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 Co-Sponsorship of the Annual Community Baby Shower (May 10, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Doles Community Center - $2,500 shall be allocated from Budget Code A7310.104, Part-Time Salaries, to cover the expenses associated with providing additional staffing for the event), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CO-SPONSORSHIP
OF THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER
Whereas, by letter dated April 11, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the co-sponsorship of the Annual Community Baby Shower, to be held on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Doles Community Center, 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation, in collaboration with Senator Bailey's office, has requested the City Council's endorsement to co-sponsor the Annual Community Baby Shower; and
Whereas, the Community Baby Shower is an initiative aimed at providing practical assistance, emotional support, and a sense of community to expectant parents and families by offering essential baby supplies, educational resources, and a supportive environment; and
Whereas, the event fosters connections among facilities, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and local organizations, creating a network of support that extends beyond the event itself, thereby celebrating the joy of new life and emphasizing the importance of collective care and compassion in welcoming every child into the world; and
Whereas, the level of co-sponsorship from the Recreation Department includes the utilization of the Doles Center, donation of supplies, and provision of additional staffing for the event; and
Whereas, the estimated cost to the city for co-sponsoring this...
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