Board of Estimate & Contract

rii r;: ri C 1(, T sY ;.:L,,l"-"').g,+ '%"E':':; { 'J' :";'> 'fl \ F'i')" U"ia:"a-l 1'UL13kii"U'l" a'-Q'i P 2: LI1 BOARD OF ESTIMATE & CONTRACT AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 4 00 P M MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 1"' FLOOR CITY HALL. MOUNT VERNON. NEW YORK VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES 1. Amending Ordinance No. 1, adopted by the City Council on October 30, 2023, entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE WAGE INCREASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION ("CSEA")." 2. Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a partnership Agreement with Organization Capacity Building ("OCB") LLC for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period August 29, 2023, to August 30, 2024; amount $30,000 - from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services). 3. Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ten Media, LLC for the Mount Vemon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period: November 14, 2023, to February 6, 2024; amount: $10,000 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services). 4. Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Jude Sainjour, dba Popular, for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period: November 2023 to December 2023; amount of $2,200 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services). 5. Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a partnership Agreement with the Kool Nerd Connect ("KNC") - Connecting Students to Careers for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period: November 2023 to April 2024; amount: $20,000 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A73 18.405 (Contracted Outside Services). 6. AuthorizingtheMayortoenterintoanagreementwithABeliever'sStory,Inc.forthe Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period: November 6, 2023, to March 25, 2024; amount:$10,000 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services). Board of Estimate & Contract November 13, 2023 7. Authorizing two (2) Members of Service (Mob) from the Department of Public Safety to attend the AR-15/M4, Remington Shotgun, Remington Rifle Armorer Course - (Monmouth County Police Academy: November 13 through November 17, 2023. Cost for two (2) MoS to attend: $2,300.00 ($1,150.00 per person) in Budget Code A3120.451, {Training}). 8. Authorizing the purchase of a Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Vehicle. (Cost: $40,362.00 with the use of ARPA Funding from Budget Line A3120.203ARP). 9. Authorizing the extension of an agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC - (November 8, 2023, to December 31, 2025, upon transfer of funds in the amount of $20,000 from A3116.498, C.P.A. Audit Fees to A1421.484, Bond and Note Issuance Expenses). SETTLEMENTS Settlirig the claim of: 10. JACINTH STEWART-LEWIS and ELAINE STEELE ($10,000.00 available in Budget Code A1910.469, Insurance Claims - 2023 Budget). 11. CARLETOALLEN-($7,500.00availableinBudgetCodeAl930.494,Judgments&Settlements - 2023 Budget). 2024 ANNUAL ESTIMATE PRESENT ATION 12. Accepting the 2024 Proposed Annual Estimate. 13. Setting the dates for Public Hearings for the Proposed Annual Estimate - (11/27/2023). Page 2 NOVi 3 J RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, amending Ordinance No. 1, adopted by the City Council on October 30, 2023, entitled "AN ORDINANCE TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE WAGE INCREASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION ("CSEA")," be and tlie same is hereby approved. P VED AS TO FOFfM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Corporation Counsel o o o o APPROVED / //// I / Dept. Clerk N(jV g 8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 30, 2023, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE WAGE INCREASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION ("CSEA")" The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. No. 1, adopted by the City Council on October 30, Ordinance ORDINANCE TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE WAGE 2023, entitled "AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE INCREASE ASSOCIATION ("CSEA")" is hereby amended as follows: the City of Mount Vernon (the "City") Whereas and the Civil Service Employee Association ("CSEA") have reached an agreement on wage increases for City employees as detailed in the Memorandum of Agreement dated October 3, 2023; and of Whereas the Mayor recognizes the importance of addressing the needs while ensuring fiscal responsibility and equitable compensation; City employees and between the City and CSEA covers Whereas the cunent wage agreement the period from 2014 - 2023; and wage increase reflects an amendment to the Whereas the 2014-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The previous previously signed 2014-2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement was as follows: Effective January 1, 2014, a I.O% wage increase, Effective January 1, 2015, a 2.0%wage increase, Effective January 1, 2016, a 2.0% wage increase, Effective January 1, 2017, a 2.25% wage increase, and Whereas the current amendment is as follows: Effective January 1, 2014, a total of 2.5% wage increase, (1 !