Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor the Cinco de Mayor Celebration in Collaboration with Westchester Latinos Unidos - (Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground - $1,500 to be allocated from Budget Code A7620.457, Recreation Features & Other Expenses), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF RECREATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE CINCO
DE MAYO CELEBRATION IN COLLABORATION
WITH WESTCHESTER LATINOS UNIDOS
Whereas, by letter dated April 15, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Department to co-sponsor the Cinco de Mayo Celebration scheduled on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground, in partnership with Westchester Latino Unidos; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation, in collaboration with Westchester Latino Unidos, seeks to organize and host the Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground; and
Whereas, the Cinco de Mayo celebration is an eagerly awaited event that promises a vibrant celebration of flavor, music, and cultural pride; and
Whereas, the previous year’s festivities were exceptionally successful, with the vibrant energy of Mexican heritage enriching every aspect of the celebration; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation will co-sponsor the event with Westchester Latinos Unidos, providing the venue and organizing various entertaining activities; and
Whereas, the estimated cost to the city for co-sponsoring this event is approximately $1,500, to be allocated from Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation Features & Other Expenses); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Co-Sponsorship. The Department of Recreation is hereby authorized to co-sponsor the Cinco de Mayo Celebration scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground, in partnership with Westchester Latino Unidos.
Section 2. Responsibilities. The Department of Recreation shall be responsible for providing the venue and organizing fun activities for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Section 3. Funding. An amount not exceeding $1,500 shall be allocated from Budget Bode A7620.457 (Recreation Features & Other Expenses) to cover the expenses associated with co-sponsoring the Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Section 4. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Section 5. Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. Publication. This ordinance shall be published and become effective under the laws of the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.