City Council
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, NY · October 19, 2021
Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021
9:00 AM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
EXECUTE 1. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year
DOCUMENT contract with Charter Communications. ($300,948 03)
TRANSFER OF 2. An ordinance authorizing the transfer of the Law Department's
FUNDS unexpended 2021 salary funds. ($159,329.50)
EXECUTE 3. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
DOCUMENT with Signify Lighting Management and Sensor Piolet Proposal.
AMENDMENT 4. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1, adopted August 11,
2021, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RENDERING OF SERVICES FOR THE ORDER ON CONSENT
WITH THE CANAL STREET FACILITY AND MARINA."
EXECUTE 5. An ordinance authorizing the repair to the top portion (roof level)
DOCUMENT of the City Hall Building known as the "Building Envelope."
HUMAN RESOURCES
EXECUTE 6. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement
DOCUMENT with the Career Visions, Ltd also known as Cornrnunity Change.
($100,000.00)
PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
ADD POSITION 7. An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Safety to add
the positions of aone (1) additional Lieutenant and two (2)
additional Sergeants.'
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
ADOP A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CHARTER
COMMUNICATIONS.
WHEREAS, by letter dated September 6, 2021, the Commissioner for
Management Services has requested legislation autliorizing the Mayor to enter into a
three-year contract with Charter Coini'nunications in the amount of $300,948.03 for a
OCTj9 2021 contract period from November 1, 2021 to November 1, 2024; and
XVHEREAS, Charter Com'i'nunications will provide improved broadband
coxuz'nunications at three prime locations - City Hall, The Police Headquarters and the
Fire Headquarters. Charter Coinmunications will also provide fully managed wireless
connectivity to staff and visitors to City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the total amount for the three-year contract is $300,948.03, at a
yearly cost of $100,316.01, will come out of ARAP funds, budget code (A9900.001)
Covid Relief Funds. This is an eligible expense under tlie SLFRF Expenditure Category
5.17 Broadband., Other Projects; and
WHEREAS, a sutnmary of the supporting documentation related to the contract
is listed below as follows;
Roosevelt Square
Yearly - $56,7'58.67
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Product Quantity Sales Price Montlily Teiin
Price
5 Static IP 1 $35.00 $35.00 36 $1,260.00
Managed WIFI - 37 $40.00 $1,480.00 36 $53,280.00
Access Point - 37
Fiber Internet-1 1 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 36 $50,400.00
Gbps - 3 Yr
5 Static IP 1 $35.00 $35.00 36 $1,260.00
Managed Network I $517.00 $517.00 36 $18,612.00
Edge - lGbps
Fiber Internet-1 1 $1,249.00 $1,249.00 36 $44,964.00
Gbps - 3 Yr
One Time Charges 1 $500.00 $500.00 I $500.00
$4,716.00 $170,276.00
Police Department
Yearly - $21,778.67
Product Quantity Sales Price Montlily Term
Price
5 Static IP 1 $35.00 $35.00 36 $1,260.00
Managed WIFI. - 37 $0.00 $0.00 36 $0.00
Access Point - 37
Managed Network I $517.00 $517.00 36 $18,612.00
Edge - lGbps
Fiber Internet-1 1 $1,400.00 $1,249.00 36 $44,964.00
Gbps - 3 Yr
One Time Charges I $500.00 $500.00 I $500.00
$1,801.00 $65,336.00
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p Product Quantity
Yearly
Sales Price
- $21,778.67
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5 Static IP I $35.00 $35.00 36 $1,260.00
Managed WIFI - 37 $0.00 $0.00 36 $0.00
Access Point - 37
Managed Network 1 $517.00 $517.00 36 $18,612.00
Edge - IGbps
Fiber Internet-1 1 $1,400.00 $1,249.00 36 $44,964.00
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One Time
SPEC!A Cliarges 1 $500.00 $500.00 1 $500.00
I I $1,801.00 $65,336.00
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Tlie City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened does, hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tlie Mayor is liereby authorized to enter into a three-year contract
witl'i Charter Coiuinunications in tlie amount of $300,948.03 for a contract period from
November 1, 2021 to November 1, 2024.
