{ "city": "Mount Vernon", "state": "NY", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mountvernonny/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-07", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1310&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-12-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1287&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "Board of Estimate & Contract", "headline": "Mount Vernon board to vote on AI platform renewal, police software, and grants", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/8/1243_A_Board_of_Estimate___Contract_26-08-18_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1243&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Council Special Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on zoning ordinance update contract with Interboro Partners", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/8/1309_A_City_Council_Special_Meeting_26-08-17_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1309&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on AI platform renewal, police software, and street closures", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/8/1278_A_City_Council_26-08-12_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1278&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to vote on street closures, software contracts, and tax lien changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/8/1308_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-08-10_Tally_Sheet.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1308&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Estimate & Contract", "headline": "Council to vote on $410K land sale, sanitation trucks, and youth programs", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/7/1242_A_Board_of_Estimate___Contract_26-07-14_Tally_Sheet.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1242&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Industrial Development Agency", "headline": "Mount Vernon IDA to discuss Urbanomics report and open applications", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-2239", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on affordable housing set-aside, taxicab reforms, and property sale", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/7/1277_A_City_Council_26-07-08_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1277&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to vote on final approval for new Chase Bank branch", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2237", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council considers $519,662 purchase of two sanitation vehicles", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2240", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to vote on buying two sanitation vehicles, selling city lot for $410K, and creating affordable housing program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/7/1306_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-07-06_Tally_Sheet.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1306&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Estimate & Contract", "headline": "Board to vote on $195K youth summer jobs grant, lawsuit settlements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1241_A_Board_of_Estimate___Contract_26-06-30_Tally_Sheet.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1241&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Estimate & Contract", "headline": "Board reviews salary resolutions for CSEA employees across multiple years", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1307_A_Board_of_Estimate___Contract_26-06-30_Tally_Sheet.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1307&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Estimate & Contract", "headline": "Mount Vernon approves youth program funds and city hall AV maintenance", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-2231", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Architectural Review Board", "headline": "Board to decide on new Chase Bank branch and two marijuana dispensaries", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-2235", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers youth program funding and municipal service agreements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1276_A_City_Council_26-06-24_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1276&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council discusses city hall tech maintenance, cybersecurity, and youth programs", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-2236", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to consider JAVS warranty, cybersecurity agreement, youth programs, and a tax refund", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1305_A_City_Council_Work_Session_26-06-22_Tally_Sheet.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1305&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Urban Renewal Agency", "headline": "URA proposes $500,000 for first-time homebuyers and fire station repairs", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2234", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Estimate & Contract", "headline": "Board to vote on Spectrum fiber internet contract for Mount Vernon Memorial Field", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2230", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Estimate & Contract", "headline": "Board to vote on 18 items including property sales, fire chief promotion, and settlements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1240_A_Board_of_Estimate___Contract_26-06-16_Tally_Sheet.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1240_M_Board_of_Estimate___Contract_26-06-16_Committee_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1240&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Real Estate Committee", "headline": "Committee updates 234 E 5th, notes sale approvals for 4 properties", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-2232", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "City Council Special Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on emergency demolition, new deputy fire chief, software deal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1304_A_City_Council_Special_Meeting_26-06-12_Committee_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": "https://mountvernonny.legistar1.com/mountvernonny/meetings/2026/6/1304_M_City_Council_Special_Meeting_26-06-12_Committee_Meeting_Minutes.pdf", "source": "https://mountvernonny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1304&GID=891&G=F0896814-3E5D-46A6-A14C-EFD5161E6601" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to authorize emergency demolition of dangerous building", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06122026-2233", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Industrial Development Agency", "headline": "IDA to discuss GDC inducement and Community Benefits Agreements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-2226", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Industrial Development Agency", "headline": "Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency to hold regular meeting", "summary": "The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and notice of the meeting time and location. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-2227", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cmvny.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }