Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 27, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on May 27, 2026, authorizing the Comptroller to enter into a Letter of Understanding between the City of Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon City School District Regarding Procedures for the Collection and Distribution of School Taxes - (following certification of the tax roll, the City and MVSD shall continue to levy and collect school taxes for a period of two (2) years. Upon expiration of said period, MVSD shall cease all tax collection activities associated with the applicable tax warrant year; the Letter of Understanding shall serve as an interim framework agreement, and a more formal agreement may be negotiated and executed at a later date consistent with the terms and intent set forth herein); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPTROLLER
TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AND
THE MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGARDING PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION
AND DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL TAXES
Whereas, in correspondence dated May 27, 2026, the Comptroller formally requested authorization to execute a Letter of Understanding between the City of Mount Vernon (the "City") and the Mount Vernon City School District ("MVSD") regarding procedures for the collection, reconciliation, and distribution of school taxes, substantially consistent with the terms outlined herein and subject to review and approval by the Corporation Counsel; and
Whereas, the City and MVSD seek to establish clear and consistent procedures regarding the collection, reconciliation, and distribution of school taxes; and
Whereas, the City and MVSD recognize the importance of maintaining accurate accounting practices and ensuring the timely and transparent administration of school tax obligations; and
Whereas, MVSD shall complete certification of the tax roll ...
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