Board of Estimate & Contract:
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL
OF DAMAGED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT IN THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT BY E-WASTE COMPANY
Whereas, by letter dated March 1, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the disposal of damaged/broken equipment in the Police Department by e-waste company; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to optimize the efficiency of its departments by disposing of outdated and unnecessary equipment; and
Whereas, the Police Department has identified several items that are no longer needed or are broken/damaged and require proper disposal; and
Whereas, the removal of these items will free up space within the Police Department and facilitate the acquisition of new equipment as needed; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Disposal Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the disposal of outdated and damaged/broken equipment identified by the Police Department, as detailed in the attached list and photos.
Section 2. Disposal Method. The equipment shall be collected and disposed of by an e-waste company specializing in proper recycling methods.
Section 3. Rationale. The disposal of these items is necessary to free up space within the Police Department and ensure efficient operations.
Section 4. Fiscal Impact. This disposal has no fiscal impact on the city. The cost of e-waste removal is borne by the e-waste company and incurred at no expense to the city.
Section 5. Departmental Impacts. The disposal of equipment will not negatively impact the operations of the Police Department or the city.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council.