Mount Vernon, NY

City Council Work Session

City Council

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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 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

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 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 & 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

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)

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

Industrial Development Agency

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and notice of the meeting time and location. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed.

Industrial Development Agency

The Mount Vernon IDA board will discuss advancing the Library Square project, a 139-unit affordable rental development near the Metro North station. They will also consider a PILOT extension for GDC, a lease option for the Sentinel project, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Library Square project: $85M construction, 139 rental units at 50-80% AMI, seeking PILOT, mortgage and sales tax exemptions
• GDC PILOT extension request under review; developer asked for data on childcare need
• Sentinel project: lease option with two-year reverter for four IDA-owned and four city-owned parcels
• Parking study for Sydney and Stevens structures approved at $8,500
• IDA to spend up to $1,000 to post job positions on LinkedIn

City Council

The Mount Vernon City Council will consider ordinances authorizing the sale of city-owned properties at 3 Cortlandt Street, 454 South 1st Avenue, and 157 Ellwood Avenue, and rescinding a previous sale authorization at 50 North High Street. The council will also vote on a resolution to serve as lead agency for a zoning text amendment proposed by West First Professional Plaza LLC. Other items include a Spectrum fiber internet renewal agreement for Memorial Field, a $32,569 youth bureau grant, and an ordinance establishing a Juneteenth observance.

• Sale of 3 Cortlandt Street property
• Sale of 454 South 1st Avenue to William Henry
• Sale of 157 Ellwood Avenue to JEK Communications
• Resolution to lead SEQRA for zoning text amendment at West First Professional Plaza
• 36-month Spectrum fiber internet agreement (undisclosed dollar amount) for Mount Vernon Memorial Field

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to authorize special event permits for the Grace Baptist Church's Juneteenth Resource Fair and 5K Run/Walk, including temporary street closures and police support. The body will also review contracts for fiber internet services, youth program funding, and software renewals.

• Grace Baptist Church Juneteenth Resource Fair and 5K Run/Walk permits
• Spectrum fiber internet renewal for Mount Vernon Memorial Field
• Westchester County Youth Bureau S.R.A.E.P. program ($32,569)
• PowerDMS software renewal for police department
• Sale of city-owned properties at 3 Cortlandt St and 454 S 1st Ave

City Council Work Session

The City Council will consider ordinances for a Juneteenth resource fair and 5K run, a $32,569 youth education grant, a fiber internet upgrade at Memorial Field, and the sale of three city-owned properties (3 Cortlandt St, 454 South 1st Ave, 157 Ellwood Ave). They will also discuss rescinding a prior property sale and a zoning text amendment referral.

• Ordinance authorizing a 36-month fiber internet and Wi-Fi upgrade agreement for Memorial Field
• Ordinance authorizing sale of city-owned property at 3 Cortlandt Street (Lot 3004-22)
• Ordinance authorizing sale of city-owned property at 454 South 1st Avenue to William Henry
• Ordinance authorizing sale of city-owned property at 157 Ellwood Avenue to JEK Communications, Inc.
• Resolution rescinding authorization for sale of property at 50 North High Street

Cable Television Advisory Committee

The Cable Television Advisory Committee will review Spectrum's financial investments and infrastructure possibilities. Members will also discuss potential new locations and operational needs for the public access studio.

• Spectrum financial investment and technology review
• Public access studio relocation and space requirements
• Review of recommendations from former White Plains PA Director George Malone