Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on November 14, 2024, authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor the 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and Authorizing Assistance from the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Safety - (Saturday, November 30, 2024; the Department of Recreation’s budget will provide funding for essential staffing and materials to cover the minimal $2,000 cost associated with monitoring, setup, and breakdown), be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO
CO-SPONSOR THE 5TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
5K RUN/WALK AND AUTHORIZING ASSISTANCE
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Whereas, by letter dated October 29, 2024, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Department to co-sponsor the 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in partnership with the WE RUN MT. VERNON team, with the event scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation seeks to co-sponsor the 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, a registration fee-based event, scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024; and
Whereas, the event will commence at Hartley Park and will utilize designated city sidewalks and streets as outlined in the event route map provided, with setup beginning at 5:00 a.m. by the event organizers, the WE RUN MT. VERNON team; and
Whereas, the Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude by approximately 1:00 p.m., with the route encompassing 3.128 miles (5.03 km) and highlighting local shopping districts, neighborhoods, and landmarks on the city’s north side; and
Whereas, for the safety of participants and efficient event management, the Department of Recreation requests support from the Department of Public Works to install metal barricades at the finish line, as well as assistance in setting up tents, chairs, and banners at Hartley Park; and
Whereas, the event also requires essential staffing from the Department of Public Safety, including auxiliary police or patrol cars, to ensure safe street crossings and to monitor the route for the safety of all participants and the public; and
Whereas, there will be a minimal cost of $2,000 to the City for this event, which will cover essential staff and materials for setup, safety monitoring, and breakdown following 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 for Co-Sponsorship. The Department of Recreation is hereby authorized to co-sponsor the 5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in partnership with the WE RUN MT. VERNON team, which will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Section 2. Authorization for Public Works Assistance. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to assist in setting up metal barricades at the event’s finish line and to provide setup materials, including tents, chairs, and event banners at Hartley Park, as requested by the Department of Recreation.
Section 3. Authorization for Public Safety Assistance. The Department of Public Safety is authorized to provide auxiliary police or patrol cars to assist with street crossings and route monitoring for the safety of participants and the public.
Section 4. Funding. The Department of Recreation’s budget will provide funding for essential staffing and materials to cover the minimal $2,000 cost associated with monitoring, setup, and breakdown.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.