Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 28, 2025, and signed by the Acting Mayor on May 28, 2025, authorizing the Youth Bureau to Host the 5th Annual "Let Your Colors Shine" Pride Day Event on June 5, 2025, and Related Actions - (from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. In inclement weather, the event shall be held at the Doles Center, located at 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550. The Youth Bureau is authorized to accept a $100.00 donation from the International Law Enforcement Officers Association to support the "LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" event and funding for this event shall not exceed $600.00 and shall be expended from Budget Code A7312.401); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
YOUTH BUREAU TO HOST THE 5TH ANNUAL
"LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" PRIDE DAY EVENT
ON JUNE 5, 2025, AND RELATED ACTIONS
Whereas, in a letter dated May 15, 2025, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau formally requested authorization to host the 5th Annual "LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" Pride Day event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. In inclement weather, the event shall be held at the Doles Center, located at 250 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of fostering inclusivity, diversity, and awareness within the community, particularly in support of the LGBTQIA+ population; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau of the City of Mount Vernon seeks to host the 5th Annual "LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" Pride Day event to celebrate, empower, and connect youth and families to vital community resources; and
Whereas, this event will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at City Hall Plaza from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM and will serve as a public platform for awareness, education, and celebration of LGBTQIA+ youth and community; and
Whereas, in the event of inclement weath...
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