Board of Estimate & Contract

J, iL E D Ci T 'Y C! ERi't ia'!i OU;";"a'al'V' Ei":'f4'aO' l'J"i i"l' Y # 2G23tea'/ 28 P I: -35 BOARD OF ESTIMATE & CONTRACT AGENDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023 4:00P.M. MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM - Is" FLOOR CITY HALL. MOUNT VERNON. NEW YORK VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES 1. Authorizing a budget line transfer to cover negative balances within the Office of the Mayor - ($5,000.00 from A1210.405 {Contracted Outside Services} to A1201.403 {Membership Dues}). 2. Authorizing the rental of a front-end loader for the Department of Public Works ($8,563.80 per month, for the period October 23, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Funds will be sourced from the Motor Vehicle Control - Equipment Line A1620.203). 3. Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Westchester Community Health Center for Mental Health and Wellness Services - (December 15, 2023, through May3,2024,annualcost: $50,000.00,fundsaretobeaccountedforinBudgetCodeA7318-4580CFS {misc. expenses}). 4. Amending Ordinance No. 34, adopted by the City Council on September 13, 2023, entitled "AN ORDINANCE REQ{JESTING PERMISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER NY (GNY) CHAPTER FOR A "PREPARE MO{JNT VERNON" DAY-LONG COMA4UNITY EVENT" - (the total costs for OHM associated with the logistical arrangements are not expected to exceed $1,500.00 and are available in Budget Line A3640.401. [October 7, 2023, rain, or shine from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.'l Saturday, December 2. 2023, from ] 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Doles Center, 250 South Sixth Avenue). 5. Authorizing Fire Officer training for two (2) firefighters - (New York State Fire Academy from November 27, 2023, through December 7, 2023. The cost to attend this training is $900.00 to be satisfied from Budget Line A3410.451, Training). 6. Authorizing the renewal of the contract with the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle for animal control services - (the first-quarterpayment for the contract renewal {1/1/24 - 3/31/24}, in the amount of $33,750.00, shall be satisfied from the Department of Public Safety's budget line A3510.445). 7. Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a payment agreement with InVeris for repairs and upgrades to the Shooting Range (cost: $141,656.41 and funds are available in Budget Line A3120.203ARP GOV-003). Board of Estimate & Contract November 28, 2023 8. Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County to operate the .Mount Vemon Financial Empowerment Center at the Moru"it Vernon One-StopCareerCenter- (contract period:December204 - Decei'nber 2025, security personnel cost of $28,651.00 per year to be paid by the City). 9. Authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant in the amount of - $150,000.00 from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and execute a technical assistance service agreement with said organization to establish the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center within the City of Mount Vernon. SETTLEMENT(S) Settling the claim of 10. STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY a/s/o Rhoshena and COrtney Allen - ($2,000.00 available in Budget Code A1910.469, Insurance Claims - 2023 Budget). Page 2 NOV 2 8 2023 f RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor onNovember 22, 2023, authorizing a budget line transfer to cover negative balances within the Office of the Mayor - ($5,000.oO from A1210.405 {Contracted Outside Services} to A1201.403 {Membership Dues}), be and the same is hereby approved. AP'PROVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY /i i -" I ll- BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT A@4i3s4ant Corporation Counsel %.9 o mQ) APPROVED Dept. Clerk '40V2 i 1(io,4'3 f AN LINE ORDINANCE TRANSFER AUTHORIZING TO COVER A BUDGET NEGATIVE BALANCES WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR WHEREAS, by letter dated November 7, 2023, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing the transfer of $5,000.00 from A1210.405 (Contracted Outside Services) to A1201.403 (Membership Dues). This transfer is necessary to covcr a negative balance in the said office; and WHEREAS, the Mayor's office requires a budget line transfer to cover a negative balance; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that such a budget line transfer is in the best interest of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1: Budget Line Transfer. Transfer the sum of $5,000.00 from A1210.405 (Contracted Outside Services) to A1201.403 (Membership Dues). Section 2: Purpose. This budget line transfer is necessary to address the negative balance in the Mayor's office budget line. Section 3: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. Councilperson P VED AS TO FORM (Q (%1 0 (%J Corporatlon Counsel t'o APPROVED Dept. Mayor NOV2 8 2023 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, authorizing the rental of a front- end loader for the Department of Public Works ($8,563.80 per month, retroactive forthe period October 23, 2023, to December 31, 2023. Funds will be sourced from the Motor Vehicle Control - Equipment Line A1620.203), be and the same is hereby approved. ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT o CO(l) APPROVED Dept. Clerk 0?  