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City council approves multiple ordinances and resolutions; lease for internal‑affairs office renewed amid calls to find city property
Summary
At the June 25 Mount Vernon City Council meeting members approved a block of event, contract and training items, passed several resolutions honoring local figures, and renewed a one‑year lease for an off‑campus internal‑affairs location while directing staff to search for city‑owned alternatives.
The Mount Vernon City Council on June 25 voted on a series of ordinances, resolutions and contracts. Most items on the legislative calendar were approved; several items produced brief discussion and directions for follow‑up.
Key outcomes (motions adopted by roll call or unanimous voice vote):
- Grace Baptist Church special event permit (5K Walk for Education, scheduled July 19 with rain date July 26): ordinance moved and approved by roll call (Councilman Boxhill—Aye; Councilwoman Gleason—Aye; Councilman Thompson—Aye; Council President Brown—Aye).
- Department of Public Works: authorization to advertise for bids for various public‑works construction equipment rentals (ordinance) — passed by roll call.
- Intermunicipal agreement…
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