City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION TO SPONSOR
AND CONDUCT THE ANNUAL EASTER
EGG HUNT CELEBRATION AT HARTLEY PARK
Whereas, in correspondence dated March 2, 2026, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization to sponsor, organize, and conduct the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration at Hartley Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, April 4, 2026; and
Whereas, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration has long been a valued community tradition in the City of Mount Vernon, providing a safe, family-friendly environment and recreational opportunities for the youth of the City; and
Whereas, the event will include various attractions for children and families, including but not limited to face painting, bouncy houses, arts and crafts activities, and the Easter Egg Hunt on the park's great lawn; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation has indicated that funding for this event shall be allocated from Budget Code A7310.104 - Recreation - Youth Programs, and expenditures shall not exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), plus any revenue received in connection with the event; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation has requested that the Mount Vernon Police Department provide a patrol vehicle in the vicinity of the event and that Auxiliary Police personnel be assigned within the park, if applicable, to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Event. The City Council hereby authorizes the Department of Recreation to sponsor, organize, and conduct the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration at Hartley Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Section 2. Funding Authorization. The Comptroller and other appropriate City ...
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