City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 4TH
ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 17, 2025, the Mayor formally requested authorization for the Office of the Mayor, the Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos to sponsor and conduct the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground. The rain date for this event shall be Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the same time and location; and
Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized nationally as a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to honoring the diversity of its residents and fostering inclusive community celebrations; and
Whereas, the Office of the Mayor, the Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos have jointly proposed to sponsor the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Rain Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025); and
Whereas, the event will be held at Howard Street Playground and includes street closures, vendor booths, performances, and activities to serve the community and promote cultural awareness; and
Whereas, it is necessary to authorize related street closures, equipment placement, and allocation of municipal funds to support the event; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Event Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Office of the Mayor, the Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos to sponsor and conduct the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground. The rain date for this event shall be Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the same time and location.
Section 2. Street Closures. Permission is hereby granted for the closure of the following street on Saturday, September 20, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.:
• Howard Street between North Terrace Avenue and West Lincoln Avenue.
The Department of Public Safety and the Department of Parking are hereby directed to post street closing signs no later than Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Section 3. Use of Public Space.
Permission is granted to utilize the street beds and sidewalks within the closure area for the placement of:
• Booths, tents, tables, and chairs to accommodate food vendors, merchandise vendors, and outdoor dining (not to exceed thirty (30) vendors);
• A performance stage to be located at the West Lincoln Avenue end of Howard Street;
• Two (2) portable toilets to be placed at the North Terrace side of Howard Street Park for public use.
Section 4. Public Safety and Transportation.
• The Mount Vernon Auxiliary Police are hereby requested to be present for crowd control, traffic management, and general assistance.
• The Beeline Bus System Route 55 (Local) shall be temporarily rerouted southbound on North High Street between Putnam and Elm Street for the duration of the street closure.
Section 5. Funding.
Authorization is hereby granted for expenses related to the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration to be charged as follows:
• An amount not to exceed $1,500 shall be charged to Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation Features and Other Expense);
• An amount not to exceed $10,000 shall be charged to Budget Code A1210.404 (Miscellaneous).
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.