NOV2 ! AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RENT AL OF A FRONT-END LOADER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS by letter dated October 26, 2023, the Commissioner of the WHEREAS, the rental of a front- Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing per month, forthe period October end loader from Sunbelt Rentals, at a cost of $8,563.80 23, 2023, to December 3 1, 2023; and for WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works requires a front-end loader equipment at the the transportation and distribution of gravel, sand, and construction Department's garage; and the front-end loader will also be used for site cleanup to ensure WHEREAS, the area is safe and visually appealing; and Sunbelt Rentals, a preferred local vendor, has provided a rental WHEREAS, cost for the period from October 23, 2023, to December 31, proposal at a reasonable 2023; NOW, THERF,FORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vemon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and The City of Mount enact: Authorization to Rent Front-End Loader. The City Council Section 1: the Department of Public Works to rent a front-end loader from hereby authorizes per month, for the period from October 23, 2023, Sunbelt Rentals, at a cost of $8,563.80 to December 31, 2023. Funding Source. The fiu'ids for this front-end loader rental shall Section 2: from the Motor Vehicle Control - Equipment Line A1620.203. be sourced Execution of Rental Agreement. The Cornrnissioner of the Section 3: Works is authorized to execute the necessary rental agreement Department of Public and any other related documents, to effectuate the rental of the with Sunbelt Rentals, front-end loader. Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. (a")('7 AS TO FORM COUNCIL C") N 0 (N Corporation Counsel r('[) o Qa) .> City Clerk APPROVED a:la) APPROVED Dept. Mayor C-!' NOV2 8 2023 J RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Westchester Cornmiu'iity Health Center for Mental Health and Wellness Services - (December 15, 2023, through May 3, 2024, annual cost: $50,000.00, funds are to be accounted for in Budget Code A7318-458 0CFS {misc. expenses}), be, and the same is hereby approved. APPROVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY k , .. , BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Atant Corporation Counsel o o APPROVED Dept. Clerk  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THF, WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FOR MENT AL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES WHEREAS, by letter dated November 14, 2023, the Deputy Commissioner of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to entcr into an agreement with Westchester Cornrnunity Health Center to provide mental health and wellness services for the participants of Safe Places for Our Girls for the contract period effective from December 15, 2023, through May 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon, through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, has accepted a grant from the Department of Health & Human Services and the Administration for Children and Families for the Safe Places for Our Girls program; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and beneficial to introduce mental health and wellness skills for the participants of Safe Places for Our Girls to enhance their overall well-being; and WHEREAS, Westchester Community Health Center well-equipped to provide is mental health and wellness services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does-hereby ordains, and enacts: Section l: Authorization Agreement. The Mayor is hereby to Enter into authorized to enter into an agreement with Westchester Community Health Center to provide mental health and wellness services for the participants of Safe Places for Our Girls. Section 2: The contract with Westchester Cornrnunity Contract Period. Health Center shall be effective from December 15, 2023, through May 3, 2024. Section 3: Scope Participants will engage in movement, music, of Services. and mindfulness including discussions on nature walks, gardening,andother activities, healthy coping aids. The program will enhance cornrnunication skills, socialskills, and coping skills. Participants, upon completion, will be ableto build a robustmentalhealth and wellness self-care plan and assist their peers in doing the same. Section 4: Funding. The total annual cost of the servtce shall not exceed $50,000. Funds for this program shall be accountedfor in Budget CodeA7318-458 OCFS (miscellaneous expenses). Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effectuponits approval RO D AS TO FORM TJrS ) E A COUNCIL 0 Counsel ATTEST. cnO o City Clerk E o o APPROVED Dept. Mayor NOV2 8 2023 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Coiu'icil on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, amending Ordinance No. 34, adopted by the City Council on September 13, 2023, entitled "AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER NY (GNY) CHAPTER FOR A "PREPARE MOUNT VERNON" DAY- LONG COMMUNITY EVENT" - (the total costs for OEM associated with the logistical arrangements are not expected to exceed $1,500.00 and are available in Budget Line A3640.401. [October 7, 2023, rain. or shine from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.J Sahirday, December 2. 2023. from I 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Doles Center. 