Board of Estimate & Contract
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, NY · January 18, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT
MINUTES
VIRTUAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY18, 2022
Call to Order: At 04:06 P.M. by Chairwoman Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard
Board Members Present: Comptroller Darren Morton, City Council President Derrick Thompson and
Chairwoman, Mayor Shawyn Patterson- Howard
Others: City Clerk William H. Holmes, Deputy City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters
Absent: None
Roll Call and reading of agenda items administered by Clerk Holmes
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES
Int. No. 1 Granting permission to the Mayor and two staffers to attend the 90th Annual
Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
On the Question: None
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
Int. No. 2 Authorizing the transfer of funds within the Department of Veteran Services.
($9,500.00)
On the Question – Comptroller Morton noted that he checked to confirm that
there were funds available in the budget line and confirmed that there were available funds.
He inquired if the transfer request was because of expenditure that needed to be done.
His concern was whether that expenditure occurred in year 2021, if so is the department in
receipt of the product, because it may not be necessary to do the transfers if the department
did not have the product in house by December 31, 2021.
Chairwoman Mayor Patterson Howard responded that she knows that the transfer was
initially requested in December to allow for the purchase of computers for staff and
volunteer use, however, it was not approved in time so she is not sure if any purchase was
made in 2021 and therefor she is not sure of any incurred expense with that regards.
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
Int. No. 3 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Westchester-Putnam
Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) (Gun Violence).
On the Question: Comptroller Morton noted that the legislation states that it commences
August 1, 2021 to July 2022, and the expenditure code is the same for both salary and
fringe, he advised that there will be a separate code for fringe going forward and
although it has traditionally been that both salary and fringe had the same code, it is
not the correct coding process. It must be properly coded so both the fringe and salary
can be attributed to their respective accounts. Also, there should be confirmation on
whether this is reimbursable, Executive Director Burrell-Butler must confirm if this is
reimbursable.
Chairwoman, Mayor Patterson-Howard advised that she asked Executive Director
Burrell to confirm this information, she noted that this contract will be extended as it was
executed late and delayed because of the transition of leadership on the state level.
Comptroller Morton replied that this means that there will be a roll over and he will
adjust the 2022 budget to reflect this.
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
Int. No. 4 Amending Ordinance No. 14, adopted July 16, 2021, entitled “An Ordinance
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Westchester – Putnam
Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) Youth Employment Services Program.”
On the Question: Comptroller Morton wants to make sure that his department is properly
tracking the expenditure of the grant funds,1 so he would like Executive Director Burrell-
Butler to contact him to speak on it.
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
Int. No. 5 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with NYS Office of Children and
Family Services. ($35,500.00)
On the Question: Comptroller Morton- “same as previous request”
Chairwoman Mayor Patterson-Howard responded yes, we want to make sure that this is
tracked correctly, acknowledge and noted.
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
Int. No. 6 Granting permission to the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau and four staff
members of the Youth Bureau’s Strong Program to attend a conference.
On the Question: None
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
Int. No. 7 Authorizing the Department of Buildings to increase permit fees.
On the Question: Chairwoman Mayor Patterson-Howard noted that the building
department have not increased permit fees in ten years. This is extremely challenging
as the City is incurring cost that are not covered by the fees being charged. The fees to
secure permits are less than what other Westchester municipalities are charging. This also
impedes the city from fully operating at an optimal level because the affected staff pay
rate is insufficient compared to the hours worked, as a result it is hard to retain and recruit
competent staffing. Through the ARPA funds money has been added to the upcoming
budget for plan examiners. When code enforcers and housing inspectors are out on a
project two or three times often times this is not covered by the fees and so it is
imperative to increase the fees .The building department has been the bain of many
constituent’s stress for a long time because the services have not kept pace with the
demands, but at the same time the cost of the services have not kept pace with what the
true cost are. So that is why the fees must be increased at the same time looking to increase
the quality of service, the consistency of service and the efficiency of service.
