City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS, TEMPORARY
STREET CLOSURES, TRAFFIC CONTROL
MEASURES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT
FOR THE GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
JUNETEENTH RESOURCE FAIR AND
ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK FOR EDUCATION
Whereas, Grace Baptist Church, located at 52 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York, through its Sankofa Social Justice Ministry, has requested approval for a Special Event Permit and temporary street closure in connection with its Juneteenth Resource Fair to be held on June 13, 2026, with June 20, 2026, designated as the rain date; and
Whereas, the Juneteenth Resource Fair is intended to commemorate the National Juneteenth Holiday and provide a community-centered event where residents may access resources related to healthcare, education, childcare, economic development, social services, and community engagement; and
Whereas, the event will include participation by nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers offering free screenings, testing, and vaccinations, local businesses, food vendors, and community organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of Mount Vernon residents; and
Whereas, Grace Baptist Church has requested the temporary closure of South 6th Avenue between West 1st Street and West 2nd Street, including the closure of the South 6th Avenue entrance and exit to the municipal parking lot, together with police support and traffic control measures necessary to ensure public safety during the event; and
Whereas, Grace Baptist Church has further requested approval for its Annual 5K Run/Walk for Education, scheduled for July 18, 2026, for the purpose of promoting physical fitness, community engagement, and raising funds for the MOCCA Scholarship Fund, which has supported higher education opportunities for students for more than thirty (30) years; and
Whereas, the proposed route for the 5K Run/Walk will begin at Grace Baptist Church, proceed along Gramatan ...
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