City Council
Regular MeetingMount Vernon, NY · June 8, 2022
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022 AT 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – ROOM 206
CITY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
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VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022
Scheduled for 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York.
*** Due to the ongoing pandemic, this meeting was held in the council chambers, with virtual participation via
ZOOM and CMVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public, however, the maximum number of
in-person occupants was limited ***
PRESENT: Derrick Thompson, Council President, Danielle Browne, Esq. Online from a training in Syracuse, NY),
Lisa A. Copeland, Cathlin Gleason and Edward Poteat
ABSENT:
PRESIDING: Derrick Thompson, Council President
OTHERS: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Brian G. Johnson, Corporation Counsel
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council President Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:02pm. He provided general house-keeping rules,
including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do “in case of emergency”. Council
President Thompson asked Councilwoman Gleason to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION:
1. Patricia Richards, (did not disclose address) – asked if recycle bins could be used by citizens. Discussed city
employment and alleged nepotism. Spoke to President Thompson about language around homeless citizens.
2. Irwin Billy (not present).
Council members responded to the constituent.
LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
PROCLAMATION 1 A proclamation of the City of Mount Vernon, NY designating June
2022 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
NYCOM CONFERENCE 2 An ordinance granting permission for one (1) councilmember to
attend the NYCOM Community Revitalization Conference in
Syracuse, NY (June 8th through Jnne 9, 2022 - $1,200.00 to be satisfied
through Budget Code A1010.417, Education Training and Budget Code
A1010.402, Travel Expense).
Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
PURCHASE 3 An ordinance authorizing the Department of Management
Services to purchase 100 Lenovo ThinkPads for City Hall and
the Police Department using ARPA funds (Budget Code:
Hl680.203.C927 ARPA -Technology Digital Services - $195,000.00
Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
PURCHASE 4 An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Works to purchase
2,000 City-owned recycle bins using ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan
- Negative Economic Impacts - Streetscape Litter Reduction-A8170.447ARP -
$59,850.00).
Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
CO-SPONSOR EVENT 5 An ordinance granting permission to the Department of Recreation
(JUNETEENTH)
along with the Police Department to co sponsor "Rolling into Peace" in
Hartley Park for Juneteenth (June 19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -
Budget Code: A7310.104 -$5,000.00)
Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
BLOCK PARTY 6 An ordinance granting permission to the Women & Men of Excellence
Outreach Ministries, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance
Ministries to host a block party explosion in Howe Park (Saturday, June 25,
2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - in Howe Park
Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
BLOCK EVENT 7 An ordinance granting permission to Unity Baptist Tabernacle to hold a
block event entitled "Unity and the Community" and to the Department
of Public Safety to close East Second Street between First and Second
Avenues (Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m.).
Moved by Browne, Seconded by Gleason
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
HUMAN RESOURCES
RESOLUTION 8 A resolution honoring BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRY ADDISON
Moved by Copeland, Seconded by Poteat
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
PRIDE DAY EVENT 9 An ordinance authorizing the Youth Bureau's CAPP Program
(Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) to host the 2nd
annual "Let Your Colors Shine" Pride Day event (City Hall Plaza on
Thursday, June 23, 2022. $3,000.00 - Budget Code: A7321.458, CAPP).
Moved by Copeland, Seconded by Poteat
On the Question: Poteat asked if the program agenda was available;
Councilmembers responded with dates, times and info.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
CADCA MID-YEAR 10 An ordinance granting permission to one (1) member, Keisha
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Kendley, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau - CAPP Program
Director, to attend the 21st annual CADCA Mid-Year
Conference (Kissimmee, FL from Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22,
2022. $850.00 - Budget Code: A7321.402, CAPP).
Moved by Copeland, Seconded by Poteat
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
PURCHASE 11 An ordinance authorizing the Fire Department to purchase fifteen (15)
sets of SCBA's and Regulators with ARPA funds ($113,331.30 - Budget
Line American Rescue HA3410.203 C929 PHA004).
Moved by Gleason, Seconded by Browne
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
CONDEMN AND DISPOSE OF 12 An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Comptroller to
VEHICLES
condemn and dispose of four (4) City owned vehicles/ fire apparatus'
and accept funds for the disposal thereof - ($8,200.00 - Revenue Fund
A2650, Sales of Scrap and Excess).
Moved by Gleason, Seconded by Browne
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
AMENDMENT 13 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 11, adopted on February 23,
2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL AND
ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF - ($16,450.00 -
Revenue Fund A2650, Sales of Scrap and Excess).