Comptroller Morton questioned were the term ‘fee’ should be used for the charge when a
Stop Work Order is issued, or should it be termed as a ‘violation’. He expounded; it was
his belief that the charge was a ‘violation’ because the person acted without authority and
using the term ‘fee’ would create confusion.
Chairwoman Mayor Patterson-Howard, Council President Thompson and City Clerk
Homes provided their input on their interpretation on the verbiage.
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
Int. No. 8 Creating the position of “Director of Economic Development” through the
Department of Planning and Community Development and authorizing the
allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
On the Question: Chairwoman, Mayor Patterson-Howard, added that even though there
is no question, for transparency there is allocation in the ARPA funds for small
businesses and small business technical assistance. This could have been done either by
hiring a consultant or hiring a fulltime employee and we have opted to hire a full time
employee who comes with over a decade of experience in working with small business
and WMBEs, and a very successful track record. Mount Vernon encompasses a diverse
community of small businesses and we want to make sure that we have someone on
board to support economic development, provide technical assistance and build
relationships and so the role is not just the director of economic development it also a
director of development, empowerment and equity. Working with small businesses this
person will also oversee other programs such as mayors for guaranteed income;
overseeing the staff working in that area and anything around the financial navigators (ex.
people impacted by Covid) and equity also just making sure that people have equitable
opportunities to do business here in the city of Mount Vernon as we grow economically,
we are doing it in a way that is very intentional and very balanced. This position will be
funded for three years, as well as fringe any other OTPS (other personnel
services/regular business expenses).
Ayes: Comptroller Morton, Council President Thompson and Chairwoman, Mayor
Patterson-Howard
Nays: None
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Chairwoman, Mayor Patterson-Howard – At 5pm there will be the Urban Renewal Agency Meeting
depending on a few details in that meeting we may have to call a special city council and board of estimate
meeting to expedite the approval of securing some equipment because the supply chain is a real issue, I will
not know for sure if a special meeting will be necessary upon the conclusion of the Urban Renewal meeting,
so this a potential heads-up, I will keep you posted.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Tanesia M. Walters, J.D., M.P.A
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES
Granting permission to the Mayor and two staffers to attend the 90" Annual Meeting of
tlie U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Authorizing tlie transfer of funds within the Department of Veteran Services. ($9,500.00)
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Westchester-Putnam Workforce
Development Board (WPWDB) (Gun Violence).
Amending Ordinance No. 14, adopted July 16, 2021, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing
the Mayor to enter into an Agreement witli the Westchester - Putnam Workforce
Development Board (WPWDB) Youtl'i Employment Services Program."
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with NYS Office of Children and Family
Services. ($35,500 00)
Granting pen'nission to the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau and four staff members
of the Youtli Bureau's Strong Program to attend a conference.
7. Authori@ng
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of Buildingsto increase
permitfees.
Creating the position of "Director of Economic Development" through the Department of
Plaru'iing and Comi'nunity Development and authorizing the allocation ofAmerican Rescue
Plan Act Funds.
jAN ' 8 2022
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January 12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, granting
permission to the Mayor and two staffers to attend the 90'h Annual Meeting
of the u.s. Conference of Mayors, be and the same is hereby approved.
ADOPTED BY
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION
TO THE MAYOR AND TWO ST AFFERS TO
ATTEND THE ANNUAL 90"' ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE tJ.s. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
WHEREAS, by letter dated Januaiy 6, 2022, tlie Mayor of tlie City of Mount
Ven'ion has requested legislation autliorizing lierself and two staffers to attend tlie
aiuuial 90(" Ai'uiual Meeting of tl'ie U.S. Conference of Mayors from Januai"y 17 -
Januai"y 21, 2022 to be lield in Wasliington DC; NOW, THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Vemon, in City Coru'icil convened, does liereby ordain
and enact:
Sectionl. Pern'iission is liereby granted to tlie Mayor of tlie City of
Mount Vernon and two staffers to attend tl'ie aniuial 901"Annual Meeting of tlie U.S.
Conference of Mayors from Januaiy 17 - Januai'y 21, 2022 to be lield in
Washington DC.
Section2. Tlie entire cost of tlie tiip including transportation,
incidentals, registrations fees and liotel sliorild not exceed Six Thousand Dollars
($6,000.00) and will be expensed as follows: (i) tlie cost of travel and ]"iotel fee of
$3,000 will be deducted from Budget A1210.402 (Travel); and (ii) the total cost of
tlie conference $3,000 will be deducted fi-om Budget Code A1210.403 (Membership
& Dues).
Section 3. Reimbursement of travel expenses, meals, incidetttals, and
miscellaneous expenses is fiirtlier autliorized ripon presentment of receipts and will
be fiuided througli Budget Code A3120.451 (Training), Office of the Mayor 2022
Budget.
Section 4. Tl'iis ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by tbe
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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JAN 1 8 2022
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January 12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, authorizing
the transfer of funds within the Department of Veteran Services, be and the
same is hereby approved.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS WITHIN THE DEP ARTMENT OF VETERAN
HELD SERV ICES.
WHEREAS, by letter dated Decern'ber 22, 2021, tlie Director of tlie
Department of Veteran Services lias reqriested pei'inission to transfer $9,500.00
within said depaitment; NOW, TI-IEREFORE,
JAN ! 2 2[}22 Tl'te City of Mount Vei'i'ion, in City Council convened, does l'iereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Comptroller is liereby aut}ioiized and directed to traiisfer
the sum of $9,500.00 witliin tlie Depaitment of Veterans Services 2021 Budget as
follows:
AMOUNT ' FROM TO
$5,000.00 Budget Code A7550.496 Budget Code A6510.401
(Memorial Day Fund) (Office Expense)
$2,000.00 Budget Code A6510.461 Budget Code A6510.401
(Special Tribute) (Office Expense)
$1,000.00 Budget Code A6510.203 Budget Code A6510.401
(Equil_iment) (Office Expense)
$500.00 Budget Code A65 10.402 Budget Code A65 10.401
(Travel Expense) (Office Expense)
$1,ooo.oo Budget Code A6510.417 Budget Code A6510.401
(Edricatioi'i/Training) (Office Expense)
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JAN1 8 2022
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January 12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, authorizing
the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Westchester-Putnam Workforce
Development Board (WPWDB), be and the same is hereby approved.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WPWDB)
'l)VHEREAS, by letter dated Januaiy 4, 2022, tlie Executive Director of the
Yoritli Bureari l'ias requested legislation aritliorizing tlie Mayor to enter into an
agreement with Westcliester-Putnam Work[orce Development Board (WPWDB)
under the auspices of the County and tlie Department of Social Services Office of
Workforce Investment to liave tl'ie Mormt Vernon Youtli Bureau provide "Gun
Violence Prevention" Services to 55 young adults by July 31, 2022; and
W}IEREAS, tl'ie program will commence on August 1, 2021 and continue
tl'irough July 31, 2022 and sliorild not exceed tlie coxitracted award amount of
$300,000.00. Tlie program will provide job training, soft-skills, worksliops, 8-
weeks of work expeiience, credentialing, and placement in good-paying jobs;
NOW, THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Veriion, in City Cormcil convened, does liereby ordaixi
and enact:
Section 1. n'ie Mayor is liereby aritliorized to enter into an agreement
witli Westcliester-Putnam Workforce Development B under tlie arispices of the
County and tlie Department of Social Services Office of Workforce Investt'nent in
the amount of $300,000.00 for tlie extended contract period of August 1, 2021 to
July 31, 2022.
Section2. Funds for tlie aforesaid in an amount not to exceed
$300,000.00 are to be accorinted for in Revenue Code A4790.6 to pro'vide for
appropriations in Budget Codes A6296.101 (Salaiies and Fringes) and A6296.458
(miscellaneous expenses), wl'iicli includes vendors, consumables, supplies,
transpoitation, and incentives. There is no matd'xing obligation for this grat'zt.
Section 3. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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jAN i 8 2fl22
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January 12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, amending
Ordinance No. 14, adopted July 16, 2021, entitled "An Ordinance
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with the Westchester -
Putnam WorkTorce Development Board (WPWDB) Youth Employment
Services Program," be and the same is hereby approved.
