City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF GRAMATAN AVENUE AND
THE TEMPORARY USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
FOR THE FLYEST (FASHION) NIGHT OUT COMMUNITY
Whereas, by letter dated July 15, 2026, Edward Fitchett of Fichétte has requested authorization for the temporary of Gramatan Avenue between Stevens Avenue/Fiske Place and Prospect Avenue on Saturday, September 12, 2026, during the hours of 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., or for such additional time immediately before and after the event as may be reasonably necessary for event setup and breakdown, as approved by the appropriate City officials; and
Whereas, the proposed event will be held on Gramatan Avenue between Stevens Avenue/Fiske Place and Prospect Avenue, within the City of Mount Vernon, New York; and
Whereas, Flyest (Fashion) Night Out is intended to celebrate fashion, creativity, entrepreneurship, and artistic expression by showcasing designers and fashion brands from around the world while highlighting the talent of designers from Westchester County; and
Whereas, the event is expected to promote economic development, encourage patronage of local businesses, strengthen community engagement, and enhance the City of Mount Vernon's reputation as a destination for arts, culture, and innovation; and
Whereas, planned activities include an outdoor fashion show, designer showcases, professional photography and videography, content creation, community networking opportunities, and media coverage; and
Whereas, the event organizers have represented that they will coordinate with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Mount Vernon Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Bee-Line Transit officials, and all other appropriate City departments and agencies to ensure that public safety, traffic control, sanitation, insurance, permitting, and emergency access requirements are fully satisfied; and
Whereas, the organizers have further represented that a clearly designated emergency access lane will be maintained throughout the duration of the event to ensure uninterrupted access for police, fire, emergency medical services, and other emergency responders; and
Whereas, the organizers have requested the assistance of the Mount Vernon Auxiliary Police, subject to availability and approval by the appropriate City officials, to assist with crowd management and public safety during the event; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that authorizing the temporary closure of the requested roadway and the temporary use of adjacent public rights-of-way, subject to all applicable permits and conditions, serves a valid public purpose by promoting community engagement, economic vitality, cultural enrichment, and civic pride.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Purpose. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Authorization for Temporary Street Closure. The City Council hereby authorizes the temporary closure of Gramatan Avenue between Stevens Avenue/Fiske Place and Prospect Avenue on Saturday, September 12, 2026, during the hours of 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., or for such additional time immediately before and after the event as may be reasonably necessary for event setup and breakdown, as approved by the appropriate City officials.
Section 3. Authorization for Temporary Use of Public Rights-of-Way. The organizers of Flyest (Fashion) Night Out are hereby authorized to temporarily use the above-described public roadway and any adjacent public rights-of-way as approved by the City for activities associated with the event, including, but not limited to:
1. Outdoor fashion presentations;
2. Designer exhibitions;
3. Photography and videography;
4. Content creation activities;
5. Community networking;
6. Event staging and production; and
7. Related activities approved by the City.
Section 4. Conditions of Approval. This authorization is expressly conditioned upon the organizers:
A. Obtaining all permits, licenses, and approvals required by the City of Mount Vernon and any other governmental agency having jurisdiction;
B. Providing proof of insurance in amounts and forms acceptable to the Corporation Counsel and naming the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured, where required;
C. Coordinating traffic control and street closure operations with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Department of Public Works, Fire Department, and any other appropriate City agencies;
D. Coordinating with Bee-Line Transit and any other affected transportation agencies to minimize disruptions to public transit service;
E. Maintaining a designated emergency vehicle access lane throughout the event and ensuring that emergency responders have immediate and unobstructed access at all times;
F. Providing adequate crowd management, sanitation, cleanup, and waste removal services before, during, and immediately following the event;
G. Restoring all public streets and public property to their original condition following the conclusion of the event; and
H. Complying with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, rules, regulations, and permit conditions.
Section 5. Public Safety. The Mount Vernon Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Works, and any other appropriate City department are authorized to implement such traffic control measures, barricades, parking restrictions, detours, and public safety measures as may be necessary to safely conduct the event.
The City Council further acknowledges the organizers' request for assistance from the Mount Vernon Auxiliary Police. Such assistance shall be subject to the availability of personnel and the approval of the appropriate City officials.
Section 6. Authority to Modify. The Mayor, or the Mayor's designee, in consultation with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of Public Works, is authorized to modify the hours, limits, or operational conditions of the street closure if necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare or to respond to unforeseen circumstances.
Section 7. Revocation. The authorization granted herein may be suspended or revoked by the City if the organizers fail to comply with any applicable law, permit condition, insurance requirement, or directive issued by the appropriate City officials, or if conditions arise that threaten public health or safety.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council and only upon the filing of documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.