Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the City of Mount, through the Department of Recreation, to Co-Sponsor the Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Westchester Latino Unidos - (May 5, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hartley Park, with the rain site designated as the Doles Center at 250 South 6th Avenue; the City of Mount Vernon shall allocate up to $1,500 for the event, to be expended from Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation features and other expenses); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT
OF RECREATION, TO CO-SPONSOR THE
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION WITH
WESTCHESTER LATINO UNIDOS
Whereas, in a letter dated March 11, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested authorization to co-sponsor the Cinco de Mayo celebration with Westchester Latino Unidos on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hartley Park, with the rain site designated as the Doles Center at 250 South 6th Avenue; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates Mexican heritage and unity; and
Whereas, the celebration will include cultural festivities such as music, food, and family-friendly activities, fostering community engagement and cultural pride; and
Whereas, the estimated cost to the City of Mount Vernon for co-sponsorship is approximately $1,500, to be allocated from Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation features and other expenses); and
Whereas, the City’s Department of Public Safety and Department of Public Works have been requested to provide necessary support services to ensure the safety and success of the 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 of Mount Vernon, through its Department of Recreation, is hereby authorized to co-sponsor the Cinco de Mayo celebration with Westchester Latino Unidos on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hartley Park, with the rain site designated as the Doles Center at 250 South 6th Avenue.
Section 2. Funding. The City of Mount Vernon shall allocate up to $1,500 for the event, to be expended from Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation features and other expenses).
Section 3. Departmental Support:
1. The Department of Public Works shall assist with event logistics as follows:
o Pick up bagged trash post-event.
o Drop off wooden barricades at the event site the day before for recreation staff to set up.
o Pick up wooden barricades post-event.
2. The Department of Public Safety shall:
o Assign a patrol supervisor and sector to monitor the event.
o Deploy the Auxiliary Police Department as needed.
o Authorize additional officers at the organizers' expense should additional police presence be required.
Section 4. Police Support. The Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) shall have a patrol car in the area and provide Auxiliary Police support within the park as necessary.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.