City Council:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION FOR THE
MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK
TO HOST ITS 11TH ANNUAL “I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL”
CAR SHOW AT BRUSH PARK AND FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CLOSE WEST
7TH STREET BETWEEN SOUTH 3RD & 4TH AVENUES
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon supports community events that foster unity and engagement among residents; and
Whereas, the MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK requests authorization for use of Brush Park, located at 555 South 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, September 28, 2024) to hold its 11th Annual “I Know You Got Soul” Car Show and for the Department of Public Works to close West 7th Street between South 3rd & 4th Avenues; and
Whereas, the MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK requests that the Department of Public Safety close West 7th Street between South 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenues during the stated event on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, September 28, 2024); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK to use Brush Park, located at 555 South 3rd Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, September 28, 2024) to hold its 11th Annual “I Know You Got Soul” Car Show and for the Department of Public Works to close West 7th Street between South 3rd & 4th Avenues.
Section 2. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to close West 7th Street between South 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenues on Saturday, September 21, 2024, (rain date: Saturday, September 28, 2024) to vehicular traffic by providing (6) “Do Not Cross Barricades” for street closure twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the event. The Parking Bureau will place “No Parking Signs” on West 7th Street at least seventy-two (72) hours before the event.
Section 3. Sidewalks must remain open to pedestrians, and proper signage must be visible. The Police Department recommends that the patrol supervisor and assigned sector cars monitor the event, and the patrol supervisor should be authorized to hire police officers on an overtime basis at the organizer’s expense should the need arise. The Police Department will determine whether a police presence is needed and how many officers are required. The event organizers must pay the salary for each officer needed at least 72 hours in advance. It is up to the Police Department to determine if Auxiliary Police can be used. Also, if you request private security, each person must have a NYS Security License and show proof of being bonded. Proof for each security guard must be submitted 72 hours before the event. Pursuant to City Code §191-11, no alcohol use is permitted on city property for neither sale nor consumption.
Section 4. The permission hereby granted is conditioned upon the aforesaid location being maintained, cleaned, and kept in good condition by the MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK at its sole cost and expense during the said event. The permission hereby granted is further conditioned upon the maintenance by the MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK, its members, and guests of access to such streets at all times for emergency services in the event of necessity therefor. MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK shall also be responsible for its member's and guests' observance of all conditions of this ordinance.
Section 5. The foregoing permission is granted upon the express condition that the MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK shall assume all liability for and will indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless of and from any and all damage that may occur to persons or property because of the holding of said 8th Annual “I Know You Got Soul” Car Show and that MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK before acting upon this ordinance, shall file with the City Clerk and subject to approval by the Corporation Counsel, a public liability policy covering the City of Mount Vernon as additional insured with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
Section 6. If personnel are needed to direct traffic and provide for the safety of persons and property in conjunction with said car show, MOUNT VERNON CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK shall reimburse the City for the overtime costs of the number of police officers determined to be necessary for these purposes, at the sole discretion of the Chief of Public Safety.
Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect only upon filing the above-described documents in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Mount Vernon.