ADOPTED BY
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 14,
ADOPTED JULY 16- 2021, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTCHESTER - PUTNAM
WORI(FORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WPWDB) YOUTH
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM.=
Tlie City of Moru'it Vei-i'ion, in City Council convened, does l'iereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. Tl'ie first and second decretal paragrapli and Section 1 ai'id 2
of Ordinance No 14, adopted July 16, 2021, entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE WESTCHESTER - PU'I'NAM WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(WPWDB) YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM" is liereby amended
as follows:
WHEREAS, by letter dated July 8, 2021, tlie Deprity Director of tlie Mount
Vetnon Youtli Bureau lias requested legislation autl'ioiizing tlie Mayor to enter into
an agreement with tl'ie Westcliester-Putnam Workforce Development Board
(WPWDB) Youtli En'iployment Sei'vices Progran'i in tlie amount of $97,785.00 and
$99,609.00 for a total of $197,394.00 for tl'ie contract peiiod of May 1, 2021 to
December 31, 2021 jSeptember 30, 2021]; and
WHEREAS, tlie aforesaid agreement will allow tlie Mount Vex-i'ion Youtli
Bureau to provide con'ipreliensive Youtli Employinent services to 70 [45] youth
between tlie ages 14-24 [20]. Tlie progran'i lias the capability to support eligible
youtli and build arormd four key tliemes: Prel:iaration for success in career pathways;
improving educational adiievement by implementing a viable academic plan; skills
development tied to career patliways via work-based leari'iing and/or occupational
skills development; and support set-vices tliat provide a liolistic approach to the
youtli's needs; and
WHEREAS, tl'ie grant will enalrle youtl'i to transition into adulthood and gain
eventual economic self-sufficiency tl'irorigli careers, post-secondary education
and/or training; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Moruit Ven'ion. in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is liereby autliorized to enter into an agreement
with tlie Westcliester-Putnam Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) Youth
En'iployment Set-vices Program in tlie amount of $97,785.00 and $99,609.00 for a
total of $197,394.00 for tlie contract peiiod of May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
[September 30, 2021].
Sectioi'i2. Tlie aforesaid finds in an amount not to exceed a total of
$197,394.00 ($97,785.00] are to be accounted for in Revenue Code A4790.6 to
provide for approl+iiations in Budget Codes A6296.101 (Salaxies and Fringes)and
A6296.458 (Miscellaneoris Expenses), wliid'i includes vendors, supplies, and
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incentives. Tliere is no matcliing obligation for tl'iis grant Jbudget code A6296.101 -
Revenue code A4790.6 and tliey are reimbursable fiu'ids].
Sectioi'i3. Tliis ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by tlie
Board of Estin'iate and Contract.
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Deleted Matter in Brackets [ ]
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5 RESOLVED,that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, authorizing
the Mayor to enter into an agreement with NYS Office of Children and
Family Services, be and the same is hereby approved.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTI-IORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS OFFICE
OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
WHEREAS, lyy letter dated Januaiy 4, 2022, tlie Deputy Director of tl'ie
Yoritli Bweau lias requested legislation authoiiziitg tlie Mayor to enter into ait
agreement witli the NYS Office of Children aiid Family Services througli tlie office
of Assemblyinan J. Gaiy Pretlow to provide a Youtl'i Employment and Training
Program for 25 youtlis in tlie amount of $35,000.00 for tl"ie contract period of
Januaiy 1, 2022 tlirorigl'i Decen'iber 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, tlie program will allow Mount Vernon Youth Bureau to provide
youtlis between tlie ages of 14-21 witli an on-tl'ie-job work expeiience tliat will
increase job readiness skills and provide en'iployi'i'ient to low income; NOW,
THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Venion, in City Council convened, does liereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is l'iereby authorized to enter into an agreement
witli tlie NYS Office of Cliildren and Faxi'iily Services through the office of
Assemblyman J. Gaiy Pretlow to provide a Youtli Employt'nent and Training
Program for 25 youtlis.
