City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND ENGAGEMENT,
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO COSPONSOR
THE 3RD ANNUAL BIG BLOCK PARTY AND
PROVIDING FOR STREET CLOSURE, CITY
SERVICES AND SUPPORT
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 30, 2025, the Deputy Chief of Staff formally requested authorization for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the Mayor, and the Department of Recreation to cosponsor the 3rd Annual Big Block Party on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to supporting and empowering youth and families through positive community initiatives; and
Whereas, the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the Mayor, and the Department of Recreation desire to cosponsor the 3rd Annual Big Block Party to be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the mission of the Big Block Party is to provide valuable community resources and a day of free, family-friendly activities to commemorate the City’s Summer of Safety initiative and to foster positivity and community engagement; and
Whereas, planned activities include but are not limited to a Fun Zone with a bouncy house, free food, Double Dutch contest, Cupcake Corner, pop-up petting zoo, Activation Zone (face painting, arts & crafts, Zumba), community resource booths, and live entertainment; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has no objections to the requested street closure and will support the event by placing “No Parking” signs seventy-two (72) hours in advance, and providing barricades on the morning of the event; and
Whereas, the event organizers have requested the use of auxiliary police, fire, and emergency medical 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 Council hereby authorizes the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the Mayor, and the Department of Recreation to cosponsor the 3rd Annual Big Block Party on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Section 2. Street Closure. The Department of Public Works shall arrange for the closure of 4th Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street on August 23, 2025, for the duration of the event, and shall place “No Parking” signs seventy-two (72) hours in advance. Barricades shall be placed on the morning of the event to ensure the safety of attendees.
Section 3. City Services. The City shall provide auxiliary police, fire, and emergency medical services as necessary. The Department of Public Works shall ensure post-event street cleaning to restore the area to pre-event conditions.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.