Mount Vernon public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances related to public works, including sewer system rehabilitation and grant funding. The agenda also includes items regarding recreation department bus purchases and the establishment of an Economic Development Task Force.

• Ordinance to amend agreement for $1,500,000.00 HUD community funding for sewer projects
• Ordinance for contract renewal with Dell for Microsoft Services using ARPA funds
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with NY State DOT 5310 program for bus purchase
• Ordinance for the purchase of a new 22 passenger bus
• Ordinance to establish the Mount Vernon Economic Development Task Force

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including street name changes and budget line transfers. The session also includes discussions on federal grant agreements for sewer rehabilitation and bus purchases.

• Renaming Malcolm X Boulevard (4th Street) to Ruth Hassell-Thompson Way
• Renaming 6th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets to W. Franklyn Richardson Way
• Amending ordinance for a $1,500,000.00 HUD community funding grant for sewer projects
• Authorizing American Rescue Plan Act funds for Dell Microsoft Services contract renewal
• Authorizing the purchase of a new 22 passenger bus via NY State DOT 5310 program

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board is considering several ordinances including police wage increases, parking fee changes, and contract renewals. The agenda also includes settling multiple legal claims and tax review settlements.

• Ordinance for Motorola Solutions License Plate Recognition systems
• Ratification of Police Association Comprehensive Wage Increase Agreement
• Increase of 2024 Parking Permit Fees
• $1,500.00 for Department of Public Safety training in Phoenix, Arizona
• Settlement of Petrillo Contracting, Inc. claim for $62,000.00

City Council Special Meeting

The Mount Vernon City Council held a special meeting to consider an ordinance adopting the 2024 Annual Budget. This item was presented during the Finance and Planning session.

• Adoption of the 2024 Annual Budget for the City of Mount Vernon

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to adopt the Annual Budget for 2024. The meeting includes several legislative items regarding budget transfers, contract renewals, and fee changes across multiple city departments.

• Adoption of the Annual Budget for the Year 2024
• Contract with ICC-CDS, LLC for $15,000.00
• Travel authorization for Interim Commissioner of Public Safety to attend AAMA meeting ($1,500.00)
• Increase of Parking Permit Fees for 2024
• Payment agreement with Motorola Solutions for License Plate Recognition systems

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing concerning 20 South 2nd Avenue. The meeting includes a presentation by the City Clerk regarding this location.

• Presentation on 20 South 2nd Avenue

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the 2024 Proposed Annual Estimate for the City of Mount Vernon. The meeting includes a presentation on the city's proposed budget.

• Presentation of the 2024 Proposed Annual Estimate

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including street name changes and fund transfers. The session also includes discussions on public safety contracts, personnel appointments, and municipal fee adjustments.

• Renaming 6th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets to W. Franklyn Richardson Way
• Renaming Malcolm X Boulevard (4th Street) between Fulton Avenue and Langdon Avenue to Ruth Hassell-Thompson Way
• Ordinance to charge a fee for Wedding Photography
• Amendment to extend leaf blower season(s)
• Contract with ICC-CDS LLC to index vital records into Laserfiche

City Council Public Hearing

The Mount Vernon City Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the Downtown Vision. The session includes a presentation from the Planning department and various related reports.

• Downtown Vision Presentation
• MTV 24-003 Downtown Revitalization Guiding Principles - Preliminary Comprehensive Plan

Board of Estimate & Contract Special Meeting

The Board of Estimate & Contract is meeting to consider a resolution adopting the Proposed 2024 Annual Estimate for the City of Mount Vernon.

• Resolution adopting the Proposed 2024 Annual Estimate

City Council Special Meeting

The November 29, 2023, special meeting agenda is procedural and contains no specific topics for discussion. The document only lists a heading for reports from the Finance and Planning committee.

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board of Estimate & Contract is reviewing several ordinances and a settlement. Proposed items include contract renewals for animal control, mental health services, and equipment rentals, as well as a grant to establish a financial empowerment center.

