Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 13, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on May 15, 2026, authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the County of Westchester for the Fun-Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) Grant - (accept grant funds from the County of Westchester in the amount of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($8,499.00). The funds received pursuant to this Ordinance are hereby appropriated as follows:
1. Account A7310.104 - Youth Program Salary - Part-Time; and
2. Account A7310.458 - Equipment, Trips, Guest Speakers, and Supplies.
Said appropriations shall be utilized exclusively for the administration and operation of the Fun-Filled Summer (Park Activation Program); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
FOR THE FUN-FILLED SUMMER
(PARK ACTIVATION PROGRAM) GRANT
Whereas, in correspondence dated February 3, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation formally requested authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement, and any related documents necessary thereto, with the County of Westchester for participation in and funding of the Fun-Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) for the period of July 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026; and
Whereas, pursuant to said agreement, the City of Mount Vernon Department of Recreation shall receive grant funding in the amount of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars ($8,499.00) for the operation of the Fun-Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) for the period commencing July 1, 2026, and ending August 31, 2026; and
Whereas, the Fun-Filled Summer (Park Activation Program) shall operate Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at various parks throughout the City of Mount Vernon, providing recreational, educational, and enrichment opportunities for youth...
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