Mount Vernon, NY

City Council

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Mount Vernon Board of Estimate & Contract meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall to present the draft Annual Estimate 2027 and act on several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a $243,000 New York State GIVE grant for public safety, a $12,458.16 fund transfer for Granicus/Legistar software, and tax settlements for several properties. The agenda also covers water and sewer infrastructure agreements and training authorizations.

• Presentation of the draft Annual Estimate 2027 budget
• Public Safety: GIVE grant agreement with NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, up to $243,000.00
• City Clerk: $12,458.16 fund transfer for Granicus/Legistar agenda and minutes software
• Tax settlements: Sheridan Gardens LLC, 55 Sheridan Avenue ($48,019.20); Ciprano, LLC, 15 North Tenth Avenue ($31,387.45); Ecco Land Corp., 616 East Lincoln Avenue ($13,909.99); Lucas Building Company LLC, 10 Fiske Place
• Public Works: agreements for SmartCover/Badger Meter software renewal and 4th Street Park improvements; Mayor to enter Master Funding Agreement with NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for water and sewer projects

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda of ordinances, including establishing a domestic partnership registry, accepting a $243,000 state grant for gun violence elimination, and creating a qualified contractor list for capital projects. Several items authorize travel and training for city staff, and one funds software costs. The meeting is open to the public with virtual participation options.

• Ordinance to establish a Domestic Partnership Registry, administered by the City Clerk
• Ordinance to accept up to $243,000 from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for the GIVE grant program
• Ordinance to create a Qualified Professional/Contractor List (PQL) and Master Services Agreement framework for capital projects
• Ordinance to transfer $12,458.16 for Granicus/Legistar agenda software
• Ordinance to enter into a Master Funding Agreement with NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for water quality and sewer projects

City Council Work Session

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a work session to discuss a series of ordinances covering public works, public safety, and finance. Key items include a $243,000 GIVE grant for gun violence reduction, a professional services agreement for the 4th Street Park improvements, and updates to the city's ethics code. The agenda also includes routine items like software subscriptions, conference attendance, and fund transfers.

• Ordinance to accept up to $243,000 from NYS GIVE grant program for gun violence elimination
• Professional services agreement with Paulus, Sokolowski and Sartor for 4th Street Park improvements
• Ordinance to create a Domestic Partnership Registry
• Transfer of $12,458.16 for Granicus/Legistar agenda software
• Ordinance to modernize the City's Code of Ethics

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Mount Vernon Board of Estimate & Contract is meeting to vote on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including change orders for the Edison Avenue Pump Station projects, acceptance of a $240,770 state grant for the police department's domestic violence initiative, and a $15,000 lawsuit settlement. The agenda also includes budget transfers, contract extensions, and approvals for city staff to attend training conferences. All items are listed for approval; no discussion or debate is noted in the agenda.

• Change Order No. 1 for Edison Avenue Pump Station equipment procurement (Contract No. 12222024), extending completion to Oct 30, 2026
• Change Order No. 1 and No. 2 for Edison Avenue Pump Station general construction, including use of contract allowance funds
• Acceptance of $240,770 grant from NYS DCJS for Police Department's Give Domestic Violence Initiative (STRIVE)
• Second amendment to service agreement with Mercy University for Financial Empowerment Center through Dec 31, 2026
• Settlement of lawsuit Clark v. Hutchinson, et al. v. City of Mount Vernon for $15,000

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including a new affordable housing set-aside program and a $240,770 grant for domestic violence initiatives. The agenda also includes various personnel appointments, travel authorizations for city officials, and public works contract updates.

• Establishment of an Affordable Housing Set Aside Program via zoning amendment
• $240,770.00 in DCJS grant funding for the police department's domestic violence initiative
• Temporary closure of South First Avenue on September 20, 2026, for a library comic expo
• Creation of a Chief of Data and Innovation Officer position within the Mayor's Office
• Change orders and extensions for the Edison Avenue Pump Station projects

City Council Work Session

The Mount Vernon City Council work session will consider a local law amending the zoning code to establish an affordable housing set-aside program, along with several ordinances and resolutions. Items include authorizing the mayor's travel to conferences, creating a new Chief of Data and Innovation Officer position, approving change orders for the Edison Avenue Pump Station project, and accepting a $240,770 grant for a domestic violence initiative. The agenda also includes routine items such as reappointing commissioners of deeds and approving training payments.

