Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor the Annual Breast Cancer Walk with Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon - (will be funded from Budget Code A7620.464 (Cultural Civic Adult Education) and shall not exceed $2,500.00 plus any revenue generated from the event), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO
CO-SPONSOR THE ANNUAL BREAST CANCER WALK
WITH MONTEFIORE EINSTEIN MOUNT VERNON
Whereas, by letter dated March 4, 2024, the Commissioner of the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing the Department of Recreation to co-sponsor the Annual Breast Cancer Walk with Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, breast cancer is a devastating disease that has affected countless individuals and families; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to promoting awareness and encouraging early detection through community events; and
Whereas, the Annual Breast Cancer Walk, co-sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon, brings the community together to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and raise awareness of the importance of annual mammograms and early detection; and
Whereas, this event will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, starting at Mount Vernon City Hall and proceeding to Brush Park and Memorial Field, culminating in a community gathering and Silent Disco at Memorial Field; and
Whereas, funds for this event shall be taken from Budget Code A7620.464 (Cultural Civic Adult Education) and will not exceed the $2,500.00 allocation plus any revenue received; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon aims to promote solidarity, support, and health awareness within the community by co-sponsoring this important event; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Co-Sponsor the Breach Cancer Walk. The Department of Recreation is authorized to co-sponsor the Annual Breast Cancer Walk with Montefiore Einstein Mount Vernon on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Section 2. Definitions:
• Breast Cancer Walk: This is a community event to raise awareness, support breast cancer survivors, and promote early detection.
• Silent Disco: This is a celebratory event where participants wear wireless headphones and dance to music, creating a unique and engaging experience.
• MVPD: Mount Vernon Police Department, responsible for ensuring the safety of participants during the walk.
Section 3. Route of the Walk. The walk will begin at Mount Vernon City Hall and proceed along the following route:
• 1st leg: City Hall to Brush Park via 5th Avenue to West 7th Street.
• 2nd leg: Brush Park to The Stadium at Memorial Field via 7th Street to South 5th Avenue and Sanford Boulevard.
• 3rd leg: Final destination at Memorial Field, where participants will walk the track, and the community will be welcomed to walk with the participants, followed by a Silent Disco celebration.
Section 4. Police Support. The Mount Vernon Police Department is requested to provide a patrol car escort for the walk and assist participants in crossing streets along the designated route. It is recommended that participants of this procession utilize the sidewalk at all times. It is also suggested that a patrol supervisor monitor this event and a front and rear escort be provided. If additional manpower is needed, the supervisor should be authorized to hire the necessary number of officers, on an overtime basis, at the expense of the applicant.
Section 5. Funding. The Annual Breast Cancer Walk will be funded from Budget Code A7620.464 (Cultural Civic Adult Education) and shall not exceed $2,500.00 plus any revenue generated from the event.
Section 6. Purpose and Community Impact. This event’s purpose is to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage annual mammograms, and support the survivors and families affected by the disease. It serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and communal support in the fight against this devastating disease. It also allows the Mount Vernon community to unite against breast cancer and promote public health.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.