City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF EASTCHESTER LANE BETWEEN
10TH AVENUE AND 11TH AVENUE FOR A LABOR
DAY COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY
Whereas, by letter dated July 15, 2026, Aseya Floyd, Secretary to TBDS, Inc., sought authorization for the temporary closure of Eastchester Lane between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a Labor Day Community Block Party; and
Whereas, the purpose of the temporary street closure is to provide a safe, traffic-free environment for children of the congregation and neighborhood families to participate in recreational and community activities during the Labor Day celebration; and
Whereas, the organizers anticipate attendance of approximately seventy-five (75) participants and have requested the temporary use of the public right-of-way to accommodate the event; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed event will promote neighborhood engagement and community fellowship while serving the public interest, provided that all required permits, public safety measures, and municipal regulations are satisfied.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization of Temporary Street Closure. The City Council hereby authorizes the temporary closure of Eastchester Lane between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a Labor Day Community Block Party.
Section 2. Conditions of Approval. This authorization is contingent upon the event organizers obtaining all permits, approvals, and authorizations required by the City of Mount Vernon and any other governmental agency having jurisdiction, including, but not limited to:
1. Approval from the Mount Vernon Police Department;
2. Approval from the Mount Vernon Fire Department;
3. Coordination with the Department of Public Works regarding barricades and street access;
4. Compliance with all applicable health, safety, sanitation, and noise regulations; and
5. Maintenance of adequate emergency vehicle access at all times, as directed by public safety officials.
Section 3. Responsibility of Event Organizers. The event organizers shall be responsible for maintaining the event area in a safe and orderly condition, providing adequate supervision of attendees, removing all litter and debris generated by the event, and restoring the public right-of-way to its original condition immediately following the conclusion of the event.
Section 4. Indemnification and Insurance. The organizers shall comply with all City insurance and indemnification requirements, if applicable, and shall hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless from any claims arising out of the authorized use of the public right-of-way.
Section 5. Authority to Implement. The Mayor, Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Works, and all other appropriate City departments are hereby authorized to take such actions as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption, passage, and approval by the City Council and only upon the filing of documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon and shall remain in effect solely for the dates and times authorized herein.