/2 % increase), Effective January 1, 2015, a total of 2.5% wage increase, (!/i % increase), Effective January 1, 20I6, a total of 3.0% wage increase, ( I.O% increase), Effective January 1, 2017, a total of 3.0% wage increase, (% % increase); and Whereas the 2018 -2023 wage increase reflects the following: Effective January 1, 2018, a 1.O% waze increase, Effective January 1, 2019, a 1.O% waze increase, Effective January 1, 2020, a 2.0% wage increase, Effective January 1, 2021, a 2.0% wage increase, Effective January I, 2022, a 4.0% wage increase, Effective January 1, 2023, a 4.0% wage increase; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that NOV0 8 The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact: Section 1: Wage Increase Agreement. The City Council hereby ratifies the 2014 - 2023 Wage Increase Agreement betwcen the City of and approves Mount Vernon and CSEA. The agreed-upon wage increases are as follows: Effective January , 2014, a 2.5% wage increase, Effective January , 2015, a 2.5% wage increase, Effective January , 2016, a 3.0% wage increase, Effective January , 2017, a 3.0% wage increase, Effective January , 2018, a I.O% wage increase, Effective January , 2019, a l.O% wage increase, Effective January , 2020, a 2.0% wage increase, Effective January , 2021, a 2.0% wage increase, Effective January , 2022, a 4.0% wage increase, Effective January , 2023, a 4.0% wage increase. Section 2: Other Provisions. The City Council acknowledges that the Agreement with CSEA includes provisions and discussions beyond Wage Increase increases outlined in this ordinance. These provisions are still ongoing the wage and will be addressed in accordance with the attached agreerru:'nt. Section 3: Implementation. The City's Human Resources Department Division are directed to implement the wage increases as outlined in and Payroll this ordinance, and the Finance Department is authorized to allocate the necessary funds to cover the agreed-upon wage increases. Section 4: Questions and Concerns. The City Council appreciates the and service of City employees and their respective bargaining units. The dedication understands tlie importance of fair compensation for our employees and is City cornrnitted to addressing their needs. 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by Section the Board of Estimate & Contract. New matters underlined. Deleted matter in brackets [] PROVED AS TO FORM Corporation Counsel o CC Cn () 0 3(/1'-n () (B CL City Clerk a.i[ 0 - u (D ,o (/)(01- APPROVED C y m ai 4 !, 8 2023 APPROVED OCLal Dept. BY Page 2 N[)V i 3 ZuZ3 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a partnership Agreement with Organization Capacity Building ("OCB") LLC for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") (contract period: August 29, 2023, to August 30, 2024; amoiu'it: $30,000 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 {Contracted Outside Services}), be and (he Salne iS hereby approved. P VED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Corporation Counsel o o APPROVED o Dept. Clerk NOVg 8 7 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING ("OCB") WITH ORGANIZATION LLC FOR THE MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU'S PROGRAM SAFE PLACES FOR OUR GIRLS ("SP 40G") of the City Whereas by letter dated October 16, 2023, the Executive Director the Mayor to enter of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing ("OCB") LLC for the into a partnership agreement with Organization Capacity Building Places for Our Girls provision of services to the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe 2024, in the amount of ("SP40G") program from August 29, 2023, to August 30, $30,000; and Vernon is committed to supporting and enhancing Whereas the City of Morint the services and programs offered to its youth; and Youth Bureau has identified a need for capacity Whereas the Mount Vernon evaluation, and data management services to improve the Safe Places building, program for Our Girls (SP40G) program; and Capacity Building (OCB) LLC specializes in providing Whereas Organization to build capacit5r, assess support to non-profits, social entrepreneurs, and public agencies their impact, and create powerful partnerships; and and improve OCB LLC a range of services, including offers program development, Whereas data management consulting, and partnership strategic consulting, program evaluation, which can greatly benefit the SP40G program; and building, Whereas the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has secured state funding for these burden on the City of Mount Vernon; Now, services, eliminating any financial Therefore, Be It Resolved, that in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and The City of Mount Vernon, enact: PartnershipAgreementAuthorization. TheCityCouncilhereby Sectionl: agreement with Organization Capacity authorizes the Mayor to enter into a partnership Building (OCB) LLC for the provision of services to the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Places for Our Girls (SP40G) program. Period and Compensation. The service period for the Section 2: Service on August 29, 2023, and conclude on August 30, 2024. partnership shall commence including partnership meetings, executive coaching, OCB LLC shall provide services, evaluation, in the amount of $30,000. These funds shall data management, and program Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code be accounted for in Revenue A73 18.405 (Contracted Outside Services). 