City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A RECURRING MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH CUMMINS ALLISON FOR
CURRENCY AND COIN-HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Whereas, in correspondence dated January 12, 2026, the Acting Commissioner/Chief of the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for the Mayor to enter into a recurring maintenance agreement with Cummins Allison for the servicing and maintenance of currency and coin-handling equipment utilized by the Parking Bureau; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon utilizes currency and coin-handling systems, including coin-counting machines, to ensure the accurate and efficient processing of coins collected from parking meters throughout the City; and
Whereas, Cummins Allison specializes in the maintenance and servicing of currency and coin-handling equipment, including coin-counting machines currently used by the City’s Parking Bureau; and
Whereas, the continued maintenance of such equipment is necessary to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in the collection and accounting of municipal parking meter revenues; and
Whereas, the City seeks to renew a recurring maintenance agreement with Cummins Allison for a one (1) year term, commencing February 19, 2026, and terminating February 18, 2027; and
Whereas, the total cost of the maintenance agreement is One Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars ($1,838.00); and
Whereas, sufficient funds have been appropriated and are available under Budget Line A1130.416 (Technology & Upgrades) to satisfy the cost of said agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization. The Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby authorized to enter into a recurring maintenance agreement with Cummins Allison for the servicing and maintenance of currency and coin-handling equipment utilized by the Parking Bureau.
Section 2. Term of Agreement. The term of the agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year, commencing on February 19, 2026, and terminating on February 18, 2027.
Section 3. Compensation. The total cost of the agreement shall not exceed $1,838.00, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the maintenance agreement.
Section 4. Funding Source. Payment under this agreement shall be made from Budget Line A1130.416 (Technology & Upgrades), or any successor budget code, as certified by the Comptroller.
Section 5. Execution Authority. The Mayor, Comptroller, and all other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this Ordinance, including the execution of all required documents.
Section 6. 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.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council and subsequent approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.