City Council:
AN AMENDMENT AMENDING THE ORDINANCE
NO. 19, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
DECEMBER 27, 2023, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT
AND ESTABLISH THE MOUNT VERNON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE"
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. The first decretal paragraph and additional Sections of Ordinance No. 19, adopted by the City Council on December 27, 2023, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT AND ESTABLISH THE MOUNT VERNON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE" is hereby amended as follows:
Whereas, by letter dated December 22, 2023, the City Council President has requested legislation authorizing the City Council to adopt the "Mount Vernon Economic Development Task Force Establishment Ordinance"; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the need for economic diversification to alleviate the financial pressure on taxpayers; and, to ensure a more stable economic future for the city; and
[Whereas, the current reliance on property taxes as the primary source of municipal revenue is becoming increasingly unsustainable and burdensome for the residents; and]
[Whereas, the current reliance on property taxes as the primary source of municipal revenue is becoming increasingly unsustainable and burdensome for the residents; and]
Whereas, the establishment of the Mount Vernon Economic Development Task Force is deemed a proactive step in fostering economic growth, creating job opportunities, attracting, and retaining businesses, and improving the overall economic quality of life in Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the establishment of the Mount Vernon Economic Task Force is proposed to unite the collective expertise of City Council members, the Mayor's office, local business leaders, educational representatives, non-profit organizations, and citizens to advise on economic policies, develop strategic plans, promot...
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