Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 1, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 1, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the Acceptance of Mutual Aid Radios to be used by the Mount Vernon Police Department, (the City of Mount Vernon shall incur no costs in relation to this agreement. The mutual aid radios shall be provided by the County of Westchester at no cost to the City), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER TO ACCEPT
MUTUAL AID RADIOS FOR USE BY THE
MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, by letter dated September 6, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the acceptance of mutual aid radios to be used by the Mount Vernon Police Department for communication with County law enforcement and other first responders; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of inter-agency communication and coordination in maintaining public safety and effectively responding to emergencies; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety of the City of Mount Vernon has identified the need for mutual aid radios to allow police officers to communicate seamlessly with the County of Westchester law enforcement and other first responders during mutual aid situations; and
Whereas, the County of Westchester has offered to provide mutual aid radios to the City of Mount Vernon Police Department to enhance public safety operations and improve communication during emergencies; and
Whereas, there is no cost to the City of Mount Vernon for the provision of these mutual aid radios; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to authorize the Mayor to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester to accept these mutual aid radios, which will enhance the safety and coordination of law enforcement and first responders within the City and the County; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) with the County of Westchester for the acceptance of mutual aid radios to be used by the Mount Vernon Police Department for communication with County law enforcement and other first responders.
Section 2. Purpose and Scope of the Agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to provide mutual aid radios to the Mount Vernon Police Department, enabling seamless communication between the City's police officers and County law enforcement as well as other first responders during mutual aid situations, thus improving response times and coordination during emergencies.
Section 3. No Cost to the City. The City of Mount Vernon shall incur no costs in relation to this agreement. The mutual aid radios shall be provided by the County of Westchester at no cost to the City.
Section 4. Effective Date of Agreement. The Inter-Municipal Agreement between the City of Mount Vernon and the County of Westchester shall take effect upon execution by both parties and remain in effect for the duration of the use of the mutual aid radios, subject to any additional terms and conditions outlined in the IMA.
Section 5. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.