• $141,656.41 payment agreement with InVeris for shooting range repairs and upgrades
• $150,000 grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to establish a financial empowerment center
• $50,000 agreement with Westchester Community Health Center for mental health and wellness services
• Contract renewal with Humane Society of Westchester for animal control services at $33,750
• Rental of a front-end loader for the Department of Public Works at $8,563.80 per month

Board of Estimate & Contract Public Hearing

The Board of Estimate & Contract is holding a public hearing regarding the Proposed 2024 Annual Estimate for the City of Mount Vernon. No other specific items or business are listed on this agenda.

• Proposed 2024 Annual Estimate for CMV

Board of Estimate & Contract Special Meeting

The Board is considering two legal settlements involving the City of Mount Vernon. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding outside counsel for the Law Department.

• Settlement of Alexis Montero v. City of Mount Vernon ($256,865.01)
• Settlement of Richard Keene ($21,000.00)
• Retainer for outside counsel regarding judgment enforcement and trial work

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding public safety, human resources, and finance. Proposed actions include renewing an animal control contract and authorizing mental health services for the Youth Bureau. The council will also consider budget transfers and new financial empowerment initiatives.

• Renewal of contract with Humane Society of Westchester for animal control ($33,750 first-quarter payment)
• Agreement with Westchester Community Health Center for Mental Health and Wellness Services
• Rental of a front-end loader for the Department of Public Works at $8,563.80 per month
• Payment agreement with InVeris for repairs and upgrades to the Shooting Range
• Grant authorization to establish the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center

City Council Public Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Downtown Vision. The meeting includes a presentation based on the Downtown Report.

• Downtown Vision Presentation

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including street name changes, equipment rentals, and mental health service agreements. The session also includes discussions on animal control renewals, shooting range upgrades, and financial empowerment center grants.

• Rename 6th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets to W. Franklyn Richardson Way
• Rename Malcolm X Boulevard (4th Street) between Fulton Avenue and Langdon Avenue to Ruth Hassell-Thompson Way
• Rental of a front-end loader for $8,563.80 per month through December 31, 2023
• Renewal of contract with Humane Society of Westchester for animal control ($33,750.00 first-quarter payment)
• Fire Officer training for two firefighters at a cost of $900.00

City Council Public Hearing

The Mount Vernon City Council held a public hearing on November 15, 2023. The meeting included a presentation regarding the Downtown Vision.

• Downtown Vision Presentation

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board will consider resolutions to ratify a CSEA wage increase agreement and approve several Youth Bureau contracts for the Safe Place for Our Girls program. The meeting also includes reviewing the 2024 Proposed Annual Estimate and setting a date for its public hearing.

• Ratification of CSEA wage increase agreement
• Youth Bureau partnership agreements totaling $72,200
• Purchase of a Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Vehicle for $40,362
• Law Department settlements totaling $17,500
• Acceptance of the 2024 Proposed Annual Estimate

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several partnership agreements for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls program. Additionally, the council is considering various public safety ordinances involving staff training and vehicle purchases.

• Youth Bureau: $30,000 contract with Organization Capacity Building (“OCB”) LLC
• Youth Bureau: $10,000 contract with Ten Media, LLC
• Youth Bureau: $20,000 contract with Kool Nerd Connect (“KNC”)
• Youth Bureau: $10,000 contract with A Believer's Story, Inc
• Public Safety: $40,362.00 purchase of a Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Vehicle

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several partnership agreements for the Safe Place for Our Girls program. The session also includes discussions on public safety equipment, training, and zoning variances.

• Zoning variance for 127 S. Terrace Avenue
• Youth Bureau contracts totaling $72,200 for the Safe Place for Our Girls program
• Purchase of a Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Vehicle for $40,362.00
• Training costs of $2,300.00 for two Department of Public Safety members
• Temporary closure of Roosevelt Sq between No. 5th and No. 6th Avenues

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to address legislation and public works. The agenda includes the Mayor's presentation of a CSEA wage increase agreement.

• CSEA Wage Increase Agreement

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances to fix final expenses and assessment rolls for various building demolitions. The agenda also includes a request to contract with Mercy University for a Financial Empowerment Center.

