City Council

'L'IX'faL'L': : :"a"' J"a -j" a5 City of Mount Vernon, New York I ROOSEVELT SQ. RM. 104 CITY HALL, MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK 10550 & VIA FACEBOOK.COM/MO{JNTVERNONNY Meeting Agenda - Final Tuesday, October 1, 2024 4:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - ROOM 206 City Council Special Meeting TANESIA M. WALTERS, J.D., M.P.A. Ciffl Clerk NICOLE J. EONILLA, M.E.A. Deputy City Clerk City Council Special Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final October 1, 2024 A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF THE MOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024. Scheduled for 4:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Mount Vernon, New York. *** This meeting was held in the City Council Chambers, with virtual participation via ZOOM and CAdVNY Facebook. The meeting was not closed to the public. *** PRESIDING: Cathlin B. Gleason, President OTHERS: Tanesia M. Walters, City Clerk; Nicole J. Bonilla, Deputy City Clerk; Antoinette Anderson, Legislative Aide; Johan Powell, Deputy Corporation Counsel. Council President Cathlin B. Gleason called the meeting to order and provided general house-keeping rules, including encouraging citizens to share the meeting on social media and what to do "in case of emergency". She then asked a Councilperson to lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Roll Call administered by City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters REPORTS OF ST ANDING COMMITTEES AND ACTION THEREON To the Council: PUBLIC SAFETY AND CODES 1. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement witli the County of Westchester to Accept Mutual Aid Radios for Use by the Mount Vernon Police Department 2. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement County of Westchester for Replacement of the Current with the Single-Band VHF Anteru'ia with a Tri-Band Anteru'ia at the Morint Vernon Police Headquarters OTHER BUSINESS/CLOSING COMMENTS Page l of l  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER TO ACCEPT MUTUAL AID RADIOS FOR USE BY THE pi,, MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT Whereas, by letter dated September 6, 2024, the Cornrnissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the acceptance of mutual aid radios to be used by the Mount Vernon Police Department for corntnunication with Coiu'ity law enforcement and other first responders; and Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of inter-agency cornrnunication and coordination in maintaining public safety and effectively responding to emergencies; and Whereas, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Mount Vernon has identified the need for mutual aid radios to allow police officers to communicate searnlessly with the County of Westchester law enforcement and other first responders during mutual aid situations; and Whereas, the County of Westchester has offered to provide mutual aid radios to the City of Mount Vernon Police Department to enhance public safety operations and improve communication during emergencies; and Whereas, there is no cost to the City of Mount Vernon for the provision of these mutual aid radios; and Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to authorize the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester to accept these mutual aid radios, which will enhance the safety and coordination of law enforcement and first responders within the City and the County; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That The City of Moiu'it Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact: Section 1. Authorization Agreement. The to enter into an Inter-Municipal Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the acceptance of mutual aid radios to be used by the Mount Vernon Police Department for communication with County law enforcement and other first responders. Section 2. Scope of the Agreement. Purpose and The purpose of this agreement is to provide aid radios to the Mount Vernon Police Department, mutual enabling seamless cornrnunication between the City's police officers and County law enforcement as well as other first responders during mutual aid situations, thus improving response times and coordination during emergencies. Section 3. No Cost to the City. The City shall incur no of Mount Vernon costs in relation to this agreement. The mutual aid radios shall be provided by the County of Westchester at no cost to the City. O(,T I c o CQ cri a o o o o o APPROVEDAS T,9 FORM o o o o o APPROVED Dept.  AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CURRENT SINGLE-BAND D VHF ANTENNA WITH A TRI-BAND ANTENNA AT THE MOUNT VERNON POLICE HEADQUARTERS Whereas, by letter dated September 6, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the replacement ofthe current single-band VHF antenna with a tri-band antenna (VHF-UHF- 700MHz) at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters located at 2 Roosevelt Square North; and Whereas, the proposed upgrade will involve the installation of a tri-band antenna (VHF-UHF-700MHz), which will enhance the reception ofthe Mutual Aid Radio System (MARS) control station located at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters; and Whereas, this upgrade will allow the control station to operate on the County of Westchester's P25 Trunked Radio System, thereby improving communications capabilities and enhancing public safety; and Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon and the County of Westchester have agreed to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) to facilitate this antenna replacement at no cost to the City; and Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to authorize the Mayor to enter into the IMA with the County of Westchester in order to proceed with the antenna replacement and improve the overall safety and communication infrastructure of the City; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact: Section 1. Authorization to Enter into Inter-Municipal Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the replacement of the current single-band VHF antennawith a tri-band antenna (VHF-UHF-700MHz) at the Mount Vernon Police Headquarters located at 2 Roosevelt Square North. Section 2. Purpose and Scope of the Agreement. purpose of this The agreement is to allow the Mutual Aid Radio System (MARS) station at Mount control Vernon Police Headquarters to operate on the County of Westchester's P25 Trunked Radio System, improving inter-agency communication and public safety response capabilities. Section 3. No Cost to the City. shall incur no The City of Mount Vernon costs in relation to this agreement. The County of Westchester shall cover all expenses related to the tri-band anteru'ia's procurement, installation, and maintenance  Section 4. Effective Date of Agreement. The Inter-Municipal Agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and the County of Westchester shall take effect upon execution by both parties and remain in effect until the successful installation and testing NO of the new tri-band antenna, subject to any additional terms and conditions outlined in the IMA. ADOP Da Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract. o C o cti a o E APPROVED AS TOyFORM -'ao,o, BYcy7%o,8wcrc PTED /7Q,( Corporation Counsel ATTEST: o o o City Clerk o o APPROVED Dept. Mayor