Section 2. Charter Coi'nu'nunications is hereby authorized to provide
improved broadband coiui'nunications at three prime locations - City Hall, The Police
Headquarters and the Fire Headquarters and will also provide fully managed wireless
connectivity to staff and visitors to City Hall.
Section 3. The aforesaid contract shall total $300,948.03 for tlie three-year
contract, at a yearly cost of $100,316.01, and will come out of ARAP funds, budget
code (A9900.001) Covid Relief Funds.
Section 4. This ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by tl'ie Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE LAW
DEPARTMENT'S UNEXPENDED 2021 SALARY F{JNDS.
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XVHEREAS, by letter dated October 8, 2021, Corporation Counsel has requested
legislation autliorizing the transfer of the Law Department's unexpected 2021 salary
funds in the amount of $159,329.50; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be transfeired in the following manner; and
AMOUNT FROM TO
$82,183.91 Budget Code (A1420-101) Budget Code A1420-401
SPECMA SALARY (lst Assistant) (Office Expenses)
$25,842.91 Budget Code (A1420-101) Budget Code A1420-401
SALARY (4(" Assistant) (Office Expenses)
$31,302.68 Budget Code (A1420-101) Budget Code A1420-401
SALARY (4I'1 ASsiStant) (Office Expenses)
$20,000.00 Budget Code (1930-494) Budget Code A1420-401
Judgements & Settlements (Office Expenses)
WHEREAS, the purpose of the transfer is so the Law Department can pay
various outstanding and upcoming invoices for 2021 Law Department expenses. The
total amount transferred into Budget Code A1420-401 will be $159,329.50; NOW,
THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the
Law Depaitment's unexpected 2021 salary funds in tlie amount of $159,329.50.
Section 2. The funds sliall be transferred in tlie following manner:
AMOUNT FROM TO
$82,183.91 Budget Code (A1420-101) Budget Code A1420-401
SALARY (lst Assistant) (Office Expenses)
$25,842.91 Budget Code (A1420-101) Budget Code A1420-401
SALARY (4"' Assistant) (Office Expenses)
$31,302.68 Budget Code (A1420-101) Budget Code A1420-401
SALARY (4Ih Assistant) (Office Expenses)
$20,000.00 Budget Code (1930-494) Budget Code A1420-401
Judgements & Settlements (Office Expenses)
Section 3. Tlie total amount transferred into Budget Code A1420-401 will
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Section 4. Tliis ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by tl'ie Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH SIGNIFY LIGHTING MANAGEMENT &
SENSOR PIOLET PROPOSAL.
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WHEREAS, by letter dated October 12, 2021, the Coiuinissioner for the
Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement with Signify Ligliting Management and Sensor Piolet Proposal for
the contract period of one (1) year beginning on October 19, 2021 througli October 19,
2022; and
OCT j 9 2021
WHEREAS, the City streetliglits are imperative in maintaining the standard for
SPEC!AL quality of life as well as providing safer streets tin-oughout the community. An
additional benefit to providing sufficient lighting, is utilizing the lighting infrastructure
in place to optimize new innovative technology. Key components of the proposed
Signify Piolet program consist of the following:
1. New 4G LTM-Ml, 5G ready comi'nunications node
* This is Signify's latest Cellular Node. It includes numerous
enhancements in the new node including internal tilt sensor and tlie
ability to onboard new sensor infon'nation.
* The new node is currently scheduled to be fully released to tlie market in
October 2021.
* For the piolet, signify will provide 30 (thirty) 4G LTE-Ml nodes in light
grey color.
2. Interact City Lighting SaaS Management System
@ This lighting management software platfori'n upgrade from City Toucli
which the City of Mount Vernon currently uses. It offers significantly
valuable feature enhancements and provides a more flexible platform for
onboarding new inforination coming from sensors and otlier systems.
* Interact City has been released to the market. As part of the piolet, Tlie
City of Mount Vernon became familiar witl'i tlie new benefits and
ei'iliancements.
