Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 13, 2024, authorizing the Youth Bureau to host the 4th "Let Your Colors Shine" Pride Day and Flag-Raising Event - (Friday, June 14, 2024, at City Hall Plaza from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. In inclement weather, the event will occur at the Doles Center on the same date; $2,000 to be accounted for in Budget Code A6295.458), and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE YOUTH
BUREAU TO HOST THE 4TH "LET YOUR COLORS
SHINE" PRIDE DAY AND FLAG-RAISING EVENT
Whereas, by letter dated May 20, 2024, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation to host the 4th "LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" Pride Day and Flag-Raising event on Friday, June 14, 2024, at City Hall Plaza from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place at the Doles Center on the same date; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the community; and
Whereas, this community event is in partnership with the Mount Vernon Recreation Department, Office of Emergency Services, Mount Vernon Police Department, Mount Vernon Fire Department, SNUG, WJCS, Youth Shelter of Westchester, the Loft, and Dr. Gloria Pope; and
Whereas, the Youth Bureau has requested the presence of three (3) Auxiliary Police Officers to ensure the safety of participants, with an anticipated attendance of over 200 students, parents, partners, and community members; and
Whereas, the event aims to increase awareness of the Youth Bureau and Community-Based Organizations (CBO) offerings, and to disseminate community resources, including exposure to programs serving youths in the LGBTQIA+ community; and
Whereas, the funds required for this event will not exceed $2,000 and will be accounted for in Budget Code...
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