City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
FOR THE FIRE STATION APRON REHABILITATION
PROJECT AT FIRE DEPARTMENT STATIONHOUSES
NOS. 2 AND 3, AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF
BIDS FOR IFB NO. 4.26, AND AUTHORIZING THE
USE OF URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY FUNDS
Whereas, by correspondence dated May 19, 2026, the Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for the City Council to declare that an emergency condition exists at Fire Department Stationhouses Nos. 2 and 3 due to the severely deteriorated condition of the apparatus aprons, which pose an immediate threat to public safety, emergency personnel, emergency response operations, and critical municipal infrastructure; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon has been advised by the Department of Public Works of urgent and deteriorating structural conditions affecting the concrete apparatus aprons located at Fire Department Stationhouse No. 2, located at 435 South Fulton Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York 10553, and Fire Department Stationhouse No. 3, located at 50 West 3rd Street, Mount Vernon, New York 10550; and
Whereas, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works and the Chief of Infrastructure have determined that the apparatus aprons at both facilities are severely deteriorated due to extensive cracking, spalling, settlement, and surface degradation caused by age, weather exposure, and repeated heavy loading from fire apparatus operations; and
Whereas, the deteriorated condition of the apparatus aprons poses an immediate and significant risk to public safety, emergency personnel, fire apparatus equipment, and the uninterrupted provision of emergency response services within the City; and
Whereas, the conditions at said facilities have already resulted in work-related injuries and continue to create hazardous operating conditions for emergency personnel and equipment; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has recommended the immediate replacement and reconstruction of the apparatus aprons at both facilities to maintain operational readiness and ensure the continuity of essential emergency services; and
Whereas, the proposed project shall include, but not be limited to, full-depth demolition and reconstruction of reinforced concrete apparatus aprons, installation of compacted gravel base, sidewalk and flatwork repairs, ADA accessibility improvements, joint sealing, curb work, drainage restoration, and ancillary site restoration improvements; and
Whereas, construction activities shall be phased in a manner that ensures uninterrupted fire station operations and continuous emergency apparatus access throughout the duration of the project; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works seeks authorization to advertise and solicit competitive sealed bids pursuant to Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) No. 4.26 - City of Mount Vernon Fire Station Apron Rehabilitation (Stations 2 & 3); and
Whereas, the procurement process shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable City procurement policies and all applicable federal requirements associated with Urban Renewal Agency funding, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, Section 3 economic opportunity requirements, and Build America, Buy America (“BABA”) provisions; and
Whereas, funding for the project shall be provided through Urban Renewal Agency (“URA”) funds; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that immediate action is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to preserve the operational continuity of the City’s fire service infrastructure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE City of Mount Vernon AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Declaration of Emergency. The City Council hereby declares that an emergency condition exists with respect to the deteriorated apparatus aprons located at Fire Department Stationhouse No. 2 and Fire Department Stationhouse No. 3 due to the immediate threat posed to public safety, emergency personnel, emergency response operations, and municipal infrastructure.
Section 2. Authorization to Solicit Bids. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed to advertise, publish, and solicit competitive sealed bids for IFB No. 4.26 - City of Mount Vernon Fire Station Apron Rehabilitation (Stations 2 & 3), in accordance with all applicable procurement laws, regulations, and City policies.
Section 3. Scope of Work. The authorized work shall generally include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Full-depth demolition and reconstruction of reinforced concrete apparatus aprons at Fire Department Stationhouses Nos. 2 and 3;
2. Installation of compacted gravel base and associated site preparation;
3. Repair and replacement of sidewalks and pedestrian access areas;
4. Installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps and accessibility improvements;
5. Joint sealing, curb work, drainage restoration, and ancillary site restoration improvements; and
6. Phased construction operations to maintain uninterrupted fire station access and emergency response services throughout the duration of the project.
Section 4. Funding Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the use of Urban Renewal Agency (“URA”) funds for all costs associated with the Fire Station Apron Rehabilitation Project at Fire Department Stationhouses Nos. 2 and 3.
Section 5. Federal Procurement Compliance. The Department of Public Works and all contractors engaged in this project shall comply with all applicable federal procurement and funding requirements, including but not limited to:
(a) Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements;
(b) Section 3 economic opportunity requirements; and
(c) Build America, Buy America (“BABA”) provisions.
The anticipated solicitation schedule is as follows:
• Release Date: May 28, 2026
• Question Deadline: June 4, 2026
• Bid Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026
• Public Bid Opening: June 16, 2026
Section 6. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Comptroller, Corporation Counsel, and any other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this Ordinance.
Section 7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.