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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZATION 1. An ordinance requesting a salary increase for the Secretary to the Board of Water Supply (increase of $6,042.00-2022 Budget - Account Code: 001-521-521999) RECLASSIFICATION 2. An ordinance to re-classify the title of "Laborer" to "Skilled Laborer" within the City's DPW Traffic Bureau (Expenditure Code: A5110.101- Salaries & Wages) AUTHORIZATION 3. An ordinance autliorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with A+ Technology & Security Solutions (Budget Code: A1680.405 - $52,990.92) PERMISSION 4. An ordinance granting permission to the Portuguese American Club to hold the annual "St. Antonio (Anthony) Feast" and the "St. Joao (John) Feast" HUMAN RESOURCES AUTHORIZATION 5. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Westchester County Office of Senior Programs and Services under Title III-B Transportation Services Contract Program - ($41,838.00 - Revenue Code A4803.1, Budget Codes: A6774.104 and A6774.458) AUTHORIZATION 6. An ordinance authorizing tl'ie Mayor to enter into an agreement with Giovanni Chef D'Amour Green of Break Bread Not Hearts ($$2,550.00 -Budget Code: A7326.458)  City Council Meeting Agenaa Page 2 May 25, 2022 AUTHORIZATION 7. All ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement witli the New York State Education Department/21s' Century Community Learning Certter (Natasha HOwell, $14,766.08 - Budget Code A7316.405 - STRONG Program) AUTHORIZATION 8. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the New York State Education Department/21S' Century Community Leaming Center (Akilah Radcliff, $18,394.88 - Budget Code A73 16.405 - STRONG Program) PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES RESOLUTION 9. A resolution appointing a member to the Board of Ethics of the City of Mount Vemon (Lorna Kirwan, May 25, 2022 - May 24, 2024) RESOLUTION 10. A resolution appointing a member to the Board of Ethics of the City of Mount Vernon (Dean L. Bailey, May 25, 2022. - May 24, 2023) RESOLUTION 11. A resolution appointing a member to the Board of Ethics of the City of Mount Vernon (Khendra David, May 25, 2022 - May 24, 2023) RESOLUTION 12. A resolution appointing a member to the City of Mount Vernon Cable Advisory Coinrnittee (Kamaria Muir, May 25, 2022 - May 24, 2024) FINANCE AND PLANNING AUTHORIZATION 13. An ordinance authorizing the reallocation of funds within the Department of Planning and Community Development and requesting permission to create the position of "Associate Commissioner of Planning" - (Budget Code A8020.101 - $85,700.33) AUTHORJZATION 14. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept funds from the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Agency (Budget Code: A3620.101 - $54,481.95) AUTHORIZATION 15. An ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant firom New York Empire State Development to update the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (Budget Code: A8020.405 - $75,000.00) AMENDMENT 16. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10 adopted on February 9, 2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMPTROLLER TO REF{JND AN OVERPAYMENT OF 2021 TAXES TO "PRO NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY" ($22,324.76 - Account Code: A690) MAY2 5 2022 I AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING A SALARY INCREASE FOR THE SECRET ARY TO THE BOARD OF W ATER SUPPLY WHEREAS, by letter dated May 17, 2022, the Commissioner for the Board of Water Supply has requested that legislation be enacted to increase the aru'iual salary for the Secretary to the Board of Water Supply by $6,042.00; NOW, and WHEREAS, the position of Secretaty to the Board of Water Supply will go from $48,958.00 to $55,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. An ordinance authorizing an increase of salary for the Secretary to the Board of Water Supply by $6,042.00. Section 2. Funds for this increase are available in the Board of Water Supply's 2022 budget - Account Code 001-521-521999, entitled "Other Salary Expense." Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Councilperson City Clerk APPROVED o I 2022 o /D APPROVED Dept. Mayor f %Y2 5 2022 AN ORDINANCE TO RE-CLASSIFY THE TITLE OF "LABORER" TO "SKILLED LABORER" WITHIN THE CITY'S DPW TRAFFIC BUREAU by letter dated May 16, 2022, the Commissioner of the WHEREAS, Works has requested that legislation be enacted to re-classify the Department of Public to "Skilled Laborer" within said department; NOW, THEREFORE, title "Laborer" Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and The City of Mount enact: I. It is hereby authorized to re-classify the title "Laborer" to "Skilled Section Laborer" within the City's DPW Traffic Bureau. 