Section 2. Funds in tlie ai'noruit of $35,000.00 are to be accounted for in
Revenue Code A3389.1 and Budget Code A7340.101 (Salaries and Fringes). There
is no match obligatiori for tliis grant.
Section 3. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
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JAN
I 8 2022
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January 12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, granting
permission to the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau and four staff
members of the Youth Bureau's Strong Program to attend a conference, be
and the same is hereby approved.
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION
TO TI-IE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
\OUTH BUREAU AND FOUR ST AFF
MEMBERS OF THE YOUTH BUREAtlS STRONG
PROGRAM TO ATTEND A CONFERENCE.
WHEREAS, by letter dated December 15, 2021, tlie Executive Director
of the Youtli Bureau lias requested perinission for lierself and forir staff
members of the Mount Ven'ion Yoritli Bureau's STRONG Program to attend
tlie 251" Annual Foundation Beyond SCIIOOI Horirs 2022 from Februaiy 23-26,
2022 to be lield at tlie Caiibe Royal in Orlando, Floiida; NOW, THEREFORE,
Tlie City of Mount Vex-non, in City Council convened, does liereby
ordain and enact:
Sectionl. PerinissionislierebygrantedtotlieExecutiveDirectorof
tlie Yoritli Bureari and four staff members of tlie Moruit Venion Youtl'i Bureau's
STRONG Program to attend the 25"' Ai'u'iual Foundation Beyond Scliool Hours
2022 from Febi'uary 23-26, 2022 to be lield at tl'ie Caribe Royal in Orlando,
Floi-ida.
Section 2. FLIIICIS for the aforesaid not to exceed $8,195.00 are to be
accounted for in Revemie Code A4820 with appropriations in Budget Code 21"'
CCLC A7316.402, Youtl'i Bureari Grant Funded.
Section 3. Tliis ordinaxice sliall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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JANI 8 2022
7 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January
12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, authorizing
the Departmentof Buildings to increase permit fees, be and the same is
hereby approved.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEP ARTMENT
OF BUILDINGS TO INCREASE PERMIT FEES.
WHEREAS, by letter dated Januaiy 12, 2022, tlie Commissioner of tlie
Depaxtment of Buildings lias reqriested pen'i'iissioxi to increase perinit fees
(attaclied); ai'id
WHEREAS, it is further requested tliat tlie following fees be added to tlie
Depaitment of Buildings fee scl'iedule:
ANNUAL BUILDmG INSPECTION FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE 3 AND MORE FAMILY /
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
This will benefit botli tlie landlord and tenant, as tbe landlord can be
sure their property is under proper care, and tlie tenant can confiri'n
tlie propeity tliey live or work in lias no problems sucli as leakages,
mold, pest infection and any otlier possible issues tliat may liave been
overlooked if regular inspections are not perforined.
o $125.00-proposedfeeperiiispection
o $150.00 - proposed fee for reinspection, thereafter
I> ANNUAL SIGN REINSPECTION FEE
Tlie Department of Buildings is requesting tliat aii ai'uiual
reinspection fee be added to tlie fee scliedule to reduce the number of
dilapidated signs flu-ougliout tlie city. Fees should be as assessed as
follows:
o Ninety Dollars ($90.00) per Wall or Grorind Sign.
o One Hundred Dollars ($ 100.00) per Roof Sign.
o Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per Awning or Canopy.
Tlie aiutual reinspection fee sl'iall be due and payable as of tlie first
day of Marcl'i in eacli year and paid witl'iin tliat calendar montli. Any
ai'ui'iial reinspection fee not I:iaid witliin the calendar montli of Marcli
sliall be increased by 50% of the annual reinspection fee as an
additional fee.