250 South Sixth Avenue), be and the same is hereby approved. ,A'F'RRO)/ED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT 'Xssistant Corporation Counsel c o t APPROVED o Dept. Clerk NOV2 I 5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 34, 13, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 2023, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER NY (GNY) CHAPTER FOR A VERNON" DAY-LONG COMMUNITY EVENT "PREPAREMOUNT Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain The City of Mount and enact: Section 1. The first decretal paragraph and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 34, adoptedby the City Council on September 13, 2023, entitled "AN ORDINANCE RED REQUESTING PERMISSION TO PARTNER WITH THE AA4ERICAN NY (GNY) CHAPTER FOR A "PREPARE MOUNT CROSS GREATER VERNON' DAY-LONG COMMUNITY EVENT is hereby amended as follows: Whereas by letter datedNovember15 [August 303, 2023, the Director for ("OEM") has requested an amendment to the the Office of Emergency Management co-sponsorship "Prepare Moiu'it Vernon," a day-long legislation for a collaborative with the American Red Cross GNY Chapter, which is scheduled community event to take place on [Saturday, October from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.] 7, 2023, December 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 7:00 a.m. set up time (rain and or shine), at the Doles Center located at 250 South Sixth Avenue; the Prepare Mount Vernon day-long cornrnunity is a perfect way Whereas the public on preparedness to start our fall and fire seasons mission as we educate and create a whole community sense of resilience. During the cvent, the American and organizations become more Red Cross GNY Chapter will help our residents by offering many of their services and giving resilient to any emergency workshops and drills. Some of the services and gifts sponsors will educational hands-on CPR training (for those 13 years and older), provide patrons include International Humanitarian Law training, free smoke alarms, same-day home visits, Penguin. Light refreshments, giveaways, and music and Pedro the Preparedness will also be at the event to help engage residents of all ages; and reputable agencies and organizations will participate in the Whereas other for our residents. and resources All city organizations are event to provide support resilience. City organizations invited to create and enhance a spirit of comrniu'iity and resources. This collaborative are also invited to offer our residents information the impact and reach of our collective initiatives, helping to effort will strengthen support the relationship between the residents and our city; and to ensure a safe and successful event, the Office of Emergency Whereas Director requires the support of Mount Vernon's Police Department, Management Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Youth Bureau, and the Department in implementing precise logistical arrangements. of Recreation (to be confirmed) of Emergency Management requires assistance from the Specifically, the Office in securing tables for the setup, crowd control, and respective departments for the placement of barricades and no parking signs to ensure the safety arranging To accommodate large-sized demonstrational first responder vehicles, of attendees. and 3rd Streets reserved OEM will need the West side of 6th Avenue between 4th two (2) handicapped spaces will be exempted from this for NO PARKING; restriction; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That NOV2 'i 5 The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, hereby ordains, and enacts: Section 1. Granting permission to the Office of Emergency Management for a collaborative co-sponsorship of the "Prepare Mount Vernon," a day-long community event with the American Red Cross GNY Chapter, scheduled to take place on [Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.] December 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 7:00 a.m. set up time (rain or shine), at the Doles Center located at 250 South Sixth Avenue. Section 2. The City Council permits the Department of Public Works to collect bundled trash at the end of each event. Section 3. The City Council approves using the Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Works, Water Department, Fire Department, Youth Bureau, and Department of Recreation personnel to aSsiSt with the event, as required. Section 4. Authorizing and directing the Department of Public Works to close the West side of 6'h Avenue between 4'h and 3rd Streets to vehicular traffic by providing and removing barricades for street closure twenty-four (24) hours before the event on the dates mentioned above during the holding of the event. The Parking Bureau will place"No Parking Signs" at least seventy-two (72) hours before the event. Section 5. Funds for this event will not exceed $1,500.00 and will be charged to Budget Code A3640.401 (Office Expense) 2023 Budget. Section 6. This ordinance shall talce effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. New matters underlined. Deleted matter in brackets [ J Councilperson PR VED AS TO FORM CQ (N 0 N Corporation Counsel 5'UNCIL ATTEST: o City Clerk E o C/)(O APPROVED g, 30 CLCO Dept. Mayor page 2 5 NOV ) i"i 20231 5 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, authorizing Fire Officer training for two (2) firefighters - (New York State Fire Academy from November 27, 2023, through December 7, 2023. The cost to attend this training is $900.00 to be satisfied from Budget Line A3410.45 1, Training), be and the same is hereby approved. fA:,iRqVED ASTO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Assistaht Corporation Counsel o o APPROVED