Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an Ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 10, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on December 11, 2025, authorizing the Transfer of Funds to Cover the Costs of Contracted Outside Services - (Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000) from A1010.101 - City Council Salaries - Attorney to A1010.405 - Contracted Outside Services); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER THE
COSTS OF CONTRACTED OUTSIDE SERVICES
Whereas, in correspondence dated December 10, 2025, the Legislative Assistant to the City Council formally requested authorization for the transfer of Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000) from A1010.101 - City Council Salaries - Attorney to A1010.405 - Contracted Outside Services; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon is responsible for ensuring the efficient and transparent administration of municipal funds; and
Whereas, the Office of the City Council has identified the need for additional resources within budget line A1010.405 (Contracted Outside Services) in order to fulfill operational requirements and meet ongoing service obligations; and
Whereas, the transfer of funds is necessary to cover the costs associated with outside services essential to supporting City Council functions; and
Whereas, the Comptroller has reviewed and confirmed that sufficient funds are available for transfer from A1010.101 (City Council Salaries - Attorney) without impairing departmental operations; and
Whereas, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to authorize this budgetary adjustment to ensure uninterrupted services and fiscal accountability;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK:
Section 1. Authorization of Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000) from A1010.101 - City Council Salaries - Attorney to A1010.405 - Contracted Outside Services.
Section 2. Purpose of Transfer. The purpose of this budget transfer is to provide adequate funding for contracted outside services required to support City Council operations and related professional needs.
Section 3. Comptroller Authorization. The Comptroller of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized and directed to make any and all necessary accounting entries and adjustments to effectuate the transfer described in Section 1 of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.