Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on June 27, 2024, authorizing the engagement of the National Civic League (NCL) for the 2024 Charter Review Commission - (funding of $24,500 is sourced from the Budget Code A1010.405), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ENGAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE
FOR THE 2024 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
Whereas, the 2024 Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission (the “2024 Commission”) is tasked with reviewing and recommending revisions to the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the 2024 Commission, composed entirely of volunteers, requires professional assistance to ensure the effective and efficient completion of its work; and
Whereas, the National Civic League (NCL), founded in 1894, has a long history of expertise in civic engagement, charter revisions, and the development of best practices for local governance; and
Whereas, the NCL has provided a quote and scope of work, including relevant staff biographies and a summary of recent work, demonstrating their capability to support the 2024 Commission in its mission; and
Whereas, the 2024 Commission is operating under a truncated timeline and faces challenges, including member shortages, that necessitate immediate professional support; and
Whereas, the cost of engaging the NCL is $24,500, and funds for this professional service are available in budget code A1010.405; and
Whereas, the engagement of the NCL will lend credibility to the Commission’s work and increase the likelihood of achieving inclusive, widely accepted charter revisions for Mount Vernon; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Authorization. The City Council authorizes the Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission to engage the National Civic League (NCL) to provide professional services to the 2024 Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission.
Section 2. Agreement. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with the NCL to provide these services for $24,500.
Section 3. Funds. Funding for this engagement is available in Budget Code A1010.405.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.