• Local law to amend Chapter 267 (Zoning) to establish an Affordable Housing Set Aside Program
• Ordinance establishing Chief of Data and Innovation Officer in Mayor's office
• Change orders for Edison Avenue Pump Station projects (Contracts No. 12222024) extending completion dates
• Acceptance of $240,770 grant from NYS DCJS for Police Department's Give Domestic Violence Initiative
• Ordinance declaring emergency at Police Department firearms range for lead remediation

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board of Estimate & Contract is meeting to consider a series of ordinances and resolutions, including renewing the city's AI platform, approving police department software and equipment contracts, and accepting grant funds for youth programs. The board will also authorize training travel, settle claims, and approve partial payments for public works projects.

• Ordinance to renew AI platform with Sunlight Technologies (Readly) for two years
• Ordinance to dispose of 86 obsolete smartphones via PaceButler Corporation
• Ordinance for three-year Microsoft Office 365 subscription for police department
• Ordinance to accept $135,000 grant for Workforce Development for Academy for Youth
• Partial payment of $88,537.51 to Inter Contracting Corp. for Edison Avenue Pump Station upgrades

City Council Special Meeting

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance authorizing the mayor to sign a professional services agreement with Interboro Partners, LLC for updating the city's comprehensive zoning ordinance. The agenda includes only this item, referred from the Finance and Planning committee, along with routine procedural matters.

• Ordinance to authorize mayor to execute agreement with Interboro Partners, LLC for Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda of ordinances and resolutions. Key items include renewing the city's AI platform with Sunlight Technologies, approving a Microsoft Office 365 subscription for the police department, and authorizing several temporary street closures for community events. The council will also consider grants for youth programs, a local law on double parking penalties, and appointments to the Cable Television Advisory Committee.

• Ordinance authorizing two-year renewal of AI platform with Sunlight Technologies (Readly)
• Ordinance authorizing three-year Microsoft Office 365 subscription for Police Department
• Ordinance authorizing $15,000 agreement with City of White Plains for Grandpa's United Program
• Ordinance accepting $135,000 grant for Workforce Development Academy for Youth (WDAY)
• Local law establishing penalties for double parking

City Council Work Session

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider a wide-ranging agenda including temporary street closures for community events, several software and service contracts, and amendments to local laws on double parking, taxicab commission membership, and tax lien sales. The meeting is a work session, so items are being discussed and voted on.

• Temporary closure of Hawthorne Terrace for 9th Annual Wakanda Celebration (Sept 12)
• Two-year renewal of AI platform agreement with Sunlight Technologies (Readly)
• 3-year Microsoft Office 365 agreement
• Local law establishing penalties for double parking
• Local law adjusting tax lien sale date and requiring post-sale notice

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board of Estimate & Contract will vote on eight ordinances, including the purchase of two sanitation trucks for $410K, a liquor license for Memorial Stadium, and a $103K youth bureau contract. They will also consider a budget transfer for an emergency demolition at 230 South 2nd Avenue and the sale of city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue for $410,000.

• Purchase of two 2027 Peterbilt 548 sanitation vehicles through Sourcewell cooperative
• On-premises liquor license for the Stadium at Memorial Field
• $103,161.19 contract with Family Services of Westchester for youth bureau
• Emergency demolition of unsafe structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue
• Sale of 52 Mersereau Avenue to Reginald Lowe for $410,000

The Board of Estimate & Contract approved seven resolutions and one settlement, including a sanitation truck purchase, a NYS liquor license application, a ProjectRISE referral, a budget transfer for public safety, a sanitation budget transfer, a property claim settlement, and a NYS grant referral. One resolution (TMP-2238) was held. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions beyond these approvals.

