Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 27, 2024, granting permission to the Recreation Department to Co-Sponsor Rose Languisa’s 7th Annual Wakanda Celebration at Traphagen School on August 31, 2024) - ($1,000, will be allocated from Budget Code 7620.104 to cover the minimal staff needed for this event), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO CO-SPONSOR
ROSE LANGUISA’S THE 7TH ANNUAL WAKANDA
2024 CELEBRATION AT TRAPHAGEN SCHOOL
(Saturday, August 31, 2024)
Whereas, by letter dated May 28, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the co-sponsorship of Rose Languisa’s 7th Annual Wakanda Celebration at Traphagen School on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Traphagen School from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation has identified the 7th Annual Wakanda Celebration as a significant event that highlights the rich and diverse African culture and its contributions to our community; and
Whereas, this celebration will feature various performances, foods, and activities that embrace African culture and everything it embodies, thereby promoting community pride and respect; and
Whereas, the level of co-sponsorship will include amusement (bouncy house, cotton candy, etc.), a DJ, and minimal staff to monitor the event; and
Whereas, the presence of two (2) auxiliary police officers is requested for the safety and security of the participants; and
Whereas, the total cost of this event is $1,000, which will be allocated from Budget Code 7620.104 to cover the minimal staff needed for this 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 City Council authorizes the Department of Recreation to co-sponsor Rose Languisa’s 7th Annual Wakanda Celebration at Traphagen School on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Traphagen School from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Section 2. Co-Sponsorship. The co-sponsorship will involve providing amusement (bouncy house, cotton candy, etc.), a DJ, and minimal staff to monitor the event.
Section 3. Auxiliary Police Support. The Department of Recreation is authorized to request the presence of two (2) auxiliary police officers for the safety and security of the event. The street supervisor and sector car monitor will monitor the event, and should the need arise, the street supervisor is authorized to hire additional officers on an overtime basis at the expense of the organizer.
Section 4. Funding. The total cost of the event, not to exceed $1,000, will be allocated from Budget Code 7620.104 to cover the minimal staff needed for this event.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.