Dept. Cl'erk NOV2 I 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FIRE OFFICER TRAINING FOR TWO (2) FIREFIGHTERS by letter dated November 13, 2023, the Fire Commissioner has WHEREAS, legislation authorizingFirefighters two to the New York (2) State Fire requested to attend the Fire Of'fxcer 1 (NFPA 1021-2020 Edition) training course, Academy 27, 2023, through December 7, 2023, and is part of the State scheduled from November Preparedness Training for Fire Officers; and WHEREAS, the department also requests authorization for the usage of a city vehicle to and from the training and reimbursement costs associated with fuel, tolls, and any miscellaneous charges; and WHEREAS, the cost to attend this training is $327.00 per member, totaling is not to exceed $900.00; NOW, $654.00, and the total cost for fiiel, tolls, and meals THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and The City enact: Section 1: Authorization for Fire Officer Training. The City Council hereby authorizes the Fire Administration to send two (2) Firefighters to the New York State to attend the Fire Officer 1 (NFPA 1021-2020 Edition) training course, Fire Academy scheduled from November 27, 2023, through December 7, 2023. 2: Usage of City Vehicle. The Fire Administration is authorized to Section use a city vehicle for transportation to and from the training. 3: Reimbursement Authorization. The Firefighters attending the Section authorized for reimbursement of costs associated with fuel, tolls, and any training are miscellaneous charges, not to exceed a total of $900.00. Section 4: Budget Code for Training Costs. The total cost for the training, including reimbursement for fuel, tolls, and miscellaneous charges, shall be satisfied fromBudgetCodeA3410.451 (Training). Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. VED AS TO FORM 0 Counsel ,,cC 0 n 0 City Clerk (l) E ,j ) ,o O 2 APPROVED jo CL jo Dept. Mayor NOV2 8 2023 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, authorizing the renewal of the contract with the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle for animal control services. (The first-quarter payment for the contract renewal {1/1/24 - 3/31/24}, in the amount of $33,750.00, shall be satisfied from the Department ofPublic Safety's budget line h:ssio.=+=s), be and the same is hereby approved. ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT -- - '1 !i .- ' 4istant Corporation Counsel c o o o t o APPROVED Dept. Clerk (,.'l NOV2 ! AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER AT NEW ROCHELLE FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WHEREAS, by letter dated November 13, 2023, the Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to renew the contract with The Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle for Animal Control Services from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024; and WHEREAS the first-quarter payment due for the contract renewal is $33,750.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordains, and enacts: Section 1: Authorization to Renew Contract. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to renew the contract with The Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle for Animal Control Services for the period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024. Section 2: Contract Renewal Payment. The first-quarter payment for the contract renewal, in the amount of $33,750.00, shall be satisfied from the Department of Public Safety's A3510.445 budget line. Section 3: Execution of Contract Renewal. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the necessary contract renewal with The Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle, and any other related documents, to effectuate the renewal of Animal Control Services. Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. AS TO FORM NANC ADO NCIL c Corpora'Non Counsel co (t)tri a)0 >< c o o cri co City Clerk a) o co APPROVED Dept. Mayor SIOV2 8 2023 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor onNovember 22, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County to operate the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center at the Mount Vernon One-Stop Career Center - (contract period: December 2023 - December 2025, security personnel cost of $28,651 per year to be paid by the City), be, and the same is hereby approved. ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT AfflsTstant Corporation Counsel c o t o :2 o o co APPROVED o in CCI a< Dept. Clerk NOV 2 i 2023 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH WESTCHESTER CO{JNTY TO OPERATE THE MOUNT VERNON FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER WITHIN THE MOUNT VERNON ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER WHEREAS, by letter dated November 14, 2023, the Cozni'nissioner of the Department of Planning and Community Development has requested legislation be enacted authorizing the Mayor to execute an Inten'nunicipal Agreement witl'i Westcliester County to operate tlie Moiu'it Vernon Financial Empowerment Center witliin the Morint Vernon One-Stop Career Center located at 130 Mount Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550; and WHEREAS, the City of Mormt Vernon, New York, is committed to empowering its residents and ei'ihai'icing tlieir financial well-being and through collaborative efforts, the Department of Plaru'iing and Community Development has been working with Westchester County, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFEF), and Mercy