3: Funding Source. The program is 'funded by the state and does not ,Section contribution from the City of Mount Vernon. The grant provides require a financial burden on the City's budget. cash advancements and does not place a financial IOV g 8 2023 Section 4: Implementation. The Mayor, in conjunction with the Mount Bureau, is authorized to take all necessary steps to implement this Vernon Youth agreement, including the disbursement of funds and collaboration with OCB partnership LLC. Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. i E' Assistint Corporation Counsel City Clerk LL ffi EO 0P O r- APPROVED /4!ay 0 8 2023 Date APPROVED 000: OCLal Dept. l Page 2 3 NOV I 3 2023 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ten Media, LLC for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period: November 14, 2023, to Febniary 6, 2024; amount $10,000 - from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 {Contracted Outside Services}), be, and the same is hereby approved. OVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Corporation Counsel o o o o APPFIOVED o Dept. Clerk  NOV 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TEN MEDIA, LLC FOR THE MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU'S SAFE PLACE FOR OUR GIRLS (SP40G) PROGRAM Whereas by letter dated October 16, 2023, the Executive Director of the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a partnership agreement with the Ten Media, LLC; and Whereas the City of Mount Vernon (the "City") seeks to provide valuable programs for the youth of the City; and Whereas Ten Media, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor," has proposed an educational program as part of the Safe Places for Our Girls (SP40G) initiative to teach young people various aspects of filmmaking, which aligns with the goals of the City; and Whereas the Mayor has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into an agreement with Ten Media, LLC to provide these services; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section l: Authorization of Agreement. The City is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Ten Media, LLC, for the provision of educational services as part of tlie Safe Places for Our Girls (SP40G) program. The service period shall be from November 14, 2023, to February 6, 2024. Section 2: Program Description. The program provided by Ten Media, LLC, is designed to teach young people various aspects of filmmaking, including writing, directing, producing, acting, and the business of film. The program will accommodate 10-25 participants, who will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned by producing their own short films. The culmination of the program will be a gala event in June 2024 to showcase the short films created. Section 3: Funding and Appropriations. Funds for this program shall be accounted for in revenue code A2229.8, and appropriations for this program shall be allocated in budget code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services). Section 4: Financial Details. The total cost of this agreement with Ten Media, LLC, shall be $10,000. The program is state-funded and does not require matching funds. The grant provides cash advancements and imposes no financial burden on the City. Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by tlie Board of Estimate & Contract. PPROVEDAS TO FOFIM /Lcsoounnciopiewsaorynce ADOPTED BY :G NCIL 0 Corporation Counsel 9)zqJ2- !;;'s';' o AC% o F'7esident ai ATTEST: '9j € € 5o City Clerk LL :O OE C -EE) 0 C/)m APPROVED Oaal Dept. By Mayor NOV RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Coiu'icil on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Jude Sainjour, dba Popular, for the Moiu'it Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period from November 2023 to December 2023, in the amount of $2,200 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 {Contracted Outside Services}), be and the same is hereby approved. VED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Assistant Corporation Counsel o o APPROVED o Dept. Clerk NO!,/B) g, 7 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTE,R INTO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH JUDE SAINJOUR, DBA POPULAR, FOR THE MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU'S SAFE PLACES FOR OUR GIRLS (SP40G) PROGRAM Whereas by letter dated October 20, 2023, the Executive Director of the City of authorizing the Mayor to enter into Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has requested legislation Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe an agreement with Jude Sainjour, DBA Popular, for the Mount Place for our girls ("SP40G"); and is dedicated to the well-being and Whereas the City of Mount Vernon (the "City") and support them; development of its youth through the provision of programs that empower and has