City Council:
AN ORDINANCE RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING
THE USE OF PURDYS PARK FOR A COMMUNITY
OUTREACH EVENT ORGANIZED BY
CON EDISON COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM
(Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Whereas, by letter dated July 29, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation retroactively authorizing Con Edison’s Community Outreach Team to use Purdys Park at 110 S. 9th Avenue for a community outreach event on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, Con Edison’s Community Outreach Team is committed to engaging with the residents of Mount Vernon to provide valuable information and foster community involvement in the proposed Utility Thermal Energy Network (UTEN) project; and
Whereas, the event will include informational handouts about the UTEN project, along with food and snacks, to enhance community participation and engagement; and
Whereas, Purdys Park is an ideal location for this event due to its accessibility and proximity to the project's scope of work, providing an opportunity for maximum community involvement; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for the Use of Purdys Park. The City Council retroactively authorizes Con Edison’s Community Outreach Team to hold a community outreach event at Purdys Park at 110 S. 9th Avenue on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Section 2. Event Details. The event will provide informational handouts about the UTEN project and include food and snacks for attendees to foster community participation and engagement.
Section 3. Compliance with City Regulations. The event organizers shall comply with all applicable city regulations and public parks and facilities policies, including any necessary permits and insurance requirements.
Section 4. Responsibility for Clean-Up. Con Edison shall ensure that Purdys Park is cleaned and restored to its original condition following the event.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the City Council.