Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 25, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 26, 2024, authorizing the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to Hang Banners and Signs at Various Locations to Discourage or Prevent Opiod Misuse (in the Ordinance dated February 14, 2024, the City Council approved the acceptance of the OASAS grant for opioid prevention activities totaling $59,111 for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with no costs or burdens to the City), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MOUNT
VERNON YOUTH BUREAU TO HANG BANNERS
AND SIGNS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO
DISCOURAGE OR PREVENT OPIOID MISUSE
Whereas, by letter dated September 18, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing them to hang banners and signs at the following locations listed below within the City of Mount Vernon to discourage or prevent opioid misuse; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau (MVYB) has been awarded funds by the Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS) to conduct evidence-based activities to combat opioid misuse; and
Whereas, the MVYB intends to use a portion of these funds to hang banners and signs at key locations throughout the City of Mount Vernon to educate the public and discourage opioid misuse, as part of the city's broader effort to promote public health and safety; and
Whereas, in the Ordinance dated February 14, 2024, the City Council approved the acceptance of the OASAS grant for opioid prevention activities totaling $59,111 for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with no costs or burdens to the City; and
Whereas, the proposed locations for the banners and signs are strategically selected to maximize public visibility and engagement, and include Prospect Avenue and Park Avenue (both sides), City Hall Plaza, Sandford Boulevard (Memorial Field Fence), Hartley Park, and 4th Street Playground; and
Whereas, the banners and signs have been purchased using funds from Budget Code A7330.458, and discussions between the Public Works and Recreation Commissioners have already taken place; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Hand Banners and Signs. The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau (MVYB) is hereby authorized to hang banners and signs at the following locations within the City of Mount Vernon to discourage or prevent opioid misuse:
1. Prospect Avenue and Park Avenue (both sides)
2. City Hall Plaza
3. Sandford Boulevard (Memorial Field Fence)
4. Hartley Park
5. 4th Street Playground
Section 2. Purpose of Banners and Signs. The banners and signs will serve the following purposes:
1. Public education relating to drug disposal.
2. Corrective advertising, campaigns, or affirmative action to inform the public about opioid misuse.
3. Support for drug take-back, disposal, or destruction programs.
4. Promotion of community-based education and support for mental health services for young people.
5. Engagement with non-profits and faith-based communities to support prevention efforts.
Section 3. Funding and No Cost to the City. The City of Mount Vernon did not incur any costs or burdens when purchasing banners and signs using funds provided by the OASAS grant.
Section 4. Implementation and Coordination. The MVYB shall coordinate with the Department of Public Works and the Department of Recreation to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of the banners and signs.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.