City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO
CO-SPONSOR THE YUSUF SHAH ISLAMIC
CENTER JUNETEENTH HEALTH FAIR AT
HARTLEY PARK
Whereas, in correspondence dated February 13, 2026, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization to co-sponsor the Yusuf Shah Islamic Center Juneteenth Health Fair to be held at Hartley Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and annually thereafter on the first Saturday in June, subject to compliance with all applicable laws, rules, permits, and regulations of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the Yusuf Shah Islamic Center has requested that the City of Mount Vernon authorize the Department of Recreation to co-sponsor the "Juneteenth Health Fair" to be held at Hartley Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and annually thereafter on the first Saturday in June; and
Whereas, the Yusuf Shah Islamic Center's mission is to promote a stronger sense of community, educate the public regarding Islam, its teachings, ideology, philosophy, and culture, and foster civic responsibility among members and non-members alike; and
Whereas, the proposed Juneteenth Health Fair is intended to provide community engagement, health awareness resources, educational opportunities, and family-oriented activities for residents of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the Yusuf Shah Islamic Center has requested authorization for the use of Hartley Park from 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m., including designated periods for event setup, event operations, and cleanup; and
Whereas, the Yusuf Shah Islamic Center has further requested the presence of Auxiliary Police Officers to assist with public safety during the event; and
Whereas, vendor spaces will be made available to local food and craft merchants, and all vendors shall be required to obtain any necessary one-day vendor permits and comply with all applicable City regulations; and
Whereas, all vendors utilizing...
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