City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO CO-SPONSOR
THE RESCHEDULED 'CITY FEST 2025' (BUSINESS,
FOOD AND CULTURE EXPO) WITH THE FRIENDS
OF MOUNT VERNON, RECREATION AND YOUTH
PROGRAMS, INC., AND PROVIDING FOR NECESSARY
STREET CLOSURES, CITY SERVICES, AND SUPPORT
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 27, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization to co-sponsor the rescheduled City Fest 2025 with the Friends of Mount Vernon, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc.; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon previously approved City Fest 2025 during its regular meeting held on April 23, 2025; and
Whereas, due to rescheduling, the event will now be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with a rain date of September 21, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation desires to co-sponsor this event to promote local business, food, arts, and cultural engagement; and
Whereas, it is necessary to close certain streets, post signage, direct municipal departments to provide services, and implement public safety measures to ensure the success and safety of City Fest 2025; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Co-Sponsor Event. The City of Mount Vernon Department of Recreation is hereby authorized to co-sponsor City Fest 2025 with the Friends of Mount Vernon, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc., on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with a rain date of Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Section 2. Event Time and Location. City Fest 2025 shall be held between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on the designated date(s).
Section 3. Street Closures. The following streets shall be closed to vehicular traffic from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the day of the event:
(a) Gramatan Avenue from Lincoln...
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