• Approved sanitation truck purchase (TMP-2217) (3-0)
• Approved NYS Liquor Authority license application (TMP-2234) (3-0)
• Approved ProjectRISE $103K referral (TMP-2206) (3-0)
• Held consolidation/transfer for Asst. Director $90,500 (TMP-2238)
• Approved budget transfer for public safety (TMP-2241) (3-0)
• Approved sanitation budget transfer (TMP-2203) (2-1, Morton nay)
• Approved 52 Mersereau Avenue claim $410k (TMP-2207) (3-0)
• Approved NYS grant referral (TMP-2245) (3-0)

Industrial Development Agency

The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency will discuss the Urbanomics report and open applications. The board will also receive an executive director's report and agency counsel updates.

• Discussion of Urbanomics Report and MVCSD Comments
• Discussion - Proceeding on Open Applications
• Update – Sentinel Project
• Approval of June 11, 2026 Minutes
• Financial Report

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider 14 items including a local law to establish an Affordable Housing Set-Aside Program, an ordinance to sell city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue for $410,000, and multiple ordinances amending taxicab regulations to align with state law and add new safety rules. Other items include purchasing two sanitation vehicles, funding a summer youth program, and authorizing an emergency demolition at 230 South 2nd Avenue.

• Local law to amend zoning code to establish an Affordable Housing Set-Aside Program
• Sale of city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue to Reginald Lowe, Jr. for $410,000
• Ordinance to amend taxicab licensing to conform with New York Correction Law and establish an appeals process
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of two 2027 Peterbilt 548 sanitation vehicles via Sourcewell cooperative
• Ordinance authorizing emergency demolition of unsafe structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue

The City Council adopted 13 pieces of legislation, most by unanimous 5-0 votes, covering sanitation truck purchase specs, appointments, a liquor license application, budget transfers, taxi ordinance amendments, and a $410,000 property matter at 52 Mersereau Avenue. One item — the Affordable Housing Set Aside Program Local Law — was held, not adopted. The only split vote was the NYS Liquor Authority license application, adopted 4-1 with Councilmember Wallace voting no. The meeting also included public comment on topics such as pedestrian safety, Memorial Field events, mental health services, and a proposed reform, but no decisions were recorded on those matters.

• Adopted sanitation truck purchase chassis specs (TMP-2217) (5-0)
• Adopted referral for Jahi Lafayette appointment (TMP-2243) (5-0)
• Adopted NYS Liquor Authority license application (TMP-2234) (4-1, Wallace nay)
• Adopted referral for ProjectRISE $103K (TMP-2206) (5-0)
• Adopted consolidation/transfer/new title Asst. Director $90,500 (TMP-2238) (5-0)
• Adopted budget transfer A7314.458 to A7314.101 (TMP-2241) (5-0)
• Adopted emergency declaration legislation and budget transfer (TMP-2203) (5-0)
• Adopted taxi amendment ordinance referral (TMP-2240) (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including the purchase of new sanitation trucks and the sale of city-owned property. The body is also discussing updates to taxicab regulations and funding for youth and demolition projects.

• Purchase of two 2027 Peterbilt 548 sanitation vehicles for $519,662.00
• Sale of city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue to Reginald Lowe, Jr. for $410,000.00
• Agreement with Family Services of Westchester for Project Rise funding of $103,161.19
• Budget transfer for emergency demolition of a structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue
• Proposed affordable housing set aside program via amendment to Chapter 267 (Zoning)

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).

City Council Work Session

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider 15 items at this work session, including ordinances to purchase two Peterbilt sanitation vehicles for $410K (funded via CHIPS program), sell city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue for $410,000, and establish an Affordable Housing Set Aside Program. Other notable items include a liquor license for Memorial Field, a $103,161 youth program contract with Family Services of Westchester, emergency demolition of a dangerous structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue, and several taxicab regulation amendments.

• Ordinance to buy two 2027 Peterbilt sanitation vehicles through Sourcewell cooperative (LPW)
• Sale of 52 Mersereau Avenue to Reginald Lowe Jr. for $410,000 (FP)
• Local law to create an Affordable Housing Set Aside Program (FP)
• Ordinance to apply for NY Main Street Program grant (FP)
• Emergency demolition of unsafe structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue (PSC)

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board of Estimate & Contract will vote on nine items, including a $195,000 summer youth employment program grant, a $20,000 settlement for a personal injury lawsuit, and a $1,000 settlement in another case. Other items include a warranty for City Hall's AV system, a no-cost cybersecurity agreement with the state, and two youth program contracts. The board will also consider a tax refund for 1 Park Avenue and approve travel expenses for two assessment clerks to attend a Cornell conference.