Whereas Jude Sainjour, DBA Popular, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor," Our Girls (SP40G) initiative, proposed a fashion program as part of the Safe Places for whicli aligns with the City's goals; and City to enter Whereasthe Mayor has determined that it is in the best interest of the provide these services; Now, into an agreement with Jude Sainjour at DBA Popular to Therefore, Be It Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and The City of Mount enact: Section 1: Authorization of Agreement. The City is hereby authorized to enter provision of a fashion program into an agreement with Jude Sainjour at DBA Popular for the service period shall be from as part of the Safe Places for Our Girls (SP40G) program. The November 2023 to December 2023. Description The program provided by Jude Sainjour at Section 2: Program industry. Participants will DBA Popular is designed to introduce young ladies to the fashion explore various roles within the industry that may lead to future career opportunities. Additionally, two patticipants may have the opportunity to intern at the ButtaFly Clothing Store in 2024. Section Funding 3: Source. Funds for this program shall be accounted for in revenue code A2229.8, and appropriations for this program shall be allocated in budget code A7318.405 (Contracted Outside Services). Section4: ProgramSchedule. ThetotalcostofthisagreementwithJudeSainjour at DBA Popular shall be $2,200. The program is state-funded and does not require matching financial burden on the City. funds. The grant providcs cash advancements and imposes no Date. This ordinance shag t upon its approval by Section 5: Effective the Board of Estimate & Contract. / C,6uncilperson PROVED AS TO FORM THIS ORDINANCE Assistant Corporation Counsel ATTEST: City Clerk ;a:i8 % O '? 0 (/)m APPROVED NOVg 8 2023 (D APPROVED OaC € Dept. BY ,p Mayor NOVi 3 J RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a partnership Agreement with the Kool Nerd Connect ("KNC") - Connecting Students to Careers for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period: November 2023 to April 2024; amount $20,000 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A7318.405 {Contracted Outside Services}), be and the same is hereby approved. VED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Counsel o o APPROVED o Dept. Clerk ) r NOVg 8 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KOOL NERD CONNECT ("KNC") - CONNECTING STUDENTS TO CAREERS FOR THE MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU'S SAFE PLACES FOR OUR GIRLS ("SP40G") PROGRAM Whereas by letter dated October 16, 2023, the Executive Director of the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter to into an agreement with the Kool Nerd Connect ("KNC") - Connecting Shidents Careers for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40F"); and Whereas the City of Mount Vernon is cornrnitted to providing diverse students with valuable career education and opportunities; and Whereas the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau seeks to enhance the Safe Places for Kool Our Girls (SP40G) program by offering high-growth career education through Nerd Connect; and diverse students' Whereas Kool Nerd Coruiect is dedicated to increasing careers, aligning them with awareness of high-growth industries and associated employment opportunities; and Whereas the SP40G program intends to provide students with a 20-week series of live online industry-career awareness courses to prepare them for in-demand careers; and Whereas the City has secured state funding to support these career education Be It services, ensuring no financial burden on the City's budget; Now, Therefore, Resolved, that in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and The City of Mount Vernon, enact: Partnership Agreement Authorization. The City Council hereby Section l: to enter into an agreement with Kool Nerd Connect (KNC) - authorizes the Mayor to Careers for the provision of high-growth career education Connecting Students Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Places for Our Girls (SP40G) services to the Morint program. Service Period and Compensation. The service period for the Section 2: in November 2023 and conclude in April 2024. Kool Nerd partnership shall commence Connect (KNC) shall provide career education services in the amount of $20,000.00. for in revenue code A2229.8 and appropriated under These funds shall be accounted budget code A73 18.405 (Contracted Outside Services). Section 3: Funding Source. The program is funded by the state and does not a financial contribution from the City of Mount Vernon. The grant provides require and does not place a financial burden on the City's budget. cash advancements Program Schedule. In-person classes will take place at the Section 4: Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York. Classes will program site located at 105 Stevens for 20 weeks, with each class lasting approximately 60 minutes. be held weekly, j["%b" O (""''2a2+q Section 5: Implementation. The Mayor, in conjunction with the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, is authorized to take all necessary steps to implement this agreement, including the disbursement of fiu'ids and coordination with Kool Nerd Connect (KNC). Section 6: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effcct upon its approval by tlie Board of Estimate & Contract. uncilperson LI7 g President Counsel Corporation lSJ4sis!ant ATTEST: C C City Clerk u: (!) :"" 0 C/)(t)r APPROVED APPROVED OCLCO Dept. BY i ayor Page 2 NOVI 3 2023 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with A Believer's Story, Inc. for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls ("SP40G") - (contract period: November 6, 2023 to March 25, 2024; amount:$10,000 from Revenue Code A2229.8 and appropriated under Budget Code A73 18.405 {Contracted Outside Services}), be and the same is hereby approved. ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE P h7 AND CONTRACT o o APPROVED o Dept. !""D': !n,'lfJr'f'."tj2e" %ii:' AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A BELIEVER'S STORY FOR THE MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU'S SAFE PLACES FOR OUR GIRLS ("SP 40G") PROGRAM Whereas by letter dated October 20, 2023, the Executive Director of the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into Safe a partnership agreement with The Believers for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Place for our girls ("SP40G"); and Whereas the City of Mount Vernon (the "City") is committed to providing programs and services that empower and support the youth of the City; and Whereas A Believer's Story, Inc., liereinafter referred to as "Contractor," has proposed an artistic and therapeutic writing course as part of the Safe Places for Our Girls (SP40G) initiative, which aligns with the goals of the City; and Whereas the Mayor has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to enter into an agreement with A Believer's Story, Inc. to provide these services; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1: Authorization of Agreement. The City is hereby authorized to enter with A Believer's Story, Inc., for the provision of an artistic and into an agreement writing course as part of the Safe Places for Our Girls (SP40G) program. The therapeutic service period shall be from November 6, 2023, to March 25, 2024. Section 2: Program Description. The program provided by A Believer's Story, Inc., is designed to introduce ladies to an artistic and therapeutic young writing course. This encourages positive outlets for emotions through contemporary music, group course conversation, and performance. Participants will have the opportunity to develop teamwork and communication skills, which can benefit them in the workforce and school. Section 3: Funding and Appropriations. Funds for this program shall be for in Revenue Code A2229.8, and appropriations for this program shall be accounted allocated in Budget Code A73 18.405 (Contracted Outside Services). Section 4: Financial Details. The total cost of this agreement with A Believer's Story, Inc., shall be $10,000. The program is state-funded and does not require matching funds. The grant provides cash advancements and imposes no financial burden on the City. Section 6: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. 0 C/) -rs 0 City Clerk u' CD ';j t/)('O APPROVED o 000 Dept. By Mayor 4ACfi(Thg NOV 'y 3 202: RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing two (2) Members of Service (Mob) from the Department of Public Safety to attend the AR- 15/M4, Remington Shotgun, Remington Rifle Armorer Course - (Monmouth County Police Academy from November 13 to November 17, 2023. The cost for two (2) MoS to attend this course is $2,300.00 {$1,150.00 perperson} available in Budget CodeA3120.451, {Training}), be and the same is hereby approved. PROVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Assistant Corporation Counsel c o t o :> APPROVED Dept. Clerk  n,. 'jlN %;" ra1110.1,'t. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO (2) MEMBERS OF SERVICES (MOS) TO ATTEND THE AR-15/M4, REMINGTON SHOTGUN, REMINGTON RIFLE ARMORER COURSE Whereas by letter dated October 20, 2023, the Interim Commissioner of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing two (2) Members of Services (MoS) from the City of Mount Vernon Police Department at the AR-15/M4, Remington Shotgun, Remington Rifle Armorer Course to be held at the Monmouth County Police Academy from November 13 through November 17, 2023; and Whereas the City of Mount Vernon is committed to maintaining a highly trained and skilled police force to ensure the safety and security of its residents; and Whereas the Monrnouth County Police Academy, located at 2000 Kozloski Road in Freehold, NJ, is offering the AR-15/M4, Remington Shotgun, and Remington Rifle Amiorer Course from November 13 tbrough November 17, 2023; and Whereas attendance of two (2) Members of Services (MoS) from the City of Mount Vernon at this training is essential for enhancing their armorer skills and knowledge, which will contribute to the effective operation of the police force; and Whereas the MoS will utilize a department vehicle to travel to and from the training site, and they seek reimbursement for gas, tolls, meals, and other miscellaneous costs related to this course; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section