City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HOSTING
OF THE HILLTOP GIVE BACK COOKOUT
COMMUNITY EVENT ON AUGUST 2, 2025
Whereas, the organizers of the Founder of the Hilltop Give Back Cookout have formally requested permission from the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon to host a community event on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, August 9, 2025, closing 4th Avenue between 3rd Street and 4th Street for the duration of the event; and
Whereas, the Hilltop Give Back Cookout is an annual grassroots initiative celebrating the spirit of Mount Vernon while uplifting local youth and families through food, music, and youth-focused back-to-school supply giveaways; and
Whereas, this event has served the community for the past four years and continues to foster a positive, safe, and unifying atmosphere for residents; and
Whereas, the event will require the closure of 4th Avenue between 3rd Street and 4th Street for the duration of the event; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has no objections to the event and shall place "No Parking Signs" seventy-two (72) hours in advance and erect barricades twenty-four (24) hours in advance; and
Whereas, the Fire Department has no objections provided that open flame cooking complies with all safety regulations and that fire extinguishers appropriate for grills, propane, and oil are on-site, and that roadways remain accessible for emergency vehicles; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety recommends that one (1) Sergeant and four (4) officers be hired on an overtime basis for the street closure and event security, with additional officers authorized at the discretion of the patrol supervisor at the expense of the event organizers; and
Whereas, the organizers must submit the necessary documents, including payment of a $100 administrative fee, a $500 money order payable to the City of Mount Vernon, a site setup diagram, a Ce...
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