Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on January 28, 2026, and signed by the Acting Mayor on January 28, 2026, authorizing a Title Change for Mr. Kenneth McBryde from Motor Equipment Operator to Tree Trimmer within the Department of Public Works, as follows:
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Title: |
Salary: |
|
Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) - Old |
$80,871.71 |
|
Tree Trimmer - New |
$91,156.51 |
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Difference |
$10,284.80 |
Funding Source. Funding for this acquisition for the remainder of the year is available via the following budget transfer:
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From: |
To: |
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A8160.101 (Salaries and Wages) - $74,650.81 A7111.106 (Differential Pay) - $2,570.58 A7111.203 (Equipment) - $4,000.00 A7111.430 (Memorial Field) - $2,000.00 |
A7111.101 (Salaries and Wages) - $83,221.39 |
No Cost to the City. The establishment and maintenance of this position shall result in no financial impact to the City of Mount Vernon’s general fund during the covered grant period; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TITLE CHANGE
FOR MR. KENNETH MCBRYDE FROM MOTOR
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TO TREE TRIMMER
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 21, 2026, the department of Public Works formally requested authorization to change Mr. Kenneth McBryde’s title from Motor Equipment Operator (MOE) to Tree Trimmer within the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, this request is driven by evolving operational needs, expanded responsibilities, and professional qualifications that now exceed the scope of the Motor Equipment Operation classification which Mr. McBryde is currently in; and
Whereas, the city continues to experience an increased volume of emergency and non-emergency responses related to hazardous, storm-damages, and structurally compromised trees. These conditions present immediate public safety concerns and require specialized skills, training, and equipment operations consistent with the Tree Trimmer title.; and
Whereas, Mr. McBryde has obtained additional professional certifications related to tree operations, safety, and specialized equipment usage. These certifications materially enhance the Department’s ability to perform advanced tree work in-house and reduce reliance on external contractors.; and
Whereas, Mr. McBryde has successfully acquired his New York State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), qualifying him to operate heavy and specialized vehicles essential to advanced tree-trimming operations.; and
Whereas, Mr. McBryde routinely performs daily operational duties involving the Tree Grappler Truck, a specialized function central to the Tree Trimmer classification and beyond the standard duties of a Motor Equipment Operator.
Whereas, due to the expanded scope of his duties, the City is currently compensating Mr. McBryde with a daily differential to perform Tree Trimmer-related responsibilities; and
Whereas, reclassifying Mr. McBryde to the Tree Trimmer Title will align his formal job classification and compensation with the work he is already performing on a regular basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in the County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. Compensation Adjustment. The proposed title change includes the following salary adjustment in accordance with the appropriate classification:
|
Title |
Salary |
|
Motor Equipment Operator (MEO) - Old |
$80,871.71 |
|
Tree Trimmer - New |
$91,156.51 |
|
Difference |
$10,284.80 |
Section 2. Funding Source. Funding for this acquisition for the remainder of the year is available via the following budget transfer:
|
From |
To |
|
A8160.101 (Salaries and Wages) - $74,650.81 A7111.106 (Differential Pay) - $2,570.58 A7111.203 (Equipment) - $4,000 A7111.430 (Memorial Field) - $2,000.00 |
A7111.101 (Salaries and Wages) - $83,221.39 |
Section 3. No Cost to the City. The establishment and maintenance of this position shall result in no financial impact to the City of Mount Vernon’s general fund during the covered grant period.
Section4. Implementation. The Mayor, Commissioner of the Department of Buildings, and Comptroller are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance, including updating the City’s personnel and budget records to reflect the creation and funding of this position.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.