TEMPORARY PLACE OF ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATE OF
OPERATION (P ACO)
It is reqriired tliat pren'iises wliere 75 or more members of the public
gatlier indoors or 200 or more gatlier oritdoors, for religious,
recreational, educational, political, or social pui'poses, or to coxisume
food or diii'i liave a Temporary Place of Assembly Cettificate of
Operatioi'i in place. To liave a legal Place of Assembly, certain Fire
and Building Code requiren'ients must be fulfilled. Tlie Department
of Buildings perfonns tlie initial inspection for eacli issuance of a
Teml:ioraiy Place of Assembly Ceitificate of Operation.
o S250.00 - proposed fee for 7SG6
200 pecil"ile indoors e
o $25.00- proposed
feefor eachadditional
50people, /AA
tliereafter
For application receive.d ]ess tlian 10 business days pxior to the
scheduled event, an additional cliarge of $100 per day leading 11P to
tl'ie event will be due in addition to the filing fee.
JAN !
> INITIAL PLAN REVIEW FEE
Tlie Building Depaitment l'ias Plan Exai'niners but never collected
fees for I:ilan exan"iinations; except a revision fee, once a pet-init
application is submitted witli plans, said depaitment is requesting tl'iat
an initial plan review fee is collected of $150.00 including tlie regular
initial filing fees and $125.00 per plan revision; NOW,
THEREFORE,
Tlie City of IvIount Venion, in City Corincil convened does liereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. Tlie Deparhnent of BuiMings is liereby autliorized to increase
peri'i'iit fees (attaclied).
Section 2. Tliis ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by tl'ie
Board of Estin'iate aiid Contract.
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RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on
January 12, 2022 and signed by the Mayor on January 13, 2022, creating
the position of "Director of Economic Development" through the Department
of Planning and Community Development and authorizing the allocation of
American Rescue Plan Act Funds, be and the same is hereby approved.
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AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF "DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT" THROUGH THE DEP ARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS
WHEREAS, by letter dated January 10, 2022 tlie Deputy Commissioner of tlie
Department of Plat'u'ting and Comn'iunity Development has requested legislation
authotizing pexmission to create a grant funded position of "Director of Economic
Development" tlu-ough the Depaitment of Planning and Comi'nui'iity Development and
authoxizing the allocation of Amei-ican Rescue Plan Act Funds in tlie amount of
$500,000; and
WHEREAS, aforesaid position will be at tlie annual salary of $125,000 for a
three year petiod (FY 2022, FY 2023, & FY 2024) at tlie total amount of $3 75,000 and
include fringe benefits at $125,000.00 commencing Februaiy 1, 2022 tl'irougli
Decemlrer 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, tl'ie City of Mount Vcrnon-like all otlier cities and con'imunities
across tlie country exl:ieriencecl significant impacts fron'i COVID-19 on our small
businesses, workers, industi-ies, neiglilyorlioods. ii'idividuals and families. Our City was
disl:iroportionately in"ipacted as cxisting incqriitics were exacerbated by tl'ie pandeinic;
and
lAilI-IEREAS. as tlie city transitioi'is i-rom emergency COVID-19 response, t]ie
Office of Economic Development tvill I:i]ay a leading and critical role in near and long-
teiin economic rccovci-v and communitv resilience efforts; NOW. THEREFORE,
Tl'ie City of Mount Veri'ion, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tl'ie Depaitment of Plai'ining and Community Development is
liereby aritlioiized to create a gi-ant fiutded position of "Director of Economic
Development" throrigh tlie Department of Plai'uiing and Coi'nu'nunity Development and
authorizing tlie allocation of American Rescue Plan Act Funds in tlie amount of
$500,000.
Section 2. Funds for tlie aforesaid in tlie total amount of $500,000 are
available fi-om Atnerican Rescue Plan Act Funds, COVID Federal Relief Funds under
tlie United States Treasuiy Code EC 2.0 - Negative Economic Impact, Small Business
Capacity and Tecl'uiical Assistance.
Section 3. Funds in tlie ainount of $375,000.00 will for as an
be accounted
appropriation in the Depaitment of Plaiu'iing and Community budget code
Development
8020.101 and under code range 9010 througli 9070, $125,000 for 'fiinge benefits.
Section 4. Tliis ordinance sliall take effegtupprovala by tlie Board of
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