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August 20, 2024 ·4:00 PM Final

MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 1st FLOOR

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Agenda — 78 items

  1. 1 Call to Order: At 4:19 PM by Acting Mayor Cathlin B. Gleason
  2. Roll Call: Roll Call and reading of agenda items administered by City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters. Noticed in the Journal News.
  3. OTHERS: Acting Mayor Caitlin Gleason, Acting City Council President Danielle Browne, City Clerk Tanesia M. Walters, Deputy Clerk Nicole J. Bonilla, Comptroller Darren Morton Assistant Comptroller (attending remote in New Orleans, Louisana), Condell Hamilton, Commissioner Damani Bush, Procurement Manager Keith G. Eversley, City Engineer Curtis Woods, Commissioner James Rausse, Mayor Patterson-Howard, Mayor (attending the meeting remote, not voting)
  4. 4 ADMINISTRATION OF THE AGENDA
  5. 5 OPENING OF TWO (2) BIDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
  6. 6 Department of Public Works: An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Safety to advertise for "Resurfacing of Various Streets in the City of Mount Vernon, New York – 2024” TMP -634
  7. 7 Department of Public Works: An ordinance authorizing the Advertisement for Bids for Various Public Works Construction Equipment Rentals TMP -710
  8. 8 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES
  9. 1. Law Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Gallagher Bassett for Third-Party Administrator Services TMP -801 approved Pass
  10. 2. Department of Management Services: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds Within the Department of Management Services Budget TMP -795 approved Pass
  11. 3. Department of Management Services: An Ordinance Retroactively Approving the Attendance of Director Allen at the National Association of Black Journalists' Convention (July 31st to August 4, 2024) TMP -807 approved Pass
  12. 4. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (to be sponsored by the Mayor's Office, Recreation Department, and Westchester Latinos Unidos). TMP -752 approved Pass
  13. 5. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to Accept Funding from the Urban Renewal Agency for the Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement - ($400,000.00 from the URA) TMP -754 approved Pass
  14. 6. Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance authorizing the Transfer of Funds within the Office of the Mayor for the Purchase of Office Furniture TMP -760 approved Pass
  15. 7. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance authorizing a Budget Line Transfer to Cover the Purchase of Lactation Pods for Mount Vernon City Hall TMP -726 approved Pass
  16. 8. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Payment Contract Agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions Inc. for the Installation of Avigilon Cameras at DPW's Main Building (Canal Street) and Marina TMP -738 approved Pass
  17. 9. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Payment Contract Agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions Inc. for the Installation of Interior and Exterior Avigilon Cameras at Memorial Field TMP -739 approved Pass
  18. 10. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Payment Contract Agreement with A+ Technology & Security Solutions, Inc. for the Installation of Avigilon Cameras at City Hall TMP -740 approved Pass
  19. 11. Department of Public Works: An Ordinance to Approve Engagement with Safety Kleen Systems, Inc. for Cleaning the Oil Water Separator at the Department of Public Works Facility (NYSDEC Consent Order Compliance) TMP -757 approved Pass
  20. 12. Department of Public Works : An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2, Adopted by the City Council on October 25, 2023, Entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SMART COVER TECHNOLOGY FOR MS4 MANAGEMENT AND DATA COLLECTION" TMP -777 approved Pass
  21. 13. Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Retroactively Authorizing the Co-Sponsorship of "the Twilight Series" by the Department of Recreation and Friends of Mount Vernon, Recreation and Youth Programs, Inc. TMP -759 approved Pass
  22. 14. Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance Authorizing the Renewal of the Accounting Consultancy with Ms. Cynthia Owens for the Board of Water Supply TMP -725 denied Pass
  23. 15. Board of Water Supply: An Ordinance authorizing a Water Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2025 TMP -751 approved Pass
  24. 16. Department of Recreation: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Feeding Westchester TMP -787 approved Pass
  25. 17. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Smart Steps for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place TMP -749 approved Pass
  26. 18. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter Into an Agreement with Break Bread, Not Hearts for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls and Safe Haven Summer Programs TMP -758 approved Pass
  27. 19. Youth Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Retroactively Enter into an Agreement with Inferno365 Fitness for the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's Safe Place for Our Girls and Girls Embracing Maturing Programs (from July 9, 2024 to August 16, 2024) TMP -797 approved Pass
  28. 20. Fire Department: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds for the Purchase of a Fire Department Command Vehicle TMP -774 approved Pass
  29. 21. Fire Department: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 17, approved by the City Council on September 14, 2022, entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE TWO (2) COMMAND VEHICLES AND PAYMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT WITH ARPA FUNDS” TMP -776 approved Pass
  30. 22. Department of Public Safety: An ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a One-Year Agreement with CentralSquare for Software Licensing and Maintenance TMP -700 approved Pass
  31. 23. Department of Public Safety/Parking Bureau: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds Between Budget Lines Funded by the Police Department and the Parking Bureau TMP -794 approved Pass
  32. 31 Motion to take items #44-47 as a block vote. take items as block vote Pass
