City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY
CLOSURE OF ROOSEVELT SQUARE
(BETWEEN NORTH 5TH AND NORTH 6TH AVENUES)
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Police Department (“MVPD”) has requested the temporary closure of Roosevelt Square between North 5th and North 6th Avenues in front of the MVPD; and
Whereas, the current vehicular and pedestrian traffic poses a hazard to officers responding to urgent calls; and
Whereas, the temporary closure will be limited to emergency and police-authorized vehicles only; and
Whereas, this closure is proposed until the completion of a traffic study by the Department of Public Works; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Temporary Closure Authorization. The City Council authorizes the temporary closure of Roosevelt Square between North 5th and North 6th Avenues, directly in front of the Mount Vernon Police Department.
Section 2. Limited Access. During the temporary closure, only emergency and police-authorized vehicles will be permitted in the specified section of Roosevelt Square.
Section 3 Duration of Closure.
The closure will remain in effect until the completion of a traffic study by the Department of Public Works.
Section 4. Traffic Study. The Department of Public Works is directed to conduct a traffic study in the specified area to assess the impact of the closure on vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City Council.