* For the piolet, Signify will coini'nission all of the 30 (thirty) 4G LTE-
Mlnodes to coiui'nunicate with tlie new Interact City.
3. Outdoor Multisensory
* This is a Zhaga Socket sensor device. It includes several sensors. It
offers radar and forwarding comi'nunications for advanced motion
detection. It also has noise and temp sensors and are also capable of
implementing air quality monitoring technology.
@ For the piolet Signify, will provide 10 (ten) Outdoor Multisensor units.
WHEREAS, tlie proposed piolet has three (3) pliases and will enable the City of
Mount Vetnon to onboard new Lighting Management and Sensor tecl'inologies provided
at no cost to the taxpayers of Mount Vernon; NOW, THEREFORE,
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The City of Mount Vernon, City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tlie Mayor is liereby autliorized to into an agreement witli
ADOPT 'Dignify Lighting Management and SensorPiolet Proposal for tlie contract period of one
(1) year begii'tning on October 19, 2021 througli October 19, 2022.
Section 2. Tliere is no cost to the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Tliis ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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SP aAL AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1, ADOPTED
AUGUST 11, 2021, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE RENDERING OF SERVICES FOR THE ORDER ON CONSENT
WITH THE CANAL STREET FACILITY AND MARINA."
Tl'ie City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tl'ie fouitli decretal paragrapli, Section 3 and 4 of Ordinance No.
1, adopted August 11, 2021, entitled "'AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RENDERING OF SERVICES FOR THE ORDER ON CONSENT WITH THE
CANAL STREET FACILITY AND MARINA" is liereby amended as follows:
WHEREAS, by letter dated August 6, 2021, tlie Coinmissioner for the
Department of Public Works is requesting legislation to use services rendered by
Optima Environi'nental Services in order to comply with the Order on Consent; and
WHEREAS, tlie Department of Public Works is currently under an Order on
Consent issued by the New York State Depaitment of Enviroi'u'nental Conservation
pertaining to various mandated tasks tliat must be completed outlined within Schedule
A of tlie Compliance Order; and
WHEREAS, Optima Enviroiunental Services is under contract via NYS OGS
(Office of General Services) Vendor ID# 1100145730. In accordance witli the NYS
OGS procurement policy, no furtlier buds and/or quotes are required; and
WHEREAS, tlie listed set-vices shall use funds for tlie 10,000-Gallon Oil Water
Separator and 5,000 gallon sediment tank from the Ai'nerican Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funding line (A9900.001) j2021FY Miscellaneous Items - Contingent Fund line
(A1990.493)];
WHEREAS, the removal of the temporary aboveground fuel tanks and the
installation of tlie new pen'nanent aboveground fuel tai'iks, and tlie removal of the
undergound peii'nanent fiiel tanks sliall use from tlie 2021 FY Miscellaneous Items -
Contingent Fund Budget Code A1990.493;
NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Veinon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tl'ie Depaitment of Public Works is liereby authorized to use
services rendered by Optima Envirom'nental Services in order to comply with the Order
on Consent.
Section 2. The identified vendor as Optima Environmental Services is under
contract via NYS OGS (Office of General Services) Vendor ID# 1100145730.
