Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 28, 2025, and signed by the Acting Mayor on May 28, 2025, authorizing the Youth Bureau to Host the 5th Annual “Let Your Colors Shine” Pride Day Event on June 5, 2025, and Related Actions - (from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. In inclement weather, the event shall be held at the Doles Center, located at 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. The Youth Bureau is authorized to accept a $100.00 donation from the International Law Enforcement Officers Association to support the “LET YOUR COLORS SHINE” event and funding for this event shall not exceed $600.00 and shall be expended from Budget Code A7312.401); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
YOUTH BUREAU TO HOST THE 5TH ANNUAL
“LET YOUR COLORS SHINE” PRIDE DAY EVENT
ON JUNE 5, 2025, AND RELATED ACTIONS
Whereas, in a letter dated May 15, 2025, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization to host the 5th Annual “LET YOUR COLORS SHINE” Pride Day event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. In inclement weather, the event shall be held at the Doles Center, located at 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of fostering inclusivity, diversity, and awareness within the community, particularly in support of the LGBTQIA+ population; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau of the City of Mount Vernon seeks to host the 5th Annual “LET YOUR COLORS SHINE” Pride Day event to celebrate, empower, and connect youth and families to vital community resources; and
Whereas, this event will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at City Hall Plaza from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM and will serve as a public platform for awareness, education, and celebration of LGBTQIA+ youth and community; and
Whereas, in the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be the Doles Center, located at 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550; and
Whereas, the event is made possible through a partnership with Recreation, OEM, MVPD, MVFD, SNUG, WJCS, Fidelis, The Loft, and Dr. Gloria Pope; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau requests authorization to accept a $100.00 donation from the International Law Enforcement Officers Association to support the event; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau further requests authorization to raise the Pride flag, provided by the Youth Bureau, at City Hall on June 2, 2025, and to have it lowered and returned to the Youth Bureau on July 1, 2025; and
Whereas, approximately 200 attendees are expected, and it is requested that four (4) Auxiliary Police Officers and two (2) to four (4) officers from the Mount Vernon Police Department be present to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants; and
Whereas, expenses associated with the event shall not exceed $600.00 and shall be allocated from budget code A7312.401; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Host Event. The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau is hereby authorized to host the 5th Annual “LET YOUR COLORS SHINE” Pride Day event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. In inclement weather, the event shall be held at the Doles Center, located at 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550.
Section 2. Partnership and Community Engagement. The event shall be conducted in partnership with the Mount Vernon Recreation Department, OEM, Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD), Mount Vernon Fire Department (MVFD), SNUG, WJCS, Fidelis, The Loft, and Dr. Gloria Pope.
Section 3. Acceptance of Donation. The Youth Bureau is authorized to accept a $100.00 donation from the International Law Enforcement Officers Association to support the “LET YOUR COLORS SHINE” event.
Section 4. Pride Flag Raising. Authorization is granted for the Pride flag to be raised at Mount Vernon City Hall on June 2, 2025, and to be lowered and returned to the Youth Bureau on July 1, 2025.
Section 5. Public Safety Support. The City authorizes the presence of four (4) Auxiliary Police Officers and two (2) to four (4) MVPD officers for security and public safety during the event.
Section 6. Budget Allocation. Funding for this event shall not exceed $600.00 and shall be expended from budget code A7312.401.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.