Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2024, amending Ordinance No. 3, adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2024, entitled “An authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor “City-Fest” (Business, Food, and Culture Expo 2024) with the Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc.” - (Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 15, 2024. Cost not to exceed $25,000 [$30,000] to be expensed to A7620.457 [A7620.464]), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 22,
2024, “ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO CO-SPONSOR
“CITY-FEST” (BUSINESS, FOOD AND CULTURE
EXPO 2024) WITH THE FRIENDS OF MOUNT VERNON
ARTS, RECREATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC.”
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. The first decretal paragraph and Section 7 of Ordinance No. 3, adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2024, entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO CO-SPONSOR “CITY-FEST” (BUSINESS, FOOD AND CULTURE EXPO 2024) WITH THE FRIENDS OF MOUNT VERNON ARTS, RECREATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC.” is hereby amended as follows:
Whereas, by letter dated May 10, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing said Department to co-sponsor “City-Fest” (Business, Food, and Culture Expo 2024) with the Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 15, 2024 and by letter dated June 3, 2024, the Commissioner has requested as amendment to Ordinance 3 as adopted above; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of promoting business, food, culture, and community engagement within the city; and
Whereas, “City-Fest” will feature various activities, including outdoor dining, food vendors, merchandise, art vendors, and cultural performances, contributing to the vibrancy and vitality of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, specific arrangements, including street closures, signage, booth setups, banner placement, and stage placement, are necessary to facilitate the event; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Department of Recreation is hereby authorized to co-sponsor “City-Fest” (Business, Food and Culture Expo 2024) with the Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Section 2. Street Closures. Permission is granted to close the following streets on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.:
• Gramatan Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Sidney Avenue.
• Oakley Avenue from Crary to Gramatan Avenue.
• North Street from Gramatan Avenue to North 5th Avenue.
• North 3rd Avenue from Sidney Avenue to Oakley Avenue.
Section 3. Street Signage. The Department of Public Safety and Parking is directed to post street closing signs indicating the above street closure locations and times by Monday, September 9, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Section 4. Use of Street Beds and Sidewalks. Permission is granted to use the street beds and sidewalks to set up booths, tents, tables, and chairs for outdoor dining, food, merchandise, and art vendors.
Section 5. Banners. Permission is granted to hang banners throughout the City promoting “City Fest”
Section 6. Stage Placement. Authorization is granted for a stage placement on Gramatan Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Oakley, in front of “The Circle.” Note that “The Circle” itself will not be closed.
Section 7. Funding. Funds for “City-Fest” shall be charged to Budget Code A7620.457 [A7620.464], not exceeding $25,000 [$30,000]. The Recreation Department shall provide personnel as part of the co-sponsorship.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.
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