2. The aforesaid position will have an annual salary of $68,354.73. Section reclassification is available in a vacant "Skilled Laborer" position Funding for this within Expenditure Code A5110.101 (Salaries & Wages). shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Section 3. This ordinance Estimate and Contract. Councilperson PROVED AS . THIS ORDINANCE X. ADOP%7,,1E3 Y9A,17 COUNCIL Assi uipuialiun o 0 City Clerk C APPROVED o o CQ Cl MAY Date o APPROVED Dept. MAY 2 5 2022 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH A+ TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY SOLUTIONS WHEREAS, by letter dated April 12, 2022, the Cornrnissioner for the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contact with A+ Technology & Security Solutions for the replacement of failing ID Cards and Building Access System; and WHEREAS, the replacement system will integrate our Office 365 authentication system and allow centralized and efficient management of our onboarding and off-boarding process; NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vemon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contact with A+ Technology & Security Solutions for the replacement of failing ID Cards and Building Access System. Section 2. Funds for the aforesaid in the amount of $52,990.92 are available in Budget Code A1680.405 (Outside Contracted Services). Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. X Councilperson Corpor i6n ; i / / A APPFIOVED o 2022 ,i Date APPROVED Dept. Mayor MAY2 5 2822 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE PORTUG{JESE AMERICAN CLUB TO HOLD THE ANNUAL "ST. ANTONIO (ANTHONY) FEAST" AND THE "ST. JOAO (JOHN) FEAST" WHEREAS, by letter dated April 30, 2022, the Portuguese American Club of Mount Vernon has requested authorization to hold the aru'iual St. Antonio (Anthony) Feast on Sunday, June 12, 2022, and St. Joao (John) Feast on Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Portugal Place between East Prospect Avenue and Elm Street,, NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB to hold the following events on Portugal Place between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on the following dates: Aru'iual St. Antonio (Anthony) Feast on Sunday, June 12, 2022; and Annual St. Joao (John) Feast on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The use of Portugal Place between East Prospect Avenue and Elm Street for the aforesaid purposes shall be under the supervision of the Department of Public Works. During the use of Portugal Place, the aforesaid shall be maintained, cleaned and kept in good condition by said PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB at its own expense. Parking for the attendees shall be limited to the municipal lot located one block west of the club. The permission hereby granted is further always conditioned upon the maintenance of access to such street at all times for emergency services in the event of necessity therefor. Section 2. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to close Portugal Place between East Prospect Avenue and Elm Street to vehicular traffic by providing and removing barricades for street closure during each event on the aforesaid dates during the holding of the "Annual St. Anthony Feast" and "Annual St. John's Feast". The Parking Bureau will be notified to place no parking signs at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to each event. Section 3. The forgoing permission is granted upon the express condition that the said PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB shall assume all liability for and will indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon hatmless of and from any and all damages that occur to persons or property by reason of the holding of said 'Aru'iual St. Antonio (Anthony) Feast" and "Annual St. Joao (John) Feast" and that said PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB before acting upon this ordinance, shall file with the City Clerk and to be approved by the Corporation Counsel, a public liability policy MAY 2 5 covering the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for each event. Section 4. In the event that persoruiel are needed to direct traffic and provide for the safety of persons and property in conjunction with said block party/barbeque grills, tent covering grills, the PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CLUB shall reimburse the City for the overtime costs of the number of police officers determined to be necessary for these purposes at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public Safety. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect only upon the filing of the above- described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Moiu'it Vernon. Councilperson o o City Clerk o o o APPROVED Dept. By Page 2 Mayor 'AY ?l l c a:i(D  MAY 2 5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GIOV ANNI CHEF D'AMOUR GREEN OF BREAK BREAD NOT HEARTS WHEREAS, by letter dated May 16, 2022, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Giovanni Chef D'Amour Green of Break Bread not Hearts to offer its Caf6 Academy to participants in the Youth Bureau Safe Haven Summer Program in the amount of $2,550.00 for the contract period of July 5, 2022 through August 9, 2022. There will be a total of six (6) in-person sessions delivered on Tuesdays; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement is part of a grant from the Office of Children and Family Services accepted by the City through legislation dated February 9, 2022 in the amount of $89,200.00 for the contract period of January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau will subcontract with Giovanni D'Amour Green of Break Bread not Hearts to offer the following: * six (6) in-person, 3-hour sessions at a rate of $425.00 per session; * facilitate the Food Literacy curriculum to empower and educate participants on howto make healthier and more informed food choices in conjunction with increasing their culinary skills; and * Giovanni Chef D'Arnour Green will supply all Food, Supplies, Cooking Utensils, Pots & Pans, Flatware and necessary supplies for in-person sessions. NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Giovanni Chef D'Amour Green of Break Bread not Hearts in the amount of $2,550.00 for the contract period of July 5, 2022 through August 9, 2022. Section 2. The cost of Break Bread not Hearts services will not exceed $2,550.00 and funds are available in Budget Code A7326.458 (misc.) - Youth Bureau 2022 Budget Code. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. "C)-g C(U (t)jD (DO a(l o o City Clerk o CCI o cri t'o ai APPROVED Dept. Mayor MAY 2 5 7 dated May 17, 2022, the Deputy Director of the Youth WHEREAS, by letter authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Bureau has requested legislation STRONG Youth Specialist on behalf of the New York Natasha Howell, the Mount Vernon Century Community Learning Center for the contract State Education Department'/21st 30, 2022 in the amount of $14,766.08 to complete the period July 1, 2022 - September for closing out the 2017-2022 program years; and necessary requirements WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement is part of a grant from the New York State Department /21s' Century Cornrnunity Learning Center accepted by the City Education dated June 28, 2017 in the amount of $1,120,000.00 annually from 2017 through legislation - 2022 (the grant life ends June 30, 2022) and Mrs. Howell will assist Mrs. Radcliff and provide WHEREAS, as a contractor, 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022, and these services July are vital to ensure a services from for any future New York State audits. The strong final program report and preparation to 5:00 p.m. schedule stipulates five days a week, seven (7) hours per day from 9:00 a.m. Bi-weekly timesheets will be used as for three (3) months at an hourly rate of $32.96. supporting dociunentation for the following: 0 0 I 7 a) B aC' 0 a Q o ca' E5 ;" O S- MAY 2 5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/21ST CENT{JRY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER WHEREAS, by letter dated May 17, 2022, the Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Akilah Radcliff, the Mount Vernon STRONG Director on behalf of the New York State Education Department/21st Century Cornrnunity Learning Center grant for the contract period July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022 in the amount of $18,394.88 to complete the necessary requirements for closing out the 2017-2022 program years; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid agreement is part of a grant from the New York State Education Department /21s' Century Cornrnunity Learning Center accepted by the City through legislation dated June 28, 2017 in the amoiu'it of $1,120,000.00 annually from 2017 - 2022 (the grant life ends June 30, 2022) and WHEREAS, Mrs. Radcliff will be stepping down from her position as a full-time City employee and will transition her role from "employee" status to "consultant" status. The contract period is July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022, and these services are vital to ensure a strong final program report and preparation for any future New York State audits. The schedule stipulates five (5) days a week, seven (7) hours per day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for three (3) months at an hourly rate of $41.06. Bi-weekly timesheets will be used as supporting documentation for the following: (l) inventory all purchased equipment; (2) ensure all equipment and program documents are stored in a secure location; (3) review and consolidate all work plan documents and reports for the periods of 2017-2022; (4) work with the Program Evaluator to collect and compile demographic data to complete the APR data; (5) review and memorialize all reports and relevant information from the various subcontractors; (6) ensure that the Enrollment Roster is accurate and complete; (7) complete the final program report; and (8) review20l7-2022financialreportsforcompletenessandaccuracy. NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the Mount Vernon STRONG Director on behalf of the New York State Century Community Learning Center for the contract period 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022 in the amount of $18,394.88 to complete the necessary MAY 2 5 Section 2. The cost of Mrs. Howell's services will not exceed $18,394.88 and are available in Budget Code A7316.405 (Balance $582,437.31). Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. Councilp@ /t ng C(U t/) (tljD 3: a)O o 0CL o o LL 0 City Clerk ai o APPROVED Dept. Page 2 Mayor MAY 2 5 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 24, Section 24-7 of the Mount Vernon City Code. as amended. entitled "Board of Ethics". members of the Board of Ethics shall be appointed by this City Council, the terms of office of such members, except in the V WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2022, it is the intention of this City Council to appoint LORNA K'IRWAN, as a member of said City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics for the term of two (2) years, comrnencing May 25, 2022, and expiring on May 24, 2024; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that this City Council does hereby appoint to serve as a member of the City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics, for the term of two (2) years: LORNA KIRWAN; and be it .turther RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Councilperson THIS ORDINANCE AS ? /2APP30VED M C%J C%J 0 (N C ut'aliuii Cuuisel LO (N kJ) ATTEST '- o o City Clerk c o o a APPROVED Dept. r MAY 2 5 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 24, Section 24-7 of the Mount Vernon City Code, as amended, entitled "Board of Ethics", members of the Board of Ethics shall be appointed by this City Council, the terms of office of such members, except in the case ofthefirstBoard said under appointed fromthe istobetwo(7)years Chapter, date of their appointments; and r WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2022, it is the intention of this City Council to appoint DEAN L. BAILEY, as a member of said City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics for the term of one (1) year, commencing on May 25, 2022, and expiring on May 24, 2023; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, thatthis City Council does hereby appointto serve as amember of the City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics, for the term of one (l) year: DEAN L. BAILEY; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Councilperson APPROVED u) u -!;' (- CL Q C 00 City Clerk APPROVED pti'i'i APPROVED 0 C ' c w(D Dept. Mayor MAY 2 5 l] RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 24, Section 24-7 of the Mount Vernon City Code, as amended, entitled "Board of Ethics", members of the Board of Ethics shall be appointed by this City Council, the terms of office of such members, except in the caseof the first Board appointedunder said Chapter,is to be 4 years from the date of their appointments; and /i WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2022, it is the intention of this City Council to appoint KHENDRA DAVID, as a member of said City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics for the term of one (1) year, cornmencing on May 25, 2022, and expiring on May 24, 2023; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, thatthis City Council does hereby appointto serve as amember of the City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics, for the term of one (1) year: KHENDRA DAVID; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect irnrnediately. Councilperson THIS ORDINANCE /7 APPROVEDaq TQ'F ] AssistantCd'rpq fion !. , -%X I,(,i.,i , City Clerk APPROVED o MAY 2022 o APPROVED Dept. Mayor fl MAY 2 5 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 12, Section 12-4 of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, as amended in March 2013, the Cable Television Advisory Committee shall consist ofmembers who shall represent the Mount Vernon community, including four (4) members appointed by the City Council, two (2) members appointed by the Mayor of Mount Vernon, two (2) members appointed by the Mount Vernon Board of Education and a representative from each cable provider; and WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2022, the City Council wishes to appoint Karnaria Muir to the City of Mount Vernon Cable Advisory Committee; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that this City Council does hereby appoint Karnaria Muir to serve as a member of the City of Mount Vernon Cable Advisory Cornrnittee for a term of two (2) years, cornmencing May 25, 2022, and expiring on May 24, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Councilperson THIS ORDINANCE J/ j t orporati5o 6sel ATTEST: o o City Clerk o -C a)() C- 3;tti Oa) o APPROVED a5O Dept. Mayor i: MAY2 5 /J AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND COITY DEVELOPMENT AND REQUESTING PERMISSION TO CREATE THE POSITION OF "ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER OF PLANNING" WHEREAS, by letter dated May 18, 2022, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Community Development has requested permission to reallocate the amount of $85,700.33 (an amount which remains unused in the Planning Administrator title to the title of Associate Commissioner of Planning) within said department's 2022 Salary Line A8020-101. This reallocation would leave the Planning Administrator salary at $O for the remainder of FY2022; and WHEREAS, it is fiirther requested that legislation be enacted to create the position of "Associate Cornrnissioner of Planning" with an annual salary of $105,433.00 within the Department of Planning and Community Development 2022 Salary Line A8020-101; 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 reallocate the sum of $85,700.33 from the Budget Code shown below: Reallocate the Amount of From Salaiy Line To Salary Line $85,700.33 A8020.101 A8020.101 Amount of $85,700.33 to be reallocated from the title of Planning Administrator to the title of AssociateCommissionerof Planning (Budget Code A8020.101 to Budget Code A8020.101 - (Salaries and Wages - PCD), Department of Planning & CommunityDevelopment2022 Budget. Section2. Fundsforaforesaidintheamountof$105,433.OOareavailablein Budget Code A8020.101 ((Salaries and Wages - PCD), Department of Planning and Cornrnunity Development 2022 Budget. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. // ' .a6ouncil'person THIS ORDINANCE ADOPTED B COUNCIL 0 0 14) 'C) i E 0 Q C C?O City Clerk § % E APPROVED 0 E -" 2 w(9t- Dept. Mayor MAY 2 5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE MOUNT VERNON URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY WHEREAS, by letter dated May 18, 2022, the Deputy Cornrnissioner of the Department of Planning and Cornrnunity Development has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to accept grant funds in the amount of $54,481.95 from the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Agency ("URA") to fund the position of Code Enforcement Zombie Home Coordinator for the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 in the Buildings Department; and WHEREAS, the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Agency administers the Zombie 2.0 grant and has received authorization from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ("LISC") to transfer these funds to the Buildings Department to cover the salary of the Code Enforcement Zombie Home Coordinator for a 12-month from June 2022 to June 2023. The URA will advance payments in two (2) period installments with an initial transfer to the City in the amount of $37,573.00 and a second, final amount of $16,908.95 to the Building's Department Budget Code A3620.101;NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to accept grant funds in the amount of $54,481.95 from the Mount Vernon Urban Renewal Agency ("{JRA") to fund the position of Code Enforcement Zombie Home Coordinator for the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 in the Buildings Department. Section2. ThisordinanceshalltakeeffectuponitsapprovalbytheBoard of Estimate & Contract S. " l Counci(person o o City Clerk a) APPROVED :o -\a\ 2E APPROVED Date 0 E! Dept. Mayor MAY 2 5 /,S- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT TO UPDATE THE MOUNT VERNON COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PL,6aSJ WHEREAS, by letter dated May 19, 2022, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Cornrnunity Development has requested legislation that would authorize the Mayor to accept the New York Empire State Development (ESD) Regional Council Award CFA #109770 in the amount of $75,000.00 to fund the update of the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Economic Development Plan; and WHEREAS, this is a reimbursable grant and the costs associated with this study will be submitted to Empire State Development for reimbursement to the Comptroller's office. These reimbursed funds will be deposited into Budget Line A-8020.405 (Contracted Outside Services); NOW, THEREFORE, The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to accept the New York Empire State Development (ESD) Regional Council Award CFA #109770 in the amount of $75,000.00 to fund the update of the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Economic Development Plan. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. /- Councilperson THIS ORDINANCE o As['T5' /'/-/ APPRoV"Ez -<er"= %l l-I? yi 0 0 "l !!? m 5g E l / //? A I / #l /' / 1 a>5Ge APPROVED 0 : -"" J: a:i(S)h Dept. Mayor MAY 2 5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 10 ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 9, 2022, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMPTROLLER TO REFUND AN OVERPAYMENT OF 2021 TAXES TO "PRO NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY" The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact: Section 1. The first decretal paragraph and Sections 1 and 2 of Ordinance No. 10, adopted on February 9, 2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMPTROLLER TO REFUND AN OVERPAYMENT OF 2021 TAXES TO "PRO NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY" is hereby amended as follows: WHEREAS, by letter dated January 13, 2022, the Comptroller advised this City Council that an overpayment in the sum of [$22,234.76] $22 324.76 was made by "Pro National Title Agency" for the 2021 county tax on Block 3133, Lot 51; 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 draw a draft on Account Code A690 in the sum of [$22,234.76] $22 324.76 to the order of Pro National Title Agency, representing a refund of said overpayment made by it, in error, on Block 3133, Lot 51. Section2. The Comptroller shall deliver said draft in the amount of [$22,234.76] $22 324.76 payable to Pro National Title Agency to the Corporation Counsel upon proof of the absence of liens against the same. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract. New Matter Underlined Deleted Matter in Brackets [] ) i/ THIS ORDINANCE c,l 0 Cl 0 \ ADOPTED i, CITY UNCIL Cop6oration Counsel a' 0 "C)- o a(:( o o City § % {. APPROVED (:) S- Dept. Mayor