Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 12, 2026, and signed by the Mayor on June 15, 2026, the Creation of One (1) Additional Deputy Fire Chief Position and the Promotion of Fire Captain Rodney Samson to the Position of Contingent Permanent Deputy Fire Chief in the Mount Vernon Fire Department - (funding for the position is available within Budget Code A3410.101 and the creation of such a position is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Mount Vernon and its residents); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION
OF ONE (1) ADDITIONAL DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
POSITION AND THE PROMOTION OF FIRE
CAPTAIN RODNEY SAMSON TO THE POSITION
OF CONTINGENT PERMANENT DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF IN THE MOUNT VERNON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, by correspondence dated June 1, 2026, the Commissioner of the Fire Department requested the creation of one (1) additional position of Deputy Fire Chief within the Mount Vernon Fire Department, subject to all applicable provisions of the Civil Service Law, City Charter, City Code, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable rules and regulations; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of maintaining effective leadership, operational readiness, and continuity of command within the Mount Vernon Fire Department; and
Whereas, the Fire Department is currently experiencing significant overtime expenditures associated with staffing and supervisory coverage within the rank of Deputy Fire Chief; and
Whereas, Deputy Fire Chief Edward Stevenson has indicated his intention to retire upon receipt of a determination from the New York State and Local Retirement System and has expressed his desire to retire during the summer of 2026; and
Whereas, the anticipated retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Stevenson necessitates proactive planning to ensure continuity of leadership and unin...
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