City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF
WATER SUPPLY TO AMEND THE SALARY FOR THE
LEAD SERVICE LINE DATA ENTRY CLERK POSITION
Whereas, in a letter dated July 17, 2025, the Commissioner of the Board of Water Supply formally requested authorization for the Board of Water Supply to amend the salary for the Lead Service Line Data Entry Clerk position as recommended by the Department of Human Resources; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply has identified the need to amend the salary for the Lead Service Line Data Entry Clerk position to reflect the Department of Human Resources’ assessment and analysis of the role’s responsibilities and qualifications; and
Whereas, the City has entered into recent Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) under the collective bargaining agreements with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the Teamsters Local 456 to maintain parity in salaries for comparable roles within the City workforce; and
Whereas, the Department of Human Resources has recommended, and the Board of Water Supply concurs, that the salary for the Lead Service Line Data Entry Clerk be increased to align with the CSEA Grade 5B pay scale to ensure fair and competitive compensation; and
Whereas, the proposed salary increase from $52,000 to $53,096.47 (Grade 5B, Step 2) for the 2025 fiscal year will be fully funded through the existing $2 million grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), which was budgeted and approved for this purpose; and
Whereas, final approval by the City Council and the Board of Estimates and Contracts is required to enact this salary adjustment; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Board of Water Supply to amend the salary for the Lead Service Line Data Entry Clerk position as recommended by the Department of Human Resources.
Section 2. Salary Adjustment. The salary for the Lead Service Line Data Entry Clerk shall be increased from $52,000 to $53,096.47 per annum, consistent with Grade 5B, Step 2 of the CSEA salary schedule. The salary range for this position shall be maintained at a minimum of $51,004.17 and a maximum of $69,834.87.
Section 3. Funding. The salary adjustment shall be funded entirely through the existing $2 million grant awarded by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). No additional City funds shall be required.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council, the Board of Estimates and Contracts, and all other required parties.