Section 3. The following scope of work sl'iall be completed by Optima
Environmental Services:
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Scope of Work Total
10,000-Gallon Oil Water Separator & 5,000 -Gallon $220,000.00
Sediment Tank Ai'nerican Rescue
* Un-bolt all manwavs' lids & 3:3 remove Plan Funds
@ Power wasli & vacuum sludge out of separator &
sediment tai'ik to "vac box" roll off container
* Re-install manways lids and bolt down
* Transport waste mateiial to waste facility
* Provide waste disposal documentation
Remove Temporai-y Aboveground Fuel Tanks and Install New $175,427.00
Perinanent Above Ground Fuel Tai'iks
* Demobilize Three Existing Aboveground Temp Fuel
Tanks and Remove from property;
* Supply and install two new Envirosafe Fireguard
Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) (6,000-Gallon
Diesel & 4,000-Gallon Gasoline);
* Two new Wayne Digital Fuel Dispensers;
* i Superbox Fuel Management System (FMS) for inventory
control;
* Update PBS Registration: 3-164887. New Tanks
UL2085 Labeled & Listed and Fulfill Requirements for
NFPA 30-30A;
* Tanks are backed with 30-year watranty by tlie steel tank
institute
Remove Underground Pemianent Fuel Tanks $45,931.00
* Provide heavy equipment;
* Remove, cut, clean and dispose of two 6,000 Gallon
underground fuel tanks;
* Backfill liole to grade;
* Remove and dispose of fuel island and contents
(dispensers, fuel, liose assemblies, fuel master, fire-
suppression, canopy, bollards, conduit and concrete);
* : Terininate electrical;
*l Concretetankpaddemo& disposal;
* i Er>viroi'u'nental close-out including wastemanifestand
I certificate of tank removals;
* Update DEC PBS Registration #3-164887 for Tank ID's
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Total $441,358.00
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Section 4. Funding is available from 2021 FY Miscellaneous Items - contingent
Fund Budget Code A1990.493 for tlie removal of tlie temporary aboveground fiiel tanks
and the installation of the new pen'nanent aboveground fuel taiiks, and the removal of
tl'ie underground peri'nanent fuel tai'iks).
Section 4a. Funding is available from the Ai'nerican Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
funding line (A9900.001 ) for tlie 10,000 Gallon Oil Water Separator and tlie 5,000
gallon sediment tank. This is an eligible expense under the SLFRF expenditure category
eligibility code: EC-5.6-Clean Water: Ston'nwater Equipment and supplies.
Section 5. Tliis ordinance sliall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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OCTj9 2021
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REP AIR TO THE TOP
PORTION (ROOF LEVEL) OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING
KNOWN AS THE "BUILDING ENVELOPE."
WHEREAS, by letter dated October 18, 2021, the Coini'nissioner for the
Department of Public Works lias requested legislation authorizing tlie repair to the top
poition (roof level) of tl'ie City Hall Building laiown as the "Building Envelope," in tlie
amount of $40,200.00; and
. WHEREAS, the roof is arguably the most important portion of the Building
Envelope and tremendously affects the ability to keep warm or cold air indoors and
more importantly prevents the passage of water and condensation between the
exterior and interior of the building; and
WHEREAS, extensive roofing and parapet deterioration have been observed
and determined to be the cause of excessive water penetration thru-out various
areas of the upper two floors. This has resulted in the staining of interior wans and
ceilings, water damaged furniture and accessories, mold, and in some areas partial
ceiling finish collapses and continued floor finish deterioration; and
. WHEREAS, total removal and replacement of the horizontal roof surfaces
and remedial repairs of the parapet masonry at the roof level will substantially
reduce the water / moisture penetration problems at the upper floors but will also
anow for us to determine any other potentially damaged areas requiring repair or
replacement in an effort to make the roof portion of the building envelope
completely "Weather-Tight" and totally "Impenetrable;" and
WHEREAS, the building, especiany the upper levels, have continually
experienced leaks whenever it rains and unfortunately if not addressed as soon as
possible will continue causing further interior damage resulting in more
undesirable, unhealthy, work environments. City Han houses over 150 employees
within many departments; it serves our City's residents daily; and
WHEREAS, Once the roof and masonry repairs are complete, and all water
infiltration through the roof has ceased preventing further water damage to the
structure, the Department of Public Works will be able to concentrate on other
necessary repairs to the interior of the building, and the remainder of the "Building
Envelope", which will result in lower energy costs and sub-side interior deterioration
due to pknetration of moisture and the "Elements;" and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has obtained three quotes and
'dentifie's American Signature Groups as the vendor to complete this work as follows;
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RoofRepair - $19,200.00
* 'ty Hall Masonry Repair for Parapet Wan - $21,000.00
TOTAL - $40,200.00; and
the funds for the aforesaid cost for these services is $40,200.00;
available witbjn in the 2021FY budget Building Maintenance - Repairs to
Equipment line (A1620.414); NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact"
Section 1. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to
repair the top portion (roof level) of tlie City Hall Building, known as the "Building
Envelope in the amount of $40, 200.00.
