City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
CITY PARKING LOT #1 FOR A FUNDRAISING
CAR WASH BY LOCAL 107 UFFA
Whereas, by letter dated July 31, 2024, the Commissioner of the Fire Department has requested legislation authorizing Local 107 UFFA to utilize City Parking Lot #1, exclusive of the permitted area, on August 24, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to conduct a Fundraising Car Wash; and
Whereas, the Executive Board of Local 107 UFFA has requested authorization to utilize City Parking Lot #1 for a Fundraising Car Wash to support their Calendar; and
Whereas, the car wash will be set up inside Parking Lot #1, located between South 5th and South 6th Avenues, and has been coordinated with the Parking Bureau and Mount Vernon Police Department; and
Whereas, the Fire Department supports this fundraising activity but is not directly involved in the event; and
Whereas, this event provides an opportunity for community engagement and support for Local 107 UFFA; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Use City Parking Lot #1. The City Council authorizes Local 107 UFFA to utilize City Parking Lot #1, exclusive of the permitted area), on August 24, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to conduct a Fundraising Car Wash.
Section 2. Coordination and Compliance. Local 107 UFFA shall coordinate with the Parking Bureau and Mount Vernon Police Department to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and to maintain safety and order during the event.
Section 3. Liability and Responsibilities:
1. Local 107 UFFA shall be responsible for any set-up and clean-up associated with the event.
2. Local 107 UFFA agrees to indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from the use of City Parking Lot #1 for this event.
Section 4. Insurance. The foregoing permission is granted upon the express condition that the said LOCAL 107 UFFA shall assume all liability for and will indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless of and from any damages that occur to persons or property because of the holding of said “Car Wash” and that said LOCAL 107 UFFA before acting upon this ordinance, shall file with the City Clerk and to be approved by the Corporation Counsel, a public liability policy covering the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for each event.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect only upon filing the above-described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.