University to establish the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center; and WHEREAS, the City's FEC staff will be co-located at the Mount Vernon One- Stop Career Center to provide financial literacy and assistance to individuals in need, many of whom may be eligible for Career Center workforce services and DSS supportive services; and WHEREAS, financial support and in-kind contributions will be provided as follows: Westchester County will provide support for office space, office in-kind equipment, and supplies in December 2023. for two years starting Mercy University will hire three full-time FEC dedicated staff members to run the program. * The city will cover the cost of security personnel at the career center at a cost of $28,651 per year. WHEREAS, of Planning and Community Development will the Department provide oversight this initiative and collaborate with community and nonprofit for paitners to promote the services to Mount Venion residents, with theseorganizations also serving as referring partners to coni'iect their clients with FEC services; and WHEREAS, the FEC will the financial counseling services with ei'ihaiice additional suppoit in various areas, including housing, foreclosure prevention, workforce development, prisoner reentry, benefits access, and more; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That The City of Mount Vernon, in City Corincil, convened,hereby ordains, and enacts: Section 1: Execution The City Council authorizesthe of Service Contract. Mayor to execute an Intermunicipal Agreementwith WestcliesterCountyto operatethe Mount Ven'ion Financial Empowerment Centerwitliin the Mount Vernon One-Stop Career Center located at 130 Mount Vernon Avenue,Mount Vemon, NY 10550. 2: Term of Agreement. The agreement shall have a tenn of two (2) Section years, commencing in December 2023 and continuing through December2025. The exact execution date of the contract shall be determinedfollowing review by the Corporation Corinsel. ,;,,,7 NOV2 ! 2023 for Operational Budget. Tlie FEC's operational budget ii Section 3: Funding for two (2) yeai-s will be funded through a combination of sources: * $400,000 in federal fiu'ids :fiaom the City's American Rescue Plan Act budget. * A$150,000grantfromtheCitiesforFinancialEmpowermentFund. * $30,000 from the African American Mayors Association. Section 4: Scope of Services: The FEC will provide free, professional, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to residents. The Department of Planning and Community Development will oversee the initiative and collaborate with community and nonprofit partners to promote services and referrals. Section 5: Comprehensive Support Services. The FEC will supplement financial counseling with additional social services, including housing, foreclosure prevention, workforce development, prisoner reentry, benefits access, and more. Section 6: Oversight and Promotion. Tl'ie Department of Planning and Community Development shall provide oversight for this initiative and collaborate with community and nonprofit partners to promote tlie services to Mount Vemon residents, with these organizations serving as referring partners to connect tlieir clients witli FEC SerVlCeS. Section 7: Additional Support Services. Tlie FEC shall offer supplementary support services in areas such as housing, foreclosure prevention, workforce development, prisoner reentry, benefits access, and n'iore. Section 8: Effective Date. This ordinance sliall take effect ripon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. AS TO FORM COUNCIL (Q (N 0 (N Corporation Counsel o ATTEST: u'>Oo City Clerk a) APPROVED 000 Dept. Mayor Page 2 NOV2 8 2023 RESOLVED that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and execute a technical assistance service agreement with said organization to establish the Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center witliin the City of Mount Vernon, be and the same is hereby approved. PIPROVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT .aJtssistant'Corporation Counsel o APPROVED Dept. Clerk NOV 2 ! 2fl23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT GRANTS FROM CITIES AND EXECUTE A TECHNICAL ASSIST ANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MOUNT VERNON FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER WHEREAS, by letter dated November 14, 2023, tl'ie Commissioner of tlie Depaitment of Planning and Commrinity Development has requested legislation be enacted authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from Cities for Financial Empoweri'nent Fund in tlie ai'nounts of $150,000 and execute a technical assistance service agreement with said organization to establisli tl'ie Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center within the City of Mount Vernon; and WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon has prepared an implementation proposal to establish and operate a Financial Empowennent Center (FEC) in collaboration witli Cities for Financial Ei'npowerment Fund (CFEF) and Mercy University; and WHEREAS, t]ie City has participated in a year-long process to prepare tlie FEC implementation proposal, requesting a grant of $150,000 from Cities for Financial Ei'npoweiment Fund to support tlie operation of the FEC; and WHEREAS, in anticipation of receiving the grant, tlie City requests approval to enact legislation authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant and execute a technical assistance service agreement witli Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund; and