Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on August 15, 2024, authorizing the Sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Howard Street Playground. Funds for this event shall be appropriated from the following budget codes: Budget Code A7620.457 (Recreation Features and Other Expenses) not to exceed $1,500, and Budget Code A1210.404 (Miscellaneous) not to exceed $10,000), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SPONSORSHIP OF THE 3RD ANNUAL
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Whereas, by letter dated July 1, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing the Office of the Mayor, the Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos to sponsor the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Howard Street Playground, with a rain date of September 29, 2024; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon values the diverse cultural heritage of its residents and seeks to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions of the Hispanic community; and
Whereas, the celebration will include live performances, activities for adults and children, food vendors, and drink vendors, and will require certain street closures and permissions to facilitate the event; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Office of the Mayor, the Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos to sponsor the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Howard Street Playground, with a rain date of September 29, 2024.
Section 2. Street Closures. ...
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