City Council:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO
THE MOUNT VERNON PUBLIC LIBRARY TO
HOLD A COMIC EXPO AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CLOSE SOUTH 2ND
AVENUE BETWEEN EAST 1ST AND EAST 2ND STREET
Whereas, by letter dated May 29, 2024, Jade Hackett has requested legislation authorizing a Block Party for the Mount Vernon Public Library Annual Comic Expo to be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and approval of related street closures and signage; and
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Block Party Permit. The City Council authorizes the issuance of a Block Party Permit for the Mount Vernon Public Library Annual Comic Expo to be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Section 2. Street Closures. The following street closures are approved for the duration of the event:
• South First Avenue between First and Second Streets-during the use of South 2nd Avenue between East 1st and East 2nd Streets as aforesaid, Mount Vernon Public Library shall maintain, clean, and keep the street in good condition at its own expense. The permission hereby granted is further conditioned upon maintaining access to such street at all times for emergency services in the event of necessity therefor.
Section 3. Express Condition. The foregoing permission is granted upon the express condition that Mount Vernon Public Library shall assume all liability for and will indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless of and from any and all damages that occur to persons or property because of the holding of said “Comic Expo”, and that Mount Vernon Public Library, before acting upon this ordinance, shall file with the City Clerk and to be approved by the Corporation Counsel, a public liability policy covering the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured, with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
Section 4. Safety Personnel. If personnel are needed to direct traffic and provide for the safety of persons and property in conjunction with said “Comic Expo”, Mount Vernon Public Library 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 the Department of Public Safety.
Section 5. Signage and Barricades. The Department of Public Works shall place “No Parking” signs 72 hours before the event and drop barricades 24 hours to facilitate the street closures. Sidewalks are to remain open to pedestrians.
Section 6. Stage Safety Check. The Department of Buildings is directed to conduct a safety check of the stage to be used for entertainment purposes at the Comic Expo.
Section 7. Promotional Banners. Permission is granted to place promotional banners for the event, measuring 4 ft. high by 6 ft. wide, at Hartley Park and the Gramatan Avenue Bridge over Cross County Parkway in Fleetwood.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect only upon filing the above-described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.