Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on December 13, 2023, and signed by the Mayor on December 14, 2023, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (“FSW”) for retroactive services provided - (agreement shall have a total value not exceeding $25,000 and FSW will contribute $25,000 to fund the Youth Employment Program for the retroactive service period from July 2022 to August 30, 2023). Funds from FSW, Inc. shall be accounted for in Revenue Code A2229.8 with appropriations across the following budget codes: (1) A7311.101, Salaries; (ii) A7312.401, Office Expense; (ii) A7312.405, Contracted Outside Services; and (iv) A7311.407, Printing & Leasing), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY
SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, INC. (“FSW”) FOR
RETROACTIVE SERVICES PROVIDED
Whereas, by letter dated November 16, 2023, the Executive Director of the Youth Bureau has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (“FSW”) to provide the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau’s Youth Employment Program with service for the retroactive period from July 2022 to August 30, 2023; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to enhance youth opportunities through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau’s Youth Employment Program; and
Whereas, FSW has demonstrated commitment and capability in delivering programs to support youth development; and
Whereas, an agreement with FSW will contribute $25,000 to fund the Youth Employment Program for the retroactive service period from July 2022 to August 30, 2023;
Whereas, the funds provided by FSW will be allocated to support afterschool and summer employment programs, cover office expenses, and facilitate contractual outside services; and
Whereas, participating youth will undergo mandatory job readiness training, and interviews, and gain hands-on experience, financial literacy, and hourly wages at a rate of $15 per hour; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Family Services of Westchester, Inc. (FSW) to provide the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau’s Youth Employment Program.
Section 2. Agreement Details.
(a) The agreement shall have a total value not exceeding $25,000.
(b) The service period covered by this agreement is retroactive, commencing from July 2022 and concluding on August 30, 2023.
Section 3. Utilization of Funds.
(a) The funds provided by FSW, Inc. will be allocated to support after-school and summer employment programs, cover office expenses, and facilitate contractual outside services.
(b) Youth participants in the program shall receive valuable job readiness training, hands-on working experience, financial literacy education, and hourly wages at a rate of $15.00 per hour.
Section 4. Budget Allocation. Funds from FSW, Inc. shall be accounted for in revenue code A2229.8, with appropriations distributed across the following budget codes:
(i) A7312.101 (Salaries);
(ii) A7312.401 (Office Expense);
(iii) A7312.405 (Contracted Outside Services); and
(iv) A7311.407 (Printing & Leasing).
Section 5. No Matching Requirement. This agreement does not impose a matching requirement, alleviating any financial burden on the city.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.