l: Authorization to Attend Training. The City Council hereby authorizes the attendance of two (2) Members of Services(MoS) from the and approves Mount Vernon Police Department at the AR-15/M4, Remington Shotgun, Remington Rifle Armorer Course to be held at the Monmouth County Police Academy from November 13 throughNovember 17, 2023. Section 2: Travel use a departmentvehicle for and Expenses. The MoS will travel to and from the training. They are also authorizedto seekreimbursementfor gas, tolls, meals, and any miscellaneous costs associatedwith the course. Section 3: Funding total cost for this training for the two (2) Source. The MoS is $2,300.00, with $1,150.00 perperson, and theseexpensesshall besatisfiedfrom Budget Line A3 120.405 designated for training purposes. Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. Councllperson PROVED AS TO FORM THIS ORDINANCE Assistant Corporation Counsel fc'ng resident o ATTEST: City Clerk Date APPROVED Dept. By NOV1 3 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing the purchase of a Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Vehicle. (Cost: $40,362.00 with the use of ARPA Funding from Budget Line A3120.203ARP), be, and the same is hereby approved. P OVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Assistant Corporation Counsel o o APPROVED o Dept.  l'l""lj(iil"l'i/)a!"l:""j AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CHEVROLET EXPRESS 2500 CARGO VEHICLE Whereas by an amended letter dated November 1, 2023, the Interim Commissioner of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the purchase of a 2023 Chewolet Express 2500 Cargo vehicle to be used for the transportation of animals by the Animal Warden of the Police Department; and Whereas the City of Mount Vernon is committed to providing appropriate and humane transportation for abandoned animals in the city; and Whereas the Animal Warden of the Police Department is responsible for the safe transportation of these animals, a critical aspect of their care and welfare; and Whereas the current means of animal transportation, an old inmate van, is no longer suitable or reliable for this purpose; and Whereas, a 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo vehicle is available for purchase, which is better suited to safely transport the animals; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section l: Vehicle Purchase Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo vehicle to be used for the transportation of animals by the Animal Warden of the Police Department. Section 2: Purchase Details. The vehicle will be purchased from DeNooyer Chewolet at the cost of $40,362.00. Section 3: Funding. The purchase of the Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo vehicle will be funded using the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding from Budget Line A3120.203ARP. Section Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval 4: by the Board of Estimate & Contract. Councilperson PROVED AS TO FORM THIS ORDINANCE ADOPTED EaYCITY COtlNCIL 0 Ciration Counsel ATTEST: City Clerk o if J!ORF?!axxa APPROVED Dept. BY  RESOLVED that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 8, 2023, and signed by the Acting Mayor on November 8, 2023, authorizing the extension of an agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC - (Contact period: November 8, 2023, to December 31, 2025, upon transfer of funds in the amount of $20,000 from A3116.498, CPA Audit Fees to A1421.484, Bond and Note Issuance Expenses), be and the same is hereby approved. PROVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Corporation Counsel o o APPROVED 'j:),' / Dept. / /a 'u Clerk N0}7 s R /7 AN EXTENSION ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING OF AN AGREEMENT THE WITH CAPITAL MARKETS ADVISORS, LLC Whereas by letter dated November 1, 2023, the Comptroller has requested legislation authorizing the extension of the existing agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for the provision of financial advisory services and technical assistance related to the City's bond and note financing; and Whereas the City of Mount Vernon (the "City") has previously entered into an agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC (hereinafter "Capital Markets") for the provision of financial advisory services and technical assistance related to the City's bond and note financing; and Whereas Capital Markets has provided valuable services to the City to ensure compliance with the application, attainment, and issuance of bonds and notes necessary to support City priorities; and Whereas the transfer funds in the amount of $20,000.00 are necessary to cover the extension of the existing agreement with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC as indicated in the Chart below: From: Amount: To: A3116.498 $20,000.00 A1421.484 (C.P.A. Audit Fees) (Bond and Note Issuance Expenses) Whereas the City desires to extend agreement with Capital Markets to its continue receiving the necessary financial advisory and technical assistance servtces; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section l: Extension of Agreement. Comptroller is hereby authorized The and directed to