Moved by Gleason, Seconded by Browne
On the Question: None.
Response: None.
Ayes: Browne, Copeland, Gleason, Poteat, Thompson
Nays: None
Motion by Browne to go into executive session at 7:55pm to discuss the personnel position of Deputy City
Clerk. Council President Thompson asked if she could wait for the Monday Special meeting at 5:00PM.
She advised that the executive session can wait. Motion to adjourn by Gleason, seconded by Poteat. ALL
AYES on adjournment.
FURTHER BUSINESS:
Council President Thompson asked the community for prayers for the Ellison family that experienced a
tragedy. Moment of silence for the family. Adjourned 7:53PM.
Submitted
Donna Jackson, Deputy Clerk, 12/12/23
Agenda
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
& VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MOUNTVERNONNY
LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
1. A proclamation of the City of Mount Vernon, NY
PROCLAMATION
designating June 2022 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
2. All ordinance granting pennission for one (1)
NYCOM CONFERENCE
councilmember to attend the NYCOM Community
Revitalization Conference in Syracuse, NY (June 8'h
through June 9, 2022 - $1,200.00 to be satisfied through Budget
Code A1010.417, Education Training and Budget Code
A 1010.402, Travel Expense).
3. ordinance arithorizing the Department of
PURCHASE An
Management Services to purchase 100 Lenovo
TliinkPads for City Hall and the Police Department
fllndS (Budget Code: HI680.203.C927 ARPA
using ARPA
- Technology Digital Services - $195,000.00).
4. An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public
PURCHASE
Works to purchase 2,000 City-owned recycle bins
using ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan
Negative Economic Impacts - Streetscape Litter
Reduction - A8 l 70.447ARP - $59,850.00).
5. An ordinaiice granting to the Department
permission
CO-SPONSOR EVENT
of Recreation along witli the Police Department to co-
(JUNETEENTH)
sponsor "Rolling into Peace" in Hartley Park for
19, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -
Jiu'ieteenth (June
Budget Code: A73 10.104 -$5,000.00).
granting permission to the Women &
BLOCK PARTY 6. An ordinance
of Excellence Outreach Ministries, in
Men
association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries
to host a block party explosion in Howe Park (Saturday,
Park).
June 25, 2022, from 1:OOp.m. to 7:00 p.m. - in Howe
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BLOCK EVENT 7. An ordinance granting permission to Unity Baptist
Tabernacle to hold a block event entitled "Unity and
the Community" and to the Department of Public
Safetyto close East Second Street between First and
Second Avenues (Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours
of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.).
HUMAN RESOURCES
RESOLUTION 8. A resolution honoring BISHOP ELECT SR.
PASTOR BARRY ADDISON.
DAY EVENT 9. An ordinance authorizing the Youth Bureau's CAPP
PRIDE
Program (Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy
Prevention) to host the 2"d aru'iual "Let Your Colors
Shine" Pride Da'y' event (City Hall P!aza all Thursday, June
23, 2022. $3,000.00 - Budget Code: A7321.458, CAPP).
CADCA MID-YEAR 10. An ordinance granting permission to one (1) member,
Keisha Kendley, Mount Vemon Youth Bureau -
CONFERENCE
CAPP Program Director, to attend the 21s' annual
CADCA Mid-Year Conference (Kissimmee, FL from
Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022. $850.00 - Budget
Code: A7321.402, CAPP).
PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES
11. An ordinance authorizing the Fire Department to
PURCHASE
purcliase fifteen (15) sets of SCBA's and Regulators
with ARPA funds ($113,33I.30 - Budget Line American
Rescue HA34 10.203 C929 PHAOO4).
12. An ordinance authorizing and directing the City
CONDEMN AND
DISPOSE OF VEHICLES Comptroller to condemn and dispose of four (4) City-
owned vehicles / fire apparatus' and accept funds for
the disposal thereof - ($8,200.00 - Revenue Fund A2650,
Sales of Scrap and Excess).
13. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. I I, adopted
AMENDMENT
on February 23, 2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEP ARTMENT TO
DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOTOR POOL AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE
DISPOSAL THEREOF - ($16,450.00 - Revenue Fund
A2650, Sales of Scrap and Excess).
JUN 8 2022
PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NY
DESIGNATING JUNE 2022 AS LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, NY welcomes and
encourages diversity and inclusion in our community; and
WHEREAS, every June, communities across the United States celebrate the
contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual,
and Plus (LGBTQIA+) community and cornrnemorate those individuals who fight to
secure equality, who experienced discrimination and have historically been
disenfranchised of rights afforded to other Americans; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ community has had irnrneasurable impact on the
cultural, civic and economic successes of our country; and
WHEREAS, celebrating Pride Month raises awareness and provides support
and advocacy for the State of New York's and the County of Westchester's
LGBTQIA+ community, and is an opportunity to take action and engage in dialogue
to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and advance equal rights; and
WHEREAS, while there has been remarkable progress towards acceptance and
equality, members of the LGBTQIA+ community continue to face discrimination,
intolerance, and hate; and
WHEREAS, we must commit to supporting and accepting our LGBTQIA+
individuals, in particular our youth, who compared to their peers are far more likely to
experience violence and bullying at school; to suffer from depression; to struggle with
substance use; and to have attempted suicide; and
WHEREAS, we must remain vigilant in detening oppression and
discrimination against people on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, or
sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and
by protecting the rights of every individual, we enhance and strengthen the value of
everyone throughout society; and
WHEREAS, we affirm our support for the LGBTQIA+ residents and stand with
them to protect their civil rights and their ability to live openly, equally and without
fear; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon, NY is cornrnitted supporting
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visibility, dignity and equality for LGBTQIA+ people in our diverse community; and
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NOW, THEREFORE EE IT RESOLVED tliat tl'ie City Council of Mount
Vernon, New York does hereby proclaim by a unanimous vote of its Councilmembers:
Coruicil President Denick Thompson; Councilwoman Danielle Browne;
Councilwoman Cathlin Gleason; Councilwoman Lisa A. Copeland; and Councilman
Edward Poteat the month of June 2022 and every June thereafter as Pride Month in
support of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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WHEREAS, by letter dated June 6, 2022, City Clerk, Tanesia M. Walters has
requested legislation be enacted to allow one (1 )councilmember to attend the NYCOM
Community Revitalization Conference to be held in Syracuse, NY, from June 81h
through June 9, 2022; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted for one (1) councilmember to attend
the NYCOM Community Revitalizatioxi Conference to be l'ield in Syracuse, NY, from
June 8I'1 through June 9, 2022.
Section2. The total cost for this event including registration 'iees,
transpoitation, boarding, meal, parking, and miscellaneous fees will not exceed One
Tliousand Two Hundred Dollars ($ 1,200.00) and will be satisfied through Budget Code
A1010.417 (Education Training) and Budget Code A1010.402 (Travel Expense).
Section3. Reimbursement for travel expenses, meals, incidentals, and
miscellaneous expenses is further authorized upon presentment of receipts.
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 DEPARTMENT
OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PURCHASE 100
LENOVO THINKPADS FOR CITY HALL AND
THE POLICE DEP ARTMENT WITH ARPA FUNDS
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 18, 2022, the Commissioner of the
Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing said
department to purchase 100 Lenovo ThinkPads for City Hall and the Police
Department with ARPA funds in order to facilitate remote work in light of COVID
19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, our computers are on average over 7 years old, slow, and do
not support remote work. The one hundred (100) laptops were purchased for the PD
and City Hall to replace the old desktops and provide portability to use anywhere.
The purchase of laptops is one of the City's "Mitigation measurements in small
business, nonprofits, and impacted industries and as a COVID-19 mitigation and
prevention measure to enable safe reopening." SHI International Corp. is a
preferred vendor, NYS OGS contract 22802 and have quoted an amount of
$195,000.00 for one hundred (100) laptops; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
and enact:
Section 1. The Commissioner of the Department of Management
Services has requested legislation authorizing said department to purchase 100
Lenovo ThinkPads for City Hall and the Police Department with ARPA funds in
order to facilitate remote work in light of COVID 19 pandemic.
Section 2. Funds for the aforesaid will not exceed $195,000.00 are
available in Budget Code H1680.203.C927 ARPA - Technology (Digital Services).
