Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 24, 2024, and signed by the Acting Mayor on April 24, 2024, authorizing the Department of Recreation to Co-Sponsor the Cinco de Mayor Celebration in Collaboration with Westchester Latinos Unidos - (Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground - $1,500 to be allocated from Budget Code A7620.457, Recreation Features & Other Expenses), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF RECREATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE CINCO
DE MAYO CELEBRATION IN COLLABORATION
WITH WESTCHESTER LATINOS UNIDOS
Whereas, by letter dated April 15, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation has requested legislation authorizing the Department to co-sponsor the Cinco de Mayo Celebration scheduled on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground, in partnership with Westchester Latino Unidos; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation, in collaboration with Westchester Latino Unidos, seeks to organize and host the Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Howard Street Playground; and
Whereas, the Cinco de Mayo celebration is an eagerly awaited event that promises a vibrant celebration of flavor, music, and cultural pride; and
Whereas, the previous year's festivities were exceptionally successful, with the vibrant energy of Mexican heritage enriching every aspect of the celebration; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation will co-sponsor the event with Westchester Latinos Unidos, providing the venue and organizing various entertaining activities; and
Whereas, the estimated cost to the city for co-sponsoring this event is approximately $1,500, to be allocated from Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation Features & Other Expenses); Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
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