City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
SUSPENSION AND ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING
METERS IN DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL GARAGES
AND LOTS TO PROMOTE HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Whereas, by letter dated October 22, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the temporary suspension of parking meter enforcement in the metered areas of the following municipal garages and lots listed below from December 9, 2024, through December 24, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and on December 31, 2024, for the entire day; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has requested that the City Council authorize a temporary suspension of parking meter enforcement in specified municipal garages and lots within the City of Mount Vernon during the holiday season to promote local shopping; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that temporarily suspending parking meter enforcement in these areas will encourage increased patronage of local businesses, thereby supporting economic growth during the holiday season; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Suspension of Parking Meter Enforcement. Parking meter enforcement shall be suspended in the metered areas of the following municipal garages and lots from December 9, 2024, through December 24, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and on December 31, 2024, for the entire day:
1. Lot No. 1 - South 5th Avenue
2. Lot No. 8 - North 3rd Avenue
3. Lot No. 9 - Roosevelt Square
4. Lot No. 11 - East Prospect Avenue
Section 2. Public Notification. The Department of Public Safety shall take appropriate steps to notify the public of this temporary suspension of parking meter enforcement, including placing signage at the affected parking locations.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the City Council.