City Council:
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT
TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY FOR THE
PURCHASE OF OUTDOOR DRINKING FOUNTAINS
FOR CITY-OPERATED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Whereas, in correspondence dated August 31, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Recreation requested legislation authorizing the reimbursement of the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply of Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($2,544.99) for the purchase of outdoor drinking fountains that directly benefit City residents; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply procured two (2) Global Industrial™ Outdoor Drinking Fountains with Bottle Fillers, Rotocast Granite Finish, Stock No. 603601, from Global Industrial, pursuant to Invoice No. 124714921, dated August 4, 2026; and
Whereas, the two (2) outdoor drinking fountains were purchased at a unit cost of One Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($1,225.00) each, for a total purchase price of Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2,450.00), plus shipping and handling in the amount of Ninety-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($94.99), for a combined total cost of Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($2,544.99); and
Whereas, the outdoor drinking fountains have been installed at City-operated recreational facilities and provide clean, accessible drinking water and hydration to residents and patrons utilizing such facilities; and
Whereas, the Department of Recreation is the primary beneficiary of the outdoor drinking fountains, as the equipment directly supports the health, wellness, and recreational needs of City residents; and
Whereas, the Board of Water Supply has submitted a Reimbursable Billing Statement dated August 12, 2026, requesting reimbursement from the Department of Recreation for the costs incurred in connection with the purchase of the outdoor drinking fountains; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in the approved Department of Recreation budget under Account Code A7140.203 to provide for the requested reimbursement; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that reimbursement of the Board of Water Supply for this expenditure is in the best interests of the City and its residents and will ensure that City-operated recreational facilities are appropriately equipped to provide clean and accessible drinking water.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Authorization of Reimbursement. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon hereby authorizes the Department of Recreation to reimburse the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply for Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents ($2,544.99) for the purchase of two (2) outdoor drinking fountains installed at City-operated recreational facilities.
Section 2. Purchase and Related Costs. The authorized reimbursement shall cover the cost of two (2) Global Industrial™ Outdoor Drinking Fountains with Bottle Fillers, Rotocast Granite Finish, Stock No. 603601, purchased from Global Industrial under Invoice No. 124714921, dated August 4, 2026, at a total equipment cost of $2,450.00, together with $94.99 in shipping and handling costs.
Section 3. Funding. The reimbursement authorized herein shall be charged to the approved City of Mount Vernon Department of Recreation budget, Account Code A7140.203, where sufficient funds are available for such purpose.
Section 4. Payment to Board of Water Supply. Upon receipt and verification of the Reimbursable Billing Statement dated August 12, 2026, the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to process payment to the Board of Water Supply in accordance with applicable City procedures and fiscal controls.
Section 5. Benefit to City Residents. The City Council recognizes that the outdoor drinking fountains provide clean, accessible hydration at City-operated recreational facilities and directly support the health, wellness, and recreational needs of City residents and facility users.
Section 6. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Comptroller, Commissioner of Recreation, and all other appropriate City officials and employees are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance, including processing and paying the authorized reimbursement.
Section 7. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
Section 8. 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.