Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on December 23, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 24, 2024, authorizing the Purchase of Fleet Vehicles for Various Departments of the City of Mount Vernon Utilizing Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - (cost per vehicle not exceeding $41,000 and a total expenditure not exceeding $124,500.00. These vehicles shall be used for non-response, non-emergency, and routine transportation tasks; (funding for these vehicles will be allocated from ARPA - A1640.203ARP for a total of 124,500.00; be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF FLEET VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON UTILIZING FUNDS
FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
Whereas, by letter dated December 20, 2024, the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works has requested legislation for authorizing the purchase of fleet vehicles for the Department of Planning, the Office of the Assessor, and the Leadership of the Building Department, with a cost per vehicle not exceeding $41,000 and a total expenditure not exceeding $124,500.00. These vehicles shall be used for non-response, non-emergency, and routine transportation tasks; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon seeks to authorize the purchase of fleet vehicles to support the operations of various departments, specifically the Department of Planning, the Office of the Assessor, and the Leadership of the Building Department; and
Whereas, the vehicles will be used for non-emergency, routine transportation needs, such as travel between job sites, inspections, and meetings; and
Whereas, the vehicles in question will be smaller, budget-friendly raised vehicles appropriate for the described tasks, with a total cost for each vehicle not exceeding $41,000; and
Whereas, the City has received federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support various critical municipal needs, including fleet improvements and related operational costs; and
Whereas, the City has identified specific ARPA funding accounts for this purchase, including the following accounts:
• A3620.203ARP for the Department of Planning;
• A1640.203ARP for the Office of the Assessor and the Leadership of the Building Department, with a total expenditure not to exceed $124,500.00; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1: Authorization to Purchase Vehicles. The City Council hereby authorizes the purchase of fleet vehicles for the Department of Planning, the Office of the Assessor, and the Leadership of the Building Department, with a cost per vehicle not exceeding $41,000 and a total expenditure not exceeding $124,500.00. These vehicles shall be used for non-response, non-emergency, and routine transportation tasks.
Section 2: Funding Source. The funding for the purchase of the vehicles mentioned above shall be derived from the following American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding sources:
• A3620.203ARP for the Department of Planning
• A1640.203ARP for the Office of the Assessor and the Leadership of the Building Department, with a total expenditure not to exceed $124,500.00.
Section 3: Compliance with ARPA Guidelines. The purchase and expenditure of these funds shall be conducted in full compliance with all applicable guidelines, requirements, and restrictions set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.