WHEREAS, the FEC will provide free, professional, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to residents, managed by Mercy University with support from federal funds, the Cities for Financial Empowernrent Fund grant, and the African American Mayors Association; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council, convened, hereby ordains, and enacts: Section l: Authorization to Accept Grant and Execute Agreement. The City Council liereby autliorizes the Mayor to accept grants froin Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund in the amount of $150,000 and execute a technical assistance service agreement witli said organization to establish tlie Mount Venqon Financial Empowerment Center withii'i the City of Mount Vernon. Section2: FECOperationalBudget. TheFEC'soperationalbudgetfortwoyears, totaling $580,000, shall be funded through $400,000 in federal funds from the City's Ainerican Rescue Plan Act budget, $150,000 grant from Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, and $30,000 from tlie African American Mayors Association. Section 3: FEC Management. Mercy University is authorized to manage the FEC and liire and train tliree full-time employees. Tlie FEC wil] become operational in February 2023 after staff training and facilities are set up. Section 4: Oversight and Promotion. Tlie Department of Planning and Community Developi'nent will oversee t)'ie initiative, work with community and nonprofit partners to promote services, and establish partnerships with local service providers. Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance shall'Iake effect up$i its, approval by tlie Board of Estimate & Contract. VED AS TO FORM A 5 XBY CffiCIL ' Assistant Corporation Counsel ATTE o o a City Clerk E o CCla) APPROVED Dept. Mayor ,/Cl:'aaJl,II(014'a'i NOV2 8 2023 RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on November 21, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on November 22, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a payment agreement with InVeris for repairs and upgrades to the Shooting Range (cost $141,656.41 and fiu'ids are available in Budget Line A3120.203ARP GOV-003), be and the same is hereby approved. ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT Ass1mlFit Corporation Counsel o o o o APPROVED o Dept. Clerk 7  2 ! 2023 %!OV AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PAYMENT AGREEMENT WITH INVERIS FOR REP AIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE SHOOTING RANGE by letter dated November 15, 2023, the Interim Commission.er of WHEREAS, of Public Safety has requested legislation be enacted authorizing the the Department agreement with InVeris for the repairs and upgrades to Mayor to enter into a payment the shooting range at the Department of Public Safety; and the Department of Public Safety requires repairs and upgrades to WHEREAS, the sltooting raiige housed at department lieadquarters; and InVeris is tlie sole source procurement for tlie required repair WHEREAS, services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT City of Mount Vernon, in City Council, convened, hereby ordains, and The enacts: l: Authorization to Enter into Payment Agreement. Tlie Mayor is Section to enter into a payment agreement witli InVeiis for the repairs and hereby arithorized ripgrades to the shooting range at the Department of Public Safety. Section 2: Sole Source Procurement. InVeris is designated as tl'ie sole source of procurement for the required repair services. 3: Purpose of Repairs and Upgrades. The repairs and upgrades to Section range aim to ensure compliance with New York State and local law the shooting training requirements. It will also facilitate the Department of Public enforcement Safety in conducting in-house training for Members of Services. Section 4: Funding. The cost for repairs aiid upgrades is $141,656.41 and tl"ie for the repairs and upgrades shall be allocated from the budget line funds necessary A3120.203ARP GOV-003. Section 5: Effective Date. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. D AS TO FORM Counsel o C: o a City Clerk o APPROVED 'C > m F APPROVED 000 Oaal Dept. Mayor q .=iiJV 2 8 2023 WHEREAS, on February 5, 2020, STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY a/s/o RHOSHENA AND CORTNEY ALLEN filed a Notice of Claim seeking the sum of $5,266.79 which includes the plaintiff's deductible of $1,731.00 against the City of Mount Vernon for property damage allegedly caused to the claimants' home when a city sanitation truck somehow caught onto electric and/or cable wires attached to their home, ripping it from same causing gutter and siding damage on November 29, 2019 (the homeowners were apparently home at the time of the incident); and WHEREAS, the City of Moiu'it Vernon was served with a Summons and Complaint on March 1, 2021 ; and WHEREAS, by letter dated November 17, 2023, the Corporation Counsel hereby recornrnends that the Board of Estimate & Contract approve the settlement of the aforesaid claim in the amoiu'it of $2,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the aforesaid claim of STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY a/s/o RHOSHENA AND CORTNEY ALLEN, be settled for the sum of $2,000.00 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. :APPROVED AS TO FORM ADOPTED BY BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT AAsistant Corporation Counsel c o o tj o o APPROVED Dept. 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