• Accept $195,000 Summer Youth Employment Program grant from Westchester Putnam Workforce Development Board
• Approve $20,000 settlement for Mary Dyer personal injury lawsuit
• Approve $1,000 settlement in Kimito Harris v. City of Mount Vernon
• Authorize tax refund for property at 1 Park Avenue under Real Property Tax Law § 556
• Authorize travel expenses for two assessment clerks to Cornell Conference in Ithaca, July 19-24

The Board of Estimate & Contract unanimously approved all nine agenda items, including maintenance contracts, an intergovernmental agreement, workforce development ordinances, a Cornell seminar, and two settlements. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved JAV maintenance sole source contract (3-0)
• Approved EDR Phase II IGA (3-0)
• Approved Westchester School for Medical & Dental Asst. YEP ordinance (3-0)
• Approved WilliamG Enterprise MIM ordinance (3-0)
• Approved 2026 SYEP MVYB-TANF $195K (3-0)
• Approved 1 Park Ave referral (3-0)
• Approved Cornell Seminar referral (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 settlement for Mary Dyer personal injury (3-0)

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

Board of Estimate & Contract

The Board of Estimate & Contract is reviewing various salary resolution items for Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) staff. These resolutions cover pay scales and minimum/maximum rates for classified workers, supervisory positions, school crossing guards, and the Board of Water Supply.

• 2024 CSEA Salary Resolutions
• 2025 CSEA Salary Resolutions
• 2026 CSEA Salary Resolutions
• Board of Water Supply salary adjustments

The Board of Estimate & Contract approved all 21 CSEA salary resolutions (items 1-21) as a block, covering 2024, 2025, and 2026 salary schedules. Three informational items (TMP-2235, TMP-2236, TMP-2237) with attached salary documents were also approved. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with no discussion or opposition.

• Approved 21 CSEA salary resolutions as block (3-0)
• Approved informational item TMP-2235 (2026 CSEA salaries) (3-0)
• Approved informational item TMP-2236 (2025 CSEA salaries) (3-0)
• Approved informational item TMP-2237 (2024 CSEA salaries) (3-0)

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

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding municipal services, including audio-visual maintenance for City Hall and street closures for community events. Key discussions include the appropriation of $195,000 for summer youth employment and a property tax refund request.

• Appropriation of $195,000 in Summer Youth Employment Program funds
• Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) City Hall audio/visual maintenance agreement
• 2026 Back-to-School Backpack Event co-sponsorship and street closures
• Use of Municipal Parking Lot 11 for the 64th Jamaican Independence Day Festival
• Real property tax refund for 1 Park Avenue

The Mount Vernon City Council unanimously adopted all eight items on the agenda, including a sole-source maintenance contract, an EDR Phase II intergovernmental agreement, approvals for the Buddy White backpack giveaway and Jamaican Independence Day Festival, and several youth employment and training program referrals. No items were denied or tabled. The meeting also included public comments on issues like taxi licensing, street paving, and abandoned vehicles, with council members responding to concerns.

• Adopted sole source maintenance contract (TMP-2180) (5-0)
• Adopted EDR Phase II IGA (TMP-2198) (5-0)
• Adopted Buddy White Project backpack giveaway (TMP-2200) (5-0)
• Adopted Jamaican Independence Day Festival (TMP-2202) (5-0)
• Adopted Westchester School for Medical & Dental Asst. referral (TMP-2178) (5-0)
• Adopted WilliamG Enterprise LLC referral (TMP-2179) (5-0)
• Adopted TANF 2026 $195K youth program (TMP-2187) (5-0)
• Adopted 1 Park Ave referral (TMP-2185) (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Mount Vernon City Council will discuss several ordinances at its work session, including a 12-month extended warranty for the city's audio/visual recording system, an intergovernmental agreement for cybersecurity services, a co-sponsorship for a back-to-school backpack event, a permit for the Jamaican Independence Day festival, and a tax refund for a property at 1 Park Avenue.

