City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT
OF ORDINANCE NO. 1, ADOPTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON JUNE 11, 2025, ENTITLED “AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A ONE-YEAR LEAVE
OF ABSENCE TO MR. ALEXIS MONTERO TO FILL
THE POSITION OF STORMWATER COORDINATOR
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS”
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. The first decretal paragraph, and Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1, adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2025, entitled “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ONE-YEAR LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO MR. ALEXIS MONTERO TO FILL THE POSITION OF STORMWATER COORDINATOR WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS” TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2025” is hereby amended as follows:
Whereas, in a letter dated September 2, 2025, [May 29, 2025], the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization to amend Ordinance No. 1, adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2025, for a leave of absence for Mr. Alexis Montero from his current position as Skilled Laborer within the Department of Public Works to fulfill the position of Stormwater Coordinator; and
Whereas, Mr. Montero has demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication in his current role; and
Whereas, the position of Stormwater Coordinator within the Department of Public Works requires specialized knowledge and experience in stormwater management, which Mr. Montero possesses; and
Whereas, to temporarily fill the position of Stormwater Coordinator, Mr. Montero has requested a leave of absence from his current duties as a Skilled Laborer; and
Whereas, Mr. Montero’s leave of absence shall be under the terms and conditions set forth in the Teamsters 456 Union Contract; and
Whereas, the leave of absence will allow Mr. Montero to gain valuable experience and skills that will benefit the Department of Public Works upon his return; and
Whereas, this Ordinance is in the best interests of the City of Mount Vernon and its residents; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Leave of Absence Granted. Mr. Alexis Montero is hereby granted a leave of absence from his current position as Skilled Laborer within the Department of Public Works to fulfill the position of Stormwater Coordinator.
Section 2. Effective Period. The leave of absence shall be effective August 25, 2025, to August 24, 2026, [June 16, 2025, through June 15, 2026], in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Teamsters 456 Union Contract.
Section 3. Terms of Leave. During the period of leave, Mr. Montero shall retain all rights and benefits as set forth in the Teamsters 456 Union Contract. Upon the conclusion of the leave, Mr. Montero shall have the right to return to his position as a Skilled Laborer with the Department of Public Works.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the City Council.
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