Mount Vernon
Upcoming
City Council Work Session
The Mount Vernon City Council will review several legislative and administrative proposals during this work session. Key discussions include amending zoning codes to create an affordable housing set-aside program, updating taxicab licensing and safety regulations, and approving a $410,000 sale of city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue. The council will also review budget transfers for youth programs, public works vehicle purchases, and a liquor license application for Memorial Field Stadium.
- Amend zoning code to establish an affordable housing set-aside program
- Approve $410,000 sale of city-owned property at 52 Mersereau Avenue
- Update taxicab licensing requirements and establish a new appeals process
- Authorize purchase of two sanitation vehicles for the Department of Public Works
- Approve $103,161.19 contract with Family Services of Westchester for youth programs
City Council
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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 will review and approve several administrative agreements, including a citywide AV system warranty and a state cybersecurity partnership. The meeting also covers funding for youth employment and fitness programs, a property tax refund, and two lawsuit settlements totaling $21,000. Most items are routine administrative approvals without public hearings.
- $195,000 in summer youth employment program funds
- Lawsuit settlements: $20,000 for Mary Dyer and $1,000 for Kimito Harris
- 12-month AV warranty and support contract for City Hall systems
- Tuition agreement with Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistants
- Real property tax refund for 1 Park 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 Work Session
The City Council will consider several ordinances including authorizing the mayor to accept $195,000 in summer youth employment program funds, a warranty for audio/visual systems, and an intergovernmental agreement for cybersecurity. Other items include co-sponsoring a back-to-school backpack event, authorizing a street closure for a Jamaican Independence Day festival, and a property tax refund at 1 Park Avenue.
- Accept $195,000 in Summer Youth Employment Program funds
- Authorize 12-month JAVS warranty for City Hall AV systems
- Intergovernmental agreement for Phase II of Endpoint Detection and Response program at no cost
- Tax refund for property at 1 Park Avenue (Section 165.63, Block 1140, Lot 5)
- Authorize street closures for 64th Jamaican Independence Day Festival at Parking Lot 11
Board of Estimate & Contract
The Board of Estimate & Contract will consider 18 resolutions, including authorizing a 36-month Spectrum fiber internet upgrade at Memorial Field, selling city-owned properties at 3 Cortlandt Street, 454 South 1st Avenue, and 157 Ellwood Avenue, creating a Deputy Fire Chief position, and approving settlements totaling $60,792.24. Also on the agenda: a $32,569 grant for a youth sexual risk avoidance program and retaining special election counsel.
- Spectrum Business Service renewal for fiber internet at Memorial Field (no dollar amount listed)
- Youth Bureau grant from Westchester County for S.R.A.E.P. - $32,569
- Sale of 3 Cortlandt Street city-owned property
- Settlements: George Frazier $249.61, Stephen Bowen $3,300, 17-19 Gramatan Ave LLC $7,242.63, Michael Marshall $50,000
- Creation of one additional Deputy Fire Chief position and promotion of Rodney Samson
City Council Special Meeting
The Mount Vernon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider ordinances related to public safety and codes. Key items include authorizing the emergency demolition of a dangerous building at 230 South 2nd Avenue, creating an additional Deputy Fire Chief position and promoting a captain, and approving a three-year software renewal agreement with PowerDMS for policy management and training compliance.
- 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 for policy management and training compliance (dollar amount not specified)
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 Work Session
The City Council will discuss and potentially vote on ordinances authorizing the sale of three city-owned properties at 3 Cortlandt Street, 454 South 1st Avenue, and 157 Ellwood Avenue. They will also consider a 36-month Spectrum business service renewal and upgrade for Memorial Field, including fiber internet and Wi-Fi expansion. Other items include a Juneteenth observance ordinance, a $32,569 agreement for sexual risk avoidance education, and a zoning text amendment request for a development project.
- Sale of city-owned properties at 3 Cortlandt St, 454 S 1st Ave, and 157 Ellwood Ave
- Spectrum fiber internet renewal at Memorial Field (36-month contract)
- $32,569 funding for Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program
- Ordinance establishing annual Juneteenth observance
- Zoning text amendment petition by West First Professional Plaza LLC