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the
Board of Estimate and Contract.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTI-IORIZING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PURCHASE 2,000
CITY-OWNED RECYCLE BINS USING ARPA FUNDS
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 2, 2022, the Cornrnissioner of the Department
of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing said department to purchase
2,000 City-owned recycle bins and lids using ARPA funds at a total cost of
$59,850.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mount Vernon has the potential to divert
approximately 500,000 pounds (250 tons) of recyclables by purchasing and
distributing 2,000 32-gallon recycle binds and lids. The first phase of distributing
2,000 recycle bins, will be on a first come first serve basis to property owners in need
and those who would like to participate; and
WHEREAS, as the City of Mount Vernon continues to encourage its residents
and business owners to "Love Our City," the Department of Public Works is working
on ways to improve our waste diversion rate. Waste diversion is the prevention and
reduction of generated waste through source reduction, recycling, reuse, or
composting. This solution generates a host of environmental, financial, and social
benefits, including conserving energy, reducing disposal costs, and reducing the
burden on landfills and other waste disposal methods; and
WHEREAS, Rehrig Pacific Company has been identified as the vendor to
supply new city branded recycle bins and lids to be available to property owners on a
first come first serve basis. The recycle bins are City property, if the property owner
chooses to sell their property, the recycle bin must be returned to DPW. Rehrig Pacific
Company has quoted the City of Mount Vernon the amount of $59,850.00 for 2,000
32-gallon recycle bins and lids via Sourcewell contract #04i 521-REH, which is a 25%
discount of their regular price; NOW, THEREFORE,
The C.ity of Mount Vernon in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to
purchase 2,000 City-owned recycle bins and lids using ARPA funds at a total cost of
$59,850.00.
Section 2. Funds for the aforesaid is available through the American Rescue
Plan - Negative Economic Impacts - Streetscape Litter Reduction (A81 70.447ARP).
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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DEPARTMENT" O} RECREATION ALONG WITH THE
POLICE DEP ARTMENT TO CO-SPONSOR "ROLLING
INTO PEACE" IN HARTLEY PARK FOR JUNETEENTH
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 3, 2022, the Commissioner of the Department
of Recreation has requested legislation that would authorize the Recreation Department
along with the Police Department to co-sponsor "Rolling into Peace" on Sunday, June
19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Hartley Park for Juneteenth; and
WHEREAS, the day will be packed with fiin activities, like roller skating, face
painting, bouncy houses, aits and crafts. We will be joined by community-based
organizations like S.N.U.G. and the Mount Vernon Youth Shelter; NOW,
THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Department of Recreation is liereby authorized to co-sponsor
along with the Police Depaitment to co-sponsor "Rolling into Peace" on Sunday, June
19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Hartley Park for Juneteenth.
Section 2. Funds from the aforesaid event will not exceed $5,000.00 and will
be charged to Budget Code: A7310. 104 (Part Time Salaries).
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO
THE WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH
MINISTRIES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH JUDAH
PRAYER DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES TO
HOST A BLOCK PARTY EXPLOSION IN HOWE PARK
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 13, 2022, the WOMEN & MEN OF
EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES celebrating its l5tl'i year in ministry, in
association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries, has requested permission to host
a Weekend Revival of Restoration & Increased Faith in a Block Party Explosion on
Saturday, June 25, 2022 (rain date: Saturday, July 2, 2022) from 1 :OO p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
at Howe Park, 3rd Street & Fulton Avenue; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Morint Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and
enact:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to the WOMEN & MEN OF
EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, in association with Judah Prayer
Deliverance Ministries to liost a Weekend Revival of Restoration & Increased Faith in
a Block Party Explosion on Saturday, June 25, 2022 (rain date: Saturday, July 2, 2022)
from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howe Park, 3'd Street & Fulton Avenue.
Section 2. The permission hereby granted is conditioned upon the aforesaid
location being maintained, cleaned, and kept in good condition by the WOMEN &
MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, in association with Judah
Prayer Deliverance Ministries at its sole cost and expense during said event. The
permission hereby granted is further conditioned upon the matntenance, by the
WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, its members, and
guests, of access to such streets at all times for emergency services in the event of
necessity therefor. The WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH
MINISTRIES shall also be responsible for the observance by its members and guests
of all conditions of this ordinance.
Section 3. The foregoing permission is granted upon the express condition
that the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES, in
association with Judah Prayer Deliverance Ministries shall assume all liability for and
will indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmlessof and from any and all
damage that may occur to persons or property by reason of the holding of said block
party, and that the WOMEN & MEN OF EXCELLENCE OUTREACH MINISTRIES
before acting upon this ordinance, shall file with the City Clerk and subjectto approval
by the Corporation Counsel, a public liability policy covering the City of Mount
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Vernon as additional insured with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per
occunence.
Section 4. The Department of Public Safety has arithorized the use and/or set
up of electricity for the purpose of the aforesaid block party on Saturday, June 25, 2022
(rain date: Saturday, July 2, 2022) from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Howe Park, across
from 205 West 3'd Street.
