Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on September 11, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 12, 2024, authorizing the Mayor to Execute the First Amended Funding Agreement with NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC) - (provides an additional $1,000,000 in funding for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and extends the funding term through March 31, 2027), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDED FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE NYS ENVIRONMENTAL
FACILITIES CORPORATION (NYS EFC)
Whereas, by letter dated August 15, 2024, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to execute the First Amended Funding Agreement with NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC), which provides an additional $1,000,000 in funding for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and extends the funding term through March 31, 2027; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply previously entered into a funding agreement with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC) on September 15, 2022, to receive funding for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program; and
Whereas, the NYS EFC has amended its original Funding Agreement to provide an additional $1,000,000 in funding to the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply, thereby increasing the total funding available for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program; and
Whereas, the Amended and Restated Funding Agreement extends the funding term through March 31, 2027, allowing the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to continue its efforts to replace lead service lines and improve water quality for residents; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon and its residents to approve and execute the First Amended and Restated Funding Agreement to secure the additional funding and ensure the successful continuation of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Definitions:
A. “Board of Water Supply shall refer to the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply.
B. “NYS EFC” shall refer to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.
C. “Lead Service Line Replacement Program” shall refer to the initiative funded by NYS EFC to replace lead service lines within the City of Mount Vernon.
Section 2. Authorization. The Mayor is authorized to execute the First Amended Funding Agreement with NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYS EFC), which provides an additional $1,000,000 in funding for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and extends the funding term through March 31, 2027.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.