Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on May 23, 2024, authorizing the Recreation and Police Departments to Co-Sponsor “Rolling into Peace” in Hartley Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024 (12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. - $2,500 - to be expensed from Budget Code A7310.104), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RECREATION AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS
TO CO-SPONSOR “ROLLING INTO PEACE”
IN HARTLEY PARK ON JUNE 16, 2024
Whereas, by letter dated May 15, 2024, the Commissioner of the Recreation Department has requested legislation authorizing the Recreation and Police Departments to co-sponsor the “Rolling into Peace” event in Hartley Park on Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, “Rolling into Peace” is a free roller-skating event sponsored by ten (10) African American officers who presently work for or have formerly worked for the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD); and
Whereas, the event is geared towards giving back to the community in the month of June, which is “Gun Violence Awareness” month, and aims to provide a free, family-friendly environment with free food and giveaways from various organizations; and
Whereas, the event will feature a variety of fun-filled activities such as roller skating, face painting, arts and crafts, and a bouncy house, and will include participation from community-based organizations like S.N.U.G. and the Mount Vernon Youth Shelter; and
Whereas, funding for staffing this event will be charged to Budget Code A7310.104, with the expense not expected to exceed $2,500; and
Whereas, the Recreation Department will co-sponsor the event by providing tables, chairs, grills, a banner, and a bouncy house; and
Whereas, the City requests the presence of Auxiliary police to patrol the event to ensure the safety of all attendees; 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 Recreation and Police Departments to co-sponsor the “Rolling into Peace” event in Hartley Park on Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
Section 2. Funding. The total cost for staffing the event, not to exceed $2,500, will be charged to Budget Code A7310.104.
Section 3. City Support. The Recreation Department will co-sponsor the event by providing tables, chairs, grills, a banner, and a bouncy house.
Section 4. Auxiliary Police Support. The presence of Auxiliary police is requested to patrol the event to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.