City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MEXICAN/LATIN CULTURAL CELEBRATION
CO-SPONSORSHIP AT HARTLEY PARK
Whereas, by letter dated April 15, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Department to co-sponsor the Mexican/Latin Cultural Celebration, scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Hartley Park; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation, in collaboration with Miztli LLC, seeks City Council approval to co-sponsor the Mexican/Latin Cultural Celebration; and
Whereas, the event aims to foster understanding and appreciation among attendees, providing colorful dance performances, engaging workshops, and opportunities for people of all backgrounds to come together to share experiences and celebrate cultural diversity; and
Whereas, the cultural event aims to celebrate diversity, promote community spirit, and showcase traditions, art, music, and cuisine from Mexican and Latin American cultures; and
Whereas, the event is anticipated to foster understanding and appreciation among attendees and provide a platform for individuals of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate cultural diversity; and
Whereas, the anticipated attendance is three hundred and fifty (350) individuals, with twenty-five (25) business vendors, ten (10) food vendors, activities for children, and entertainment on a stage with a DJ and artistic performances; and
Whereas, there will be no sale of alcohol during the event, no street closures are requested; and
Whereas, the event supervisor has assessed the event and determined that there are no safety concerns, recommending the hiring of three (3) police officers to patrol the inside grounds of Hartley Park during the event, with payment for their services to be submitted prior to the event; and
Whereas, the event supervisor further recommends that the street supervisor monitor the event and be authorized to hire additional officers on an overtime basis, at the organizer’s expense, should the need arise; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation will provide support by facilitating the use of Hartley Park furnishing necessary equipment such as tables and chairs for 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 Department of Recreation to co-sponsor the Mexican/Latin Cultural Celebration, scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Hartley Park.
Section 2. Funding. There is no cost to the city for the co-sponsorship of this event.
Section 3. Purpose of the Cultural Celebration. The Mexican/Latin Cultural Celebration aims to celebrate diversity, promote community spirit, and showcase the rich tapestry of traditions, art, music, and cuisine from Mexican and Latin American cultures.
Section 4. Support and Assistance. The Department of Recreation shall assist in the use of Hartley Park for the Mexican/Latin Cultural Celebration. This includes facilitating permits, coordinating logistics, and providing necessary equipment such as tables and chairs for event participants and attendees.
Section 5. Authorization for Hiring Police Officers and Additional Police Officers. This ordinance grants authorization for the street supervisor to hire three (3) police officers to patrol the inside grounds of Hartley Park during the event, with payment for their services to be submitted before the event and additional police officers on an overtime basis, at the organizer’s expense, should the need arise during the event.
Section 6. Compliance. All organizers, participants, and attendees of the Mexican/Latin Cultural Celebration shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines set forth by the City of Mount Vernon and the Department of Recreation.
Section 7. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council.