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File #: TMP -947    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 10/1/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/15/2024 Final action: 10/9/2024
Title: Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Public Safety to Host the Annual "Trunk-or-Treat" Event on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sponsors: PSC
Attachments: 1. MVPD Trunk or Treat.pdf
Board of Estimate & Contract:

RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2024, authorizing the Department of Public Safety to Host the Annual "Trunk-or-Treat" Event on Thursday, October 31, 2024 - (the Department of Public Safety may use available departmental funds to cover any costs associated with organizing and executing the Trunk-or-Treat event), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO HOST THE ANNUAL
TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT ON OCTOBER 31, 2024

Whereas, by letter dated October 7, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing them to host its Annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the closed street in front of the Police Headquarters and a portion of City Hall Plaza; and

Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon's Department of Public Safety wishes to host its Annual Trunk-or-Treat event to provide a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience for children and families in the community; and

Whereas, the Trunk-or-Treat event has become a valued tradition in the City, offering a controlled environment for children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities; and

Whereas, the proposed event is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Police Headquarters and a portion of City Hall Plaza, which will be closed to traffic for the duration of the event; and

Whereas, this year, the Department of Buildings will join the Department of Public Safety in hosting the event, utilizing and decorating city vehicles to enhance the experience for attendees; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that supporting this event aligns with its commitment to fostering community engagement and providing safe and positive activities for ...

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