Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on October 9, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on October 10, 2024, authorizing the Mayor r to Enter into a Renewal Contract Agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for Fuel Inspection and Testing Services - (under this agreement, the City of Mount Vernon shall be reimbursed for costs incurred in performing inspections up to $11,550.00. These funds will be allocated to revenue code A6610 (Sealer of Weights & Measures) to cover the costs associated with performing the required tests), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A RENEWAL CONTRACT
AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
FOR FUEL INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES
Whereas, by letter dated September 18, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to enter into a renewal contract agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. This agreement allows the Mount Vernon Consumer Protection Department to conduct fuel inspections, screening tests, and fuel sampling at retail fuel outlets per the standards set by the state; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon, through its Consumer Protection Department, performs important regulatory functions, including conducting inspections, screening tests, and sampling fuel stored at retail fuel outlets to ensure compliance with state standards; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon has an existing contract with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to provide these services, which is set to expire; and
Whereas, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has proposed to renew this contract for a new period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029, under which the City of Mount Vernon will continue to conduct inspections and fuel testing at retail fuel outlets within the city limits; and
Whereas, the City will be reimbursed up to $11,550.00 for costs incurred in performing the required number of tests as stipulated in the agreement, and such reimbursements will be allocated to revenue code A6610 (Sealer of Weights & Measures); and
Whereas, it is necessary for the City Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into this agreement to ensure that these essential services continue without interruption and that the City receives proper reimbursement for its work; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to enter into Contract Renewal. The City Council authorizes Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to enter into a renewal contract agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. This agreement allows the Mount Vernon Consumer Protection Department to conduct fuel inspections, screening tests, and fuel sampling at retail fuel outlets per the standards set by the state.
Section 2. Reimbursement and Revenue Allocation. Under this agreement, the City of Mount Vernon shall be reimbursed for costs incurred in performing inspections up to $11,550.00. These funds will be allocated to revenue code A6610 (Sealer of Weights & Measures) to cover the costs associated with performing the required tests.
Section 3. Scope of Work. The scope of work under this agreement includes:
• Conducting inspections and tests of fuel stored at retail outlets within the City of Mount Vernon.
• Performing screening tests and sample collection to ensure that fuel sold within the city complies with all applicable laws and standards.
• Providing reports and documentation to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as the contract requires.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.