  33. 24. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Use of Funds from the State of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) Grant for the Purchase of License Plate Reader Cameras and Related Technology TMP -764 approved Pass
  34. 25. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Use of Funds from the State of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Technology Grant for the Construction of the Command Central Aware Room TMP -765 approved Pass
  35. 26. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Essential Equipment for the Emergency Service Unit (ESU) of the Department of Public Safety TMP -766 approved Pass
  36. 27. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Attendance of Department of public Safety Members at the 2024 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference (October 18, 2024 to October 22, 2024) TMP -767 approved Pass
  37. 28. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing Attendance of Department of Public Safety Members at the 2024 Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Annual Public Safety Symposium - (September 17 to September 20, 2024) TMP -768 approved Pass
  38. 29. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 13, adopted by the City Council on July 10, 2024, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN BUDGET LINES FUNDED THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)" TMP -771 approved Pass
  39. 37 RESOLUTIONS APPROVING ORDINANCES
  40. 30. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter Into a Contract with Electronic Systems Solutions, Inc. (ESS) for the Installation and Maintenance of a Citywide Camera Surveillance System TMP -811 approved Pass
  41. 38 Motion to take items #34-36 as a block vote. take items as block vote Pass
  42. 31. Department of Public Safety: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for the Purchase of a Citywide Camera Surveillance System TMP -812 approved Pass
  43. 32. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing the Comptroller to Write Off Unpaid Property Taxes and Interest for Certain Properties with New Homeowners TMP -792 approved Pass
  44. 33. Office of the Comptroller: An Ordinance Authorizing a Partnership with Working Advantage Plum Benefits For Employee Discounts TMP -803 approved Pass
  45. 34. Department of Planning: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with Cleary Consulting for Professional Planning Services for the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan TMP -800 approved Pass
  46. 35. Department of Planning: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with AKRF, Inc. for Progress for Planning Analysis Services for the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan TMP -804 approved Pass
  47. 36. Department of Planning: An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress for Planning Analysis Services for the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan TMP -805 approved Pass
  48. 45 SALARY RESOLUTIONS
  49. 37. Salary Resolution (All Position) - Director of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (Office of the Mayor) TMP -831 approved Pass
  50. 38. Salary Resolution (All Position) - Assistant Commissioner of Planning (Department of Planning and Community Development) TMP -832 approved Pass
  51. 39. Salary Resolution (Minimum/Maximum) - Assistant Commissioner of Planning (Department of Planning and Community Development) TMP -833 approved Pass
  52. 40. Salary Resolution (Minimum/Maximum) - Records Clerk TMP -834 approved Pass
  53. 41. Salary Resolution Amendment No. 1 - for Fixing the Salary (Minimum-Maximum) for the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works - Administration TMP -842 approved Pass
  54. 42. Salary Resolution Amendment No. 4 - (CSEA - ALL POSITIONS) for the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works - Administration (Grant Funded, EFC) TMP -843 approved Pass
  55. 43. Salary Resolution Amendment No. 14 - (ALL POSITIONS) for the Deputy Commissioner of Public Works - Administration (Grant Funded, EFC) TMP -844 approved Pass
  56. 53 AUTHORIZATION OF PARTIAL PAYMENTS
  57. 44. Department of Public Works: A Resolution authorizing Partial Payment No. 2 for National Water Main Sewer Cleaning TMP -755 approved Pass
  58. 45. Department of Public Works: A Resolution Authorizing Partial Payment No. 3 to National Water Main - Sewer System Rehabilitation – Phase 1 TMP -825 approved Pass
  59. 46. Department of Public Works: A Resolution authorizing Partial Payment No. 4 to National Water Main for Sewer Rehabilitation TMP -756 approved Pass
  60. 47. Department of Public Works: A Resolution Authorizing Partial Payment No. 5 to National Water Main - Sewer System Rehabilitation – Phase 1 TMP -761 approved Pass
  61. 57 Motion to take items # 37-43 as a block vote. take items as block vote Pass
  62. 58 SETTLEMENTS
  63. 48. Settling the Claim for Property Damage - KAREEM LLOYD TMP -829 approved Pass
  64. 49. Settling the Claim for Property Damage - DEZANZA FOSTER TMP -821 approved Pass
  65. 50. Settling the Claim for Property Damage - DONNA WILLIAMS TMP -819 approved Pass
  66. 51. Settling the Claim for Property Damage - LIBERTY LINES TMP -822 approved Pass
  67. 52. Settling the Claim for Property Damage - PROGRESSIVE a/s/o KRYSTLE WALKER TMP -820 approved Pass
  68. 53. Settling the Claim for Property Damage - DAVID CLARKE TMP -828 approved Pass
  69. 54. Settling the Claim for Property Damage - PROGRESSIVE a/s/o NIGEL PINNOCK TMP -827 approved Pass
  70. 55. Settling the Claim of RAYVON RUTHERFORD and REGINAL GALLMAN TMP -762 approved Pass
  71. 67 TAX REVIEW SETTLEMENTS
  72. 67 Motion to take items # 48-54 as a block vote. take items as block vote Pass
  73. 56. Tax Review Settlement - A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 13 adopted by the Board of Estimate & Contract on April 30, 2024 Regarding RS South 6th Avenue Family Partnership TMP -839 approved Pass
  74. 57. Tax Review Settlement - Resolution Amending Resolution No. 23 regarding Tax Review Settlement for 22 West First Street TMP -840 approved Pass
  75. 70 Agenda was concluded at 5:49 PM
  76. 71 Acting Mayor Cathlin B. Gleason asked if there was new business:
  77. 72 Acting Mayor Gleason asked for a motion to adjourn. approved Pass
  78. 73 There being no other further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51 PM. Nicole Bonilla, MBA Deputy City Clerk