Section 5. In tlie event that personnel are needed to direct traffic and provide
for the safety of persons and property in conjunction with said event, the Women & Men
of Excellence Outreach Ministries, in association with Judah Prayer Deliverance
Ministries shall reimburse tlie City for the overtime costs of the number of police
officers determined to be necessary for these purposes at the sole discretion of the Chief
of the Department of Public Safety.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect only upon the filing of the above-
described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO
UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE TO HOLD A BLOCK
EVENT ENTITLED "UNITY AND THE COMMUNITY"
AND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TO CLOSE EAST SECOND STREET BETWEEN
FIRST AND SECOND AVENUES
WHEREAS, by letter dated April May 24, 2022, UNITY BAPTIST
TABERNACLE has requested permission to hold the annual "Unity and the
Community" block event on Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE further requests the
Department of Public Safety to close East Second Street between First and Second
Avenues; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Permission is hereby granted to {JNITY BAPTIST
TABERNACLE to hold the annual "Unity and the Community" block event on Sunday,
June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Section 2. The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized and directed
to close East Second Street between First and Second Avenues for the purpose of the
aforesaid event on Sunday, June 26, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Section 3. The Parking Bureau is hereby authorized and directed to post "no
parking" signs in the area seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event and/or the use of
electricity is permitted. The Department of Public Works provide barricades at the
intersections of East 2nd Street and South Ist Avenue and East 2nd Street and South 2nd
Avenue to stop East and West bound traffic on East 2nd Street, and Auxiliary police are
to be utilized for traffic control for both safety and interaction in the community.
Section 4. The use of the aforesaid streets for the aforesaid purpose shall be
under the supervision of the Department of Public Works. During the use of said streets,
it shall be maintained, cleaned and kept in good condition by said UNITY BAPTIST
TABERNACLE at its own expense. The permission hereby granted is further
conditioned upon the maintenance of access to such street at all times for emergency
service in the event of necessity therefor.
Section 5. The foregoing permission is granted upon the express condition
that said UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE shall assume all liability for and will
indemnify and hold the City of Mount Vernon harmless of and from any and all damages
that occur to persons or property by reason of the holding of said "Annual Unity and the
Community Block Party" block event and with respect to the use of the rolling platform,
and that said UNITY BAPTIST TABERNACLE before acting upon this ordinance,
shall file with the City Clerk and to be approved by the Corporation Counsel, a public
liability insurance policy covering the City of Mount Vernon as an additional insured
with policy limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence.
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Section 6. In the event that personnel are needed to direct traffic and provide
for the safety of persons and property in conjunction with said event, the UNITY
BAPTIST TABERNACLE shall reimburse the City for the overtime costs ofthe number
of police officers deemed necessary in the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public
Safety, for these purposes.
Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect only upon the filing of the above-
described documents in the office of the City Clerk of Mount Vernon.
Councilperson
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WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT ,S'R. PASTOR EARRY ADDISON
received Jesus Christ at the age of 16 years old and is still strongly and faithfully
dedicated to serving, the body of Christ; and
WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRYADDISON joined
the Deliverance Evangelistic Center in 1966 under the great Apostle Autoro
Skinner. He joined the 500 Voices as a Tenor Singer in The Deliverance Radio
Choir. Pastor Bari7 also enrolled in the Deliverance Bible Institute College. He
became a Junior Pastor, thereafter. Pastor Barry Addison moved back to his
hometown Mount Vernon, NY in 1978. He was employed by the Mount City
School District for over 38 years. Pastor Barg continued his Music Ministry for
the Outreach Band as lead singer for the group New Covenant under the
leadership of Phillip Jordan. They took their contemporary sound in multiple
prisons, throughout the State of New York, reaching the lost souls for Jesus
Christ; and
WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRYADDISON along
with two other members founded another music vocal group Christ Sent in 1981.
Over the years, the group has gained wide success spreading the Gospel,
throughout the land. Pastor Barry has ministered at numerous venues and on
several television shows and was featured in many publications. Their gospel
music has even crossed the oceans to Europe and Japan; and
WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRY ADDISON has
appearedat thefollowing venuesand have madeseveral television appearances:
Appeared at tlie following venues: Television Appearance.
' Carnegie Hall * Channel 2 The People -CBS TV
* Cami Hall * 60 Minutes - CBS TV
* Helmsley Palace * Metropolitan Mosaics - NBC TV
* United Nations * Gospel Soul Live at Sylvias -BBC TV London
* Sylvia's Restaurant in NYC (GospelBrmch
eveiySundaysrnce 1991) * Gospel Music Special - Osaka TV, Japan
* Copelands Restaurant, NYC * Uptown Gospel- Paragon Cable,
* HOne:%SuckleS, (formerlySweehvaters) Manhattan and Westchester
* New York City Parks Concert Series * Dr. Albert Lewis, Victory Hour, NJ Cable TV
* State University of Buffalo, NY * Harlem Beat Radio, Tokyo, Jampan
* Bronx Community College * Channel 6 TV, Indianapolis, Indiana
* City College Publications.
