Board of Estimate & Contract
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, amending Ordinance No. 34, adopted by the City Council on September 13, 2023, entitled “AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER NY (GNY) CHAPTER FOR A “PREPARE MOUNT VERNON” DAY-LONG COMMUNITY EVENT” - (the total costs for OEM associated with the logistical arrangements are not expected to exceed $1,500.00 and are available in Budget Line A3640.401. [October 7, 2023, rain, or shine from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.] Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Doles Center, 250 South Sixth Avenue), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 34,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 13,
2023, ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING
PERMISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE AMERICAN
RED CROSS GREATER NY (GNY) CHAPTER FOR A
“PREPARE MOUNT VERNON” DAY-LONG COMMUNITY EVENT
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. The first decretal paragraph and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 34, adopted by the City Council on September 13, 2023, entitled “AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER NY (GNY) CHAPTER FOR A “PREPARE MOUNT VERNON” DAY-LONG COMMUNITY EVENT is hereby amended as follows:
Whereas by letter dated November 15 [August 30], 2023, the Director for the Office of Emergency Management (“OEM”) has requested an amendment to the legislation for a collaborative co-sponsorship “Prepare Mount Vernon,” a day-long community event with the American Red Cross GNY Chapter, which is scheduled to take place on [Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.] Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 7:00 a.m. set up time (rain or shine), at the Doles Center located at 250 South Sixth Avenue; and
Whereas the Prepare Mount Vernon day-long community is a perfect way to start our fall and fire seasons mission as we educate the public on preparedness and create a whole community sense of resilience. During the event, the American Red Cross GNY Chapter will help our residents and organizations become more resilient to any emergency by offering many of their services and giving educational workshops and drills. Some of the services and gifts sponsors will provide patrons include hands-on CPR training (for those 13 years and older), International Humanitarian Law training, free smoke alarms, same-day home visits, and Pedro the Preparedness Penguin. Light refreshments, giveaways, and music will also be at the event to help engage residents of all ages; and
Whereas other reputable agencies and organizations will participate in the event to provide support and resources for our residents. All city organizations are invited to create and enhance a spirit of community resilience. City organizations are also invited to offer our residents information and resources. This collaborative effort will strengthen the impact and reach of our collective initiatives, helping to support the relationship between the residents and our city; and
Whereas to ensure a safe and successful event, the Office of Emergency Management Director requires the support of Mount Vernon’s Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Youth Bureau, and the Department of Recreation (to be confirmed) in implementing precise logistical arrangements. Specifically, the Office of Emergency Management requires assistance from the respective departments in securing tables for the setup, crowd control, and arranging for the placement of barricades and no parking signs to ensure the safety of attendees. To accommodate large-sized demonstrational first responder vehicles, OEM will need the West side of 6th Avenue between 4th and 3rd Streets reserved for NO PARKING; two (2) handicapped spaces will be exempted from this restriction; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, hereby ordains, and enacts:
Section 1. Granting permission to the Office of Emergency Management for a collaborative co-sponsorship of the “Prepare Mount Vernon,” a day-long community event with the American Red Cross GNY Chapter, scheduled to take place on [Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.] Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 7:00 a.m. set up time (rain or shine), at the Doles Center located at 250 South Sixth Avenue.
Section 2. The City Council permits the Department of Public Works to collect bundled trash at the end of each event.
Section 3. The City Council approves using the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Works, Water Department, Fire Department, Youth Bureau, and Department of Recreation personnel to assist with the event, as required.
Section 4. Authorizing and directing the Department of Public Works to close the West side of 6th Avenue between 4th and 3rd Streets to vehicular traffic by providing and removing barricades for street closure twenty-four (24) hours before the event on the dates mentioned above during the holding of the event. The Parking Bureau will place “No Parking Signs” at least seventy-two (72) hours before the event.
Section 5. Funds for this event will not exceed $1,500.00 and will be charged to Budget Code A3640.401 (Office Expense) 2023 Budget.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.
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