City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH MOUNT VERNON UNITED TENANTS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A CITY RESOURCE KIOSK
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 8, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Community Development formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mount Vernon United Tenants (MVUT) to facilitate the installation, maintenance, and operation of a City Resource Kiosk at the MVUT facility, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the attached MOU, subject to such minor modifications as the Mayor may deem appropriate and in the best interest of the City; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to expanding equitable access to essential City services for all residents; and
Whereas, Mount Vernon United Tenants (MVUT) operates a facility serving the local community and has expressed a willingness to host a City-operated Resource Kiosk; and
Whereas, the proposed electronic kiosk will serve as a one-stop access point for residents to connect with a wide range of resources and programs, including but not limited to:
• Filing housing and quality-of-life complaints;
• Accessing senior services and benefits;
• Exploring youth and recreation opportunities; and
• Learning about veterans’ programs and support services; and
Whereas, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and MVUT outlines the mutual responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and access to the kiosk, with the City to install and maintain the kiosk at its own expense and MVUT to host the kiosk and provide reasonable access for City maintenance and support personnel; and
Whereas, there will be no additional cost to the City for the purchase of the kiosk, as the kiosks were previously acquired through grant funds, and the smart tablet will be provided by the Department of Management Services from existing inventory; and
Whereas, the kiosk will remain the sole property of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that entering into this MOU will enhance service delivery and strengthen connections between City government and the community; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mount Vernon United Tenants (MVUT) to facilitate the installation, maintenance, and operation of a City Resource Kiosk at the MVUT facility, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the attached MOU, subject to such minor modifications as the Mayor may deem appropriate and in the best interest of the City.
Section 2. Responsibilities. Under the MOU:
(a) The City shall install and maintain the kiosk at its own expense.
(b) MVUT shall host the kiosk and provide reasonable access for City maintenance and support personnel.
(c) The kiosk shall remain the sole property of the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 3. Funding. No additional City funds shall be required for the purchase of the kiosk or tablet, as the kiosk has already been acquired through grant funding and the tablet shall be provided from existing City inventory.
Section 4. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person, firm, or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.