Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 13, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on March 14, 2024, Mayor to retroactively enter into a Service Agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Board of Legislators ($180,718 from Westchester County for SH, YE, & SU- retro started 1/1/24 to 12/31/24), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A RETROACTIVE SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY
YOUTH BUREAU AND THE BOARD OF LEGISLATORS
Whereas, by letter dated February 29, 2024, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into a retroactive service agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Board of Legislators in the amount of $180,718; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to providing valuable programs and services to its youth population; and
Whereas, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau seeks to enter into a retroactive service agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Board of Legislators to operate essential youth programs; and
Whereas, the programs to be operated under this service agreement include Safe Haven Summer and Afterschool, STEAM, Youth Empowerment Employment, and Step Up, which are integral to the development and empowerment of Mount Vernon's youth; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a retroactive service agreement with the Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Board of Legislators in the amount of $180,718.
Section 2. Duration of Agreement. The retroactive service agreement shall be effective from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, subject to the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau's continuance of contract complian...
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