City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
STREET CLOSURE AND RELATED TRAFFIC
CONTROL MEASURES FOR THE MOUNT VERNON
CLASSIC CAR CLUB OF NEW YORK 13TH ANNUAL
“I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL” CAR SHOW
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Classic Car Club of New York has requested authorization to conduct its 13th Annual “I Know You Got Soul” Car Show at Brush Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the event is intended to promote community engagement, recreation, cultural enrichment, and tourism within the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, in connection with the event, the organizers have requested the temporary closure of West 7th Street between South 3rd Avenue and South 4th Avenue, together with related traffic control and parking restrictions; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has agreed to provide six (6) “Do Not Cross” barricades for placement along South 3rd Avenue and South 4th Avenue at the intersections of West 7th Street, and to install temporary no-parking signage on the left-hand side of West 7th Street; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Fire Department has reviewed the proposed event and has expressed no objection to the holding of the car show; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that authorizing the temporary street closure and related accommodations for the event serves a valid public purpose and is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Mount Vernon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Special Event. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mount Vernon Classic Car Club of New York to conduct the 13th Annual “I Know You Got Soul” Car Show at Brush Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 2. Temporary Street Closure. West 7th Street between South 3rd Avenue and South 4th Avenue shall be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the event and for such additional time as may be necessary for setup and breakdown operations, as determined by the Department of Public Works and the Mount Vernon Police Department.
Section 3. Barricades and Traffic Control. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to provide and install six (6) “Do Not Cross” barricades along South 3rd Avenue and South 4th Avenue at the intersections of West 7th Street in order to facilitate the safe operation of the event.
Section 4. Temporary No-Parking Restrictions. Temporary no-parking restrictions shall be imposed on the left-hand side of West 7th Street during the event period, and the Department of Public Works is authorized to install the necessary signage in connection therewith.
Section 5. Rain Date. In the event of inclement weather, the authorized rain date for the event shall be Saturday, October 3, 2026, subject to the same terms and conditions set forth herein.
Section 6. Compliance with Applicable Laws. The event organizers shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and public safety requirements, including any directives issued by the Mount Vernon Police Department, Fire Department, or Department of Public Works.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and filing of the above-described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.