Section 2. Americm'i Signature Groups shall be the vendor to complete the work as
follows;
* City Hall Perimeter Roof Repair $19,200.00
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* City Hall Masonry Repair for Parapet Wall - $21,000.00
J TOTAI- - $40,200.00;
Section 3. The funds for the aforesaid cost for these services is
$40,200.00; and are available within in the 2021FY budget Building Maintenance -
Repairs to Plant & Equipment line (A1620.414).
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH CAREER VISIONS, LTD ALSO KNOWN
AS COMMUNITY CHANGE.
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WHEREAS, by letter dated October 5, 2021, the Executive Director for the
Department of Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter
into an agreement witl'i the Career Visions, Ltd also known as Coinmunity Change in
OCT19 2021 the amount of $100,000.00 for two years as a sub-contractor for 1. Strategic planning,
-$PEC!AL prograxn model workshops, 2. Teaclier Mentoring and 3. Executive Coaching Services
for the Ready4LIFE/Y outh4LIFE, Teachers and Directors; and
WHEREAS, this agreement should include September 30, 2020 to September
29, 2021 (year 1) and September 30, 2021 to September 29, 2022 (year 2) and should
not exceed $50,000.00 per year totaling of $100,000.00; and
WHEREAS, Career Visions, Ltd will provide:
@ 8 Staff/Partnership Meetings/Workshops at $1,600 each = $12,800 -
these are any sessions facilitated by CVLTD for at least two persons on
topics related to the design/implementation of the READY4LIFE Grant
and/or CVLTD's Program Models.
* 64 Teachers Mentoring Sessions at 500 eacli = $32,000 - these are one-
on-one mentoring sessions focused on the design and implementation of
CVLTD program models for teachers that include research for references
and exercise, and observations.
* 21 liours Executive Coacliing at $250 each = $5,250-5,200 - tliese are
management coaching sessions facilitated by CVLTD for agency leaders
that include strategies to increase overall efficiency and effectiveness;
and
WHEREAS, fiinds for the aforesaid program are to be accounted for in revenue
code A4820.4 for appropriations in budget code A7335.101 (Salaries and Fringes) and
A7338.458 (Miscellaneous-Expenses), which includes rent, contractor, consumables,
supplies, travel and stipend. Tliere is no matching obligation for this grant; NOW,
THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does liereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Career
Visions, LTD also known as Comi'nunity Change in the amount of $100,000.00 for two
years as a sub-contractor for 1. Strategic planning, program model workshops, 2.
Teacher Mentoring and 3. Executive Coaching Services for the
Ready4LIFEfY outh4LIFE, Teachers and Directors.
Section 2. The aforesaid agreement sl'iould include September 30, 2020 to
September 29, 2021 (year 1) and September 30, 2021 to September 29, 2022 (year 2)
and should not exceed $50,000.00 per year totaling of $100,000.00.
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Section 3. funds for the aforesaid program are to be accounted for in revenue code
Z-ET IT) A4820.4 for appropriations in budget code A7335.101 (Salaries and Fringes) and
A7338.458 (Miscellaneous-Expenses), whicli includes rent, contractor, consumables,
supplies, travel and stipend. There is no matching obligation for this grant.
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SPEC!AL Estimate and Contract.
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Dept.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY TO ADD THE POSITIONS OF aONE (1) ADDITIONAL
LIEUTENANT AND TWO (2) ADDITIONAL SERGEANTS'.
