Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the City of Mount Vernon Recreation and Police Departments to Co-Sponsor “Rolling into Peace” in Hartley Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025 - (from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., funding for staffing and necessary expenses shall be allocated from Budget Code A7310.104, with total expenditures not exceeding $2,500.00); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON RECREATION AND POLICE
DEPARTMENTS TO CO-SPONSOR “ROLLING
INTO PEACE” IN HARTLEY PARK ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
Whereas, in a letter dated March 26, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested legislation authorizing the City of Mount Vernon Recreation and Police Departments to co-sponsor “Rolling into Peace” in Hartley Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to fostering community engagement, public safety, and positive relationships between residents and law enforcement; and
Whereas, “Rolling Into Peace” is a free roller-skating event organized by ten African American officers who currently work for or have formerly worked for the Mount Vernon Police Department, aimed at giving back to the community in observance of Gun Violence Awareness Month; and
Whereas, the event will feature free food, giveaways, roller skating, face painting, arts and crafts, a bouncy house, and participation from community-based organizations, such as S.N.U.G. and the Mount Vernon Youth Shelter; and
Whereas, the event will require city resources, including staffing, equipment, and auxiliary police patrol; and
Whereas, the funding for staffing the event will be charged to Budget Code A7310.104, not to exceed $2,500.00; 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 of Mount Vernon Recreation and Police Departments are hereby authorized to co-sponsor “Rolling into Peace” in Hartley Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Section 2. City Support and Resources. The City shall provide tables, chairs, grills, a banner, and a bouncy house for the event. Additionally, the Auxiliary Police Department is requested to patrol the event if available.
Section 3. Funding. Funding for staffing and necessary expenses shall be allocated from Budget Code A7310.104, with total expenditures not exceeding $2,500.00.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.