Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on February 11, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on February 11, 2025, authorizing the Establishment of the Summer Outdoor Movie Series as an Official Annual Event of the City of Mount Vernon Department of Recreation - (the Summer Outdoor Movie Series shall commence on the first Monday of July and conclude on the last Monday of August each year and will be held at the following locations: the Doles Center Green, Fleetwood Playground, Hartley Park, or Memorial Field. In the case of inclement weather on a scheduled Monday, the rain date shall be the Wednesday of the same week. The Summer Outdoor Movie Series cost shall be $5,000 to be allocated from Budget Code A7620.464, annually), and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SUMMER OUTDOOR
MOVIE SERIES AS AN OFFICIAL ANNUAL EVENT
OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON DEPARTMENT
OF RECREATION
Whereas, by letter dated January 31, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the establishment of the Summer Outdoor Movie Series as an official annual event sponsored by the City of Mount Vernon Department of Recreation; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of recreational and cultural events in fostering community spirit, engagement, and economic vitality; and
Whereas, the Summer Outdoor Movie Series has been a cherished tradition, providing high-quality, age-appropriate entertainment to residents and visitors free of charge; and
Whereas, formalizing this event as an officially sponsored annual program will ensure its sustainability and continued impact on community well-being; and
Whereas, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the residents of Mount Vernon to enact legislation establishing the Summer Outdoor Movie Series as an ongoing program under the auspices of the Department of Recreation; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Establishment of the Summer Outdoor Movie Series. The Summer Outdoor Movie Series is hereby established as an official, annual event sponsored by the City of Mount Vernon Department of Recreation.
Section 2. Event Schedule and Locations:
(a) The Summer Outdoor Movie Series shall commence on the first Monday of July and conclude on the last Monday of August each year.
(b) The event shall be held at one designated location: The Doles Center Green, Fleetwood Playground, Hartley Park, or Memorial Field.
(c) In the case of inclement weather on a scheduled Monday, the rain date shall be the Wednesday of the same week.
Section 3. Funding:
(a) The cost of the Summer Outdoor Movie Series shall be $5,000 annually.
(b) The funding for this event shall be allocated from Budget Code A7620.464.
Section 4. Security and Crowd Management:
(a) The City of Mount Vernon shall request the support of the Mount Vernon Auxiliary Police for security and crowd management at each scheduled event date.
(b) The provision of security services shall be contingent upon the availability of the Mount Vernon Auxiliary Police.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.