• Ordinances fixing demolition expenses and assessment rolls for 151 Union Avenue, 211 West Third Street, 213 South Third Avenue, 404 South First Avenue, 271 South Second Avenue, and 119 South First Avenue
• Contract with Mercy University to establish the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center
• Purchase of Smart Covers for Public Works
• ARPA funding for a Chevrolet Express Cargo Van for the Animal Warden
• Public hearing dates for the Downtown Vision for Mount Vernon

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances to fix final expenses and assessment rolls for various building demolitions. The session also includes discussions on public safety training, vehicle conversions, and a contract with Mercy University.

• Ordinances fixing demolition expenses and assessment rolls for 151 Union Avenue, 211 West Third Street, 213 South Third Avenue, 404 South First Avenue, 271 South Second Avenue, and 119 South First Avenue
• Public Safety ARPA request for a Chevrolet Express Cargo Van with vehicle conversion
• Legislation to authorize a contract with Mercy University for the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center
• Request for temporary closure of Roosevelt Sq between No. 5th and No. 6th Avenues
• Amendment to Ordinance #41 regarding American Christmas parking requests

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board of Estimate & Contract will consider several departmental resolutions, including the purchase of an Emergency Command Vehicle using ARPA funds. The meeting also includes reviewing fund transfers for Public Works and accepting a bid for City Hall roof repairs.

• Purchase of Emergency Command Vehicle (ECV) via ARPA funding
• Bid acceptance for City Hall roof repair
• Fund transfer within Public Works to cover negative balances
• Reallocation of funds from Park Working Foreperson to Recreation Maintenance Foreperson
• Agreement with NYS Office of Children and Family Services

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is reviewing a resolution to establish a tax interest amnesty program for qualified property homeowners. The agenda also includes requests for emergency sewer repairs and the purchase of an emergency command vehicle using ARPA funds.

• Resolution establishing a Tax interest Amnesty Program for qualified property homeowners
• Emergency repairs of sewer lines and a sewer truck
• Purchase of an Emergency Command Vehicle (ECV) via ARPA funding
• Transfer of funds from Park Maintenance to Street Cleaning and Traffic budget
• Amendment to the Commercial Vehicle Parking code

City Council Work Session

The Mount Vernon City Council is reviewing several legislative, public works, and safety items. Proposed discussions include a tax interest amnesty program for homeowners and the purchase of an Emergency Command Vehicle using ARPA funds. The session also covers solar permit adoption and departmental fund transfers.

• Tax interest amnesty program for qualified property homeowners
• Purchase of an Emergency Command Vehicle (ECV) using ARPA funds
• Amendment to Section 162-a-1 regarding the sale of commercial and multifamily tax liens
• Adoption of the NYS Unified Solar Permit Process
• Request to approve the 2023 Laserfiche Project Proposal for the City Clerk

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board is reviewing several resolutions including public safety training, youth bureau contracts, and street sign purchases. The agenda also includes a wage increase agreement for Teamsters.

• Swat Command Training
• Glock Armorer Course
• READY4Life Stevens Ave contract
• Kool Nerd Amendment
• LED Street signs purchase

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will review several items including a tax interest amnesty program for qualified property homeowners. The agenda also includes various public safety training requests and equipment purchases.

• Tax interest amnesty program for qualified property homeowners
• Wage increase agreement for 456 Teamsters
• Purchase of an ARPA-funded Emergency Command Vehicle (ECV)
• Amendments to the Chapter 24 Code of Ethics
• Purchase of LED street signs for various intersections

City Council Work Session

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including street sign purchases, personnel training, and contract renewals. Discussion includes updates to the Code of Ethics and various departmental requests for professional development.

• Purchase of LED Street Signs for various intersections
• Repair of Roundabout Fountain
• Purchase of Emergency Command Vehicle (ECV) via ARPA funding
• Adopting the NYS Unified Solar Permit Process
• Amendments to Chapter 24: Article 1 'Code of Ethics'