City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MOUNT VERNON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TO CO-SPONSOR THE BIG BLOCK PARTY WITH
BUTTAFLY LLC AT 148 SOUTH FOURTH AVENUE
Whereas, by letter dated July 30, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Mount Vernon Recreation Department to co-sponsor the BIG Block Party with Buttafly LLC at 148 South Fourth Avenue on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the mission of the BIG Block Party is to support the Mount Vernon community and empower children by providing essential school supplies for the upcoming academic year, as well as offering valuable community resources and a day of free, enjoyable activities; and
Whereas, the event will include a variety of activities such as free school supply distribution, complimentary haircuts, a fun zone with a bouncy house, face painting, a double dutch contest, community resource booths, free food, live entertainment, and more; and
Whereas, the activities planned for the event include free school supply distribution, complimentary haircuts, a fun zone with a bouncy house, face painting, a double Dutch contest, community resource booths, free food, and live entertainment; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is requested to provide support by placing barricades at the intersections of South 4th Avenue and East 2nd Street and South 4th Avenue and East 3rd Street, posting “No Parking” signs at least 72 hours before the event, and cleaning the streets following the event; and
Whereas, the Recreation Department will provide tables and chairs as part of its sponsorship, and the use of auxiliary police, Fire, and EMS services is requested, with a recommendation that two (2) police officers be hired for the event; and
Whereas, the event presents a unique opportunity to engage with the community and encourage the youth of Mount Vernon; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Co-Sponsor Event. The City Council authorizes the Mount Vernon Recreation Department to co-sponsor the BIG Block Party with Buttafly LLC at 148 South Fourth Avenue on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Section 2. Definitions. For this ordinance, the following terms shall be defined as:
• “BIG Block Party” - the community event organized by Buttafly LLC in collaboration with the City of Mount Vernon Recreation Department on August 31, 2024, at 148 South Fourth Avenue.
• “Co-Sponsorship” - the active participation and support provided by the City of Mount Vernon in partnership with Buttafly LLC for the BIG Block Party.
• “Support Services” - the services provided by the City of Mount Vernon, including but not limited to placing barricades, posting of “No Parking” signs, street cleaning, provision of tables and chairs, and deploying police, fire, and EMS personnel.
Section 3. Department of Public Works Responsibilities. The Department of Public Works is authorized and directed to:
• Place barricades at the intersections of South 4th Avenue and East 2nd Street and South 4th Avenue and East 3rd Street.
• Post “No Parking” signs at the designated locations at least 72 hours prior to the event.
• Clean the streets following the conclusion of the event.
Section 4. Recreation Department Sponsorship. The Recreation Department shall provide tables and chairs for the event as part of its sponsorship role.
Section 5. Public Safety Support. The City Council authorizes the deployment of auxiliary police, Fire, and EMS services for the event and recommends that two (2) police officers be hired to ensure public safety during the event.
Section 6. Implementation. The Commissioner of the Mount Vernon Recreation Department shall oversee the coordination and implementation of the event in collaboration with event organizers.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval.