Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Howard Street Playground. Funds for this event shall be appropriated from the following budget codes: Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation Features and Other Expenses) not to exceed $1,500, and Budget Code A1210.404 (Miscellaneous) not to exceed $10,000), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
An Ordinance Authorizing the
Sponsorship of the 3rd Annual
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Whereas, by letter dated July 1, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing the Office of the Mayor, the Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos to sponsor the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Howard Street Playground, with a rain date of September 29, 2024; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon values the diverse cultural heritage of its residents and seeks to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions of the Hispanic community; and
Whereas, the celebration will include live performances, activities for adults and children, food vendors, and drink vendors, and will require certain street closures and permissions to facilitate the event; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Office of the Mayor, the Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos to sponsor the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Howard Street Playground, with a rain date of September 29, 2024.
Section 2. Street Closures. The following streets shall be closed on Sunday, September 22, 2024, between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the event, including set-up and break-down times:
• Howard Street between North Terrace Avenue and West Lincoln Avenue.
Section 3. Sign Posting. The Department of Public Safety and Parking is hereby directed to post street closing signs indicating the above street closure locations and times. These signs shall be posted no later than Monday, September 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Section 4. Use of Public Spaces. Permission is granted to use the street beds and sidewalks to set up booths, tents, tables, and chairs for outdoor dining, food merchandise, and vendors, with no more than 30 vendors.
Section 5. Stage and Facilities. Permission is granted to:
• Authorize a stage placement at the West Lincoln Avenue end of Howard Street.
• Place two (2) Porta Potties for event attendees at the North Terrace side of Howard Street Park.
Section 6. Auxiliary Police. The Mount Vernon Auxiliary Police are requested to be present to act as crowd control and traffic management and provide overall assistance during the event.
Section 7. Bus Rerouting. The Beeline Bus System, Route 55: Local, commuting southbound on North High Street between Putnam and Elm Street, shall be rerouted accordingly to accommodate the event.
Section 8. Funding. Funds for this event shall be appropriated from the following budget codes:
• Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation Features and Other Expenses) not to exceed $1,500.
• Budget Code A1210.404 (Miscellaneous) not to exceed $10,000.
Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.