City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTINUED
CO-SPONSORSHIP BETWEEN THE MOUNT VERNON
RECREATION DEPARTMENT, YOUTH BUREAU, AND
FRIENDS OF MOUNT VERNON ARTS, RECREATION &
YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC. FOR COMMUNITY
PROGRAMMING AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Whereas, in correspondence received from the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation and the Commissioner of the Youth Bureau, and the Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation & Youth Programs, Inc. formally requested authorization for Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard the Mayor to enter into a co-sponsorship agreement with the Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation & Youth Programs, Inc., allowing the City to accept monetary donations to support special events and community programs hosted by the Recreation and Youth Bureau Departments; and
Be it enacted by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon as follows:
WHEREAS:
1. The Mount Vernon Recreation Department and Youth Bureau are committed to providing educational, recreational, arts, and cultural programming to all residents of the City of Mount Vernon; and
2. The City faces budgetary constraints that limit the ability to fully fund all special events and community programming initiatives; and
3. The Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation & Youth Programs, Inc., a non-profit organization, has partnered with the City to provide monetary donations to support and enhance community programs; and
4. Continued co-sponsorship between the City and the Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation & Youth Programs, Inc. will allow for the funding and promotion of special events such as City Fest and other youth, cultural, wellness, and recreational initiatives; and
Such collaboration ensures that programs and events continue to foster youth development, strengthen community connections, and promote the health, wellness, and quality of life of all Mount Vernon residents. Now, Therefore, Be It
Resolved by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization of Co-Sponsorship Agreement. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a co-sponsorship agreement with the Friends of Mount Vernon Arts, Recreation & Youth Programs, Inc., allowing the City to accept monetary donations to support special events and community programs hosted by the Recreation and Youth Bureau Departments.
Section 2. Use of Donated Funds. All funds received under this agreement shall be used exclusively to support community programming and special events, including but not limited to:
(a) Educational enrichment programs;
(b) Wellness and fitness activities;
(c) Arts and cultural programming; and
(d) Recreational and youth development initiatives.
Section 3. Term and Continuation. The co-sponsorship agreement shall remain in effect for a term to be determined by the Mayor and may be renewed or extended as deemed appropriate to continue supporting community programming in Mount Vernon.
Section 4. Reporting and Accountability. The Recreation and Youth Bureau Departments shall provide periodic updates to the City Council regarding the receipt and use of funds, the events supported, and the outcomes and community benefits achieved through this co-sponsorship.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval in accordance with the City Charter.