City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF HARTLEY PARK FACILITIES BY THE
NELSON MANDELA/HOSEA ZOLLICOFFER
SCHOOL FOR AN END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION
Whereas, in a letter dated May 28, 2025, Ms. Battista, a sixth-grade teacher at Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer School, formally requested permission for the school to use the basketball court, playground, senior pavilion, and surrounding grassy areas in Hartley Park on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to hold an end-of-year celebration for students and their families; and
Whereas, the Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer School has formally requested permission to utilize designated public facilities within Hartley Park on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and
Whereas, the requested facilities include the basketball court, playground, senior pavilion, and surrounding grassy areas for a community-centered event; and
Whereas, the purpose of the event is to celebrate the academic achievements of sixth and seventh-grade students and to foster stronger community engagement among students, families, and the broader Mount Vernon community; and
Whereas, the school has committed to providing its own tables and chairs, ensuring supervision of students and attendees, and taking full responsibility for cleanup and maintenance of the area during and after the event; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon City Council wishes to co-sponsor this celebration in recognition of the school’s educational mission and the value of promoting youth development and civic pride; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization for Use. The Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer School is hereby granted permission to use the basketball court, playground, senior pavilion, and adjacent grassy areas within Hartley Park on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a student and family end-of-year celebration.
Section 2. City Council Co-Sponsorship. The City of Mount Vernon, through the City Council, shall co-sponsor the event, recognizing its alignment with the city’s values of youth empowerment, community engagement, and educational support.
Section 3. Conditions of Use.
As a condition of this authorization:
• The Nelson Mandela/Hosea Zollicoffer School shall supply and remove all tables, chairs, and other temporary equipment used during the event.
• The school shall ensure proper supervision of all students and attendees throughout the event.
• The school shall be responsible for complete cleanup of the premises at the conclusion of the event.
• No amplified sound or commercial activity shall occur without appropriate permits, if required.
• All activities must comply with applicable City ordinances and park regulations.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.