• Ordinance authorizing a 12-month JAVS extended warranty and support for City Hall A/V systems (May 2026–April 2027)
• Ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for Phase II of the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) cybersecurity program at no cost to the city
• Ordinance authorizing Recreation Department to co-sponsor the 2026 Back-to-School Backpack Event with Henry Allen and the Buddy White Project, including street closures
• Ordinance authorizing use of Municipal Parking Lot 11 for the 64th Jamaican Independence Day Festival
• Ordinance authorizing a real property tax refund for 1 Park Avenue under Real Property Tax Law § 556

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 and Contract will consider 12 ordinances covering water operator training, a fiber internet contract for Memorial Field, a youth bureau grant, fire station apron repairs, software renewals, property sales at 3 Cortlandt Street, 454 South 1st Avenue, and 157 Ellwood Avenue, rescission of a prior sale at 50 North High Street, a custodial account for development at 745 South Third Avenue, and creation of a deputy fire chief position. Four property damage and personal injury settlements totaling $58,572.24 and a resolution to retain special election counsel are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance to sell city-owned property at 3 Cortlandt Street (Lot 3004-22)
• Ordinance to sell city-owned property at 454 South 1st Avenue to William Henry
• Ordinance to sell city-owned property at 157 Ellwood Avenue to JEK Communications, Inc.
• Ordinance to create one additional Deputy Fire Chief position and promote Fire Captain Rodney Samson
• Settlement of lawsuit for personal injuries for Michael Marshall v. City of Mount Vernon for $50,000.00

The Board approved a series of resolutions including a $450,000 payment for 3 Cortlandt Street and a network upgrade for Memorial Field. The board also authorized four property damage settlements and the retention of special election law counsel.

• Approved Spectrum network renewal and upgrade for Memorial Field (3-0)
• Approved $450,000 for 3 Cortlandt Street to Moris Yeroshalmy ABCNY (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 for 157 Ellwood Avenue Lot 9 to JEK Communications (3-0)
• Approved Power DMS contract renewal (3-0)
• Approved retention of Jerry H. Goldfeder for special election law counsel (3-0)
• Approved property damage settlement for George Frazier for $249.61 (3-0)
• Approved property damage settlement for Stephen Bowen for $3,300.00 (3-0)
• Approved property damage settlement for 17-19 Gramatan Avenue, LLC for $7,242.63 (3-0)

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

City Council Special Meeting

The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three public safety and codes ordinances: emergency demolition of a dangerous structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue, creation of a deputy fire chief position with promotion of Captain Rodney Samson, and a three-year software renewal agreement with PowerDMS for policy management and training compliance. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom and Facebook.

• Emergency demolition of unsafe structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue
• Creation of one additional Deputy Fire Chief position and promotion of Fire Captain Rodney Samson
• Three-year software renewal agreement with PowerDMS (dollar amount not specified)

The City Council adopted three pieces of legislation, including an emergency declaration for a demolition. The council also approved a promotion and a contract renewal.

• Adopted emergency declaration for demolition at 230 S 2nd (4-0)
• Adopted legislation TMP-2188 regarding Samson Promotion (4-0)
• Adopted Power DMS Contract Renewal TMP-2164 (3-1)

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider three ordinances: authorizing the emergency demolition of a partially collapsed structure at 230 South 2nd Avenue, creating a new Deputy Fire Chief position, and renewing a three-year software agreement with PowerDMS for public safety operations.

• Emergency demolition of unsafe building at 230 South 2nd Avenue
• Creation of one additional Deputy Fire Chief position
• Promotion of Fire Captain Rodney Samson to Deputy Fire Chief
• Three-year software renewal agreement with PowerDMS ($88,821.29 total)
• Funding for software agreement from Budget Account A3120.449

Industrial Development Agency

The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency will discuss a potential inducement for GDC, review the Urbanomics report, and consider scoping and hiring BJH Advisors. They will also discuss Community Benefits Agreements and use of funds for a downtown parking study, plus approve payment of invoices.

• GDC Inducement discussion
• Hiring BJH Advisors for scoping
• Community Benefits Agreements discussion
• Use of funds for Downtown Parking Study
• Resolution 6/2026-1: Payment of Invoices