* Fundraiser for fom'ier Mayor David
Dinkins * Centerfold, New York Magazine, 3/14/94
* Urban League Fundraiser with the Four
Tops, and * Worldwide Tourist Directory Guide
Gladys Knight * Westchester/Rockland County Newspaper,
7/4/93, written by Maury Allen
WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRY ADDISON in
2007, Pastor Barry then joined the Mount Zion Holiness Church under the
leadership of Senior Pastor H.L. Cheeks. Where he became a Deacon Serving the
banner of the organization F.B.H. of America. He then became a minister
throughout the USA. Pastor Bany became Administrative Assistant. He
graduated Mt. Zion Holiness Bible College; and
JUN 8
WHEREAS, EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRY ADDISON after
that season, in 2008, Pastor Barry joined and served under his brother and sisters-
in-law's Ministry "Holy Dove." He then served l year under Chief Apostle
Marcus Barnes Jr.; and
WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRYADDISON in the
year of 2009, God called him to Senior Pastor his own Church Anointed Faith
Outreach Ministry, with his wife of 50 years Co-Pastor Glady's "Lady-G." The
Churcli is still moving in 2022; and
WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR BARRY ADDISON
continues to minister and spread the gospel through his music. In 2010 he wrote
and produced the CD Production Pastor Barg Addison - "Sing Unto the Lord a
New Song," and
WHEREAS, BISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRYADDISON gives
all praise and thanks to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his wife Co-pastor First
Lady-Gladys Addison; daughters Telicia, LaToya, God-daughter Elizabeth,
Grandchildren Barry (Breeze), Quila, Jonay; Great-grandchildren: Brently and
Barg Addison; Granddaughter-in-law Ashley Addison, Dr. Apostle Lydia Sloley;
Apostle Dr. Sarah Diven; the late Dr. Apostle Betty Washington and the Anointed
Faith Church Family; NOW, THEREFORE, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New
York, proudly congratulates EISHOP ELECT SR. PASTOR EARRY
ADDISON, of Anointed Faith Outreach Ministries of Mount Vernon, NY where
he along with his wife, First Lady and Co-Pastor Gladys' Addison founded
Anointed Faith Church in February 2009 and recognizes his effective ministry
which extends beyond the bounds of his immediate congregation and touches
lives in the community at large.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE YOUTH BUREAU' S
CAPP PROGRAM (COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT
PREGNANCY PREVENTION) TO HOST THE 2'm ANNUAL
"LET YOUR COLORS SHINE" PRIDE DAY EVENT
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 25, 2022, the Deputy Director of the Youth
Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Youth Bureau's CAPP Program
(Comprehensive Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) to host the 2nd Annual "LET
YOUR COLORS SHINE" Pride Day event, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at City Hall
Plaza from 3 :OO p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (rain date: Friday, June 24, 2022); and
WHEREAS, the Yorith Bureau is also requesting approval for tImee (3)
liealthcare mobile trucks to park on Stevens Avenue during the event and two (2)
Auxiliary Police Officers for the safety of the participants. The anticipation is to have
over 100 students, parents, partners, and community members in attendance. The
purpose of the event is to increase awareness of CAPP services, Youth Bureau
offerings, disseminate community resources which includes providing exposure of
programs that serve youths in tlie LGBTQ+ community; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Youth Bureau's CAPP Program (Comprehensive Adolescent
Pregnancy Prevention) is hereby authorized to host the 2nd Annual "LET YOUR
COLORS SHINE" Pride Day event, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at City Hall Plaza
from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (rain date: Friday, June 24, 2022).
Section 2. Permission is hereby granted for the use of two (2) Auxiliary
Police Officers to assist for the safety of the participants in this event.
Section 3. The aforesaid funds not to exceed $3,000.00 are to be accounted
for in Budget Code A7321.458.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board
of Estimate and Contract.
