City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
TRANSFER WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
UNIFORMS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Whereas, by correspondence dated July 2, 2026, the Deputy Commissioner of the Fire Department has requested authorization for the transfer of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($86,572.00) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Fire Department Budget as indicated below; and
Whereas, the Fire Department has determined that additional funding is required in its Uniform and Protective Equipment account to meet current operational needs and ensure that firefighters are equipped with the required protective clothing and equipment; and
Whereas, the Fire Department has requested authorization to transfer Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($86,572.00) from Budget Account A3410.101 - Unallocated Salaries to Budget Account A3410.203 - Uniform and Protective Equipment; and
Whereas, the requested transfer is necessary to satisfy outstanding obligations for previously purchased uniform gear, eliminate the existing deficit in the Uniform and Protective Equipment account, and provide funding for the purchase of required turnout gear, boots, and other protective equipment for firefighter recruits scheduled to attend the Fire Academy in September 2026; and
Whereas, the requested transfer will specifically:
• Cover outstanding uniform gear purchases totaling Thirty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars ($36,423.00);
• Eliminate the current negative balance of Eight Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($8,297.99) in Budget Account A3410.203; and
• Provide the remaining Forty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-One Dollars and One Cent ($41,851.01) for the purchase of turnout gear, boots, and other required protective equipment for new firefighter recruits; and
Whereas, providing firefighters with proper uniforms and protective equipment is essential to ensuring their safety, maintaining operational readiness, complying with applicable safety standards, and enabling the Fire Department to effectively protect the residents and property of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that authorizing the requested budget transfer serves a valid public purpose and is in the best interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon as follows:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfer. The City Council hereby authorizes the transfer of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($86,572.00) within the Fiscal Year 2026 Fire Department Budget as follows:
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From: |
Amount: |
To: |
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A3410.101 Unallocated Salaries Amount |
$86,572.00 |
A3410.203 Uniform and Protective Equipment |
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Total Transfer Amount: |
$86,572.00 |
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Section 2. Purpose of Transfer. The funds transferred pursuant to this Ordinance shall be used to:
1. Pay outstanding invoices for firefighter uniform gear;
2. Eliminate the current deficit in the Uniform and Protective Equipment account;
3. Purchase turnout gear, boots, helmets, and other required protective equipment for firefighter recruits attending the Fire Academy in September 2026; and
4. Ensure the Fire Department maintains adequate inventories of required uniforms and protective equipment necessary for safe and effective emergency response.
Section 3. Authorization of the Comptroller. The Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make the budget transfer authorized herein and to take all actions necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.