Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 23, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 24, 2025, authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor 'City Fest 2025' in Partnership with Friends of Mount Vernon, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc., and for Related Purposes - (Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; funds for this event will be reflected in Budget Code A7620.457 not to exceed $25,000); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO
CO-SPONSOR 'CITY FEST 2025' IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH FRIENDS OF MOUNT VERNON, RECREATION
AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC., AND FOR
RELATED PURPOSES
Whereas, in a letter dated April 10, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested authorization for said Department to co-sponsor City Fest 2025: Business, Food, and Culture Expo in partnership with Friends of Mount Vernon, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc., on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Department of Recreation seeks to co-sponsor "City Fest 2025: Business, Food, and Culture Expo" in collaboration with Friends of Mount Vernon, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc., and
Whereas, the event is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, September 14, 2025, and
Whereas, City Fest aims to promote community engagement, local businesses, culture, and entertainment through outdoor festivities that include vendors, performances, and exhibitions, and
Whereas, various City departments will be required to assist with the preparation, execution, and safety of the event, and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the goals and purpose of City Fest 2025 serve the public inter...
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