Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 25, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on March 26, 2026, authorizing the Declaration of an Emergency and Authorizing the Immediate Repair and Motor Replacement of Fire Department Engine Company 206 - (the Comptroller is hereby authorized to identify, allocate, and, if necessary, transfer funds from appropriate accounts, including contingency or emergency reserves, to cover the cost associated with the repair and motor replacement of Engine 206); and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND AUTHORIZING THE IMMEDIATE REPAIR AND
MOTOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
ENGINE 206
Whereas, in correspondence March 23, 2026, the Mayor formally requested the adoption of legislation declaring the existence of an emergency arising from the compromised operational condition of Fire Department Engine 206, which presents an immediate risk to public safety and the City's emergency response capabilities; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of its residents through the effective operation of its Fire Department; and
Whereas, Fire Department Engine 206 is a critical piece of firefighting apparatus that plays a vital role in emergency response, fire suppression, and the protection of life and property; and
Whereas, the motor of Engine 206 has experienced a failure or significant operational deficiency, rendering the apparatus compromised and unreliable for emergency service; and
Whereas, the inability of Engine 206 to function at full capacity presents an immediate risk to public safety and emergency response readiness within the City; and
Whereas, the replacement of the motor in Engine 206 constitutes a necessary and urgent repair to restore the apparatus to safe and operational condition; and
Whereas, the cost of purchasing a new fi...
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