City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEDICATION OF THE CITY-OWNED PARK
LOCATED AT 4TH STREET AND MCCLELLAN
AVENUE AS "JAMES FINCH PARK," AND
AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO PROCURE AND INSTALL A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE AND CONDUCT
THE DEDICATION CEREMONY
Whereas, by correspondence dated April 15, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the official dedication of the City-owned Park located at 4th Street and McClellan Avenue as "James Finch Park.";
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon owns and maintains a public park located at the corner of 4th Street and McClellan Avenue (the "Park"); and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has requested authorization to formally dedicate the Park in honor of former Department of Public Works Commissioner James Finch; and
Whereas, Commissioner James Finch served the City of Mount Vernon with distinction and dedication, and during his tenure provided significant leadership in improving neighborhood infrastructure, enhancing public spaces, and strengthening the Department's commitment to maintaining City assets; and
Whereas, Commissioner Finch's work emphasized the importance of balancing infrastructure maintenance with quality-of-life improvements for residents throughout the City; and
Whereas, it is the desire of the City of Mount Vernon to appropriately recognize and honor Commissioner Finch's contributions through the dedication of a public space in his name; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works proposes that the Park be designated as "James Finch Park," with signage installed on the exterior perimeter fence identifying the Park accordingly; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works further intends to procure and install a commemorative plaque honoring Commissioner Finch's service to the City; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has also proposed to host a dedication ceremony durin...
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