City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
CITY HALL PLAZA FOR THE EVENT ENTITLED
“PURPLE CITY LIGHTS: MOUNT VERNON STANDS
AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE” IN OBSERVANCE
OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Whereas, by correspondence dated September 30, 2025, the Director of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement formally requested authorization to use Mount Vernon City Hall Plaza on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting the community event entitled “Purple City Lights: Mount Vernon Stands Against Domestic Violence.”; and
Whereas, the month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, honoring victims, celebrating survivors, and reaffirming the community’s collective commitment to ending domestic violence in all its forms; and
Whereas, the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, in partnership with The Social Butterfly Organization and the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester, has requested the use of Mount Vernon City Hall Plaza on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., to host the event titled:
“Purple City Lights: Mount Vernon Stands Against Domestic Violence”; and
Whereas, the event will feature a Candlelight & City Illumination Ceremony, musical performances, keynote addresses by community leaders and elected officials, and a “Say Their Names” Tribute, symbolizing the City’s solidarity with victims and survivors of domestic violence; and
Whereas, the event will be open to the public and hosted at no cost to the City, with no requirement for post-event cleanup or additional municipal services; and
Whereas, in the event of inclement weather, the organizers have requested the use of the City Hall Rotunda as an indoor backup location; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of civic engagement, advocacy, and awareness efforts aimed at ending domestic violence, and wishes to support this community initiative;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in the County of Westchester and State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to Use City Property. The City Council hereby authorizes the use of Mount Vernon City Hall Plaza on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of hosting the community event entitled “Purple City Lights: Mount Vernon Stands Against Domestic Violence.”
Section 2. Event Oversight and Coordination. The event will be coordinated by the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, in partnership with The Social Butterfly Organization and the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester. All setup activities are scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. and are expected to conclude by 7:00 p.m.
Section 3. Inclement Weather Provision. In the event of inclement weather, the City Hall Rotunda is hereby authorized as an indoor backup location for the event.
Section 4. Cost and Cleanup. The event will be hosted at no cost to the City of Mount Vernon, and no post-event cleanup services by the Department of Public Works or other City departments shall be required.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council.