City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EVENT PERMIT AND STREET CLOSURE FOR
THE PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB OF
MOUNT VERNON ANNUAL ST. ANTONIO
FEAST & PORTUGAL DAY CELEBRATION
Whereas, by correspondence dated March 30, 2026, the Portuguese American Club of Mount Vernon requested authorization to conduct its Annual St. Antonio Feast & Portugal Day celebration on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., inclusive of all setup and cleanup activities; and
Whereas, the proposed event is to be held on Portugal Place and includes outdoor barbecue cooking, music, sound amplification equipment, tents, canopies, and related special event activities; and
Whereas, the Portuguese American Club of Mount Vernon has submitted the required documentation in support of its application, including a completed permit application, certificate of insurance, signed neighbor consent forms, and a Release and Indemnification Agreement; and
Whereas, representatives of the Portuguese American Club met with the Mount Vernon Fire Department regarding the proposed tent installation and fire safety measures, and confirmed that no grills, burners, or open flames shall be operated beneath the tent structure; and
Whereas, the applicant has represented that charcoal barbecue grills shall be positioned a safe distance away from tents and other structures, and that appropriate safety precautions shall remain in place throughout the duration of the event; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has reviewed the application and has no objection to the proposed event, subject to the applicant obtaining all required permits and insurance, and further recommends that barricades be installed by the Department of Public Works at the intersections of East Prospect Avenue and Portugal Place, and Elm Avenue and Portugal Place; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety further recommends that the assigned sector car and supervising officers p...
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