City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT FOR GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH’S ANNUAL
5K WALK/RUN FOR EDUCATION TO BE HELD ON
JULY 19, 2025 (RAIN DATE: JULY 26, 2025)
Whereas, in correspondence dated May 29, 2025, Patrice Johnson, President of the Young Adult Ministry of Grace Baptist Church formally requested authorization for issuance of a Special Event Permit to Grace Baptist Church to conduct its Annual 5K Walk/Run for Education on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, July 26, 2025; and
Whereas, Grace Baptist Church has requested permission to hold its Annual 5K Walk/Run for Education on Saturday, July 19, 2025 (with a rain date of July 26, 2025), commencing and concluding at 52 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY; and
Whereas, the purpose of the event is to promote health and wellness among church congregants, the Mount Vernon community, and surrounding towns, as well as to raise funds for the Church’s scholarship program to support college students in pursuit of higher education; and
Whereas, the event has been conducted in prior years with positive community engagement and support, and Grace Baptist Church has again requested the assistance of the Mount Vernon Police Department and Auxiliary Police for the safety and escort of participants along the designated route; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works and Department of Public Safety have reviewed the application and expressed no objections to the proposed event, with the understanding that all necessary permits will be obtained and appropriate precautions will be taken; and
Whereas, the event is scheduled to begin with registration at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 1:00 p.m., with the race expected to take place between 8:50 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and includes vendor presence, community engagement, and organized street use; and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes the significance of this event and the positive impact it has on education and health in the Mount Vernon community; 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 of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes the issuance of a Special Event Permit to Grace Baptist Church to conduct its Annual 5K Walk/Run for Education on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Section 2. Event Route. The 5K Walk/Run shall proceed along the following route:
1. Begin at Grace Baptist Church (South 6th Ave & West 2nd Street)
2. Proceed toward City Hall and turn right onto Roosevelt Square North
3. Continue on Roosevelt Square North and turn left onto Gramatan Avenue at Prospect Avenue
4. Proceed along Gramatan Avenue to Centre Street in Fleetwood (turnaround point)
5. Return via Gramatan Avenue
6. Continue straight and proceed down South 4th Avenue
7. Turn right onto West 2nd Street
8. Proceed toward South 6th Avenue and turn right
9. End at Grace Baptist Church
Section 3. Street Closures & Parking Restrictions.
The Department of Public Works shall:
• Post “No Parking” signs no less than 72 hours in advance on affected streets, including South 6th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets.
• Provide barricades and necessary signage to support the safe and effective management of the event.
Section 4. Public Safety Support. The Mount Vernon Police Department and Auxiliary Police are authorized to provide:
• Front and rear escorts for the race participants from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Traffic management and participant safety along the designated route.
• Coordination of street crossing and control points, in collaboration with event organizers.
Section 5. Vendor Compliance. All vendors participating in the event shall obtain the necessary permits from the appropriate City departments in accordance with local regulations. The event organizers shall ensure full compliance with public safety guidelines.
Section 6. Liability and Compliance. Grace Baptist Church shall assume full responsibility for the organization, management, and clean-up of the event and shall comply with all applicable City ordinances and regulations.
Section 7. 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.