of the Block Party of Portugal Day, the Department of Public Works will also raise the flag submitted to us on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The flag will be returned to the City Clerk's Office for pick up.
Section 3. The City of Mount Vernon Fire Department requests a site visit at least three (3) hours before the event opens. The purpose of this inspection is to inspect all of the fire extinguishers, electrical connections, egress paths, and any trip hazards that may be present. Also, a site plan (drawing) one week before the event opening. As per NYS 2020 Fire Code Section 403.I2.3.I, not fewer than two trained crowd managers and not fewer than one trained crowd manager for each 250 persons or portion thereof, shall be provided for the gathering. An inspection and permit are necessary for any open flames or warming units before th...
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