City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE
OF EAST SECOND STREET BETWEEN SOUTH FIRST
AND SECOND AVENUES FOR THE “UNITY IN
THE COMMUNITY” BLOCK EVENT
(June 22, 2024)
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon supports community events that foster unity and engagement among residents; and
Whereas, a request has been made by Unity Baptist Tabernacle for the Department of Public Safety to close East Second Street between South First and Second Avenues to vehicular traffic for the “Unity in the Community” block event on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the event organizers have submitted the required Certificate of Liability to the City Clerk’s office; and
Whereas, if the organizers intend to use a “Stage,” it must be inspected and approved by the Buildings Department and/or Fire Department before the event. The state must be set up North to South, not East to West; and
Whereas, the closure of the designated street and the placement of “No Parking” signs are necessary to ensure the safety and success of 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 authorizes the closure of East Second Street between South First and Second Avenues to vehicular traffic on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the “Unity in the Community” block event. Sidewalks must remain open to pedestrians, and proper signage must be visible.
Section 2. No Parking Signs. The Department of Public Works is directed to place “No Parking” signs 72 hours before the event and barricades at the intersection of South 1st Avenue and East 2nd Street and place barricades at the intersection of South 2nd Avenue and East 2nd Street to facilitate the street closure and ensure public safety.
Section 3. Compliance. The organizers of the “Unity in the Community” block event shall ensure compliance with all relevant city regulations and ordinances during the event. Failure to comply with the cleanup agreement is subject to forfeiture of the security deposit. The patrol supervisor should monitor the event and be authorized to hire officers on overtime as deemed necessary at the expense of the organizers. The police Department will determine whether a police presence is needed and how many officers are required. The event organizers will have to pay the salary for each officer needed 72 hours in advance. The Police Department will also determine whether Auxiliary Police can be used.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect only upon filing the above-described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.