City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A RETROACTIVE
ONE (1) YEAR LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR
STEVEN DANDRIDGE, SANITATION FOREMAN,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Whereas, in correspondence dated April 9, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization for a retroactive leave of absence for Mr. Steven Dandridge from his position as Sanitation Foreman in the Department of Public Works for a period of one (1) year; and
Whereas, Mr. Steven Dandridge is currently employed by the City of Mount Vernon as a Sanitation Foreman within the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, Mr. Dandridge has been selected to serve in the capacity of Assistant Supervisor of Public Works within the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, in order to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of said position, Mr. Dandridge has requested a leave of absence from his current title of Sanitation Foreman; and
Whereas, the requested leave of absence is consistent with the terms and provisions of the applicable Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) union contract; and
Whereas, the requested leave of absence shall be for a period of one (1) year, commencing on April 9, 2026, and terminating on April 8, 2027; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that granting such leave is in the best interest of the City and will ensure continuity of operations within the Department of Public Works;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization for Leave of Absence. The City Council hereby authorizes and approves a retroactive leave of absence for Mr. Steven Dandridge from his position as Sanitation Foreman in the Department of Public Works for a period of one (1) year.
Section 2. Term of Leave. The leave of absence shall commence on April 9, 2026, and shall terminate on April 8, 2027, unless otherwise extended or modified by action of the City Council in accordance with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements.
Section 3. Conditions of Leave. Said leave of absence shall be granted in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) union contract and any applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing such leave.
Section 4. Restoration to Position. Upon expiration of the approved leave of absence, Mr. Dandridge shall be entitled to return to his position of Sanitation Foreman, subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and civil service laws.
Section 5. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, 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, subdivision, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.