Mount Vernon
Upcoming
Planning Board
The Planning Board will vote on final approvals for four site plan and special permit applications: a cannabis dispensary, an auto body shop, a special education preschool, and a Chase Bank branch. They will also continue a public hearing on a subdivision of a 30,953 sq ft lot on Summit Avenue into three lots.
- Vote on final site plan approval for cannabis dispensary at 127 South Terrace Avenue.
- Vote on retroactive site plan approval for auto body shop at 133 South Terrace Avenue.
- Vote on special permit for special education preschool at 550 North Columbus Avenue (Sinai Free Synagogue).
- Vote on site plan and special permit for new Chase Bank branch at 21 East Prospect Avenue, replacing former Rite Aid.
- Continued public hearing on subdivision of 165 Summit Avenue into three lots (12,546, 13,836, and 5,000 sq ft).
Last 30 days
Board of Estimate & Contract
The Board of Estimate & Contract is reviewing several ordinances including youth employment funding, cybersecurity agreements, and city hall equipment maintenance. The body is also approving legal settlements and tax refunds.
- Acceptance of $195,000 in Summer Youth Employment Program funds
- Contract for City Hall AV recording systems maintenance not to exceed $19,110
- No-cost cybersecurity agreement with NY State for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Program
- Personal injury lawsuit settlement for Mary Dyer for $20,000
- Real property tax refund for property at 1 Park Avenue
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will hold continued public hearings on several residential projects and new public hearings on commercial proposals. Key items include a certificate of appropriateness for a new Chase Bank branch with ATMs, two proposals for marijuana dispensaries, and an emergency department sign for Montefiore Mount Vernon.
- New Chase Bank branch with 3 ATMs at 21 East Prospect Avenue
- Conversion of commercial building to marijuana dispensary at 127 South Terrace Avenue
- Illuminated sign for 'Good Vibes NYC' cannabis dispensary at 410 East Sandford Boulevard
- New two-story single-family homes at 55 Pondfield Parkway (two lots)
- Emergency Department signage for Montefiore Mount Vernon at 24 North Seventh Avenue
City Council
The City Council is considering several ordinances regarding municipal services and community support. Key items include maintaining City Hall audio/video systems, joining a state-funded cybersecurity program, and funding various youth bureau initiatives.
- Maintenance contract for City Hall audio/video recording systems ($19,110)
- Cybersecurity agreement with NYS for the Endpoint Detection and Response Program (no cost to city)
- Back-to-School Backpack Event co-sponsorship by Department of Recreation
- Use of Municipal Parking Lot 11 for the 64th Jamaican Independence Day Festival
- Acceptance of $195,000 in Summer Youth Employment Program funds
Urban Renewal Agency
The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve several funding resolutions and service agreements. Key focuses include housing assistance, infrastructure repairs for Fire Station #3, and expanding the URA service area.
- Budgeting $500,000 for a first-time homebuyers program
- Funding for painting and roof repairs at Fire Station #3 via CDBG 2026 funds
- Request to reduce tax rates for affordable units at 25 Monroe
- Hiring a consultant to expand the URA area to match the downtown phase 1 plan
- Two-year contract extensions for Civitas and Harris Beach
Board of Estimate & Contract
The Board of Estimate & Contract will consider multiple ordinances, including a 36-month Spectrum fiber internet service renewal and upgrade for Memorial Field, sale of three city-owned properties, creation of new positions in the Water and Fire Departments, and approval of several settlements. The agenda also includes an emergency procurement for fire station apron rehabilitation and a retainer for legal services.
- Spectrum fiber internet renewal & upgrade for Memorial Field (36-month agreement)
- Sale of city-owned property at 3 Cortlandt Street, Mount Vernon
- Sale of city-owned property at 454 South 1st Avenue to William Henry
- Settlement of personal injury lawsuit: Michael Marshall v. City of Mount Vernon - $50,000
- Creation of one additional Deputy Fire Chief position and promotion of Fire Captain Rodney Samson
Real Estate Committee
The Real Estate Committee will discuss an update on 234 East 5th Street regarding Colyar & Nesmith bid clarifications. The committee also notes that its recommendations for selling 3 Cortlandt Street, 157 Ellwood Avenue, and 454 South 1st Avenue, and rescinding the sale of 50 North High Street (with deposit used for another property) were approved by the City Council.
- 234 East 5th Street – bid clarification update from Colyar & Nesmith
- 3 Cortlandt Street – REC recommendation to sell approved by City Council
- 50 North High Street – REC recommendation to rescind sale approved; deposit to be used by K. Simmond for different property
- 157 Ellwood Avenue – REC recommendation to sell approved by City Council
- 454 South 1st Avenue – REC recommendation to sell approved by City Council