Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the City of Mount Vernon to Host the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration in Partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Zeta Nu Omega Chapter - (April 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Hartley Park; $5,000 to be allocated under Budget Code A8560.439); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON TO HOST THE 2025 ARBOR DAY
CELEBRATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALPHA
KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. - ZETA NU
OMEGA CHAPTER
Whereas, in a letter dated March 26, 2025, the Director of Sustainability and the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works requested authorization to host the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Zeta Nu Omega Chapter at Hartley Park on April 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, Arbor Day is an annual observance that promotes tree planting and environmental stewardship; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of sustainability, environmental justice, and public engagement in fostering a cleaner and greener community; and
Whereas, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Nu Omega Chapter has demonstrated a commitment to environmental awareness and community service through their "Enhance Our Environment" initiative, which aims to plant 12,000 trees over four years; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has proposed a collaborative event with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Nu Omega Chapter to host an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Hartley Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the planned Arbor Day Celebration will include a tree planting ceremony, environmental educational tabling, and community engagement activities, with a total cost not exceeding $5,000 under Budget Code A8560.439; 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 of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to host the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Zeta Nu Omega Chapter at Hartley Park on April 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Section 2. City Contribution. The Department of Public Works shall provide a dedication plaque for the planted tree in recognition of this partnership and the shared commitment to environmental sustainability.
Section 3. Event Components. The Arbor Day Celebration shall include the following key elements: a) Tree Planting Ceremony sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Nu Omega Chapter; b) Environmental education and outreach tables hosted by local organizations; c) Complimentary light refreshments for attendees.
Section 4. Budget Allocation. The total cost for this event shall not exceed $5,000 and shall be allocated under Budget Code A8560.439.
Section 5. Long-Term Partnership. The City of Mount Vernon acknowledges and supports the continued collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Nu Omega Chapter, to promote environmental awareness, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives within the City.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.