Council
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AN ORDINANCF, GRANTING PERMISSION
TO ONE (l) MEMBER, KEISHA KENDLEY, MOUNT VERNON
YOUTH BUREAU - CAPP PROGRAM DIRECTOR, TO ATTEND
THE 21" ANNUAL CADCA MID-YEAR CONFERENCE
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 1, 2022, the Executive Director of the Mount
Vernon Youth Bureari has requested permission for Keisha Kendley, Mount Vernon
Youth Bureau-CAPP Program Director to attend the 21s' Annual CADCA Mid-Year
Conference to be held at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Conference Center in
Kissimmee, Florida from Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022; and
WHEREAS, since 1992 CADCA has demonstrated that when sectors of a
community come together, social change happens. CADCA represents over 5,000
community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law
enforcement, y-orith, parents, healthcare, media, tribal communities and others; NOW,
THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Sectionl. Permission is hereby granted to one (1) member of the Mount
Vernon Mount Youth Bureau, Keisha Kendley, Mount Vernon Youth Bureau - CAPP
Program Director to attend the 21s' Aru'iual CADCA Mid-Year Conference to be held
at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Conference Center in Kissimmee, Florida from
Sunday, July 17 - Friday, July 22, 2022.
Section 2. The aforesaid conference is fiinded tmough a scholarship received
by the MVYB from CADCA which covers the conference and hotel cost. The
remaining expenses for the conference are travel by air - not to exceed ($500.00); food
- not to exceed $50.00 per day (total of $250.00); taxi services to and from the airport
and hotel - not to exceed ($100.00) round trip. The total cost of the trip should not
exceed $850.00, which funds are accounted for in Revenue Code A3989 with the
appropriations budge codes CAPP A7321.402.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
TO PURCHASE FIFTEEN (15) SETS OF SCBA's AND
REGULATORS WITH ARPA FUNDS ("ARPA")
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 1, 2022, Fire Commissioner, Deborah M.
Norman has requested legislation authorizing the purchase of fifteen (15) sets of
SCBA's (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) Apparatus' Masks and Regulators
AV3000's using American Rescue Plan funds ("ARPA"); and
WHEREAS, at present the Fire Department is without any additional SCBA's
emergency lifesaving equipment due to inoperability/outdated service and the lack of
funding to purchase new replacement equipment. With the American Rescue Plan
funds, it is now possible for the Fire Department to secure new 3000 SCBA's and
repIacement facepieces / Masks and Regulators for our firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Emergency Services ("MES") is the company
identified by Sourcewell and is a NY State Contractor (Contract PC69026) to purchase
said Emergency Protective Equipment; as shown below:
201215-22 AV3000 Kevlar ' 15 $ 5,131.95
X881 4025005AO4 EZ Flo Regulator w/Hose 15 $108,199.35
$113,331.30
NOW, THEREFORE,
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. The Fire Department is hereby authorized purchase of fifteen (15)
sets of SCBA's (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) Apparatus' Masks and
Regulators AV3000's using American Rescue Plan funds ("ARPA").
Section2. Fundsfortheaforesaidnottoexceed$113,331.30areavailablein
Budget Line American Rescue HA3410.203 C929 PHAOO4.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of
Estimate & Contract.
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
COMPTROLLER TO CONDEMN AND DISPOSE OF FOUR (4)
CITY-OWNED VE}IICLES / FIRE APPARATUS' AND
ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 24, 2022, the Commissioner for the Fire
Department has requested legislation authorizing and directing the Comptroller of the
City of Morint to condemn and dispose of four (4) City-owned vehicles / apparatus'
due to their obsolescence, non-serviceability, and high mileage they have been out of
usage for several years and are determined "junk" for disposal; NOW, THEREFORE
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Corincil convened, does hereby ordain and
enact:
Section 1. Tlie Fire Department is hereby authorized to condemn and
dispose of four (4) City-owned vehicles / apparatus' due to their obsolescence, non-
serviceabiIity, and high mileage they have been out of usage for several years and are
determined "junk" for disposal. The four (4) City-owned vehicles to be condemned
and disposed of are listed below:
Vehicle l VIN #
I 2000 Ford Expedition (Red) IFMPU 18L2XLB57332
1998 Seagrave (Tower Ladder) 1F9FO28L2WCST2050
1996 Ford Crown Victoria (White) 2F ALP7 4WXTX129018
Golf Cart (Wliite) ,I 5ASAG47442FO29464
Section 2. Brookfield Resource Management Inc. has quoted $8,200.00
payable to the City of Mount Vernon for these vehicles. Funds from the disposal will
be deposited in the 2022 FY Revenue Code A2650 (Sales of Scrap and Excess).
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ripon its approval by the Board of
Estimate and Contract.
