Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 9, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on April 10, 2025, authorizing the Mayor to Accept a Grant under the Environmental Protection Fund Grant Program for the South Fourth Street Park Green Infrastructure Project (Project No. 2152), Execution of Necessary Agreements, and Implementation of Required Compliance Measures - ($675,000 awarded by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP); upon acceptance of the grant, the Office of the Comptroller shall establish a dedicated capital expenditure code to ensure proper allocation, tracking, and reporting of the funds in compliance with all applicable financial and regulatory requirements); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT A GRANT UNDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR
THE SOUTH FOURTH STREET PARK GREEN
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 2152),
EXECUTION OF NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIRED COMPLIANCE MEASURES
Whereas, in a letter dated March 14, 2025, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant for $675,000 awarded by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) under the Environmental Protection Fund grant program for the South Fourth Street Park Green Infrastructure Project (Project No. 2152); and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon was previously awarded up to $1,790,000 in funding under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) associated with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) for the South Fourth Street Park Green Infrastructure Project (Project No. 2152); and
Whereas, this grant will support the integration of green infrastructure elements, including porous pavement, stormwater street trees, bioretention systems, and a green wall, which will modernize Fourth Street Park while enhancing stormwater management and climate resilience; and
Whereas, the successful execution of this project will contribute to the City’s sustainability goals, improve public recreational infrastructure, and provide long-term environmental and social benefits; and
Whereas, in order to accept this grant and proceed with the project, the City of Mount Vernon must submit a signed authorizing resolution to enter into a contract with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR); and
Whereas, the City must provide essential documentation such as a boundary map, property deed, and an opinion of municipal counsel, and coordinate with OPRHP’s Regional Grant Administrator (RGA) to develop an implementation plan, project scope, and budget allocation; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Accept Grant Funding. The Mayor is hereby authorized to accept a grant for $675,000 awarded by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) under the Environmental Protection Fund grant program for the South Fourth Street Park Green Infrastructure Project (Project No. 2152).
Section 2. Execution of Agreements. The Mayor, or an authorized designee, is hereby authorized to execute all necessary agreements with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), and any other applicable entities to facilitate the receipt and administration of the grant funding.
Section 3. Creation of Capital Expenditure Code. Upon acceptance of the grant, the Office of the Comptroller shall establish a dedicated capital expenditure code to ensure proper allocation, tracking, and reporting of the funds in compliance with all applicable financial and regulatory requirements.
Section 4. Compliance with regulatory Requirements. The City of Mount Vernon shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to:
(a) The State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR);
(b) Any permitting and environmental assessments required for project implementation;
(c) Submit required documentation, including but not limited to a boundary map, property deed, and an opinion of municipal counsel, to finalize the grant agreement.
Section 5. Project Implementation and Administration. The City shall coordinate with OPRHP’s Regional Grant Administrator (RGA) to develop a detailed implementation plan, project scope, and budget allocation. The City shall allocate necessary resources for project administration, oversight, and reporting to ensure compliance with all grant terms and conditions.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Estimate & Contract.