WHEREAS, by letter dated September 30, 2021, the Commissioner for tlie
Department of Public Safety lias requested legislation to add one (1) additional position
of aPolice Lieutenant' at the aruiual salatay of $128,208.00, and two (2) additional
positions of 'Police Sergeant' at tlie annual salary of $111,485.00 to the Department of
Public Safety's Salaries and Wages (A3120.101) Budget Lines; and
WHEREAS, it is ftutlier requested tliat these positions be created for the period
of October 15, 2021 until December 31, 2021, inclusive. This will allow for the
Department of Public Safety to staff tliirteen (13) Lieutenants and twenty (20) Sergeants
for tlie peiiod of October 15, 2021, until December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Depaitment of Public Safety currently has one (1) vacancy for
tlie position of 'Police Lieutenant" and has had this position vacant since July 5, 2021.
Tlie Department lias received a letter of intended retirement from a current Police
Lieutenant who has stated tliey will be retiring on or about January 28, 2022. The Police
Lieutenant is cuirently utilizing accrued time to take time off from his position prior to
retirement. This usage of accrued time is causing staffing issues tliat, in tum, generate
oveitime to cover the position; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety is also in possession of a letter of
intended retirement from a current 'Police Sergeant' wlio intends to retire in February
2022. Tlie Police Sergeant is cut-rently utilizing accrued time to take time off from his
position piior to retirement. This usage of accrued time is causing staffing issues that, in
turn, generate oveitime to cover tl'ie position; and
WHEREAS, tlie Depaitment l'ias deteri'nined that the optimum staffing levels for
tlie rest of tl'iis year, would be to have 13 Police Lieutenants and 20 Police Sergeants
WHEREAS, tlie total cost to fund tliese positions (the additional Police
Lieutenant and two (2) additional Police Sergeants) will be $126,268.32 from October
15, 2021 until December 31, 2021, inclusive, as calculated below; and:
Position Budget Code 2021 First Day of Until Number of Needed
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for Position Adopted Pay Period Days to Fund Salary
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Lieutenant A3120.101 $128,208.00 10/15/2021 12/31/2021 78 $27,397.87
Lieutenant A3120.101 $128,208.00 10/15/2021 12/31/2021 78 $27,397.87
Sergeaiit A3120.101 $111,485.00 10/15/2021 12/3 1/2021 78 $23,824.19
Sergeant A3120.101 $111,485.00 10/15/2021 12/3l /202l 78 $23,824.19
Sergeant A3120.101 $111,485.00 10/15/2021 12/31/2021 78 $23,824.19
TOTAL $126,268.31
WHEREAS, tlie funds for tlie aforesaid amount of $126,268.31 are available
within Budget Code A3 120.101 (Salaries and Wages), Department of Public Safety
2021 Budget, as calculated below:
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Position Budget 2021 Last Day Until Number of Needed
Code for Adopted of Pay Days Empty Salary
Position Salary Period
Lieutenant A3120.101 $128,208.00 7/5/2021 10/14/2021 102 $35,827.99
Police Officer A3120.101 $92,904.00 10/16/2021 12/31/2021 77 $19,598.93
Police Officer A3120.101 $92,904.00 10/16/2021 12/31/2021 77 $19,598.93
Police Officer A3120.101 $92,904.00 10/16/2021 12/31/2021 77 $19,598.93
Police Officer A3120.101 $45,567.00 10/16/2021 12/31/2021 77 $9,612.76
Police Officer A3120.101 $45,567.00 10/16/2021 12/31/2021 77 $9,612.76
Police Officer A3120.101 $45,567.00 10/16/2021 12/3 1/2021 77 $9,612.76
Police Officer A3120.101 $45,567.00 12/9/21 12/31/2021 23 $2,871.35
TOTAL $126,334.41
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NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain arid
enact:
Section 1. The Department of Public Safety is hereby autliorized to add one
(1) additional position of "Police Lieutenant' at the annual salary of $128,208.00, and
two (2) additional positions of aPolice Sergeant' at the annual salary of $111,485.00 to
tlie Department of Public Safety's Salaries and Wages (A3120.101) Budget Lines, for
tlie period of October 15, 2021, until December 31, 2021.
Section 2. Funds for tlie aforesaid amount of $126,268.31 are available
within Budget Code A3120.101 (Salai-ies and Wages), Department of Public Safety
2021 Budget.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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