extend the existing agreement Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for with tlie provision of financial advisory services and technical assistancerelated to the City's bond and note financing. Section 2: Scope of Services. The services to be provided by Capital Markets shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Review of relevant information necessary for advisement to the City regarding funding requirements for all aspectsof bond and note issuance. Preparation and assistance in the preparation of the financing documents required by the City for municipal bond issuance, DTC Letter of Representations, and debt statements. * Other financial advisement and technical assxstance, as requiredby the City, upon request. Section Compensation Schedule. Capital Markets Advisors, LLC shallbe 3: compensated according to the following schedule: * For new money bond issues: a base fee of $10,000 plus $0.75for each $1,000 of bonds issued, with aminimum fee of $17,500. @ For note issues: a base fee of $5,000 plus $0.45 for each $1,000 of notes issued, with a minimum fee of $9,500. ;'3  )a).,9a:: D'11'))' (X") -'4"uYl+?,.:a""I, * Forrefundingbondissues:abasefeeof$I7,500plus$l.25foreach$l,000 of bonds issued, with a minimum fee of $29,750. * For Continuing Disclosure, including all required Material Event Notices: $2,850. * Printing, web hosting, distribution, and miscellaneous expenses: estimated at $675, Section 4: Transfer of Funds. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make the transfer requested in the Chart shown above. Section 5: Funding. The funds for these services will be charged to account 1421.484 - Bond and Note Issuance Expenses upon completion of the requested transfer in the amount of $20,000 from account A3116.498 - C.P.A. Audit Fees to account 1421.484 - Bond and Note Issuance Expenses. Section 6: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. PROVED AS TO FORM THIS ORDINANCE 0 Assistant Corporation Counsel o ATTEST: City Clerk g=a6'vpr'n!!!xa (O:..O) APPROVED 0 0 0 < aCC) Dept. By NOV i 3 2tll3 Whereas on May 15, 2023, and October 19, 2023, JACINTH STEWART-LEWIS and ELAINE STEELE (co-owners of the property) filed Notices of Claims seeking the siun of $12,146.00 against the City of Mount Vernon for property damage allegedly caused to the claimants' premises due to flooding in the basement caused by sewer backup on the premises on April 28, 2023, and September 29, 2023, (this is why claimants filed a second claim); and Whereas by letter dated November 2, 2023, the Corporation Counsel hereby recommends that the Board of Estimate & Contract approve the settlement of the aforesaid claim in the amount of $10,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved that the aforesaid claims of JACINTH STEWART-LEWIS and ELAINE STEELE be settled for the sum of $10,000.00 and that said settlement be and the same hereby is approved; and be it further Resolved that said sum be paid out of Code A1910.469 (Insurance Claims), 2023 Budget. OVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Corporation Counsel o APPROVED o Dept. Clerk NOV I 3 2023 Whereas on February 23, 2023, CARLETO ALLEN, filed a Notice of Claim seeking the sum of $20,000.00 against the City of Mount Vernon for violation of his civil rights; and Whereas in the Notice of Claim CARLET0 ALLEN alleged in part false arrest, false imprisonment, abuse of process, among other things, on January 16, 2023; and Whereas by letter dated November 2, 2023, the Corporation Counsel hereby recommends that the Board of Estimate and Contract approve the settlement of the aforesaid claim in the amount of $7,500.00; NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved that the claim of CARLETO ALLEN be settled for the sum of $7,500.00 and that said settlement be and the same hereby is approved; and be it further Resolved that said sum be paid out of Budget Code A1930.494 (Judgments & Settlements), 2023 Budget. AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATF AND CONTRACT Corporation Counsel o o APPROVED Dept. Clerk NOV i 3 2fl23 RESOLVED, that on this day, Monday, November 13, 2023, this Board accepted the annual estimate for the year 2024. P VED AS TO FOFIM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE CQ (N 0 AND CONTRACT C%I (Q Corporation Counsel o APPROVED Dept. Clerk  NOVi 3 RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Board be and is hereby directed to give notice, as requested by Section 81 of the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, as amended, of a public hearing to be held by this Board on the 27" day of November 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time), at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York, in reference to the aru'iual estimate for the year 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby authorize the City Clerk to advertise on November 17, 2023, and November 21, 2023, a summary of the proposed budget prior to the aforesaid public hearing. The cost of said notice is to be paid from Budget Code A1030.401 (Office Expense) Board of Estimate & Contract, 2023 Budget. OVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Corporation Counsel o o o o APPROVED o Dept. Clerk