Councilperson
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 11
ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2022, ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE MOUNT VERNON
POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL AND ACCEPT FUNDS
FOR THE DISPOSAL THEREOF"
Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
The City of Mount
and enact:
Section 1. Section 2 of Ordinance No. 11, adopted on February 23,
2022, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO DISPOSE OF VEHICLES ASSIGNED TO THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE
DEPARTMENT MOTOR POOL AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DISPOSAL
THEREOF" is hereby amended as follows:
by letter dated February 11, 2022, the Commissioner for the
WHEREAS,
Safety has requested legislation authorizing and directing the
Department of Public
City of Mount to condemn and dispose of twenty-two (22)
Comptroller of the
owned by the City of Mount Vemon and are assigned within the
vehicles currently
Department of Public Safety's motor pool; NOW, THEREFORE
in City Council convened, does hereby ordain
The City of Mount Vernon,
and enact:
The Police Department is hereby authorized to condemn and
Section 1.
(22) vehicles that are owned by the City of Mount Venion
dispose of twenty-two
within the Department of Public Safety's motor pool. The vehicles
and are assigned
of Safety is looking to dispose of are non-operable, non-
tliat the Department
and are in a state of disrepair. The twenty-two (22)
serviceable and non-salvageable
police vehicles to be disposed of are as follows:
' RMP ' License ' VIN ID # ' Vehicle I Damage
Plate
2F ABP7BV7BX115985 2011 Ford Cn'i Vic Accident - Totaled
321 M72550
AM2110 2D7 JB21YX3K5253333 2003 Dodge Ram Van Bad Engine
322
2F AHP71V19X142590 2009 Ford Crn Vic Accident - Totaled
709 M64061
AK2111 IF AFP52U6XA2 17842 1999 Ford Bad Engine
896
2F ABP7BV2AX105640 2010 Ford Crn Vic Bad Transmission
910 M64081
2007 Dodge Cl'iarger Flood - Hurricane Ida
969 AW5985 2B3KA43H77H817682
2B7HB21X1TK122650 1996 Dodge Ram -Van Bad Engine
992 FGX6523
4EOXZB997 48 1999 Ford Explorer Accident, Bent Frai'ne
998 AZ8436 1FMZU3
1B3EL36X42N242414 2002 Dodge Stratus Bad Engine
999 FWD7351
2012 Ford Fusion Flood - Hurricane Ida
1005 FYN3974 3F AHPOHGICR340896
40899 2012 Ford Fusion Accident - Totaled
1008 FYN4078 3F AHPOHG7CR3
2015 Ford Explorer Accident - Totaled
1019 AT2481 1FM5K8AR9FGA88361
460 2006 Ford Cm Vic Flood - Hurricane Ida
1021 GPS8451 2F AHP71WO6X117
2010 Ford Crn Vic Flood - Hurricane Ida
1028 AX5810 2F ABP7BVXAX141768
4T1BE46K97U130612 2007 Toyota Camry Bad Engine
1038 HRV5870
2017 Ford Explorer Flood - Hurricane Ida
1043 BA1648 1FM5K8AR8HGD59785
2017 Ford Explorer Flood - Hurricane Ida
l044 BA1647 1FM5K8AR8HGD59784
2011 Chevy Tahoe Flood - Hurricane Ida
1045 BA3385 1GNSKAEO5BR206275
2013 Ford Taurus , Flood - Hurricane Ida '
1049 BA3883 IF AHP2M88DG230396
2011 Ford Crn Vic Flood - Hurricane Ida
1050 ' BA4681 2F ABP7BV7BX1 45472
2014 Ford Taurus Accident - Totaled
1051 BA4679 IF AHP2MK5EG178741
2014 Ford Taurus Accident - Totaled ,
1053 E3A4676 IF AHP2MK9EG125945
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ff Section 2. Anangements have been made with [J. Bass and Son, located at
9 Carleton Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 to dispose of the vehicles. J. Bass
and Son will pay $125.00 per vehicle disposed of, with an expected total from the
disposal of said vehicles being $2,750.00.] Arrangements have been made with
Brookfield Resource Management, located at 100 Lamont Street, Elmsford, NY
10523 to dispose of the vehicles. Brookfield Resource Management will pay a total
amount for all of the above listed vehicles disposed of, with an expected total from
the disposal of said vehicles being $16,450.00. Funds from the disposal of the
veliicles will be placed in the 'Sales of Scrap and Excess' revenue fund (A2650),
with the Department of Public Safety. The amount deposited to be transferrable to a
Public Safety budget line at a later date.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board
of Estimate and Contract.
New Matter Underlined
Deleted Matter in Brackets [ ]
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