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, amending Ordinance No. 2, adopted by the City Council on February 14, 2024, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EMERGENCY OFFICE TRAILER," be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 14,
2024, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF AN EMERGENCY OFFICE TRAILER"
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. The first decretal paragraph and Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2, adopted on February 14, 2024, entitled AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN EMERGENCY TRAILER" is hereby amended as follows:
Whereas, by letter dated March 5, [January 18], 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 2, adopted on February 14, 2024, of the acquisition of a new emergency office trailer to serve as a base for the City's fuel fleet management, to safeguard assets and provide emergency response assistance to sewer backups, storms and other emergencies that arise during non-working hours; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon acknowledges the critical importance of providing a safe and conducive working environment for its dedicated gas attendants and watchmen at the Public Works Facility; and
Whereas, the current trailer that serves as a base for the City's fuel fleet management is over 20 years old, exhibits signs of wear and tear that significantly impact the well-being and efficiency of the staff; and
Whereas, the continuous operation of employees in a substandard environment affects morale and productivity, impacting the overall efficiency of public works operations; and
Whereas, a proposal from Cassone Leasing Inc...
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