City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HOSTING
OF A GOSPEL OUTREACH SPECIAL RELIGIOUS
EVENT ON AUGUST 9, 2025
Whereas, in a letter dated July 2, 2025, the Resident Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church formally requested legislation authorizing to hold a special religious event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, August 16, 2025) in Parking Lot No. 8, located on Prospect Avenue between 1st Street and East Prospect Avenue, near Foodtown, requiring the closure of part of City Car Park located at 16 East Prospect Avenue; and
Whereas, the organizers of the Gospel Outreach have formally requested permission from the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon to host a special religious event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, August 16, 2025; and
Whereas, the event will be held on part of the parking lot between 1st Street and East Prospect Avenue, near Foodtown, and will require the closure of part of City Car Park located at 16 East Prospect Avenue; and
Whereas, the organizers have submitted the necessary documents, including payment of a $100 administrative fee, a $500 money order payable to the City of Mount Vernon, a site setup diagram, a Certificate of Insurance for $1,000,000 listing the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured and certificate holder, and have agreed to obtain any necessary certificates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department for the use of generators, and any domestic tents measuring 8x10 or larger must be inspected by the Building Department on the day of the event; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has indicated no objections to the event and will place “No Parking Signs” 72 hours in advance and erect barricades 24 hours in advance; and
Whereas, the event organizers agree to adhere to additional guidelines related to sidewalk accessibility, security, prohibition of alcohol, vendor placement; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. Permission is hereby granted to the organizers of the Gospel Outreach to hold a special religious event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, August 16, 2025) in Parking Lot No. 8, located on Prospect Avenue between 1st Street and East Prospect Avenue, near Foodtown, requiring the closure of part of City Car Park located at 16 East Prospect Avenue.
Section 2. Conditions. This authorization is granted subject to the following conditions:
Sidewalks adjacent to the event area shall remain open and unobstructed for pedestrian use with proper visible signage.
The Police Department shall determine the necessary police presence. Organizers shall pay in full for any required police officers or approved auxiliary police at least seventy-two (72) hours before the event.
If private security is used, all security personnel must hold a valid New York State Security License and proof of bonding, with documentation submitted seventy-two (72) hours before the event.
No alcohol shall be used, served, or sold on City property in accordance with City Code §191-1.
In residential areas, if vendors are present, they must set up only on one (1) side of the street and must not obstruct any driveways.
The organizers shall obtain a Certificate from the Mount Vernon Fire Department for the use of generators, and any domestic tents measuring 8x10 or larger must be inspected by the Building Department on the day of the event.
The Department of Public Works shall place “No Parking Signs” seventy-two (72) hours prior and set up barricades twenty-four (24) hours before the event.
Section 3. Fees and Insurance. The organizers shall pay the administrative fee of $100 and submit a $500 money order payable to the City of Mount Vernon. A Certificate of Insurance for $1,000,000, listing the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured and certificate holder, shall be submitted prior to the event.
Section 4. Enforcement. Failure to comply with any of the above conditions may result in immediate revocation of the event authorization and any applicable penalties as prescribed by law.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and filing of the necessary documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.